Cocktails at Tabana Mallorca: What to Drink Before Dinner and After the Show

A good cocktail can set the tone for the whole night.

At Tabana, drinks are not just something you order while waiting for food. They can be part of the dinner itself, a way to start the evening, something to share over sushi and Mediterranean dishes, or the drink that keeps the night going once the live entertainment begins.

The cocktail menu includes Tabana signature serves, recognisable classics, spritzes, mocktails, sangria, wine, champagne, premium spirits and bottles for groups. That means you can keep things simple with a Margarita or Espresso Martini, try something more distinctive, choose a wine for dinner or stay alcohol-free without being limited to soft drinks.

Here is what to drink at Tabana Mallorca, whether you are arriving for dinner, celebrating something special or staying for the atmosphere after the show.

Start With a Tabana Signature Cocktail

If you are coming to Tabana for a proper night out, the signature menu is the best place to begin.

These are not just renamed classics. The list includes tropical, smoky, citrus-led, spicy and espresso-based cocktails made around ingredients such as mezcal, sake, yuzu, lychee, passion fruit, chilli, coconut, ginger, pineapple, raspberry and coffee.

For something smoky and more unusual, the Oaxaqueño is one of the more distinctive options. It combines pineapple-infused mezcal, ancho chile liqueur, lime and agave. It is a good pick if you want something with more depth than a standard sour or Margarita.

The Samu-Rey is another strong choice for anyone who likes Japanese flavours. It combines Roku gin, sake, yuzu, red chilli, lime and kaffir lime leaves. This works especially well at the start of a sushi-led dinner because it is fresh, citrus-forward and not overly heavy.

For something tropical, the Caribbean Fusion brings together passion fruit, honey, chai spices, pineapple, ginger and lime. The Tropical Punch is another easy option for guests who want a lighter rum-led cocktail with pineapple and lime.

If you prefer something richer and more dessert-like, the Salted Peanut Espresso is the obvious choice. Made with Jameson, peanut butter whiskey, espresso, coffee liqueur and salted caramel elements, it is more of an after-dinner drink than something you would usually order before your first course.

What to Drink Before Dinner

Before dinner, the best cocktails are usually fresh, bright and easy to drink without overpowering the food that follows.

The Lichi Aviation is a good option if you like fruit-led cocktails. It combines Beefeater Black gin, lychee, raspberry liqueur, cherry notes and lime.

The Basil Mandarin Smash is another good early-evening choice, with gin, limoncello, mandarin, basil and lime. It is fresh without being too sweet and works well if you are beginning the night with sushi, tartare, ceviche or lighter Mediterranean starters.

If you want something recognisable, the classic Margarita, Mojito, Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Moscow Mule or Piña Colada are all safe choices before dinner.

For guests who do not drink alcohol, Tabana also has two proper mocktails rather than just soft drinks. The Paradise Sunset combines orange, blueberries, mango and lemon, while the Citrus Breeze includes apple, yuzu, lemon and ginger.

That means everyone at the table can start the evening with something that feels part of the occasion.

Cocktails That Work Well With Sushi and Sharing Plates

Tabana’s menu gives people a lot of choice, from sushi and tartare to seafood, pasta, grilled meat and sharing dishes. That means the best drink depends less on a strict pairing rule and more on the type of dinner you are planning.

For sushi, nigiri, tartare and ceviche, fresher drinks usually make more sense than anything too sweet or heavy.

The Samu-Rey, Lichi Aviation, Basil Mandarin Smash, Paloma Twist and Moscow Mule are all good starting points because they bring citrus, ginger or lighter herbal notes into the mix.

The Paloma Twist is particularly useful if you like tequila but want something less direct than a Margarita. It combines Olmeca Silver tequila, mezcal, corn liqueur, lime, agave and grapefruit soda.

For a group sharing sushi, gyozas, croquettes, prawns and Mediterranean starters, you do not need everyone drinking the same thing. That is part of the point. Someone can have a fresh gin or tequila drink while somebody else has a glass of wine, a spritz or a mocktail.

For more ideas on what to order with your drinks, read What to Order at Tabana Playa de Palma: Sushi, Mediterranean Dishes and Sharing Plates.

Wine, Cava and Champagne for Dinner

Cocktails are not the only way to start the night.

Tabana’s wine list includes red, white and rosé wines from Mallorca, Spain and beyond, along with cava and champagne for couples, celebrations and larger groups.

For a white wine with sushi, seafood or lighter dishes, there are options including local Mallorca wines, Albariño, Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis and Riesling.

