Benny Hill died in 1992. The version of The Benny Hill Show he became most famous for ran on Thames Television from 1969 to 1989. One of Britain's best-loved comedians, his name, like that of certain other British 'institutions', was adopted for a bar in Mallorca. No one in Magaluf can miss Benny Hill. The huge sign, the prominent location, this bar (also restaurant) has been a Magaluf feature for decades. There are now other signs: 'se trapasa', Benny Hill is available for transfer.
"The tourist profile has changed," says one local business owner. That may be true, but this doesn't just apply to the British. Benny Hill was hugely popular in Spain and other countries. His comedy, it was said, transcended language barriers.
The owners say that, for the moment, there have been no offers. However, they hope that the approaching start of the season will bring interest from potential investors or businesspeople.
On social media, there are posts about the bar from late October 2025, bidding farewell to customers and hoping to see them again in the future. In the meantime, the comments clearly demonstrate the affection they have for an establishment that has been a part of the holidays of thousands of Britons (and others) over the years.
Being for transfer (which differs from being for sale in that the property is not being sold) doesn't necessarily mean the end for Benny Hill. But for now, the future does look uncertain.