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  • GerryFrizz
    3 contributions
    McTavishes Santa Ponsa, the family friendly hub to quench your thirst and be entertained. Ten out of ten to Jevan and all the st
    Our favourite place for entertainment in Santa Ponsa. We have been coming to Santa Ponsa for many years now and Jevan and all the staff always make us feel at home and like part of their extended family. Drinks are very reasonably priced and McTavishes Kitchen (shout out to Ashley and Hannah) serves great food. Depending on the time of year there is always football, tennis etc to watch and in the evenings great acts like Stevie B, Abba Infinity, Apple and the Pips,etc to entertain the masses. And not forgetting DJ Jon who is a star in his own right. The atmosphere and the craic is always great and we cannot wait to back in the summer.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 10, 2023
  • tracie h
    7 contributions
    Was a favourite….
    We have always been a fan of the bar and come to Santa ponsa as often as we can Had some great memorable nights here but some of the live acts seem to be missing the mark this time around. ABBA were really great and all were up and dancing, they really seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Freddie mercury / Robbie Williams (Liam) didn’t sound like either singer and made minimal effort with his look… yellow jacket on and he’s Freddie,,, jacket off and hey presto he’s Robbie Williams. a bit of expensive karaoke for the owners sadly Was looking forward to seeing Elvis but try as hard as he could it didn’t quite hit the mark until oddly he sang sweet Caroline and then all responded well to a Neil diamond song…. I guess there may be a limited talent pool but I would say to the owners look at your punters… their faces will tell you who is hitting the mark and who isn’t Guinness is nice and 6€ a pint, tenants €4 DJ Jon and his sparkly shoes is still in residence and his quirky approach hasn’t changed. Plays good music!
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 13, 2023
  • AndreaL
    Glasgow, United Kingdom19 contributions
    Best Bar in Santa Ponsa
    We've just came back from our 9 night holiday and spent pretty much every night with these guys and loved every second of it. Some nights we probably spent too long and feeling bit ill the next day but that'll be too much gin. Best entertainment the guys put on a great show and I've honestly never seen a karaoke bar run aswell. Kitchen opens at 9.30am for breakfast and the bar is open until the wee hours of the morning. If your heading to santa ponsa you must try this bar. Lovely friendly staff. We'll be back next year
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 7, 2023
  • ShellyC23
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom188 contributions
    Food good, tribute acts not so much.
    We went here for a snack and drink when we arrived. Very good, decided to go to tribute RocketWham act on our last night. Oh dear.... Let's just say that we ended up in Stepps listening to REAL singers
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 1, 2023
  • VB
    London, United Kingdom3 contributions
    The heart of Santa Ponsa
    The heart of Santa Ponsa. Our absolute favourite and the gem of the bay. The breakfast is by far the best in the area and the staff are just the most welcoming, friendly and lovely people. They all work tirelessly to keep customers happy and for everyone to have an enjoyable time. By night, the entertainment is fantastic and of course the karaoke is brilliant and so much fun. Jon is a fabulous host and always keeps everyone amused and the evening flows faultlessly. A brilliant host and entertainer. Our third year in a row and every night spent here. We look forward to next year!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 8, 2023
  • MIchelle-armour
    15 contributions
    McTavishes is a must visit!
    Always a fab night in McTavishes. High quality entertainment, the best MC/karaoke DJ who gets everyone involved. Friendly hard working bar staff. Good range of drinks in a large air conditioned bar. Kitchen does great breakfasts and snacks. Recommend a visit for anyone going to Santa Ponsa. You’ll arrive as a stranger and leave with new friends
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 9, 2023
  • Maria M
    Exeter, United Kingdom37 contributions
    Fab time at McTavishes
    Fab atmosphere, made to feel very welcome. DJ John sings well and is funny too! (He also remembered where we'd come from as he'd seen us a couple of days ago) said hello as soon as we got in and spoke to me at the bar. Air conditioning very very welcome tonight, proper drinks and measures, great music and tribute acts. We've been in twice this holiday and will be back again for 80s tribute on Friday. We love it! ❤️
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 18, 2023
  • David R
    2 contributions
    Great nights at Mc Tavishes
    Recently visited Santa Ponsa and went to Mc Tavishes most nights of our holiday. The entertainment is great, tribute acts and a great group called Applie and the Pips. The DJ / Compare Jon makes the place with his jokes and music, if you also like karaoke this is the place for you. I’d recommend a visit.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 23, 2023
  • Robin S
    London, United Kingdom87 contributions
    Best night out in Santa Ponsa
    McTavishes in Santa Ponsa is great. Just great! A fab place for a night out on holiday. It’s so welcoming and everyone is friendly. The staff are great and there’s just a good vibe every night! McTavishes is a Scottish bar where the walls are adorned by football shirts, almost exclusively Scottish teams but a few others. There is a great DJ / Karaoke night every day, followed by a singing act. Our favourite is Liam Live, who does two different shows - one as Freddie Mercury and Robbie Williams and one as Elton John and George Michael. They also have ABBA tributes and various other singalong shows. We go back every time we come to Mallorca and can’t wait to visit again…
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 6, 2023
  • Sophie
    Solihull, United Kingdom5 contributions
    Love McTavishes!!!
    This soon became our local- friendly staff, great live music and an amazing DJ. I have never known karaoke to last as long, and this is all down to DJ Jon. He was so personable (& a little bit funny I suppose), also remembered us every night. DJ Jon and the rest of McTavishes genuinely completed holiday!! Couldn’t recommended it enough, this is a must visit!!!
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 21, 2023
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Barbara H
10 contributions
Jul 2020
The staff were beyond amazing!!! Made us feel like part of the family x Cheap as chips, great crowd and atmosphere. Cannot rate the entertainment highly enough. DJ jon went above and beyond and made our family (3 generations of us) so welcome and truly made our holiday the best ever. The way all the staff carried themselves during this pandemic again, above and beyond. Super clean. Constant mask wearing and you could see them busy as bees constantly sanitising and sterilising all areas. Had the best holiday ever and will most definately be back. Well done guys and really hope to see you all very soon x
Written August 1, 2020
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GerryFrizz
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Apr 2023 • Family
Our favourite place for entertainment in Santa Ponsa. We have been coming to Santa Ponsa for many years now and Jevan and all the staff always make us feel at home and like part of their extended family.
Drinks are very reasonably priced and McTavishes Kitchen (shout out to Ashley and Hannah) serves great food.
Depending on the time of year there is always football, tennis etc to watch and in the evenings great acts like Stevie B, Abba Infinity, Apple and the Pips,etc to entertain the masses. And not forgetting DJ Jon who is a star in his own right.
The atmosphere and the craic is always great and we cannot wait to back in the summer.
Written April 10, 2023
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A1607
Bath, UK20 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Our second time in Santa Ponsa staying at the Verdemar Apartments for Easter. This bar is just a few hundred yards down the road. From the outside it looks like just a sports themed bar, but in the evening it offers great live entertainment as well. Things start to liven up at 9pm with DJ Jon, a lively but very friendly character, followed by free live tribute acts at 10pm. During our stay we saw tributes to ABBA, Elton John, Elvis, Robbie Williams and Freddie Mercury; all were of great quality and not just a quick set but often until 11.30. This is followed by Karaoke every night which was great fun, not too serious and DJ Jon was there to support to sing if required, or to join alongside with a multitude of props, wigs, inflatable guitars etc..
Mainly a Scottish pub, but plenty of Irish as well and we certainly weren't the only English there. Drinks, especially spirits and cocktails might not be the cheapest in town, but are full size and good measures of alcohol! Great value. We had a 9 night holiday, and as a couple of 50 years old, we had a great time with 7 of those night spent in Mctavishes. Really pleased we discovered it.
Written April 27, 2022
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JJAllinson
5 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Always a great night in McTs, the live artists are always top notch, Mark's Neil Diamond show the highlight for me, and of course Jon White (Mr McTavishes) the best DJ compare on the island. Friendly staff and excellent beers. A night not to be missed...you haven't been to Santa Ponsa if you've not been Mc Tavished.
Written September 25, 2020
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Vikki B
Brighton, England, United Kingdom31 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Another year, another visit. Love this place and would highly recommend it. Best breakfast in Santa Ponsa and so reasonably priced. The staff are friendly, helpful and really lovely. Great beer too!

