Sunset Sessions at Formentor: Chapeau Palma Brings Its 10th-Anniversary Cocktails to Four Seasons September 6
On September 6, 2026, Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor will host the third edition of its Sunset Sessions series. The headliner is Chapeau Palma, the Palma cocktail institution included in 50 Best Discovery, celebrating its tenth anniversary with a menu of revived signatures and new interpretations.
The setting is Cercle Bar, overlooking one of Mallorca’s most recognizable landscapes. The format is precise: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, live music, cocktails from Chapeau Palma and Cercle Bar, and tapas curated by Executive Sous Chef Javier Hoebeeck.
The allocation is limited. The window is one evening.
The entry-level version of a sunset cocktail is simple: arrive at a scenic property, order something cold, take a photograph, and leave before the road becomes inconvenient.
The genuine article requires more infrastructure.
Formentor is not a venue you casually pass while moving between Palma, Deià, and Sóller. It is a defined destination on the island’s northern peninsula. The landscape is the point, but the approach is part of the calculation. If you are staying in Palma, Puerto Portals, or the southwest, our team recommends leaving around 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM for a 6:30 PM arrival, depending on your exact starting point and the day’s road conditions.
Do not plan to arrive at 6:29 PM.
You will miss the transition that makes Sunset Sessions effective: the first drinks served in daylight, the gradual shift in color across the bay, and the movement from late-afternoon aperitif into a more focused evening program. The island does not forgive assumption, particularly when one narrow arrival window is serving a high-demand event at a remote luxury resort.
Chapeau Palma has spent ten years developing a bar program that rewards attention. Its Palma address, Passeig de Mallorca 24, is known for old-school atmosphere, whisky depth, classic technique, and a signature cocktail list that is considerably more ambitious than its relaxed setting suggests.
Its inclusion in The World’s 50 Best Discovery is unambiguous. This is not a resort activation built around a fashionable name. It is a collaboration between two serious hospitality teams: one rooted in Palma’s cocktail culture and one operating against the exceptional natural infrastructure of Formentor.
For the anniversary, Chapeau Palma has brought back several of its most recognizable and best-selling creations. On September 6, bartenders Mateo Tolosa and Rodrigo Álvarez will present four cocktails from the new menu.
Expect range, not repetition.
| Cocktail | Profile | Who should order it |
|---|---|---|
| Tinder Martini | Grapefruit and passion fruit; vibrant, exotic, and bright | Guests who prefer a fresh, fruit-driven opening serve |
| De Famoso no tiene nada | Citrus, smoky and floral accents | Anyone looking for a more layered, aromatic composition |
| Dirty Bamboo Highball | Saline and savoury, inspired by the wines and flavors of Jerez | Serious aperitif drinkers and fans of fortified-wine profiles |
| Figoni | Fig leaf and red berries with Mediterranean character | Guests seeking a distinctly Mallorcan flavor direction |
The Dirty Bamboo Highball is the strategic choice for anyone who wants to understand the bar’s point of view. It moves away from easy sweetness and into saline, savory territory shaped by the traditions of Jerez. The Figoni, meanwhile, uses fig leaf and red berries to create a more overtly Mediterranean expression without turning the drink into a tourist cliché.
The evening is not exclusively a Chapeau Palma takeover. Cercle Bar will also present four signatures from its own program:
This dual program is important. It gives you a direct comparison between Palma’s independent cocktail scene and the resort’s own interpretation of contemporary hospitality. We recommend using the two-drink format strategically: begin with one Chapeau Palma signature, then move to one Cercle Bar cocktail.
Our preferred sequence is Tinder Martini first, while the light is still strong, followed by The Shelter as the evening deepens. If you prefer savory profiles, replace the first with the Dirty Bamboo Highball.
The food is not incidental bar garnish. Executive Sous Chef Javier Hoebeeck has created a selection designed to stand alongside the cocktails without forcing rigid pairings.
The broader tapas offering includes:
The special format costs EUR 45 per person and includes two drinks and two tapas-sized dishes. This is a tasting allocation, not a full dinner reservation. If Sunset Sessions is the central event of your evening, we recommend treating it as the first movement rather than the entire meal. Confirm whether you want a later dinner at the resort or a separate reservation elsewhere before arriving.
The event takes place on one date only. The EUR 45 prepaid format is available for groups of one to ten people, but availability should not be assumed. Book first, then structure the rest of the day around it.
Formentor and a full-day itinerary through Pollença, Sóller, and Deià are separate allocations. Trying to fit all three into one day creates unnecessary road exposure and compromises the event. A private boat charter or a relaxed Pollença itinerary works. A checklist tour does not.
From Palma, plan for approximately 90 minutes of transfer allocation each way rather than relying on an optimistic minimum. From nearby northern bases, the calculation is shorter, but we still recommend a private transfer so you are not managing parking, navigation, and timing while dressed for a high-level hospitality event.
The package is priced in euros, and Mallorca operates in euros. Your card will handle most transactions, but we advise carrying EUR 50–100 per person for incidental purchases, gratuities, or last-minute adjustments. Do not confuse a favorable exchange rate with a reason to ignore local payment realities.
This is not a minor inconvenience. A sunset event in Formentor ends at 10:00 PM, after the most concentrated part of the evening has already taken place. Our team arranges the return transfer in advance, with a clear pickup point and contingency timing. The island’s geography is fixed. Last-minute transport is not an executive-level strategy.
Sunset Sessions is especially effective for travelers staying in a luxury villa in Mallorca who want one carefully selected public event within an otherwise private itinerary. It also works for couples based in Palma, families with older children, and small groups seeking a strong final evening before departure.
We would not position it as a substitute for a private chef dinner or an exclusive yacht charter. It serves a different purpose: access to Mallorca’s current cocktail culture, presented in a setting that few independent bars can replicate.
Previous Sunset Sessions editions featured Brassclub and Fitz Bar. Chapeau Palma brings a different profile: a decade of Palma identity, anniversary programming, and a menu that moves between classic cocktail architecture, Mediterranean ingredients, Jerez influence, and modern bar technique.
That distinction matters. Luxury is not simply a premium setting. It is the quality of the decision.
If you are planning luxury holidays in Mallorca during the first week of September, reserve Sunset Sessions for September 6 and protect the afternoon around it. Arrange a private transfer. Arrive before 6:30 PM. Use the two-drink format to compare Chapeau Palma with Cercle Bar. Treat the tapas as a curated opening course, not an afterthought.
For American travelers, this is exactly where a Mallorca concierge service adds value. We coordinate the reservation, verify the timing, align the transfer with your villa or hotel, and place the event within a wider itinerary that does not collapse under poor logistics.
Our team can build the complete sequence: a late lunch in Pollença, a private coastal experience, a controlled return to Formentor, Sunset Sessions at Cercle Bar, and a pre-arranged transfer home. No guesswork. No hidden property markups. No wasted allocation.
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