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CONTENTS CONTENTS 4 - MAP 5 - EDITORIAL 6 - VALENCIA CHRISTMAS 8 - SHOPPING AT AFRIC ART 10 - VALENCIA WINES 13 - MAR D’AMURA 14 - FOOD 16 - DTES 17 - DEC.19/JAN.20 LISTINGS 33 - BEERS & TRAVELS 34 - VALENCIA FOOTBALL 37 - VALENCIA STREET ART 38 - 24/7 PARTY PEOPLE 40 - MY RUZAFA 42 - 16 TONELADAS 43 - VINYL EYE 44 - PHOTO ART IN VALENCIA

Editorial DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR AND FELICES REYES (IN THAT ORDER) Christmas time in Valencia is never dull.

This is a city that has always revelled in colour and celebration and navidad is the perfect excuse to get together over the holidays and see in the New Year in style…

In this special Dec / Jan double issue we have an exclusive report on ‘Xmas & New Year’ in the local region. To see you through the winter nights, Helen Westwater of La Ola Fresca has a ‘HOT CHOCOLATE’ recipe for you… replete with a look at its Mesoamerican origins.

In ‘Valencia Music’ we have a report on the legendary JOSH ROUSE and his new Christmassy album, partly inspired by time spent in Valencia with his Spanish family.

Experts Riki Wigley and Marián Daras look at Wines, Vermouths and Cavas to enjoy over the festive season in their popular ‘VALENCIA WINES’ article. If you enjoy superb tapas & wines with quality live music, we have an exclusive report on the impressive ‘MAR D’AMURA’ in the dynamic barrio of Cabanyal.

If you are looking for teas from around the world or local gourmet products, we have an exclusive interview with the good people of ‘D TES MAGATZEM.’ Staying in the barrio, we also have a report on the buzzing ‘RUZAFA’ area by somebody who

lives there…

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VALENCIA CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

The “Todo a un Euro” shops have been stocking tinsel and blow-up Santas for months. Dean Martin is blasting out of the speakers at El Corte Ingles and it is 20 degrees outside. It must be Christmas time in Valencia, a time for peace on Earth, goodwill to all men, five-o’clock-on-aWednesday work ‘Christmas do’ Gin & Tonics, big TVs from Media Markt and remembering relatives (and local politicians) who’ve passed away and trying as much as possible to avoid the living ones.

When football teams in Spain have a bad start to the season there is speculation whether the manager will get to “eat his Turrón” at the club or be sacked before New Year. For years, two towns in the community had the Christmas sweet market sewn up.

Alicante made “el blando”; a soft dry almondy sweet moulded i nto a bar, Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

while from Xixona came “el duro”, a hard & dry almondy sweet moulded into a bar. The third option in this grand array of Christmas delights was polvorones, a powdery-dry almond sweet moulded into an oval shape. Polvorones are only eaten at one time of the year. The reason for this will become immediately obvious if you ever try one. When your entire Christmas hamper has long been finished off, that box of polvorones (and there always is one) will still remain.

After centuries of dry almondy sweets, the Valencians finally realised that a bit of variety was needed.

Not wishing to surrender sovereign tradition, the solution was to take what at any other time would simply be called “a bar of chocolate”, and rename it turrón just for the Christmas period. Genius!

Nowadays, bars of chocolate turrón easily outnumber the traditional stuff on any supermarket shelf. They come in any number of traditional Valencian flavours, such as kiwi fruit, Irish coffee and rum & raisin.

These new innovations haven’t stopped at chocolate. Recently, Valencian sweet makers have gone all Willy Wonka on us. Amongst the innovations at the Casinos “Turrón and Christmas Sweets Trade Fair” include Gin & Tonic flavour Turrónes, Turrónes in the shape and colours of the Valencian and Rainbow flags, Whatsapp emoticon Turrónes and last but not least the gloriously Un-Christmassy Kebab Turrón, which you can cut as if it were a spit-roasted blob of donner meat.

Lovely!

Traditionally, every Spanish home

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is decorated at this time of the year with a nativity scene complete with models of Mary, Joseph, the baby and perhaps some of the other characters from the Christmas story.

Belén building is one Spanish construction industry that is definitely not in desperate decline.

There’s a weird attraction towards building mini-worlds and this is a fun form of ecclesiastical Lego. Belenes are getting bigger and more spectacular by the year. What started off as adding a lump of moss-covered bark to add a bit of “atmosphere” has got completely out of hand.

Just look around the Christmas markets (and of course Todo a un Euro) to see what bits of your Belen are a must this year. Now you can have an entire Little Town of Bethlehem on your dining room table complete with moving parts, villagers and their houses, a lake and a fully functioning Roman era saw mill.

If it’s big you want, the Cathedral takes the lead with a Belén with lifesize models of the holy family, while the Basilica de San Vicente Ferrer has a Belén with over 300 figures, which is about the entire estimated

population of Bethlehem at the time.

The dutifully sedate, traditional Belén, however, now has to fight for space with the bauble-strewn Northern European Christmas tree, the Mexican poinsettia plant, the holly branches and the plastic Father Christmas climbing up the balcony. In some cases, traditions have merged. Thus you get mutant crib scenes of cattle and shepherds nestling among tinsel, fairy lights and snow. On the other hand, the caganer (the figure of a man having a crap which, believe it or not, is traditional in Catalonian crib scenes) is now quite often found squatting behind the Christmas tree (at least I think that’s what it was I saw).

In Spain, presents are brought by the Three Kings on January 6. You’d think that would be enough – but not for the festively-frenzied Valencians. In the last decade or so, Father Christmas has appeared on the scene. With his white beard and red suit he looks like the “traditional” Coca-Cola version, but for some reason he bears the French name ‘Papa Noel’. Far from having to fight it out with the Kings for his status in the hearts of Spanish children, he’s been

neatly incorporated into the whole tradition. Just like George Martin was the fifth Beatle, Father Christmas is a bit like the fourth King. It’s just that he comes a little bit earlier, conveyed by reindeer instead of camels.

The big winners, of course, are the kids. Not only do they get loads of toys at Epiphany, they also get showered with goodies on Christmas day. The Three Kings themselves, Baltasar, Melchor and Gaspar (as they were named about 1000 years after they were supposed to have existed) arrive in Valencia by boat at the Marina Juan Carlos I and finish up at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where the kings are raised up on a fireman’s ladder and enter the town hall through the balcony.

And how are we going to pay for all this? There’s always the lottery. The buying of Christmas lottery tickets is an obligation here. No Spanish person can say no when offered a ticket or will take no for an answer when trying to sell you one. This is purely to avoid being that sad person who always appears on TV after the lottery draw; the only one in the block who didn’t buy a share in the winning ticket. They are usually filmed claiming fiercely “I’m happy because I am healthy”. So, this day is called too “el día de la salud”.

Wherever you are during the festive season, make sure you enjoy it as enthusiastically as the Valencians do.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

David Rhead and José Marín Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

SHOPPING AT AFRIC ART AFRIC ART (next to Plaza Ayuntamiento) Avda. Maria Cristina, n.4 46001 VALENCIA. www.artemundo.es artemundo.es@gmail.com Tel. 963 154 176 Tel 96 284 51 77 Open Monday to Sunday from

AFRIC ART

In AFRIC ART we have singular objects on display from all corners of the world.

What defines us is that they are original products. We get them directly from the source so you will find unique products & wares, from faraway places that sometimes only a few have ventured to…from the heat of the African tropics, Cameroon, Congo, Burkina Faso… to the cold of Russia, going through Nepal, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, China and Thailand.

Our more than 20 years of experience and travels around the world make ‘Afric Art’ a leading company in the importation of Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

exclusive products.

Tibetan bowls, ethnic furniture, organic clothing, tribal masks, a collection of minerals & rocks, decorative items made by hand and manufactured especially for us.

Special mention goes to our European patent of the Atlantis ring: www.anilloatlante.com and the New Age Shungite: https://www.shungit.es/tiendas

We hope that in our ‘Afric Art’ stores by the Gandía beach and in Valencia (near to La Lonja) you will enjoy them as if you were travelling all over the world!

