Drink

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.

Address: Carrer de Pavia, 37
Getting there: Cabanyal
Hours: 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
Price: Many shows are free, or under €10
Website: lafabricadehielo.net (opens in a new tab)

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