Mercat Negre
Palma de Mallorca - Mercat Olivar area, Palma de Mallorca
Bar in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Book with PearlWhy go
Mercat Negre works for a daytime wine stop in central Palma, especially if Star Wine List recognition matters to you. Go Tuesday to Saturday before the 4 PM close; skip it for late-night drinks and compare dedicated bars instead.
About Mercat Negre
Mercat Negre is a Palma de Mallorca venue to plan around daytime hours rather than late-night plans. The verified schedule runs from 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed, so it works well when a daytime visit fits the day.
The clearest confirmed recognition is Star Wine List in 2026. For travellers comparing Palma de Mallorca options, that gives Mercat Negre a specific confirmed accolade without needing to assume details about the menu, service style, or setting that are not confirmed here.
Choose it for daytime timing, not late-night momentum
The schedule matters here. With service running 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday, this is not the place to save for after-dinner plans. If the brief is a night out, compare it with other options such as Burgundi or the wider options in our full Palma de Mallorca bars guide. If the brief is a daytime stop, Mercat Negre is easier to fit into the plan.
Because only the opening hours, casual dress code, Star Wine List 2026 recognition are confirmed here, the main planning risk is timing. Check the current schedule before going, use our full Palma de Mallorca restaurants guide if you are building a broader food itinerary around the city.
The right occasion is casual, curious, time-boxed
This is a casual Palma de Mallorca option with a compact daytime schedule. It is less suited to plans that depend on evening service, a long dinner format, or specific seating and menu details, because those details are not verified here. With no confirmed price tier, treat the value question as planning-led: the draw is the confirmed recognition and the daytime opening window.
For travellers mapping a fuller Palma de Mallorca trip, it sits neatly beside broader city planning rather than replacing it. Use our full Palma de Mallorca hotels guide if you are choosing where to stay, then plan Mercat Negre only for the days and hours when it is confirmed to be open.
Bottom line: put Mercat Negre into the daytime plan if the hours work for you and Star Wine List recognition matters. Skip it for late-night plans and compare other options instead, including Burgundi, Gibson Bar, Honesty Bar, Mirall Bar, The Art Bar.
Planning details
- Location
- Plaça de l'Olivar, Centre, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
- Website
- mercatolivar.com/en/puesto_venta/mercat-negre-3
- Phone
- +34 663 90 90 53
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mercat Negre lives inside Palma’s working market, and the market is the venue’s defining character. The vaulted, mid‑twentieth‑century hall presses in on the restaurant — the noise of vendors, the smell of brine and ripe tomatoes, and the steady choreography of weekly shoppers form the backdrop to every visit. Rather than trying to be a detached destination, the place embraces the market’s purposeful bustle. That results in a historically rooted, approachable setting: less showroom sophistication than lived‑in charm, where the city’s rhythms — early stalls, mixed foot traffic, and candid market voices — shape the dining experience.
Best For
Mercat Negre suits daytime and early‑evening visits that lean into the market’s activity. It’s especially well matched to mid‑morning and lunch occasions when stalls are open and the space is busiest, and to casual group outings or solo stops by shoppers. The restaurant occupies a middle register in Palma’s food scene, so it’s a good choice when you want something more ambitious than tourist seafood or tapas bars but without the formality and time commitment of a destination tasting menu. Expect informal, lively service that fits into regular market hours.
Ordering Tips
Plan a visit around the market’s rhythm: mornings and mid‑day are at their most animated. Because Mercat Negre positions itself between quick tapas counters and formal tasting rooms, treat it as a flexible, shareable meal rather than a long, multi‑course commitment; come with a group or as a solo stop while exploring the market. The kitchen works in the market’s spirit, so expect food and tempo to reflect seasonal, market‑driven ingredients and a straightforward, honest approach to preparation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling market atmosphere with standing-room crowds, casual and energetic vibe with fresh seafood prepared in front of guests at an open counter.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- mussels in escabeche
- carpaccio of prawns
- sardines with smoked salt in white gazpacho with almonds
- grilled sole on celeriac purée
- raw red tuna
Planning details
Location
Plaça de l'Olivar, Centre, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
If the 4 PM close is a problem, look first at Burgundi or Gibson Bar for a more evening-friendly Palma bar decision. If you are comparing beyond the city, The Art Bar is the cleaner cross-shop for a different setting.
Bar context
How It Compares
Burgundi is the more obvious cross-shop if you want a bar-led evening in Palma, while Mercat Negre is the better fit for a daytime wine stop around the Centre. Choose Mercat Negre when timing and wine credibility matter; choose Burgundi when the occasion needs more evening-bar energy.
Gibson Bar is also in Palma de Mallorca and makes more sense for readers prioritising a classic bar outing over a market-adjacent daytime plan. Against out-of-metro options like The Art Bar, Mirall Bar, Honesty Bar, Mercat Negre wins on central Palma convenience if you are already in the city.
Value is harder to rank without published price tiers for the set, so make the decision by occasion. Mercat Negre is the easiest recommendation for a low-friction daytime glass; Burgundi or Gibson Bar are stronger alternatives when the night itself is the plan.
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Compare Mercat Negre
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mercat Negre | Palma de Mallorca | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Burgundi | Palma de Mallorca | No published awards |
| The Art Bar | Mallorca | No published awards |
| Mirall Bar | Palma | No published awards |
| Honesty Bar | Palma | No published awards |
| Gibson Bar | Palma de Mallorca | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercat Negre open late?
No. Mercat Negre is a daytime venue in Palma de Mallorca. Verified hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed.
Is Mercat Negre good for a date?
It can fit a date if you want a casual daytime stop in Palma de Mallorca and the 10 AM to 4 PM schedule works. If you want an evening plan, compare other options such as Mirall Bar or Gibson Bar.
What's the best time to go to Mercat Negre?
Go during its confirmed opening window: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
