Es Refugi
Carrer de Sa Mar 7, Port de Sóller
Es Refugi is a cosy, cave-like bar in Port de Sóller, on the island's northwest coast. Tucked into stone-walled rooms, it pours craft beers to a friendly local crowd and puts on live music at weekends. The unpretentious, laid-back feel makes it a good escape from the more touristy seafront, and an easy place to fall into conversation. Weekend nights with a band on are the liveliest. A relaxed adults-oriented spot for a beer after a day in the Tramuntana or at the beach, rather than a polished cocktail bar.
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