Up Soap (or just simply "Soap") is the most popular "pre-out" in Dalt Vila, Ibiza (or Eivissa, for the most knowledgeble and locals). The indoors is pretty small and not much to speak of, other than some interesting lighting and paintings on the walls. Outside, in the court area is where most people assemble after dinner (which can be very late, say about 11 p.m.). This is the place to join friends for a few decent cocktails and plan your partying for the rest of the night.
It is up a winding stone stairwell, and can be difficult to find if you don't know EXACTLY where it is. It is inside Dalt Villa but against on of the outer walls of the old fort.
There are two outdoor levels, with two different bar areas, but essentially the same place.
The boys there run the range from club kids, to muscle daddies, to just about everything in between. Nearby, you can pick up chemical entertainment to keep the night going into the day. Ask a local.
Most of the clubs and their promoters will make visits to pass out invitations to their nights party (for either free or reduced admission). Be sure to be ready to go because sometimes they will ask you to accompany them for pre-clubbing entertainment.
The music at Soap also runs the range, from techno to lounge to hardcore house. It is not too loud, considering it is surrounded by other restaurants down and around the winding paths. But it is pretty good music to get you in the mood.
All the locals (and Brits who spend weeks of the summer there) know about Soap and are likely to tell you to meet there before going out to the clubs that are accessible by car, scooter or taxi.
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