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Address: Carrer del Comte d'Altea, 12, L'Eixample, 46005 València
Opening hours: Wed 18:00–00:00, Thu 19:00–01:00, Fri 18:00–02:00, Sat 17:00–02:00, Sun–Tue closed
11 Must-Visit Cocktail Bars in Valencia for Great Drinks and your Instagram Feed
A jug of sangria, a classic radler and a glass of cava are, of course, the usual foolproof choices in Valencia. But sometimes you want to mix up your usual drinks menu and treat your taste buds (and, let’s be honest, your eyes too) to something new.
We’ve put together a list of 11 bars and restaurants in Valencia where the cocktail menu goes beyond the classic basics — and is sure to delight not only casual drinkers, but true gourmets as well.
The Jungle fully lives up to its name — a real oasis in the heart of L’Eixample. It’s also perfect for visual diggers: unusual serves, and colours everywhere (literally everywhere — on the walls, the ceiling, in and on the glasses). It’s also a great place to practise Spanish: you’ll absolutely want to ask where they found those oddly shaped glassware pieces, and English is spoken only sporadically.
Choosing a cocktail can feel overwhelming: the menu is mostly signature drinks, so if you’re after a standard Margarita, this isn’t the place.
But if you’re in the mood for something fresh and tropical, regulars recommend the Jaguar (no, not that jaguar) — a vodka-and-rum sour with hibiscus and lime — or the bartender’s “special move”: the lightly smoked Firefly, built on mezcal and ginger syrup. Both are €11.90.
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Address: Carrer Serrano Morales, 2, L'Eixample, 46004 València
Opening hours: Thu–Sun 18:00–03:00, Mon 20:00–03:00, Tue–Wed closed
La73 is close to Plaza Cánovas — right in the very centre of Valencia’s old town. But despite the touristy location, it’s pinned not only by passing visitors, but by Valencians themselves.
And for good reason. First, you can enjoy a cocktail not only indoors — loud music, full-on “wild night out” atmosphere — but also outside on the terrace, where it’s much easier to actually savour your drink and the conversation (because what’s a Spanish bar evening without conversation?)
The cocktails are consistently strong too: even though the bar has been around for over a year, its Google rating hasn’t dipped below 4.9. Guests especially praise their signature New York Sour made with bourbon and red wine. The only thing that gets even more compliments is Anna, one of the team at La73. And, of course, the prices: most cocktails are under €10.
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Address: Plaça de Rodrigo Botet, 5, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 09:30–01:00, Fri 09:30–02:00, Sat 10:00–02:00, Sun 10:00–01:00
Trotamundos — which you could translate as “wanderer” or “world traveller” — really does offer a sort of gastronomic journey within a single menu. It’s not exactly a cocktail bar, more a full-on restaurant. There’s everything from beef tartare starters to vegan tacos and pork ribs. And while the food menu isn’t huge, you definitely can’t say that about the drinks (which is exactly what we’re here for).
There are over 15 red wines (including a local Rioja for €7 a glass), 8 types of cava and champagne, and 12 aperitifs for every taste (and budget — from €1.50 to €5).
The cocktail list is massive too. You’ll find modern takes on classics, like the Alicante Mule — local Malabusca vodka with ginger beer and lemon juice (€13) — and a punchy Mexican Margarita with mezcal, triple sec, mandarin and habanero pepper salt (€14). And then there are drinks you simply won’t find anywhere else: a Valencian truffle Negroni (€14), or a sour called Citrus Again (€13).
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Address: C/ de Pere III el Gran, 11A, L'Eixample, 46005 València
Opening hours: Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat 18:00–01:30, Wed & Sun closed
Getting into COOKTL isn’t that straightforward: despite having one of the most striking and beautiful bar terraces in Valencia (not our words — that’s the consensus among guests and critics), you can only enter if you give a “secret code” that you receive when booking a table.
