House of Dharma's Favourite Ibiza Hangouts

Fashion designer sisters, behind the House of Dharma label, Kayleigh and Carrie Curneen reveal their favourite hangouts in Ibiza

Sunset at Experimental Beach is one of the island's best spots for cocktails and tapas (Beachouse Experimental )

Cotton

Best for long lunches with stunning views of bright turquoise sea and a fresh and vibrant feel. Have a long lunch upstairs overlooking the cove and a browse in the beautiful shop at the hand picked beach wear, before moving downstairs to the beach to relax and cool off in the sea. Good wine list and refreshing cocktails. Very friendly beach staff - ask for Mariano to look after you.

Paloma

Best for a quaint, romantic setting at night that has a lovely local feel and delicious food without trying too hard. Best for supper. Beautiful lights and fairytale feel outside while inside is cosy and homely. Interesting and amazing cocktails mixed up at the little outside bar. In love with the home made soy bread and butter. Order the Aubergine starters and the steak. Everything on the menu is good.

Beachouse

Fun for early evening parties right on the beach. Has a feel of the old Ibiza, since very few places now allow parties on the beach. The vibe is relaxed throughout the day and then picks up early evening until midnight when it closes. Sunday is the most popular day, with varied line ups. Dress is very casual everywhere in Ibiza and anything goes from barefoot dancing to more evening beach-to-bar looks. Beachouse has a fun and friendly feel, resembling a cross between the traditional bohemian Ibiza and the Hamptons. You can have lunch or dinner here and carry on until midnight. Fun for groups but reserve a table.


 As well as all the views, experimental is still elegant with a rustic and nautical feel

Experimental Beach

Best for sunset. Take a drive down the narrow roads, through the salt plains and pine trees until you reach a little point at the tip with a charming little restaurant/bar. Brought to you by Paris' Experimental Cocktail Club (ECC) the drinks are top notch as expected but the food is also delicious. Try the local spanish tapas dishes, in particular the patatas bravas. Enjoy amazing views of the sunset with a relaxed feel and a refreshingly low-key sound, which you will welcome from time to time as a break from the thumping of the clubs in Ibiza. Experimental has a very hand-made, rustic, nautical feel while at the same time maintaining a certain elegance.

Balafia

Best for a local style dinner. Delicious local, family run, meat restaurant. Menus do not exist here. You simply state which meat you would like and they serve it up straight from the barbecue, alongside Iberian potato chips and homegrown tomato salad. Food is simple but spot on. The setting is authentic, romantic and quaint. Good for couples as well as bigger groups. Try the home-made Hierbas digestive they bring as a complimentary 'chuppito' at the end of the evening. It's some of the best on the island.

House of Dharma is a beach wear label from Ibiza, designed by two sisters. It is the perfect bohemian addition to your wardrobe this summer. A couture look for the distinguished traveller, all pieces are hand made with love using natural fabrics and recycled packaging with 20 per cent of profits going to charity – to help fight against child sex trafficking and exploitation.

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