The sand crunches underfoot as you settle in at MOAI's circular bar — cold lemon beer in hand, the turquoise water of Son Bauló bay ahead, the quiet green of the Son Real nature reserve behind. Surf rock plays in the background, low enough to talk over, loud enough to make it instantly clear: this is not about seeing and being seen, it's about the perfect beach day.
Concept
MOAI — the name references the stone figures of Easter Island, the same inspiration behind the venue's Tiki theme — is not a nightclub and not a sleek white design resort. It's what the locals call a «chiringuito»: a beach bar with character that calls itself exactly that. The north of Mallorca has few beach clubs of this kind; MOAI Son Bauló is considered the most laid-back of them. No dress code, no VIP barriers — just beach, music and an offer that is more impressive than the casual setting would first suggest.
Atmosphere
Tiki decor, stand-up tables around the characteristic circular bar, sun loungers with direct sea views — the setting is casual but consistently delivered. When the sun drops lower, the shadows of the parasols lengthen and the sand in front of MOAI becomes an improvised dance floor. Families build sandcastles alongside, couples share a strawberry daiquiri, groups of friends sip Mai Tais with aged rum. The crowd is mixed and relaxed — and it's exactly this lightness that brings the same guests back. If the main Can Picafort beach feels too busy, this is the answer: Son Bauló is quieter, the space airy, and the view of the Son Real nature reserve — unobstructed, green, still — is the finest panorama from any bar on the north coast.
Food & Drinks
The menu follows the chiringuito philosophy: street food with an Asian touch, finger food to share, fresh salads. Three house creations capture the style: **Chicken MOAI** is the most-mentioned recommendation among regulars, the **Smash Burger** keeps pace, and the salad range — **Tropical MOAI** (with toasted prawn topping), **Nórdica** and a classic **César** — proves that «chiringuito» means more than chips and toast. Pizzas and daily-changing grilled specials round out the menu; fresh bites to share («picoteo») are explicitly part of the idea.
On the drinks side, MOAI goes its own way: the **spritz with Mallorcan herbs** is the quieter alternative to the cocktails, the **Mai Tai with aged rum** has its loyal fans. In the heat, **lemon beer** is the first choice; the house **orange iced tea with blueberry and basil** is considered by regulars the best summer drink on the north coast. Ice lollies for in between. The price level is expressly budget-friendly — MOAI is not a luxury venue, but honest value in an unbeatable beach setting.
Who & What For
MOAI Son Bauló is the spot for a beach day that should be more than just beach: lunch with an unobstructed sea view, a relaxed sundowner with no event schedule, picoteo for groups who don't need a table setting. Families find an environment with no barriers to entry, couples enjoy the relaxed sundowner atmosphere, friend groups appreciate the mix of good food and beach vibes. At the end of the season, MOAI hosts its own closing party — a fixture for everyone who has spent the summer here.
Insider Tip
Loungers with the best sea views go early — arriving for lunch is the safe bet. Important: the kitchen closes late in the afternoon; anyone wanting food should order in good time. The stand-up tables at the circular bar offer the finest view across the Son Real nature reserve — a panorama that appears in no tourist brochure and is guarded accordingly by regulars.
