Valencia

Blue Iguana

This is one of the best nightclubs in Valencia. New and old good music all night offered by Dj Moisés.

Fri Sat 23:00-06:00

Bodega Fila 'El Labrador'

This very casual, classic old-school tavern has been operating since 1973, and is popular with students. It is a good place to sample local wines accompanied by simple tapas including jamón, cheese, and sausages. It gets very popular especially later in the evening, so if you want a seat be sure to arrive before 19:30, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mon-Sat 09:00-15:00 18:00-23:30; closed the month of Aug

Café Lisboa

In a charming square which was once the site of Valencia's Lonja del Aceite, or olive oil market. The primary draw is the expansive terrace seating by an olive tree, making this is a good spot for people-watching with a coffee or cocktail.

Daily 10:00-01:00

Café Rialto

A classic café-bar in the historic Rialto Theatre, with a small terrace. It also has a well-priced set lunch menu for €10.50.

Mon-Thu 08:00-20:00, Fri 08:00-02:00, Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-21:00

Café de las Horas

This popular café-bar is a good spot for coffee or cocktails with light snacks, in a Baroque-styled interior with eclectic music.

Mon-Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-02:00

Chocolatería Valor

One of two Valencia branches of the Villajoyosa-based chocolate company, this is a good place for hot chocolate with churros.

Mon-Thu 08:30-21:30, Fri 09:00-01:00, Sat 09:00-01:30, Sun 09:00-22:00

Horchatería Daniel

Established in 1949, this is the largest and most well-known horchatería in Alboraia (Spanish: Alboraya), a small agricultural town on the outskirts of Valencia whose primary crop is tiger nuts (chufa), the key ingredient in horchata. There is a second branch in the Mercat de Colóm (listed under 'Eat').

Daily 10:00-24:00

Horchatería Els Sariers

A very large and popular horchatería with artisanal fartóns. Takeaway available.

Mon-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri Sat 11:00-02:30, Sun 11:00-23:30

Horchatería Fabián

Serves hot chocolate with churros, horchata, granizada, ice cream, and pastries. This is one of the only places which sell bunyols (buñuelos) outside of the Fallas season, and in winter and during Fallas it is so popular the queues can stretch a block down the street.

Daily 13:30-24:00

Horchatería Mari Toñi

Along with horchata, this classic Valencian place offers homemade hot chocolate and, during Fallas, bunyols (buñuelos).

Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00, Sat Sun 07:00-22:00

Horchatería Santa Catalina

The oldest horchatería in Valencia, this classic place serves not only horchata with fartons, but hot chocolate, churros, and ice cream. The interior has a cafeteria atmosphere, and is ornamented with Valencian tiles.

Daily 08:00-21:30

La Fábrica de Hielo

La Fàbrica de Gel

The once abandoned ice factory is home to a nightclub and cultural centre, and is a good place for drinks and tapas (some vegetarian). There are nightly concerts by mostly local musicians, with Sundays devoted to jazz. Dogs permitted.

Tue Wed 17:00-24:00, Thu 17:00-01:00, Fri 17:00-01:30, Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-24:00·Many shows are free, or under €10

Marina Beach Club

Beach club and restaurant by day, this is a popular music hotspot at night with live performances and visiting international DJs.

Daily 11:00-03:30

Mayan Coffees

The owner roasts his own coffee locally. Very friendly. Relaxed and calm environment in a nice neighborhood.

Mon-Sat 09:00-14:00 15:30-19:00

Radio City

A popular bar-cum-club with a crowded dance floor playing a variety of danceable world music. The crowd is mixed locals and travellers, mostly under 30. Aggressive bouncers.

Closed · opens 10 pm

Ubik Café

The combination bar-café-bookshop has become a favourite haunt in the neighbourhood, with a good selection of craft beers as well as tapas and other light fare. Also hold exhibits and sponsors other cultural events.

Mon Tue 15:00-24:00, Wed 12:00-24:00, Thu 12:00-00:30, Fri Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-24:00

Aigua de València

Agua de Valencia

'Valencia water' is a very famous mixed drink, invented in 1959 and based on a mix of orange juice and cava, the local sparkling wine. Many modern versions also include gin and vodka as well as sugar. Be careful, as this drink packs a punch!

Blanc i negre

blanco y negro

Iced coffee with leche merengada, which is blend of milk, egg white, sugar, and cinnamon.

Café del temps

café del tiempo

A popular summer drink, this is espresso served with a glass of ice along with sugar and a slice of lemon. Usually sugar is mixed first into the hot espresso, which is then poured over the ice.

Cremaet

A popular coffee mixed with burned alcohol (typically rum) that is normally consumed at esmorzar (the eating that takes place between breakfast and lunch). Its sweetness depends on the time spent burning it (the more burned, the more sweet it is, and the less alcohol percentage it has).

Orxata

horchata

A drink made from tigernut (Valencian: xufa, Spanish: chufa), which was first created during the Moorish period. Being cold and sweet, it is especially popular during the summer months, and can be ordered in orxateries or horchaterias and at street carts as well as in most cafés and bars. When ordering an orxata, you will most probably be asked whether you would like to have a fartón, a small pastry for being dipped in orxata, as well.

Café Negrito

Relaxed café with outdoor seating.

Daily 16:00-03:30

El Tornillo

Carrer de Campoamor, 42

Wed-Sat 22:00-03:30

L'Umbracle Terraza

Av del Saler, 5

Thu-Sat 00:00-07:30·No cover charge with the Valencia Tourist Card; drinks €10+

Sala Matisse

Carrer de Campoamor, 60

Tue-Sun 20:00-03:00

Velvet Club

Velvet Underground

Carrer de Campoamor, 58

Fri Sat 16:00-04:00

Cibada

An iced malt drink.

Llima granizada

Iced lemonade.

Olhöps Craft Beer House

10 taps including house beer. Micro-pub with bottle shop

Olhöps Craft Beer Lab

A further 9 beers a short walk away in Ruzafa.