We look forward to seeing you…

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VALENCIA WINES

VALENCIA WINES BY RIKI DO Utiel-Requena 12.5%ABV WIGLEY & MARIAN DARAS (Magnum). Nodus is the boDecember 2019/ January 2020

IN THIS ARTICLE WE LOOK AT SOME WINES, VERMUT AND CAVA WHICH WE HAVE TASTED RECENTLY AND RECOMMEND FOR XMAS CELEBRATIONS. Vermut ‘Secret Thing’ Bodegas Sebiran, DO Utiel-Requena 14.5%ABV. From the Campo Arcis bodega Sebiran. This is a new Vermut, another experiment turned ‘reality’ from Ken Wagener. Described as a ‘German Vermut’ in one newspaper, it uses white, rosado and red wines which are filtered to remove the colour as its base wine. 14 botanicals including mainly ajenjo (wormwood) and then natural wine sugars in the finish! A slightly lower alcohol makes a lighter and very pleasant aperitif. Enjoy!

dega situated on the road between Venta del Moro and Caudete de las Fuentes. A magnum is considered the ideal size for ageing wine.

The grapes are grown in the bodega’s own vineyards, harvested and fermented in new French oak barrels. An open, clear, bright wine, straw coloured with splashes of gold. Elegant and complex on the nose, with tones of young wood, tropical fruit and vanilla.

Harmonious in the mouth, well-structured and with a light acidity. Its finish recalls fruit and oaky notes. Perfect with smoked salmon!

Viognier Tostado Lento, 2016, Vins del Comtat DO Alicante, 12.5%ABV. Winemaker David Carbonell is credited with introducing this variety to the Valencian vineyards. He is in our view the best producer of wines from Viognier. The wine takes its name from the short fermentation and crianza (about 2 months in total) in lightly toasted French Oak.

bright. It has a slightly sweet nose with toffee, white flowers, white stone fruit (apricot) and very fine notes of the oak with light balsamic notes. In the mouth it has notes of the wood on entry, very fine, delicate and full of flavour. Once again you note the work in barrel with the lees, which gives the wine some additional volume and complexity, it is aromatic, has a mature acidity and slight bitter notes which give it an exceptional freshness. This vintage may be hard to source now but the 2017and 2018 vintages are excellent!

Las Fincas Blanco Dos Garnachas 2018, Bodegas Chivite Family Estates, Vino de la Tierra 3 Riberas, 14%ABV. Neither a Blanc de Noirs nor a Blanc de Blancs, this is a combination of Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Tinta, ©emlawrdesign (50% each) made by Chivite’s winemaker César Muñoz. The Garnacha Tinta is pressed quickly to avoid colour and brings red fruit, (redcurrant and pomegranate) to the nose whilst the Garnacha Blanca brings white flowers. This wine will need a little time in the glass to open up, it is a fact that in white wines made from red grapes the wine needs time for the elements to display fully. In the mouth the wine shows white fruit pulp, notably pears, and a hint of the oak from the crianza.

There is also evidence in the depth of body of the work with the lees during this crianza. It is graceful, strong and elegant with a long satisfying finish.

Vermut Bitter Orange, Cent Piques, Bodegas Vinados, DO Valencia. A new Vermut from this bodega in Fontanares based on bitter orange. Again, a lighter style this is proving very popular amongst the bodega’s aficionados and we thoroughly Viognier is notoriously difficult recommend it as a pre-Xmas to make good wine with when oak is used. However, David meal aperitif! has converted this wine into Chardonnay, Fermentado en a fine art. Pale straw in colour Delit, Plaer de Monastrell, 2017, Barrica 2017, Bodegas Nodus, with gold flashes, clean and Bodegas Finca Collado DO Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

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Alicante 14.5%ABV. It is a pure Monastrell from old vines ‘envaso’ from around Salinas and its former salt lagoon. The wine is from slightly more mature grapes, fermented in stainless steel and then subject to crianza in French oak with the lees from the Chardonnay production. It is only put on the market 2 years after the vintage and only made in the best years.

The result is a deep black cherry colour wine, brilliant, which on the nose shows tertiary notes of patisserie, creamy notes from the malolactic fermentation and red fruits, cherries in evolution as the wine opens up into a harmonious bouquet. In the mouth it is very elegant on entry, full of flavour, balanced acidity, well-integrated round tannins, and finishing with long creamy notes. A wine to keep for 5-10 years but can be enjoyed now.

Bobos Finca la Borracha 2017 Bobal, Bodegas Hispano Suizas, DO Utiel-Requena 13.5%ABV. Situated close to the hamlet of El Ponton, Hispano Suizas is a ‘bodega de referencia’ with all of its wines receiving very high scores in the various reviews and magazines and winning large numbers of prizes. This Bobal is from the vineyard immediately next to the Bodega, the former Finca La Borracha. It is from low producing 80-year-old vines.

Whole berry fermentation in new oak barrels of 400litres.

After the fermentation, the wine is moved to 300 litre Allier oak barrels for at least ten months.

Intense red colour with long legs, the nose combines both red fruit and oaky notes, together with forest floor and balsamic notes from the wood. Very full on entry, quite ‘fat’ majestic, it aligns balanced elegant tannins

and mature fruit with light notes of the crianza, a long finish with a fresh acidity.

Tantum Ergo 2017 Brut Nature Pinot Noir, Hispano Suizas DO Cava (Requena). 12%ABV. This Pinot Noir has been judged most consistently the best cava from Spain from the best bodega in Spain! (Penin, Parker, Verema, Sevi-net and the Association of Spanish wine writers all concur on this!) The grapes are pressed after 2 hours maceration fermented in open top new American oak barrels each year before the second fermentation in bottle and 15 months ‘en rima’.

Pale salmon in colour with fine bubble, clean and very bright.

On the nose powerful fruit aromas, red fruits, toasty notes, dried fruits, sweet spice such as vanilla. In the mouth full, spicy, rose-water and white stone, creamy notes, cherries and a nicely balanced acidity in a long finish.

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We run wine clubs, give tastings of Valencian wines in English and support wine-makers and bodegas directly.

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MAR D’AMURA

THE RESTAURANT

Dig the tasty octopus! The philosophy of the kitchen is market produce, with seasonal products used in Valencian & Mediterranean cuisine and the gastronomy of the Cabanyal.

The tapas & dishes are elaborate, artistically presented and healthy and good value, considering the quality of the ingredients. Their desserts are 100% homemade. They always have options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free dishes too.

Large groups with specialized menus are catered for if you book in advance.

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LIVE MUSIC VENUE

‘Mar D’Amura’ told us more about the live music:

“The Live flamenco and sometimes fusion is every Sunday at Mar d’Amura. It was born during the presentation of the record “Mediterraníes” by Albert Sanz.

A post-gig jam session started with other musicians including Roqui Albero, Javi Forner, David Gadea and Vicent Macián.

Some flamenco singers, including Vicente y Juan Torres (canto), Ramón Giménez (canto) and Johnny Bizárraga joined in. They are local lads from

Cabanyal, starting out in the world of flamenco. This special fusion of jazz and flamenco really took off that night and the results have been fantastic ever since.

Keyboardist Albert Sanz & percussionist Sergio Martinez proposed that we make this a regular project and since then we have been privileged to enjoy the artistry of wonderful musicians like Perico Sambeat, Tomás de los Cariños, Juan de Pilar, Juan José Amador, Mateo Castro, Helena Feenstra, Alba Díaz, Ri-

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cardo Osorno, Eric Benavent, Chicho Leo, Dario Piccioni, Ales Cesarini, Ginés Rodríguez and more. The live flamenco sessions are from 19.30h every Sunday. Sometimes it is pure flamenco, sometimes it is a fusion. See our Facebook page for details of each concert.”

