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Cafés and Food in Menorca: Gin, Cheese, Ensaïmadas and Markets
Gin distilled on Maó harbour since 1945, the island’s protected cheese, ensaïmadas from Es Mercadal, and Maó’s fish market and cloister market.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Gin from Maó since 1945
Xoriguer gin distillery
The harbourside distillery where Xoriguer gin has been made in copper stills over a wood fire since 1945.
Andén de Poniente 91, 07701 MaóExplore View on map
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Fish stalls and a food hall
Mercat des Peix
Maó’s fish market on Plaça d’Espanya: fish stalls in the morning, food counters until late.
Plaça d’Espanya 1, 07701 MaóExplore View on map
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Makers 3
Gin, cheese and ensaïmadas.
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The cheese’s official body
Consell Regulador of Mahón-Menorca cheese
The official body of the Mahón-Menorca protected designation of origin, with its offices outside Maó.
Carretera Es Grau km 0.5, 07700 MaóExplore View on map
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Ensaïmadas and biscuits
Sa Sucreria
Ensaïmadas and artisan biscuits from Es Mercadal.
P.I. Llinaritx, Parcela 30, 07740 Es MercadalExplore View on map
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Gin from Maó since 1945
Xoriguer gin distillery
The harbourside distillery where Xoriguer gin has been made in copper stills over a wood fire since 1945.
Andén de Poniente 91, 07701 MaóExplore View on map
Markets 2
Maó’s food halls.
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A market in a convent cloister
Mercat des Claustre del Carme
Maó’s market in the cloister of the old Carmelite convent, on Plaça del Carme above the harbour.
Plaça del Carme s/n, 07701 MaóExplore View on map
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Fish stalls and a food hall
Mercat des Peix
Maó’s fish market on Plaça d’Espanya: fish stalls in the morning, food counters until late.
Plaça d’Espanya 1, 07701 MaóExplore View on map
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