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 Fresh Mussels as a Tapa |
Moro Zeit, 13 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 391 0497 |
A long-established traditional tapas bar that has been serving tasty snacks and drinks in the heart of the old town since 1918. Try the famous freshly-steamed mussels, the broad beans cooked with mint or the potato salad. These are best accompanied by a house wine or Valencian vermouth. Popularly and affectionately known as La Pilarica, it fills up quickly during the weekends and you can't book in advance. The decor is old-fashioned and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live music every night |
Polo y Peyrolon, 15 Valencia 46021 Spain +34 96 393 3663 |
Valencia's only live music venue that offers concerts nearly every day of the week. You'll hear mainly jazz, although bossa nova, blues, soul and even Latin groups turn up to play from time to time as well. It's a great place to hang out with friends and have a drink. If there's no live music on, you'll find the background music (soul, R&B, jazz or reggae) is more than a good enough substitute. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Interesting tapas for dinner |
Catalans, 10 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 391 8235 |
There's a fabulous selection of delicious tapas available here to snack or dine on and the chef never stops producing new creations, many of them influenced by Basque cuisine. Try the meatballs in tomato sauce, marinated leeks or clams cooked in spicy pil-pil sauce. It's located next to Plaza Negrito and it has fast become a popular venue that attracts an informal and friendly clientèle. The warm and welcoming interior has a rustic feel and is decorated with flamenco and bullfighting paraphernalia. There's a good selection of Spanish wines to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bohemian cafe |
Plaza Negrito, 1 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 391 4233 |
A popular haunt of students, artists and actors attracted by its decadent and bohemian feel, this cafe acts as a source of sustenance and inspiration for them. Its walls are hung with paintings, there are regular temporary exhibitions, the tables look like painters' palettes and the decor is early 20th-century. You'll find it in the centre of town on Plaza del Negrito. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic atmosphere in the old town |
Caballeros, 51 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 391 2401 |
You'll be mixing with an eclectic clientele of bohemians, artists, gays and lesbians, students and tourists in this atmospheric old cafe-bar with its beautiful carved wooden ceiling. During the week you can relax and chat with only ambient backround music as a distraction. At weekends the selection turns to the chart hits of the moment. Find a space on either of the two floors or head for the lovely outdoor terrace in summer. You're surrounded by other good bars and clubs as well as historical sights in the heart of El Carmen district. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural events twice a week |
Caballeros, 38 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 392 5273 |
The old town's most luxurious and stylish venue puts on a varied programme of cultural events every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11pm. You can come for poetry recitals, theatre shows or movies. The interior decor spread over three floors is an attractive mix of the old and the new, with the remains of an 11th-century fortified wall sharing space with the most advanced technology in audiovisual and lighting equipment. As for the music, it's house, funk and hits from the 1980s played for a clientele of well-to-do folk in their 30s who like the cocktails as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer bar |
Gran Vía Marqués del Túria, 76 Valencia 46005 Spain +34 96 334 2640 |
A relaxing cafe-bar with a wide range of drinks available from herbal teas and aromatic coffees to strong liquors like whisky and tequila. You could spend all day in here peacefully listening to the selection of good commercial pop hits. As the night wears on, the musical choice turns to house and funk. The interior was designed by Javier Mariscal, the famous creator of Barcelona's 1992 Olympic mascot, Cobi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Latino essence |
Caballeros, 39 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 391 5266 |
Ever since it opened in 1993, this has been the most authentic and popular Latin club in town. You can dance to salsa, merengue, cha-cha-cha, flamenco and Spanish pop music. The decor is a mix of the typically Caribbean with unusual innovative touches produced by artist Nacho Moscardo, One of the walls is made out of huge bamboo stalks, one of the bars is an aquarium and there are two other large aquariums separating the bathrooms and the main room. The clientele is made up of local professionals, foreign students and trade fair visitors mostly, aged between 30 and 50. Get there early on weekends before it's too packed and dress smartly. The delicious mojitos are justifiably famous and the bar offers 40 types of rum to take straight or mix with whatever you like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music for all tastes |
Avenida Campoamor, 60 Valencia 46022 Spain +34 96 355 5692 |
The management enthusiastically organise all sorts of activities throughout the week. You can come on Tuesdays for live flamenco or folk, on Wednesdays for live jazz, on Saturday early evening for tango or the live rock sessions on weekend nights. Tuesday is also the day when travellers and local explorers meet up here to show the photos or slides relating to their most recent adventures. There are regular interesting temporary art exhibits on the walls as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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