
Varsovia Valencia is an Art Deco cocktail bar inside the Hotel Meliá on Avenida de les Corts Valencianes, the sister of the original Varsovia in Gijón. The menu runs from the classics to house creations meant to tell stories, with some drinks created for Valencia. The back bar holds around 480 spirits and liqueurs, and there is a food menu too.
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.
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.
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.

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