Valencia is much more than paella and horchata. The tapas culture here has its own identity, with bars that fuse tradition and creativity in every bite. If you're looking for the best places to enjoy unforgettable tapas, here's a route that will whet your appetite.
1. Bar Martínez: The classic that never fails
Located in Valencia's Ensanche district, Bar Martínez is a benchmark for good tapas. Its offer is a tribute to traditional cuisine, with spectacular patatas bravas, Russian salad with just the right amount of smoothness and homemade croquettes that are pure nostalgia. Its terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a cosy atmosphere while you savour these delicacies.
2. Ostras Pedrín: paradise for sea lovers
If your weakness is oysters, this place is a must. With locations in the city centre and in the City of Arts and Sciences, Ostras Pedrín offers an impressive selection of Asturian, Valencian, French and Galician oysters. Accompany them with a good white wine or cava and you'll be experiencing a real maritime feast.
3. Cervecería Erajoma: tradition and quality
Few bars have managed to maintain their essence over the years as well as Cervecería Erajoma. Here you will find everything from perfectly cooked grilled cuttlefish and tenderloin montaditos that melt in your mouth. An ideal place for tapas with a good beer in hand.
4. El Pederniz: innovation with a local flavour
Right in the centre of Valencia, El Pederniz stands out for combining local products with traditional recipes and an innovative touch. From croquettes of baby squid in its own ink to a reinvented salad with green olive mayonnaise and piquillo peppers, each dish is a delicious surprise. Its warm atmosphere makes it the perfect place to share special moments.
5. La Mora Taberna: tradition with an avant-garde twist
If you are looking for tapas with personality, La Mora Taberna is the place for you. Its crunchy provolone, mushrooms and caramelised onion surprise is simply addictive, as is its shredded oxtail or its grilled Argentinian entrecote. All this in an elegant space with an air-conditioned terrace for a perfect evening at any time of the year.
The tapas scene in Valencia is full of irresistible options, from classic to innovative. Which of these places will you try first?
Where to stay? Hotel Conqueridor
The Hotel Conqueridor, located in the centre of Valencia, is the perfect place to stay while you enjoy this gastronomic route. You will be able to comfortably reach all the places on foot or by public transport, and you will also have access to the cultural offer of the historic centre of the city.