In the evenings the bar has a fantastic atmosphere with brilliant tribute acts followed by karaoke with Jon who is a fabulous host and entertainer. The drinks are the best measures you’ll find and again really reasonably priced.

We can’t wait to come back next time!
Written June 12, 2022
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Wendy ( House )
1 contribution
May 2022
Great bar. Fun evening of live music and karaoke. Themed music entertainment followed by karaoke, The Elton John night is not to be missed, fantastic vocal range , very talented and entertaining singer. John, the DJ , spins some great tunes and also organises the karaoke . All runs smoothly, really professional.. oh and John can sing really well too !
Written May 24, 2022
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Louise M
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
If you are looking for a night of great music, entertainment and the best drinks on the island, McTavishes is the place to be.
McTavishes is a family run bar, and prides itself on bringing in the best cabaret acts on the island, as well as the fabulous DJ, Jon White, who remembers everyone and keeps the music and karaoke going brilliantly.
I've been a regular at McTavishes since 1998. Its a great bar. Highly recommend.
Written June 19, 2022
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Eddie_1874
Edinburgh, UK44 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
For entertainment this is probably the best bar in Santa Ponsa, there’s different acts on each night of the week followed by karaoke. The drinks are reasonably priced with large measures on the spirits. The staff are all friendly and welcoming. The bar also has a/c which is great as well for a break from the heat. Will definitely return here on our next visit to Santa Ponsa.
Written August 5, 2022
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NorthLondonTony
Swansea County, UK1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Couples
Class bar. Good booze, and the maddest karaoke DJ you will ever meet, with a big box of props to go along with every performance. Made to feel thoroughly welcome, 10/10 would recommend.
Written September 23, 2021
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tracie h
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We have always been a fan of the bar and come to Santa ponsa as often as we can
Had some great memorable nights here but some of the live acts seem to be missing the mark this time around.
ABBA were really great and all were up and dancing, they really seemed to enjoy what they were doing.
Freddie mercury / Robbie Williams (Liam) didn’t sound like either singer and made minimal effort with his look… yellow jacket on and he’s Freddie,,, jacket off and hey presto he’s Robbie Williams. a bit of expensive karaoke for the owners sadly

Was looking forward to seeing Elvis but try as hard as he could it didn’t quite hit the mark until oddly he sang sweet Caroline and then all responded well to a Neil diamond song….

I guess there may be a limited talent pool but I would say to the owners look at your punters… their faces will tell you who is hitting the mark and who isn’t
Guinness is nice and 6€ a pint, tenants €4
DJ Jon and his sparkly shoes is still in residence and his quirky approach hasn’t changed. Plays good music!
Written April 14, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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