Valencia Nightlife

Hip, sophisticated and friendly, this contemporary cocktail bar offers a creative drinks menu with plenty of twists - from cheesecake to watermelon. Mixologists are happy to whip up brand new concoctions to suit individual taste, while every drink is served with a pot of sweets on the side.

A popular haunt with locals, this casual bar serves up simple, affordable menus of classic Spanish cocktails and tapas. Head for the terrace and enjoy a spread of treats like chorizo, tortilla and serrano ham paired with an oversized mojito - all for a fraction of the price tourist venues are charging one street over.

Close to the City of Arts and Sciences, this stylish lounge bar is well known for its live comedy shows and themed parties. It's a good spot for pre-party dinners and drinks, and events such as wine tastings. Cocktail classes are offered regularly.

This sophisticated venue in the iconic Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias, or City of Arts and Sciences, is open until dawn from Thursdays to Sundays in the summer. There's an outdoor terrace and a basement club, Mya, with three rooms playing electro, Latin and hip hip/r 'n b respectively.

Situated next to the Port of Valencia, this ultra-trendy club has excellent views over the beach and the ocean. Offering numerous dancefloors across different levels, Las Ánimas Puerto plays a mix of R&B, house and electronica, plus retro tunes from the 1970s and 80s.

Spacious and atmospheric, Radio City oozes character with its jumble of neon signs and comic strip-covered ceiling. A late-night bar, disco-club and music venue, this multi-purpose hotspot plays host to a diverse range of performances from theatrical acts to flamenco shows to emerging talent contests.

Café del Duende specialises in flamenco music, with performances held here from Thursdays to Sundays. However, the range of entertainment on offer is constantly evolving, so expect everything from jazz to tango to bossa nova. On Sunday, there's poetry, storytelling or music from a local independent artist.

Pulling together a musical programme that's brazen enough to sway between blues, jazz and rock, and soul, power pop and indie, Loco Club is an industrially styled bar that's often crammed to the gills with music lovers. Its monthly, new music showcase and flamenco night are among its most popular.

Funky interiors and a laidback vibe make Wah Wah Club one of Valencia's most popular after dark spots. This lively music venue showcases upcoming Spanish bands and DJs, mainly in the alternative, electronic, rock and indie genres. Themed nights run regularly alongside a variety of drinks promotions.