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.

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.
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.
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.
These are the cocktail bars specifically. The full Valencia guide ranks the best bars of every style, and the directory lists all 6 with a map and filters.
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