Tapas Bars & Restaurants in Valencia
There are so many cheap Valencia restaurants and the majority are incredibly good value for money.
The Old Quarter of Valencia is literally overflowing with tapas bars, cafes, horchaterias and restaurants.
The following are just a few of the many wonderful places you will find here.
Los Toneles
Ribera,17
The first time we went to this cerbezeria (beer taverna), it was bucketing down with rain so we had no choice but to take shelter inside and we enjoyed a very tasty three course meal.
This is one of the most popular cheap Valencia restaurants and has been going strong for around 60 years. Located directly opposite the bull ring, the service is extremeley good, locals love it and the calamari and beer are delicious.
Horchateria El Siglo
Pl Santa Catalina
Tel: 391 84 66
The horchateria was founded in 1836 and is famous for its ice-cold (and very healthy) milky Valencian drink made from tiger nuts which is called horchata.
A must to have with this drink are fartons (yes, you heard right) – similar to long iced buns.
Another must which everyone in our family loves is the ever popular chocolate and churros. Thick chocolate drink in which you dunk churros (similar to a long donut) – truly delicious!
Bar Pilar
Calle Moro Zeit, 13
Tel: 963 910 497
This is one of the most popular cheap restaurants in the Barrio del Carmen.
Famous as the mussel-eaters cathedral with a great variety of tapas.
San Jaume
Calle Cavallers/Caballeros, 51
Tel: 963 912 401
Also in Barrio del Carmen is the popular San Jaume which is ideally located in one of the most popular and trendy streets in Valencia.
With a terrace where you can have your drink and watch the world go by this is a great place to undwind and enjoy a meal.
There are also many upmarket bars and clubs as this is where some of the best nightlife is in Valencia.
Ice-cream Parlours
As well as cafes/bars, there are many ice-cream parlours in Plaza de la Reina where you can enjoy an assortment of mouth-watering flavours.
El Cafe del Mar
Plaza Lope de Vega
This lovely cafe is opposite Plaza Redonda and is surrounded by orange trees.
An idyllic place to relax and just watch the world go by.
Finnegan’s
Plaza de la Reina, 19
Tel: (+34) 96 391 0503
Finnigan’s is a very cozy Irish pub offering a variety of drinks which of course include the famous Guinness and other Irish beers.
This is an excellent place to wine and dine and one of the best restaurants.
Vintara
Plaza de la Reina, 19
Tel: (+34) 96 392 4185
Vintara’s has the best of both worlds. It’s a really great place to eat with a terrific atmosphere and a good menu.
A traditional Spanish tapas bar where you can enjoy excellent rice dishes (paellas), “broken eggs”, meats, tapas and wines – website
The tapas bar at the front of the restaurant is very cosy with a candle-lit restaurant at the back.
Some years ago we enjoyed a delicious seafood paella at the front of the restaurant whilst watching a nineteen year old Rafael Nadal on TV in a relaxed and very chilled atmosphere.
La Pappardella
C/ Bordadores, 5
Tel: 96 391 89 15
Situated in the Old Quarter of Valencia close to the Cathedral is this lovely Italian restaurant.
Set over two floors with an upstairs terrace the restaurants offers an excellent selection of Italian dishes in a warm and cosy atmosphere.
For menu and prices visit their website: website
Foster’s Hollywood
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
This modern cafe/bar is right in the centre of Valencia.
It’s based on two floors and overlooks Plaza del Ayuntamiento/Plaça de l’Ajuntament.
It’s a popular cheap Valencia restaurant which offers an assortment of sandwiches, salads and burgers.
Cafe Templo
Avenguda Marques de Sotelo, 5
Great to pop into when shopping or site-seeing in Valencia,
CafeTemplo is one of the many cafes/bars where you can just sit and recharge your batteries.
Based on two floors with a great atmosphere and full of posters of Hollywood Actors. There’s also a very good set menu for breakfast/lunch.
The News (British Pub)
C/ Correos 5
Tel: 96 352 70 72
If you feel the need for a peaceful drink in an English pub then ‘The News’ is just what you’re looking for.
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this traditional pub just off Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
La Taberna Reina
Plaza de la Reina, 1
Tel: 963 152 214
Take your pick of mouth-watering tapas in a cozy café/bar.
Ideally located on Plaza de la Reina.
Pay when you finish per cocktail stick on your plate!
Cerveceria 100 Montaditos
Plaza de la Reina
A huge board above the bar lists the various tapas and they all come served with mountains of crisps.
Washed down with wine, cold beer or an iced-coke… delicious.
When ordering just tick off what you want on a pad (on each table) and the waiter/waitress will tear off your order.
If you’re inside they call you when it’s ready or bring your order to you outside.
Very laid back, very enjoyable and right next door to the beautiful La Fonda restaurant.
Orient Express
Calle Roteras (Next to Torres de Serranos)
Tel: 963 065 166
The First Noodle Bar In Town
Healthy Japanese and South Eastern Asian food at excellent prices.
3 course lunch menu at 10 euros and it’s open all day from midday to midnight.
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