24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us more about your residence at ‘Mar D’Amura’?

cian artists that encompasses different disciplines and styles, fusing our art and instruments to create original shows that range from flamenco to Classical Music to Rock. We have been working together for more than ten years. Javier Zamora (flaGuitarist Toni Cotoli: “Recently, menco guitar), Irene de la Rosa I have created a project called (dancer), Gloria Aleza (cello) or ‘Mediterranean Guitar’ that we Eva Dinora (voice). are presenting at ‘Mar d’Amura’ every Wednesday evening with See you there!” different shows. ‘Mediterrane- Report by 24/7 Valencia team an Guitar’ is a group of Valen-

MAR D’AMURA C/Progrés, 159 Zona Cabanyal Valencia Tel: 96 122 73 24 facebook: mardamura

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 19.30h -00.30h Thursday: 19.30h -00.30h Friday: 13h -00.30h Saturday 13h -01.00h Sunday: 13h -01.00h

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FOOD BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA THREE KINGS HOT CHOCOLATE

Originally, the Mayans and Aztecs took beans from the cacao tree. As well as using them as currency, they made a bitter drink mixed with spices called ‘xocoatl’ that they believed brought universal wisdom and knowledge.

However, it took a while from the first ripples of cocoa reaching Spain in the 15th century for the value of cacao to be understood. The bitter, spicy brew was a bit of an acquired taste. It wasn’t until the divine addition of sugar and then mixing it with milk in the 16th century that the love of chocolate really was aroused. Indeed, the title of Laura Esquival’s book ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ is a Latin American expression that signifies a boiling over THREE KINGS HOT CHOCOLATE Serves 4 4 cups full fat milk 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons panela sugar 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 cinnamon stick Grated zest of half orange 50g bittersweet chocolate Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

of uncontrollable passion.

By the 17th century, it had become so popular it was necessary to ban its consumption in church during long services! Hence, at the end of these services, meetings known as ‘Las chocolatadas’ started to be held in celebration.

Hot chocolate was now

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marshmallows (if you like) plus chocolate shavings.

La Ola Fresca will be closed over Christmas from December 21st to 28th Come for Christmas Speak English special on Thursday 19th!

considered as important in Spain as tea was to England and, like in Britain, coffee was largely ignored.

Today, it is virtually a national symbol. Especially in Fallas, Easter and Christmas holidays you will find hot chocolate stalls on many streets, but particularly for the Day of the Kings on the 6th of January, the sweet bread, Roscón de Reyes must be accompanied by a good hot chocolate.

I leave you with an Aztec inspired hot chocolate.

Here’s hoping it will bring you wisdom, knowledge, good cheer and a Happy New Year!

Method Mix all the ingredients (except the tablet chocolate) with a whisk in a mediumsized saucepan.

Heat gently, whisking the pan at the same time. When it is hot enough, add the chocolate and whisk until melted. Be careful to keep the mixture below boiling point.

Serve into mugs. Decorate with piped cream,

La Ola Fresca C/ Mùsico Magenti, 11 Tel:610 026 305 (For reservations) www.laolafresca.com Zona Benimaclet

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D TES MAGATZEM BOUTIQUE

D TES MAGATZEM BOUTIQUE 24/7 Valencia: What is the philosophy behind D TES MAGATZEM? Our philosophy is to bring to this corner of Valencia one of the largest collections of delicious teas from different parts of the world. Which countries?

Especially from mysterious China, exotic India and traditional Japan. We have added a section of teas brought from Granada (Spain), a place associated for centuries with the culture of tea.

hope you’ll be transported & have a wonderful and soothing experience.

Please tell our readers about your ‘Gourmet Products’ We have GOURMET PRODUCTS from different corners of the Valencia community. From delicious jams (pumpkin, onion, tomatoes) and marmalades to aromatic and tasteful vinegars with chilli, lemon or orange.

Delicious infused EXTRA VIRGIN olive oils, honeys… and an incredible variety of chocolates and fruit preserves. This is ideal if you are planning to go back home abroad and take a bit of Valencia with you for this holiday season.

Could you explain what products you can find here?

Not only do we have more than 75 types of tea but we are constantly increasing the variety with new surprises. We also have a wide variety of beautiful teapots and a wide selection of What are your plans? practical accessories.

To be able to have in Ruzafa a little corner for tea lovers and Come into our shop and we those searching for a little taste Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

of Valencia. We’d really love to see you!!! We are located in the cosmopolitan & creative barrio of Ruzafa.

Interview by 24/7 Valencia team

D TES MAGATZEM

Calle Cuba 43, Bajos.

Valencia 46006 Movil: 680 44 53 80 Zona Ruzafa Our business hours are Monday to Saturday From 10.30h to 14h and afternoons from 17h to 21h facebook: dtesmagatzem

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Exposición permanente: ‘Guardias Españolas, Colecciones Valencianas, Almansa, Vida Cotidiana, Tirant y Serie Histórica’ ‘AVENTURAS EN EL DESIERTO’ Exposición temporal

MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES SAN PIO V

Renacimiento Barroco Pintura Gótica La Pintura Académica La Pintura de los Siglos XIX y XX Colección Permanente teste grottesche Hasta 1 marzo 2020 El inicio de la pintura moderna en España: Sorolla y su tiempo Hasta 30 agosto 2020

MUSEO DE PREHISTORIA

Prehistoria, Cultura Ibérica, Mundo Romano, dinero Exposición permanente Historia de Valencia en 8 Periodos Exposición permanente

MUSEO VALENCIÀ D’ETNOLOGIA

Jarque. ‘la càmara y la vida’ Hasta 5 enero 2020 VESTIR LA POR: PER TOTS SANTS, MONSTRES VALENCIANS Hasta 5 enero 2020

MuVIM

‘l’AVENTURA DEL PENSAMIENTO’ © 2019 24/7 Valencia

PLASTIC MURS

Julio Anaya Cabanding De 17 enero a 8 febrero 2020 ‘doble dirección’ antonio tone y césar goce Desde 27 diciembre

SHIRAS GALERIA ‘INTRO-VERSIONS’ HORACIO SILVA Hasta enero 2020

UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA LA NAU

PALAU DE LES ARTS OPERA ‘nabucco’ giuseppe verdi 2,5,11,16 diciembre - 20.00h 8 diciembre - 18.00h 14 diciembre - 19.00h ‘elektra’ richard strauss 18 enero 2020 - 19.00h 21,24,27,30 enero 2020 - 20.00h lied - philippe jaroussky (contratenor) con jérôme ducros al piano en sala principal 12 enero 2020 - 18.00h Flamenco - diego el cigala auditori 21 diciembre les arts és per a tots sala principal 26 enero 2020 - 12.00h

THEATRE / TEATRO CIRCUITO CAFE TEATRO

www.circuitocafeteatro.com

SEPTEMBER DEC 19 / JAN19 20

ESPACIO INESTABLE

www.espacioinestable.com

SALA RUSSAFA

www.salarussafa.es ‘alicia en wonderland - el regreso’ De 19 diciembre a 6 enero 2020

TEATRO MICALET

‘el moviment’ nadal a casa els cupiello 18 diciembre 2019 y 12 enero 2020 xavi castillo. especial nadal 4 enero 2020

TEATRO OLYMPIA

Juntos Hasta 8 de diciembre El guardaespaldas De 13 diciembre a 12 de enero 2020 Emociona 16 diciembre 2019 Alicia en el musical de las maravilLAS De 23 diciembre a 6 enero 2020 Alabama Gospel Choir 30 diciembre 2019 El cascanueces. Ballet de San Petersburgo 14 enero 2020 El lago de los cisnes. Ballet de San Petersburgo 15 enero 2020 Los hijos Del 16 al 19 de enero de 2020

TEATRO TALIA

‘Con poquito me conformo’ Óscar Tramoyeres Hasta 11 enero 2020 hipnosis y mentalismo - dario piera Hasta 3 enero 2020 la dama boba Hasta 24 marzo 2020 por delante y por detrás Hasta 24 marzo 2020 con poquito me conformo De 14 diciembre a 11 enero 2020 zambomba navideña panorama flamenco 17 diciembre especial fin de año valencia comedy Con Jesús Manzano, Pablo Carrascosa y Dario Piera 28 diciembre especial reyes valencia comedy Con Oscar Tramoyeres, Rafa Alarcón y Alex Martínez 3 enero 2020 LAS RARAS Ángela Conde y Paloma Jiménez 25 enero 2020

