Palma's Bar Vista Alegre finds a successor to keep its llonguets going
Miquel Maimó, third generation at Palma's Bar Vista Alegre, works his last day on 13 October 2026; a Mallorcan buyer takes over the bar, famous for its llonguets, on 14 October.
Bar Vista Alegre, the family bar in Palma known for its llonguets, has a successor. Miquel Maimó has signed the deposit contract for the transfer and his last day at work will be 13 October; the new owner takes over on 14 October.
Maimó is the third generation behind the bar, which his grandparents took on in 1960, and has run it for about 40 years. He held out for a buyer who would keep the llonguets, and found a Mallorcan from the area. The bar closes for a staff holiday in the run-up to his last day, so check before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bar Vista Alegre in Palma closing?
No, it's changing hands. Owner Miquel Maimó works his last day on 13 October 2026 and a new Mallorcan owner takes over on 14 October, keeping the llonguets.
How old is Bar Vista Alegre?
Maimó's grandparents took on the bar in 1960, and he's the third generation of the family to run it.