Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau)
Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau)
Bar Joan Frau, known as Can Frau, is a family-run tapas bar at stalls 8-9 of the Mercat de Santa Catalina in Palma, run by the Frau family since 1966. It serves traditional Mallorcan dishes made fresh daily, from panades and vegetable coca to callos and paella, and won the 'Premi Millor Variat' (Best Variat) at the II Premis Gastronòmics Mallorca in 2024.
Background
About Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau)
The Story
A family-run tapas bar and stall inside the Mercat de Santa Catalina, run by the Frau family since 1966. It's known for homemade Mallorcan classics prepared fresh daily — panades, vegetable coca, cuttlefish or lamb frit, stuffed aubergines, callos, sopes mallorquines and paella — and won the 'Premi Millor Variat' (Best Variat) at the II Premis Gastronòmics Mallorca gala in October 2024.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.7
799 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.6
120 reviews
Bar Joan Frau rates 4.7/5 on Google (799 reviews); reviewers consistently praise the authentic, homemade Mallorcan food, friendly service and very reasonable prices.
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Experience
Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) Dining Experience
Reviewers describe a busy, no-frills, market-stall bar that's become a neighbourhood gathering spot for locals, now joined by other Palma residents and visitors. It gets crowded, especially on Saturdays, and diners are expected to flag down staff for service. Prices are described as very reasonable.
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Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Mercat de Santa Catalina, Plaça de la Navegació, s/n, 07013 Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain (stalls 8-9)
Getting There
Bar Joan Frau sits inside the Mercat de Santa Catalina, the covered food market in Palma's Santa Catalina neighbourhood, a walkable district just west of the old town. From Palma de Mallorca Airport it's a short taxi or drive into the centre; no car is needed once there.
Nearby
Santa Catalina is a neighbourhood in Palma, once a working-class fishermen's and dockworkers' quarter, built around the Mercat de Santa Catalina food market near the harbour on the city's west side. The market still anchors the neighbourhood, whose grid of narrow streets was originally home to fishing families. Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) sits on Mercat de Santa Catalina.
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Details
Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) hours verified 2026-07-20. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Social
From @canfrau on Instagram
Des de Ca’n Frau vos desitjam un Bon Nadal i Feliç Any Nou!🎄🎄 Desde Ca’n Frau os deseamos una Feliz Navidad y un Próspero Año Nuevo 🎄🎄
✨ Tornam a ser aquí! ✨ Després d’un descans ben merescut, avui tornam a pujar les barreres per continuar servint-vos els vostres berenars i dinars preferits. 📅 Horari: de dimarts a dissabte, de 7:00 h a 16:00 h. 📍 Can Frau ☕🍴 Us esperam — ✨ ¡Estamos de vuelta! ✨ Después de un merecido descanso,
Monolo esta esperando a venderos los calamares. 🦑 🥪. Estamos abiertos como cada sábado, os esperamos!
@canfrau
Ya ha llegado la navidad al Frau. Gracias @esmentcomunidad
Questions
Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) FAQ
What are Bar Joan Frau's opening hours?
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Bar Joan Frau (Can Frau) is open Tuesday to Saturday from roughly 07:00 to 16:00, closed Monday and Sunday. Exact opening time varies slightly by source, so it's worth confirming before visiting.
Where is Bar Joan Frau located?
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Bar Joan Frau sits at stalls 8-9 inside the Mercat de Santa Catalina, Palma's covered food market in the Santa Catalina neighbourhood, a walkable district just west of the old town.
What does Bar Joan Frau serve?
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Bar Joan Frau serves homemade Mallorcan classics made fresh daily, including panades, vegetable coca, cuttlefish or lamb frit, stuffed aubergines, callos, sopes mallorquines and paella.
How much does it cost to eat at Bar Joan Frau?
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Reviewers cite very low prices for this market bar, a glass of white wine around €1.50 and a caña around €1.60, with two tapas often coming to under €10; confirm current prices with the venue.
Has Bar Joan Frau won any awards?
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Yes. Bar Joan Frau won the "Premi Millor Variat" (Best Variat) award at the II Premis Gastronòmics Mallorca gala in October 2024, as reported by local newspaper Última Hora.