IBIZA - SANT ANTONI DE PORTMANY - EL RINCÓN DE PEPE
EL RINCÓN DE PEPE
We revisited an old favourite in Sant Antoni, El Rincón de Pepe, which is located near the fountains and harbour in central Sant Antoni. The restaurant is one of the town’s longest-established tapas bars, which opened in 1962. The bar has a particularly interesting connection to Ibiza’s nightclub scene.
Pepe Roselló opened El Rincón de Pepe in 1962, and later became famous for founding the legendary Space Ibiza nightclub. The original building is situated in the courtyard of an old Ibicencan farmhouse (casa payesa), featuring a large grapevine growing in the centre.
In the 1960s, Sant Antoni was transitioning from a small fishing town into an international tourist destination. The bar quickly became a popular meeting place for residents and visitors alike.
Roselló later moved on to other ventures, and by 2016 the restaurant was run by a local family; in 2022, Joan Pantaleoni took over as the new operator. He aimed to preserve the bar’s traditional appearance and character while introducing slightly more modern tapas options.
On two visits in 2026, we tried a variety of tapas.
Pan con alioli y aceitunas (bread, alioli and olives).
Choricitos picantes salteados al vino (spicy little chorizo sautéed in wine), and albóndiga caseras (excellent homemade meatballs).
Torreznos
Crispy fried pork belly.
Choricitos picantes salteados al vino (spicy little chorizo sausages sautéed in wine).
Carrillera de cerdo en salsa (tender, slow-cooked pork cheeks in a rich, savoury sauce).
Frita de pulpo estilo ibicenco (a traditional Ibicencan dish of fried octopus with potatoes, green peppers, onions and garlic, in olive oil).
From the wine menu, we had:
A bottle of Valderivero Verdejo, D.O. Rueda (a crisp, dry white wine made from Verdejo grapes).
A couple of glasses of Viña Pomal Crianza, D.O. Rioja (a smooth Spanish red wine made primarily from Tempranillo grapes and aged in oak barrels).
El Rincón de Pepe retains its traditional charm.
Serving authentic Ibicencan dishes and tapas, including jamón Ibérico de bellota, frita de pulpo, fish, meatballs, and homemade desserts.
EL RINCÓN DE PEPE
Carrer de Sant Mateu, 6, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany
+34 971 34 06 97 +34 648 01 76 91
Email: rincondepepeibz@gmail.com
Website: www.rincondepepe.online
Instagram: @rincondepepeibz
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