Secondly, the drinks menu wasn’t thrown together at random — it was inspired by the cuisine of a renowned Valencian Michelin-star chef, celebrated as “Europe’s best vegetable-focused chef”: Begoña Rodrigo. The spices, herbs and flowers she often uses in her dishes prompted the bartenders here to create their cocktails.
The word you’ll see most often in reviews is incredible. The resident mixologist — Kyiv-born Denis Cherkasov — is also the founder of Bartender Spot in Valencia. Prices are slightly above average: around €14 per cocktail.
It’s almost impossible to pick a single standout drink — for both us and regulars — because every cocktail here is signature and genuinely one-of-a-kind. So get your “password” and head to L’Eixample: at COOKTL you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for (and a few things you didn’t even know you were looking for).
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Address: Pl. de Manises, 7, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València
Opening hours: Sun–Thu 17:00–00:00, Fri–Sat 17:00–01:00, Sun–Mon closed
Lladró is an upmarket bar-museum housed inside the luxury MYR Palacio Vallier hotel (a night there costs around €270). This is not the place for student nights — it’s the kind of restaurant where people propose with a five-carat diamond ring, and you wash your hands with Guerlain soap in a marble-floored bathroom before you even touch your cocktail.
Sparkling is served in gold-dusted glasses, and during your visit you can soak in the interiors — shelves packed with decanters of every shape and size, carafes, painted vases — and, if the weather plays along, views over the historic centre from the rooftop terrace.
Cocktail prices do bite, but they match the vibe: bar “classics” like a Daiquiri or Cosmopolitan cost €12–15, and the signature menu offers drinks like Canto de Chicharra (€17) — gin and vermouth with olive oil and chilli. A nice touch: cocktails come with tapas — olives and snacks.
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Address: C. de l'Abadia de Sant Martí, 10, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 12:00–01:30
Cafe Madrid is another legendary spot from the same owners behind MYR hotels — like the previous venue on our list. “Legendary” here is literal: the bar dates back to 1940, and countless Valencia food guides call it the city’s main cocktail bar.
This is where the Valencian special Agua de Valencia was invented — and it’s been served here for over 70 years. It costs €8 per glass or €28 per one-litre jug.
The most expensive cocktail on the menu is a smoky Old Fashioned made with premium Kentucky bourbon Woodford Reserve (€18). For €12 you can cool off with a Hugo Spritz made with cava. Gourmets have something to get excited about too: Un paseo por la Albufera — Valencian gin M’Alegra (distilled with local oranges), chamomile, basil and lemon, finished with flowers — €14. You can eat at Cafe Madrid as well, but we’ll save that for a different guide.
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Address: Carrer de Salamanca, 29, L'Eixample, 46005 València
Opening hours: Wed–Thu 17:00–01:30, Fri–Sat 12:00–01:30, Sun 12:00–17:30, Mon–Tue closed
La Boda is about a 20-minute walk from Plaza de la Reina — Valencia’s busiest square. And while you won’t find an ultra-unique, mind-blowing cocktail or wine list here, it’s a place you can return to again and again for solid, well-made classics. Especially given the very reasonable prices: every classic cocktail — from a Margarita to an Espresso Martini — is a democratic €8.
There are signature drinks too: for example, the warming, enveloping Honeymoon really does sound like a niche Tom Ford fragrance — dark rum, vanilla, honey and lime. Only unlike 50 ml of niche perfume, a Honeymoon here will cost you €9 (as do most of their signature cocktails).
There’s food as well: classic Italian pasta, aperitifs, salads, pizza and focaccia. And if cocktails aren’t your thing today, no problem — there’s also red and white wine and a few beers.
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Address: C/ de Bello, 3, Poblats Marítims, 46024 València
Opening hours: Fri–Sat 20:00–02:30, Sun 20:00–00:00, Mon–Thu closed
Don’t be put off by the fact that the bar is closed most of the week — because on the three days it’s open, it delivers top ratings. The Artist is a pilgrimage spot for Valencia’s art crowd: you can sip cocktails to live music and meet genuinely interesting creative people.