SALA OFF

C/ Túria, 47 96 384 11 85 / 680 635 105 WWW.OFFVALENCIA.COM

LA MUTANT

www.lamutant.com

CINEMA / CINE FILMOTECA IVAC 18

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS CRÍMENES Y SOMBRAS: EL CINE NEGRO CLÁSICO Hasta 31 enero 2020 la alimentación sostenible en el cine Hasta 29 diciembre les arts en la filmoteca Hasta 10 mayo 2020 r.w. fassbinder - ‘amor y rabia’ De 11 octubre a 28 junio de 2020 menuda filmo + menuda filmo navidad Hasta 4 enero 2020 BASICOS FILMOTECA ‘EL REMAKE’ De 16 enero a 7 junio 2020 Filmoteca 3D ‘El largo viaje hacia la noche’ De 20 a 21 diciembre Estrenos filmoteca ‘Bosch i Morata. Sempre els quatre’ 14 diciembre La letra en la imagen ‘rebeca’ De 11 a 15 diciembre Franco Piavoli De 10 a 20 diciembre Melodías excéntricas. el insólito musical europeo De 3 diciembre a 31 enero 2020 nOSOTROS. EUROPA Hasta 29 diciembre 2019

live music 16 TONELADAS

(Zona Campanar) Calle Ricardo Micó, 3 Facebook 16 Tonelades New rock club and indie disco in the Campanar area, near the Rio Turia.

BLACK NOTE

(Zona Aragón) C/ Polo y Peyrolón, 15 Tel. 96 393 36 63 Top choice for music lovers who love it live. jazz, blues, R’n’B, soul, funk, FLamenco, rock, world music, jam sessions and more... See listings.

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE

(Zona Carmen) C/ Túria, 62 Tel. 630 455 289 www.cafedelduende.com Great club specialising in authentic FLamenco music and culture. See listings.

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ

(Zona Ruzafa) C/ Sueca, 27 Tel. 96 341 83 78 www.cafemercedes.es

EL ASESINO

(Zona plaza cedro) Plaza Cedro,1 Valencia 46022 Tel:963 55 15 58 wix.com/pub-el-asesino Established in 1984 and open again with live rock music and more… © 2019 24/7 Valencia

ELECTROPURA

(Zona Ruzafa) C/ Pinto Salvador Abril, 20 See Facebook for more details Acoustic gigs at 19.30h with indie often being the avour.

ELVIENTO BAR

(Zona Cabanyal) C/ de la Iglesia del Rosario, 8 Movil:606 88 20 00 www.elvientobar.com Live flamenco every Wednesday. Live blues every Thursday.

ENVIVO LIVE SHOWS & FOOD

(Zona Ruzafa) Calle Sevilla, 27 Movil: 665 42 34 20 Newish, fairly spacious live music venue with friendly owners and tapas choices to enjoy too.

ESPAI MUSICAL SKALA

C/ San Vicente Ferrer n17 LLIRIA, Spain Movil: 651 17 03 73 www.facebook.com/EspaiSkala/ Jazz. Soul, Fusion, World Music and more…

FUNKSOCIEDAD

www.facebook.com/FunkSociedad/ ‘FunkSociedad’ is a playful, cultural collective made up of friends and professionals that brings together different artists, DJs, producers and people from the world of entertainment, whose purpose is to support the music scene

GESTALGUINOS

(Zona Carmen) Carrer del Poeta Liern, 33 Tel:963 52 88 99 Jam sessions every week including jazz, blues, flamenco…

HARDROCK CAFÉ VALENCIA Zona Pl Ayuntamiento) Av, Marques de Sotelo, 6 Tel:962 56 56 53 Live shows every month

JARITÉ ESPAI OBERT

C/Buenos Aires n˚8.

(ZONA RUZAFA) Valencia Tel: 658 38 48 59 www.jarite.orgacoustic Acoustic music including tango.

Boleros, flamenco, Brazilian, jazz and more…

JERUSALEM

C/ Jerusalem, 55 (Zona Centro) www.jerusalemclub.es Live pop & rock music near the train station…

KAF CAFE

(Zona Benimaclet) C/Arquitecto Arnau, 16 961131706 - 663 702 960 lk kafcafe.blogspot.com

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Atmospheric, literary café-bar with regular live gigs and jams.

Fantastic new live venue with great programme of live music and original and alternative theatre.

LA VITTI

(Zona Blasco Ibañez) Plaza Xuquer, 3 Tel:963 38 91 51 Jazz jam sessions on Monday and live soul sessions on Thursdays.

LOCO CLUB

JIMMY GLASS JAZZ BAR

(Zona Carmen) C/ Baja, 28 www.jimmyglassjazz.net Legendary and prestigious jazz club in the classic New York style with an authentic jazz atmosphere, integrated on the international live jazz circuit, where every week you can see famous international live bands from the modern jazz world.

Mítico y prestigioso club de jazz de estilo neoyorquino, con una átmosfera auténticamente jazzística, donde pueden verse todas las semanas guras internacionales del jazz contemporáneo.

JIMMY GLASS DECEMBER CONCERTS

06 DEC 22:30 - TIMOTEJ KOTNIK 4tet 07 DEC 22:30 - dani orts trio 10 DEC 20:45 - rebop 5tet/’introducing’ 12 dec 22:30 - isaac martín&santi Peláez 13 dec 22:30 - navalón jazz organ trio 14 dec 22:30 - kekko fornarelli trio 17 dec 22:30 - alexei leon’s cuban con.

19 dec 20:45 - félix rossy 4tet 20 dec 22:30 - clara juan soler 4tet 21 dec 22:30 - j.l. granell trio

(Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Erudito Orellena, 12 Tel. 96 326 05 26 www.lococlub.org LIVE MUSIC & COLD BEERS +Dj’s A live music venue run by music lovers for music lovers. Un local de música en vivo dirigido por amantes de la música para los amantes de la música.

MONTEREY PUB

(Zona Carmen) C/ Museo, 10 Jazz jam every Wednesday evening.

PALAU DE LA MUSICA

(Zona Túria) Paseo de la Alameda, 30 Tel. (+34) 96 337 50 20 E-mail: info@palauvalencia.com www.palaudevalencia.com Excellent classical music concerts in the Rio Túria gardens with musicians from around the world. See website for current programme.

PETER ROCK RESTAURANTE

(Zona Carmen) C/ Plaza Vicente Iborra 4 Tel: 96 0914304 / Mobile: 601320634 www.peterrock.es

LA RAMBLETA

Bulevar Sur, esq Pío IX (Next to Parque La Rambleta) (Zona Jesús) Tel: 96 0011511 www.larambleta.com

TRANQUILO MUSICA

www.tranquilomusica.com Bringing you the best local, national and international indie bands to Valencia. Keep up the good work!

UNA COSA RARA

(Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Villanueva y Gascons, 2 Tel: 96 327 06 72 www.unacosarara.com Some quality local bands to accompany your Mediterranean meal at this ‘Bistro Musical’ including Jazz, Flamenco, Blues, Fusion, World Music and more...

WAH-WAH

(Zona Blasco Ibáñez) C/ Campoamor, 52 Tel. 96 356 39 42 / 645 792 674 www.wahwahclub.com National and international indie-rock & pop in a student zone...

CLUBS Zona Alameda

AZZA VALENCIA @PALAUALAMEDA C/Arquitecto Mora, 2 palaualameda.com/espacios/azza/ The new “place to be!” From house to 80s to hip-hop to indietronica, depending on the night. Cocktails galore and dancefloor!

Zona Aragón

Zona Blasco Ibáñez LA3

LA CHIMENEA DE ZAIDIA

(Zona Puerto) C / Joan Verdeguer, 22-24 www.lamutant.com Live music, theatre, performance art and more…

(Zona Patraix) C/ Beato Nicolás Factor, 32 Movil:671 305332 Live rock, indie, jazz and world music.