If you are ordering grilled meat, steak, richer pasta dishes or larger sharing cuts, the red wine list gives you more structured options, including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Mallorca reds, Priorat and Italian wines.

For anniversaries, birthdays or a table that wants to make the start of the night feel more special, there is also cava, rosé champagne and champagne from names including Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, Perrier-Jouët, Louis Roederer and Dom Pérignon.

You do not need to know exactly what you want before you arrive. The easiest approach is to tell the team what you are eating and whether you prefer something dry, light, fruity, richer or more celebratory.

Drinks for a Steak, Seafood or Pasta Dinner

Once you move into the main part of dinner, your drink can go in a few different directions.

For grilled meats, steak and larger sharing cuts, a red wine or a more spirit-led cocktail usually makes more sense than a very sweet tropical drink. The Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier or Negroni are all stronger choices for later in dinner.

The Spicy Ginger Margarita also works well if you like a little heat. It combines tequila, dry curaçao, ginger, lime and sugar.

For seafood, fish or pasta, a fresh white wine, cava, a spritz or a citrus-led cocktail will usually keep the meal feeling lighter. The Hugo Spritz, Aperol Spritz, Basil Mandarin Smash and Paloma Twist are all easy options.

For a richer pasta dish or something more indulgent, such as truffle carbonara or a steak-based main, you may prefer to save the stronger cocktail for after dinner and choose wine while you eat.

There is no rule that says every course needs a different drink. The main thing is choosing something that fits the pace of your evening.

The Best Cocktails After Dinner and After the Show

Once the plates are cleared and the entertainment is underway, this is where the menu can become more playful.

The Espresso Martini 2.0 is an obvious after-dinner option. It combines Plantation coconut rum, Havana 3-year rum, Frangelico, coffee liqueur and coffee. It is richer and more layered than a standard Espresso Martini, making it a good choice when you want something that feels like both a cocktail and a dessert.

The Salted Peanut Espresso is another strong late-night option for guests who want coffee, whiskey and something more indulgent.

If you prefer gin, the Cherry Gin Sour combines Beefeater Black gin, raspberry liqueur, cherry bitters, egg white and lime. It is a good middle ground between a fresh early-evening drink and something more substantial for later in the night.

The Tiki Taka is one of the more tropical late-night choices, with Havana Club rum, dry curaçao, mango, pineapple, kaffir lime and lime.

For a classic, you cannot go wrong with an Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, Dirty Martini, Cosmopolitan or Mojito. The right choice depends on whether you are winding down, staying for the music or moving into the more energetic part of the night.

Cocktails for Birthdays, Anniversaries and Group Nights Out

For a birthday, anniversary, hen party, stag night or holiday group, the drinks order often becomes part of the evening itself.

Start with cocktails or cava when the group arrives, move into wine with dinner if that suits the table, then come back to cocktails once the show and music begin.

For larger celebrations, bottles of spirits, champagne and premium options are also available. The drinks list includes vodka, gin, rum, whisky, tequila, brandy and cognac, alongside premium bottles for groups that want to keep the night going together.

The key is not to overcomplicate it. Decide whether your group wants a more dinner-led evening, a cocktail-led night or a proper celebration, then book your table and let the night unfold from there.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cocktails at Tabana Mallorca

Does Tabana have signature cocktails?

Yes. Tabana has a signature cocktail menu with drinks such as Oaxaqueño, Samu-Rey, Caribbean Fusion, Tropical Punch, Lichi Aviation, Espresso Martini 2.0, Basil Mandarin Smash, Paloma Twist and Cherry Gin Sour.

Can I order classic cocktails at Tabana?

Yes. The menu includes classics such as Espresso Martini, Pornstar Martini, Margarita, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Moscow Mule and Piña Colada.

Does Tabana have mocktails?

Yes. Tabana offers alcohol-free options including Paradise Sunset and Citrus Breeze.

Can I order wine or champagne with dinner?

Yes. The drinks menu includes Mallorca wines, Spanish wines, international wines, cava, rosé wine and champagne.

Are cocktails available after dinner?

Yes. Cocktails are available throughout the evening, making Tabana a good option if you want to stay for drinks and entertainment after dinner.

Can groups order bottles at Tabana?

Yes. The drinks list includes premium spirits and bottle options for groups, alongside wine, cava and champagne.

Start With Dinner, Stay for the Drinks

Whether you want a fresh cocktail before sushi, a bottle of wine with dinner, a glass of champagne for a celebration or an Espresso Martini after the show, Tabana gives you plenty of ways to make the evening your own.

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