Contrabando Tapas Bar

Have you ever read about somewhere in a novel and been inspired to visit the place? This tapas bar is mentioned in each of the four Mallorca-based action crime novels in The 3R International Series by former police officer, Pete Davies. The décor has a good ‘mallorquín’ character, with sunshine-yellow walls, patterned floor tiles reminiscent of traditional local tiles, displays of wines, attractive lighting, mismatched chairs, and a bicycle strung with lights hanging on a wall and an open kitchen. For those who like to be outdoors, there’s a small pavement terrace at the front. The menu includes tartares and marinated fish and meats, platters of cold cuts and cheeses, salads, broken egg dishes, as well as classic and signature tapas. Order a day in advance and you can have a paella here. There are some good Mallorcan wines, an almond liqueur from Ca’n Vidal, and gin-and-tonic combinations from the excellent Gin Eva – both of which are locally produced.