C/ Bélgica, 5 House and pop, good mix of DJs and popular with students of all nationalities!

(City of Arts and Sciences) C/Obispo Jaime Perez, 24 Tel: 96 315 30 58 Live FLamenco show & dinner. www.labuleria.com

LA MUTANT

THE HOPS

CARIBBEAN’S ARAGÓN

LA BULERIA

Calle Ruaya, 3, (BARRIO ZAIDIA) Movil: 688 92 70 59 lachimeneadezaidia.wordpress.com Live music with flamenco and fusion bands and more…

SEPTEMBER 19 DEC 19 / JAN 20

PETER ROCK CLUB

C/ Quart, 26 (Zona Carmen) www.peterrockclub.com Facebook: PeterRockClub Concerts, Live music in the Barrio del Carmen with the emphasis on ROCK!

ROCK ISLAND MUSIC BAR (Zona Benimaclet) Calle Enrique Navarro, 8

MATISSE CLUB

(Zona Plaza Cedro) C/ Ramon de Campoamor, 60 www.matisseclub.com Live music with very eclectic programme © 2019 24/7 Valencia

Avenida Blaso Ibañez, 111 Indietronica, hits, rock & pop, urban sounds…

New location for this legendary club!

Zona City of Arts & Sciences L’UMBRACLE

Av. Del Saler, 5 www.umbracleterraza.com Fantastic terrace! Quality cocktails.

Commercial music. Popular with the get dressed up crowd. Open from 18h until 7am Thursdays to Sundays MYA (el Club de l’Umbracle) is downstairs and open Thursdays to Saturdays with commercial house music a fixture.

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SEPTEMBER DEC 19 / JAN19 20

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS

HIGH CUBE

Zona Ruzafa

La Marina de Valencia Tel: 963 37 47 20 www.highcube.es Dance music by the port.

LATEX

C/Carlos Cervera, 23 Movil: 678 64 49 41 Electronica, Funk, House and more in the hip barrio of Ruzafa.

CHILL OUT

PICCADILLY DISCOTECA CLUB

C/ dels Tomassos, 12. Valencia. One of the wildest and most fun clubs in Valencia

Zona Botánico

LA CAVA DE MARTE

C/ Guillem de Castro, 133 Movil:629 90 13 96

OVEN CLUB

Gran Vía Germanías 31 Valencia 46006 Movil: 687 24 55 49 Electronic club in the hip barrio of Ruzafa.

XTRA LRGE PLAYGROUND

Gran Via Germanias, 21 (esq Cadiz)

Zona Juan Llorens MAGAZINE CLUB

Pza / Perez Escrich, 18 Magazine has become an essential part of the rock’n’roll scene in Valencia.

Zona El Carmen GONG

C/ Concordia, 3 (near C/ Caballeros) www.facebook.com/gongvlc Subterranean spot in El Carmen to satisfy the underground explorer.

GO BAR VLC

( Up! Hostel@Main train station) C/Xativa, 24

KRAKEN

C/ San Dionisio, 3 Feel ‘heavy metal’ and like hard rock? Plenty of like-minded souls in a loud bar. Rock on!

MR MONKEY VLC

C/ Alta, 11 Excellent cocktails and electronica DJ sessions…

MONTEREY PUB

C/ Museo,10 Jazz Jam sessions, rock & roll and more...

PAN DE QUESO

C/ Serranos, 19 Tel:96 3 924 841 Variety of Brazilian cheeses breads, natural juices, croquettes and lovely little terrace.

Zona Canovas

BOWIE DISCOTHEQUE

C/Marti, 4 Naughty and nice with classic disco for people who love to dress up and stay out late!

Zona Plaza Honduras LA PELIGRO

Plaza Honduras, 37 Tel:693 69 88 19 Open Thurs/Fri/Sat 02.00h -07.00h Ska, Groove, Reggae, Garage, Rock’n’roll and more…

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LO DE PONXE EN EL KINTO PINO RADIO CITY

C/ Santa Teresa, 19 Tel: 96 391 41 51 A legendary club in Valencia’s old town. Free, eclectic disco.

MONDAY: HIP-HOP JAM. TUESDAY: LIVE FLAMENCO. WEDNESDAY: REGGAE JAM. THURSDAY:FUNK TIME. Funky and friendly club.

SLAVIA

Plaza San Jaime, 8.

Slavia is a long-established classic of the Carmen scene. Open since 1996, with an ample selection of cocktails, gins and beers.

ÚNIC

Plaza Sant Jaume, 1

VIBORA SAVAGE ROCK&ROLL CLUB C/ Quart, 47

Zona calle Jesús FUNKADELIA

C/Marques de Zenete, 5 Movil:625 358 401 Music bar with Soul, Funk, Jazz, Reggae, Blues and Afro music.

Co- lourful interior and friendly Spanish and English owners.

LIVE MUSIC OF ALL GENRES WITH DJS BETWEEN SETS. Tapas available.

The specialist DJs on Fridays and Saturdays from 23.30-- 3.30h.

Private parties, cocktails and montaditos available.

Fiestas privadas, cocteles y montaditos.

UPPER CLUB

Gran Via ques del Turia, 40 www.upperclub.es

Zona Puerto / Playa AKUARELA PLAYA Eugenia Viñes, 152.

Playa Malvarrosa

AMSTEL ART. VELES E VENTS Edificio Veles e Vents, Planta 0, 46024 Valencia veleseventsvalencia.es/

CHIRINGUITO ELOCHO

(ZONA PATACONA) Calle de la Patacona (Alboraya) facebook.com/pg/chiringuitoelocho © 2019 24/7 Valencia

Plaza Rojas Clemente, 5 Tel: 96 00394 Alternative taberna with vegan food and good value too…

EL PASSATGE DELS GATS (CAT CAFÉ) C/ Túria, 28 yes! a café por cats and human beings.

Facebook: El Passatge dels Gats

Zona Cabanyal BAR LAPACA

C/ del Rosario, 30 Móvil: 637 86 05 28 Very popular hangout for the alternative crowd with tapas and beer at good prices.

BAR WORK IN PROGRESS C/ Marti Grajales, 13 Tel:96 071 57 89

BODEGA LA PESETA

C/ Cristo del Grao, 16 Móvil: 637 86 05 28 Attractive, bohemian interior with crowd to match. Tortilla is a speciality.

LA BATISFERA

C/ Carlos Ros, 32 Tel:96 2045846 www.labatisfera.com New and already popular! Books, magazines, bar, drinks and music!

Multi-space in the hip barrio of Cabanyal from the good people of Ubik Café..

LA FÁBRICA DEL HIELO

C/ Pavia, 37 Set in the increasingly hip barrio of Cabanyal. Art space with café-bar, art exhibitions, live music and more.

LA PILONA - CAFÉ Y CULTURA

(Teatre El Musical) Plaza del Rosario 3, Cabanyal Movil: 611 41 76 84 New creative space at the ‘Teatre el Musical’. La Pilona is diversity, love, art, culture, live music, theatre, improvisation and cold beer!

Zona calle Jesús CRACOVIA BAR

C/ Alcira, 25 Tel: 963 287 456 www.cracoviabar.com

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS

SEPTEMBER 19 DEC 19 / JAN 20

Groovy café-bar with healthy cuisine, art exhibitions, live gigs, DJ and more!

Zona El Carmen

BEAT BREW BAR

C/Murillo, 22 Friendly welcome. Excellent Coffees, teas, infusions…

EL CAFETÍN

CAFÉ LISBOA

Pl. Dr. Collado, 9 Tel. 96 391 94 84 An excellent café bar in one of Valencia’s most atmospheric plazas.

Good mixed crowd of students, locals, visitors and a very popular terraza. Open 10:30h and all day until late. Lots of bocadillos, coffees and beers. Barça and Levante football on TV at the weekend. A legendary cafe-bar that is 36 years old. Set in the historic centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available everday. Salads, sandwiches, Snacks, Montaditos, Desserts. Fine choice of cocktails including Mojito, Daiquiri, Bloody Mary. Agua de Valencia, Sangria & Paella too. Warm interior and beautiful terrace.