The drinks menu is huge: there are over 15 gins, and even the priciest one is just €9 — a shot of Japanese Jinzu, which tastes a bit like sake with hints of sakura. The cocktail list covers all the classics — Mojito, Daiquiri, Negroni, Muay Thai — all at €8–10. There’s also a signature section, and both regulars and tourists especially recommend Lemon Kiss: Absolut vodka with Malibu and Sicilian lemon, €9.
After cocktails, you can end the night on a calmer note: the central port is a five-minute walk away (just keep in mind safety rules — and the poor compatibility of the sea of alcohol with the Mediterranean Sea).
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Address: Carrer de les Drassanes, 52, Cabanyal, 46011 València
Opening hours: Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat 13:00–16:00, 19:20–23:00, Sun 10:00–16:00, Thu closed
Bikini is a great place for brunch with cocktails after the beach. It’s a one-minute walk from Malvarrosa and gives you options: sit indoors if you’ve escaped the beach at peak midday heat, or — for the brave souls short on vitamin D — take the terrace with a sea view (just don’t forget SPF).
The main menu highlight is their gin and tonic — but not a standard one: it’s made with their own gin infused with mallow-rose flowers, almonds and tiger nuts. A gin and tonic costs €9, and if you like it, you can buy a bottle on the spot for €28.
The cocktail menu includes classics like Bloody Mary and Agua de Valencia (€8), plus signature specials like Zombie de Cabanyal (€10), made with rum and fruit.
Guests also praise the food: beautifully tender octopus in various forms, beef tartare, and a pastrami sandwich. Average spend for lunch with drinks is around €25 per person.
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Address: Carrer de Mossèn Femenia, 16, L'Eixample, 46006 València
Opening hours: Mon–Wed, Sun 19:00–22:30; Thu 13:30–15:30, 19:00–22:30; Fri 13:30–15:30, 20:00–23:00; Sat 13:30–17:00, 20:00–23:30
El Camerino sits right in the heart of hipster Ruzafa and holds a high rating thanks to a concept that matches the neighbourhood. First, they’ve clearly put real effort into the design (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always a given in Valencia). The place feels a bit like a fancy Barbie house built in Bauhaus.
Drinks are mostly classic: several red and white wines (including local ones) at around €4.50 a glass, cava, and 10 beers priced €3–4. For a group, they suggest a one-litre jug of Agua de Valencia for €18 (and if you’re on your own, don’t worry — they also sell a 0.5-litre jug for €10). You can also go for an Aperol for a modest €6 or a sweeter strawberry Caipiroska for €8.
You won’t go hungry either: there are tapas at €8–15, and for groups of two or more there are full set menus (five options: “director”, “actor”, “dancer”, vegan, and classic). Prices range from €22 to €27 per person (the priciest one is, of course, the “director” — who’s surprised?).
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Address: C/ de Sevilla, 27, L'Eixample, 46004 València
Opening hours: Mon–Thu, Sun 19:00–00:30, Fri–Sat 19:00–01:30
We’ll end the guide with a secret spot: The Green Book — a speakeasy bar carefully disguised as a bookshop. Wandering through Ruzafa in search of a drink, you’re unlikely to stumble in by accident: the sign proudly reads LIBRERIA, and there’s nothing visually to suggest a bar. But open the door and you’re suddenly in one of Valencia’s best secret places.
Dozens of bookcases and shelves — more Hogwarts library than bookshop — with tables, sofas and the bar scattered between them (and the bar itself can honestly be mistaken for yet another bookcase). Even the menu doesn’t give the game away: it looks more like Tom Riddle’s velvety green diary than a cocktail list.
In February, The Green Book was featured in the World’s 50 Best list — the global ranking of the best bars.
There are plenty of cocktails, most of them signature — and the recipes aren’t only from local bartenders, either.
They host events with guests from all over the world, expanding the drinks list together. Prices range from €12 to €17 per cocktail, and it’s worth it: they obsess not just over the recipe, but the glassware, ice shape, serving temperature — everything that can directly or indirectly affect flavour.
In short: strongly recommend.
