Deutsches Eck expands: New venue in the second row by the sea at Playa de Palma

Deutsches Eck expands: New venue in the second row by the sea at Playa de Palma

Michael and Feli Bohrmann take over the vacant 'Café Anders' – tradespeople and terrace chairs are already on site

In the early morning, when the sun is already blazing over Playa de Palma and the first beachgoers lay out their towels, a fresh sight catches the eye on the second row by the sea: scaffolding, paintbrushes and rows of terrace furniture. The couple behind the well-known 'Deutsches Eck', Michael and Felicitas (Feli) Bohrmann, have taken over the premises of the previously closed 'Café und Restaurant Anders' near Balneario 8 and are currently carrying out extensive renovations there.

The news feels like a welcome breath of normality in an area that in summer lives from the chatter of holidaymakers, the buzzing of delivery scooters and the rattle of trams. "We're already deep in the planning," says Michael Bohrmann — and there are visible signs: craftsmen are at work, terrace chairs are ready to use, and the façade is getting a fresh coat of paint. For the neighborhood this means: soon even more gastronomy that fits the promenade scene.

Anyone who knows the Bohrmanns knows that persistence is part of the package. The original at Ballermann has existed since 2004; the place opens daily from early morning until after midnight and is a regular meeting point for many regulars. Feli has been regarded for years as the 'good soul' of the house; she takes care of the service and is familiar to the guests. That the team is now running a second venue within walking distance does not come as a surprise, but it feels like a vote of confidence in the island's taste for tradition and reliability.

The plans for the new restaurant have not been revealed down to the last detail, but the venue will not remain empty for long: "It will happen faster than everyone thinks," Michael says with a grin. The statement does not sound exaggerated when you think of the history: after a kitchen fire in May 2025, the main house reopened within a few days — an example of how quickly problems are dealt with here in Mallorca. Similar recent openings include Kruemel opens "Schatzi": Peguera gets a club-restaurant with a family touch.

For Playa de Palma this is positive for several reasons: jobs are preserved and may even be expanded, guests gain additional seats without using new parking space, and the seafront promenade gains variety without losing its character. From my own observation: people walking along the promenade often stop at familiar faces. New tables mean more opportunities for those kinds of encounters to happen.

Of course, residents and authorities place high demands on noise, waste disposal and opening hours; that's part of the backdrop when businesses are densified. A good step would therefore be for the operators to speak early with the local council and neighbors, observe clear quiet hours and schedule staff so that delivery traffic does not block the narrow side streets during peak times. Such small rules ensure that an expansion is perceived as a gain by everyone.

If you're curious now, you only need to go to the second row by the sea: between the jingle of the ice cream carts and the clatter of café cups, you can see craftsmen laying tiles and waiters already arranging chairs — a familiar sound that creates anticipation. Exactly when the doors will open is not yet fixed; the Bohrmanns, however, sound optimistic. For regulars this hopefully means: more seats, more breakfast times and more typical dishes — homemade hot meals have always been part of the offer.

In short: Playa de Palma will soon gain a little more 'homey' flair. For holidaymakers it's a plus in reliability, for the neighborhood a chance for stable employment. If you see the lights of the new terrace during an evening stroll on the promenade, you'll understand why such businesses keep coastal towns lively. A small tip at the end for everyone: call ahead or drop by briefly — the chairs are waiting, and the Bohrmanns seem serious about the new location.