Un clásico del centro histórico, terraza amplio, interior relajado, tapas y cócteles. Bohemio, literario, y abierto a todos.

CAFÉ MUSEU

C/ Museu, 7 Tel: 960 72 50 47 Facebook: Café-Museu Bohemia at its best. Tortilla, cheese, ham, esgarraet, alhambra, Turia Marzen, Voll Damn, auctions, liberal crowd, lovely terraza.

CAFÉ DEL NEGRITO

Plaza del Negrito, 1. 46001 Tel. 96 391 42 33 / 665 13 05 28 Classic Carmen hangout. Liberal 30-somethings, arty crowd, lots of people wearing glasses!

CAFÉ TERTULIA 1900

C/ Alta, 4 605 13 77 81 CAFÉ, COCINA ESPAÑOLA, OPCIONES VEGETARIANAS.

(Café.Cocktail. Bar) Plaza San Jaume, 2 Movil: 652 38 32 28 cafetin.valencia@gmail.com Situated in the heart of the barrio del carmen in Valencia with more than 30 years of history. This is a relaxing, agreeable and welcoming place where you can enjoy the best of teas and coffees. Specializing in AGUA DE VALENCIA. Un lugar tranquilo,agradable y acogedor donde disfrutar cada dia de los mejores tes y cafés.Especializados en el AGUA DE VALENCIA (LA MEJOR) hecha de formatradicional, con una amplia variedad de COCKTAILS

CHRISTOPHER LEE

C/ Pinzón, 17 Movil: 664 422 202 Cocktail specialists since 1971. Hidden away and with a distinctive vintage interior, just a stone’s throw from the Torres de Quart.

ESPAI SEDA

C/ Hospital, 7 Tel:96 1 063 165 Lovely setting! Newish Gastrobar with Lounge & impressive Café Terrace.

LOLITA COCKTAIL BAR

Calle Santo Cáliz, 7 46001 606145563 We are in the heart of the city, next to the cathedral and a few meters from the Miguelete. Finally Valencia has a cozy place with spectacular cocktail service. A new concept in elegance and comfort in the purest Art Déco Lounge style.

MONTEREY BAR & DISCOS

C/ Baja, 46B (Barrio del Carmen) Tel: 96 3917 929 www.montereydiscos.es info@montereydiscos.es facebook: montereybardiscos montereydiscos.bandcamp.com/ Monday –Friday 17h-01h Saturday 12h-15 / 18h-01.30h Sunday and holidays: 18h-01h

RINCON LATINO

C/ Gobernador Viejo, 10 Latin flavor and long-established..

Hidden away in a quiet corner of the old town, this has a fantastic selection of cocktails. Strictly no telephone number, no wi-fi, no website and barely has mobile phone coverage. Great! One for those in the know…

LA CAVA DEL NEGRET

C/ Calatrava, 15 Tel: 96 392 33 01 Tel: 963 923 301 lacavadelnegret.com/ A classic in Valencia. Cosy cafe-bar located in the emblematic Plaza del Negrito.

L’ERMITA

C/ Obispo Don Jerónimo, 4 Movil: 615 692 580 Cultural café bar with live music events. Near C/ Caballeros.

arte & estudio -photography-

693 704 520 www.victorarandagarcia.es

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SANT JAUME

C/ Caballeros, 51 Tel. 96 391 24 01 Valencia Café society par excellence.

Set in what may be the best corner of 21

SEPTEMBER DEC 19 / JAN19 20 the centro histórico, this long established café bar has a cosmopolitan crowd, lots of room upstairs and one of the best terrazas in the city.

Watch the characters stroll down C/Caballeros.

Sant Jaume es un clásico del centro histórico con unas de las mejores terrazas en Valencia.

RIVENDEL RESTO BAR

C/ Hospital, 18 Tel: 96 392 32 08 www.rivendelrestobar.com

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS ble Hector. Off the beaten track, a bar known for its authentic ‘Agua de Valencia.’ He knows how to make it properly! Lovely terrace too.

Zona Benimaclet CAMINITO

C/ Santo Espíritu, 14 Reservations: 601 169 069 / 601 244 546 Great tapas bar with big terrace and deservedly popular with local bohemian crowd...

TETERIA TISANA

LA BELLA DE CADIZ

C/ Cadiz, 54 Facebook labelladecadiz54

LA PECERA

C/ Cadiz, 86 Tel: 639 517 703 Popular with lesbians in evenings.

Open to all.

PEKADO

Pl. Vicente Iborra, 9 Tel. 96 392 41 39 The seven deadly sins are served after you enter the gates of hell of this restaurant.

QART CAFÉ

C/Moret, 4 (just off C/Roteros) Music includes: Ultra-mod, ye-ye, Garage, Britpop 60s. Freak-Beat

C/ Guillem de Castro, 80

SANT MIQUEL

Pl. Sant Miquel, 13 Tel. 96 392 31 29

THE LOUNGE CAFÉ-BAR

Estameñeria Vieja 2 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 80 94, www.theloungecafebar.com

TROMBÓN

C/ Moret, 10 (near Plaza del Carmen)

Zona Ruzafa

CAFÉ ARTYSANA

C/ Denia, 49 697 200 999 Relaxing & attractive café bar with wifi, art classes, lovely music soundtrack, plenty of beers to choose from and more.

LA ESCUELA

C/ Denia, 32 Tel:96 3 289 145 www.laescueladeruzafa.org Urban hip! Distinctive & attractive multi-use space. Bar plus different rooms with a nice open-air terraza at the back…

LA TAVERNAIRE

C/ Dénia, 18 Tel: 605 838 299 Bohemian cafe-bar, vegetarian dishes, live music Wednesdays.

LA PINÇA

C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34 Tel: 96 3 25 05 82 / 693 593 037 Arty and welcoming café-bar.

UBIK CAFÉ

Calle Literato Azorín 13 Valencia www.facebook.com/ubikcafe Mon-Tues: 17h - 01:30h Wed-Sun: 12h - 01:30h Thurs: 12h - 02:00h Fri-Sat: 12h - 03:00h Emblematic of the buzzing barrio of Ruzafa.

Zona Plaza Xúquer ROCAFULL CAFE

Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community.

LA SALAMANDRA

Plaza Xúquer, 6 Long-established and run by the amia22

LA OLA FRESCA

Calle Músico Magenti 11, Benimaclet Reservations: 610026305 A ‘cafecito’ with a big heart and a fabulous terrace • Speciality in brownies and homemade cakes • world food cooking Juice therapy • local artesanal beers • fairtrade tea and coffee workshops and special events • Sunday BRUNCH Facebook: La Ola Fresca Valenbisi: 116 Comidas del mundo, servicio excelente, sabroso y actividades cada semana.

Zona City of Arts & Sciences LA PEQUEÑA PASTELERIA DE MAMÁ

C/Poeta Josep Cervera y Grifol, 14.

Delightful bakery of the highest quality with cakes and teas to savour. Lovely staff with lots of experience and acoustic live music sessions too!

Zona Puerto

TERRAZA MALABAR

Edi cio Veles e Vents Movil: 682 613 446 / 677 72 53 21

GAY / LESBIAN CÓDIGO G

Gay Discoteca & Club (Zona Ruzafa) Carrer dels Tomassos, 14.

A Gay disco, next to Russafa market. 3 floors with House, Disco, Guateque, Pop, Petardeo.

WEB: codigog-club.blogspot.com.es facebook: codigog © 2019 24/7 Valencia

NUNCADIGONO GAY CRUISING SEXBAR

C/Doctor Monseratt,28 (near Torres de Quart) Open every day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Happy hours every day from 6pm to 9pm. (2 X 1) Bar, Videos, Dark rooms, Labyrinths, Glory holes, Slings, Cabins.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Naturist Sex Party / slip (from 10pm) Friday: Live Porn Show Saturday: Lottery Draw Sunday: Sandwich party Abierto todos los días de 13h a 04H Happy hours todos los días de 18h a 21h. (2 X 1) Bar, Videos, Cuartos oscuros, Laberintos, Glory holes, Slings, Cabinas.

