Café Madrid opened in 1940 and is where Valencia's Agua de Valencia cocktail was created, and today it is a cocktail bar inside the MYR Marqués House hotel. The menu mixes classics with signature drinks made with contemporary technique, plus a cocktail tasting menu, a wine list and a rooftop. The original Agua de Valencia is served by the glass or jug, and the bar runs workshops on making it.
Apotheke is a speakeasy on Calle Ciscar where entry depends on a password, which the bar shares with guests who book. Inside, the focus is on signature cocktails with snacks, plus a programme of guest bartender nights, masterclasses and events. Groups of eight or more need to reserve ahead.
Café de las Horas is a cocktail bar in central Valencia whose opulent room blends bar cultures from across Europe and the Americas. Alongside specialty coffee, tea and tapas, the draw is the cocktail list and the house Agua de Valencia. The team describes the place as inclusive, diverse and a little mischievous, and also bottles its own liqueur.
Lladró Lounge Bar is the cocktail bar of the Hotel Palacio Vallier on Plaza de Manises, set up as a bar museum surrounded by porcelain pieces from the Valencian firm Lladró. The list focuses on signature cocktails made with precision, with classic cocktails also on offer. A rooftop menu is served upstairs.
Maison Lupin is a cocktail lounge in Valencia's Eixample built around the story of Arsène Lupin and his secret warehouse. Guests can settle into the lounge or the terrace for cocktails and fine drinks, from late afternoon sessions into the night. The space is also offered for celebrations.
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