The Best Bars In L'Eixample Valencia

The district of Valencia known as L’Eixample encompasses a large area south of the Old Town and east of the main train station. It includes the bohemian district of Ruzafa and neighbouring Canovas, the more mainstream party district known for its classy shops and restaurants. L’eixample is a great part of town for nightlife, home to some of Valencia’s coolest bars whether you prefer a laid-back locale or a chic cocktail room. Here’s our pick of the best.

1. El Albero

Restaurant, Spanish

The popular El Albero (The Tree) bar gives you a taste of Andalusia, with décor and menu inspired by the southern Spanish region. There’s always a warm atmosphere and it’s a great place to start a night out with some Andalusian tapas and wine. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights there’s live traditional music and the bar stays open until the early hours.

Drinks at El Albero, Valencia. Photo courtesy of El Albero

2. Caravan Bar

Bar, Spanish

A small bar in Ruzafa with a friendly atmosphere and low prices, famous for its well-stuffed bocadillos (baguette sandwiches). Friendly staff and a pretty courtyard make for a relaxing afternoon or evening. Reservations may be necessary because it’s so small and does get busy in the evenings.

3. Doce Gin Club

Cocktail Bar, Cocktails

Gin and tonic is a favourite in Valencia and gin lovers won’t want to miss this place. With more than 650 types of gin stocked, Doce holds the world record for the most varieties in one bar. The collection includes everything from limited-edition Bombay Sapphire to locally-made Ginself, made with tiger nut. Plus it’s a stylish venue that also serves great tapas, with friendly staff who know every piece of gin-related trivia imaginable.

5. Ubik

Cafe, Spanish

No list of bars in this area would be complete without a mention of Ubik. This very bohemian bookshop-cafe was among the first to kick off Ruzafa’s revitalisation and is at the heart of the area. It has a relaxed feel and a veggie-friendly menu, and puts on all kinds of events, from film screenings to poetry readings. At weekends, it stays open for drinks until the early hours.

6. Ruzanuvol

Bar, Spanish

Fans of craft beer have plenty of interesting options in Valencia, including this bar priding itself on being the first and only place in Spain serving craft beers from two Italian breweries, Birrificio Italiano and Birrificio Lambrate. They also serve Italian-style tapas including eggplant parmigiana and buffalo mozzarella caprese, and host special events including a language exchange.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.