Lunes, Miércoles, Jueves : Fiesta Sex naturista / slip (a partir de 22h) Viernes : Live Show Porno Sábado : Sorteo Domingo : Sandwich party Web : www.nuncadigono.es

SPARTACUS

C/ Flassanders, 8 Gay sex shop

TRAPEZZIO CAFÉ

PLAZA MÚSICO LÓPEZ CHÁVARRI, 2

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS

TRADITIONAL PUBS LA BIRRA DE BRIAN

Gran Via Germanias, 29 Tel:96 0 650 756 www.labirradebrian.com

ZONA ABASTOS GEORGE BEST

C/ Alzira, 12 Great name, good beers, indie music.

The fifth Beatle would surely have approved. Where did it all go right?

ZONA EL CARMEN BEAR CLUB

C/ MARIA CRISTINA, 5 Zona Centro (near Mercado Central & Plaza Ayuntamiento) Tel: 96 3 52 96 19 www.facebook.com/Bear-Club-Centro-655113761568834 Open Monday to Sunday from 11h-01.30h Bear Club Centro is a new Irish pub in the centre of town, near Plaza Ayuntamiento. They have a friendly & upbeat staff who always make us feel welcome. There are a good range of beers including Guinness, Foster’s, Murphy’s, Heineken, Affligem, Aguila and more. Regarding food, you can savour bocadillos, sandwiches, hamburgers, salads and lovely tapas including calamares, patatas bravas, sepia and more. Enjoy televised sports including football (La Liga, Champions & Europa league) golf, tennis, basketball and more.

Reserve your room for private events. There are 3 floors. Enjoy group dinners in a private lounge with closed menu and open bar during dinner. More than 25 kinds of beers to choose from!

BEERS & TRAVELS BAR

Plaza Manises, 3 Tel: 96 392 60 50 Zona Carmen Facebook Beers and Travels Bar www.beersandtravels.com ‘Beers & Travels Bar’ is a traditional pub set in the heart of the old town and just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos. At the pub, you will nd 13 different drinks on tap, which includes beers from Ireland and ‘Maleoc’ cider from Galicia. Check out their ‘O’Hara’ Red, Pale Ale and Black beers.

BIRRA & BLUES BREW PUB VALENCIA Av. Maria Cristina, 12 Tel: 96 392 56 41 Zona Centro Valencia 46001 www.birraeblues.com

FINNEGAN’S

Pl. de la Reina Tel: 96 392 28 62 www.finnegansofdublin.es

LLÚPOL CELLER CERVESES C/ Moro Zeit, 2 Valencia Movil: 639 03 60 06

SAINT MARTIN’S URBAN IRISH

Calle Abadía de San Martin, 2 (near San Vicente) Tel: +34963942171 46002 Valencia info@saintmartins.es

THE MARKET

C/ Danzas / Cajeros (Near La Lonja) Tel: 961 054 050 Facebook: the market cerveza artesana

TYRIS ON TAP

Taula De Canvis, 6 (near La Lonja) Tel: 96 1 13 28 73

ZONA CANOVAS

SEPTEMBER 19 DEC 19 / JAN 20 beers plus tapas and cocktails.Warm interior.

Bar de tapas, especialmente salazones, y cócteles con decoración cálida de paneles de madera y terraza.

ZONA Avenida Aragón

MANOLO EL DEL BOMBO

Pl. Valencia Club de Fútbol, 5 Tel: 96 930 460

ZONA PLAZA XUQUER MAX MAX

C/ Vinalopó, 11 (Pl. Xúquer) Tel: 96 362 68 67 http://maxmaxvalencia.blogspot.com

RESTAURANTS AFRO-CUBAN BABALÚ

C/ Manyans 17 (next to Pl. RedonDA) Tel: 96 315 50 40

ARABIC BALANSIYA

Paseo de las Facultades, 3 Authentic Moroccan cuisine in a beautiful and spacious interior www.balansiya.com

DUKALA

Dr Sanchis Bergon, 27 Excellent Moroccan cuisine with a beautiful interior and experienced owners. Set in the mellow barrio of Botanico by the Rio Turia gardens.

ST. PATRICK’S IRISH PUB

Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, 69 Tel: 96 351 36 42 www.stpatricksvalencia.com “A true Irish pub” that knows the craic!

Friendly helpful international staff who speak Spanish and English! FREE WIFI to all customers. Open every day from 4pm ‘till late! Lots of events: Live Music every Friday at 23h. Parties with prizes.

Open Saturday and Sunday at 13:00h pm. Reservations at info@stpatricksvalencia.com See Facebook for more details!

SAHARA (ZONA CARMEN)

C/ del Mar, 52 Tel: 96 394 32 76 Movil: 698 579 148 www.sahararestaurante.com

FRENCH

PORTLAND ALE HOUSE

C/ Salamanca 10 Yes! Valencia’s rst true American pub, run by a friendly American team with draft beers available, sports and an increasingly mixed crowd of locals, visitors and English and Spanish speakers.

ZONA CEDRO

CRUZ DEL SUR SHAMBALA

C/ de Campoamor Teléfono: 963 55 27 32 Traditional pub with plenty of © 2019 24/7 Valencia

EXQUISITÉ RESTAURANTE SAINT NICOLÁS

PlaZa del HORNO DE SAN NICOLÁS, 8.

BAJO. Valencia Tel: 963915984 FACEBOOK: EXQUISITÉ RESTAURANT SAINT NICOLÁS ‘Cuisine Française Traditionnelle’ In a privileged corner of Valencia, lo23

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cated by the church of San Nicolás (Valencia’s very own Sistine chapel facing the sky) you will find an elegant & distinguished French restaurant that is notable for its Gallic inspiration, its warmth and the fine details of its gastronomy. This is a charming corner in the centre of Valencia where your reservation is required due to the characteristic of its setting and the warmth of its dishes. Taking typical French dishes to the highest level and raising them with the love that their Chef and team provide. For the most demanding palates and for those who want to enjoy new experiences...you can enjoy baked pigeon, the delicious homemade Foie accompanied by unique sauces, delicious frogs legs ... and of course, all washed down with the great wines of their cellar… to finish with one of the homemade desserts of the house. Subtle lighting, calm atmosphere and the exquisiteness of its name and its dishes make the visit to ‘Exquisité Restaurante Saint Nicolás’ an unforgettable and extra-sensory experience. Llevando los platos típicos franceses al máximo nivel y elevándolos con el cariño que su Chef y su equipo de trabajo desprenden por este proyecto. Para los paladares más exigentes y para los que quieran disfrutar de nuevas experiencias.. El pichón al horno, el delicioso Foie casero acompañado de personales salsas, deliciosas ancas de rana.. y como no, todo regado de los grandes vinos de su bodega para finalizar con uno de los postres caseros de la casa.

Luces templadas, ambiente tranquilo y la exquisitez de su nombre y sus platos hacen que la visita a Exquisité Restaurante San Nicolás sea una experiencia extrasensorial y humana inolvidable.

Tel:96 1029 000 www.citypoke.es

FUSION RESTAURANT KAIKAYA

C/ Borrull, 29 Tel: 963 155 909 www.laforcola.com

Plaza Ayuntamiento, 10 Tel:96 0446480 www.kaikayarestaurante.com Japanese- Brazilian fusion in the heart of town!

NIKKEI

C/ Lepanto, 26 (Zona Botánico) Tel:96 3113 578 Movil:651974299 Attractive & tasty ‘Japanese-Peruvian’ fusion of cuisine in the increasingly hip & understated barrio of Botáncio.

GREEK EL RINCON GRIEGO

C/ Conde Montornes, 23 (just off C/ Mar and corner of Poeta Liern) Tel: 96 394 4443 Mobile: 639608867 www.stratosm.es Zona Carmen

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INDIAN / PAKISTANI BHARAT

C/ Moratín n14 corner w/ Calle Las Barcas (Just off Plaza Ayuntamiento) Mobile: 632 17 82 06 www.restaurantbharat.com Open Tuesday to Sunday 13.30h -16h / 19.30h -24h Authentic Indian restaurant that is both Indian run & owned and set right in the centre of Valencia.

Beautifully designed interior, helpful staff, really tasty cuisine and wide choice of curries and dishes to choose from with all tastes catered for. This is the real deal! The proof is in the pudding, ‘Bharat’ has become so popular in Benidorm over the last 15 years that they have opened this newish branch in the city of Valencia! Auténtico restaurante indio que es de gestión y propiedad india y está ubicado justo en el centro de Valencia.

Un interior hermosamente diseñado, un personal atento, una cocina realmente sabrosa y una amplia variedad de curries y platos para elegir con todos los gustos atendidos. ‘Bharat’ se ha vuelto tan popular en Benidorm en los últimos 15 años que han abierto esta nueva sucursal en la ciudad de Valencia!

ITALIAN ZONA BOTANICO LA FORCOLA

ZONA EL CARMEN ANÓMALO RESTAURANTE

C/ de la Crau, 4 (Zona Carmen) Movil:699587148 /679580624 Charming, family run restaurant with intimate setting.

AL POMODORO

C/ del Mar, 22 Tel: 96 391 48 00, www.viciositalianos.com Very popular, good value, great pizza.

BACCO D.O.C.

C/ Derechos 29, bajo (1 min from La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 19 65 This is the real deal. Bacco D.O.C. is a distinctive and authentic Italian restaurant in the centre of the historic Barrio del Carmen. It is original, good fun and it is baroque!

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lighting, lots of nooks and crannies and three floors. Restaurante muy distinto, con el interior como una cueva. Muy romántico para parejas. Carta extensa de pizzas y pastas.

LA PAPPARDELLA

C/ Bordadores, 5 (next to Cathedral) Tel: 96 391 89 15 www.viciositalianos.com Popular Italian restaurant without pizza and emphasis on Piadinas and pastas.

LA STRADA C/ Quart 17 Tel: 96 392 41 77 Excellent! Hip pizzeria and pasta restaurant just a brief stroll from Torres de Quart. 8€ daytime menus, around 15€ at night.

Salads, antipasti, piadine, italian tapas, pizza, pasta, meat and FIsh dishes. Wines from many regions of Italy.

ZONA CANOVAS DON SALVATORE

C/ Conde de Altea, 41 Tel: 96 334 13 04 www.donsalvatore.com Spot the Valencia footballer!

LAMBRUSQUERÍA

C/ Conde Altea, 31 - 36 Tel: 96 334 07 53 lambrusqueria.wordpress.com George Clooney did eat here!

JAPANESE KENTO

Cirilo Amorós, 18 / San Vicente 36 / San Vicente 100 Movil: 616 611 289 www.kentoshop.com Healthy Japanese take away and eat in with reasonable prices.

KOKURA AUTOMATIC SUSHI

Plaza Pere Borrego I Galino, 10 (C/ Alta con Na Jordana) Tel: 96 3 911 102 www.kokura.es

MOMIJI

Mercado de Colon. Tel: 960 709 175

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PERUVIAN & MEDITERRANEAN

Pintor Salvador Abril, 6 Tel: 963 11 94 29 Homemade & authentic Japanese cuisine in the hip barrio of Ruzafa.

(Menjar i Buere) C/ Marino Sirera, 14 Tel: 963 54 77 57 www.odonnellcabanyal.com Seafood specialists by the sea. Rice & meat dishes and good selection of wines.

C/ Pedro III El Grande , 13 Tel: 96 311 94 29 Great! Finally, an authentic Japanase taberna in Valencia run by a Japanese & Valencian couple!

ZONA ARRANCAPINS

PALARDI CAFFE RESTOBAR

C/ Cuenca, 31.

Come and chill on our terrace, in this new friendly cafe bar. Copas, cócteles, coffee and great food.

Every Thursday is the day of “ Burger and Beer”. Closed Mondays. Fridays is Fish Friday. Fish and chips. English and Spanish spoken. Every Wednesday, Menu de TACOS (Chicken or Vegetarian) 9.95€ Relajate en nuestra terraza y bar acogedor. Copas, cócteles y buena comida.

Cada jueves es el día de “haburguesa y cerveza”. Cerrado los lunes. Hablamos castellano e inglés. facebook.com/PalardiRestobar

MEDITERRANEAN BON GUST

C/ Corretgeria, 40 Tel: 96 3 155 063 www.restaurantebongust.com “We are a small Mediterranean cuisine restaurant where we enjoy fusing the different flavours of the world.

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LA ALEGRÍA DE LA HUERTA

O’DONNELL CABANYAL

TORA (TABERNA JAPONESA)

Conde de Salvatierra, 39 Tel: 96 3205 837 / 96 3 236 153 www.ameyal.es

1922.

Paseo Maritimo, Modulo 6 Playa de Malvarrosa Tel:96 3 550 507 / Movil:665 87 03 39 Typical Valencian cuisine. Emblematic, family-run restaurant for over 40 years.

RAMEN KUMA

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SIMALÚ

C/ Caballeros, 10 Tel: 96 1 93 03 57 www.simalurestaurante.com

‘Simalù’ restaurante is in the heart of the historic centre of Valencia and it combines Peruvian cuisine with Valencian & European touches where creativity produce flavors that reach their full potential with each dish that is made with love. This restaurant has 3 floors with bar, sala and fantastic terrace too. It is a distinctive restaurant with a unique menu. They themselves sum it up well: “It’s the art of combining ingredients and flavours, which are pleasing to the palate and remind you of homemade cooking.”

PORTUGUESE CAFÉ PESSOA

C/ Literato Azorin, 2 Tel: 96 341 75 14 Great! An authentic Portuguese café bar with lovely cocktails and trendy interior.

LA CONSERVA

Literato Azorin, 18 Movil: 697 95 52 94

SPANISH / VALENCIAN ZONA ALAMEDA ÀTIC RESTÓ @PALAUALAMEDA

Calle Arquitecto Mora, 2 Tel: +34 963 545 176 palaualameda.com/espacios/atic “Showcooking in the sky.” Combining the traditional with the vanguard.

PÍLSENER

Alameda, 38 Tel:96 3 370 211 Upmarket restaurant that specializes in fish dishes.

ZONA CABANYAL CASA CARMELA

Isabel de Villena, 155 Playa de Malvarrosa Tel:96 3 710 073 / 616 954 842 Specializing in authentic paella cooked over wood. Established in © 2019 24/7 Valencia

ZONA CENTRO EL POBLET

C/ Correos, 8 Valencia Tel: 961 11 11 06 www.elpobletrestaurante.com/ Beautiful presentation with excellent product. Very popular with locals, inspired & run by chef Quique Dacosta’s Michelin star restaurant in Denia…

RESTAURANTE HAUS VALENCIA

Calle San Vicente, 19 46002, Valencia, España Teléfono Fijo. 960 221 491 Reservas. 662 389 056 Email: hausvalencia@gmail.com www.facebook.com/hausvlc www.elhaus.es Open everyday from morning until past midnight. Great for couples, the family and groups with lunch & dinner menus. Beautiful, modern and fresh interior with large terrace to watch the world go by with your Continental breakfast, Spanish & Mediterranean lunches or dinners. Wide range of dishes to savour including Valencian paella and rice choices, delicious salads, iberico meats & hams & quality cheese selections, tortilla, fried eggs & bacon, patatas bravas, croquettes, burgers, Russian Salad, Spanish tapas, pastas, and many types of tasty sandwiches! Coffees & croissants and cakes too. Enjoy Gins, Rums, Cocktails, Fruit Juices, Beers & Wines too…

LLISA NEGRA

C/ Pascual y Genís, 10 www.llisanegra.com Creative cuisine with excellent product. World-famous chef Quique Dacosta’s latest restaurant is now open in 2019.

MERCAT DE LA REINA

Plaza de la Reina, 19 Tel:96 3 925 789 Tasty pinchos & tapas all day in the historic centre. Award-winning chef 25

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ZONA CITY OF ARTS & SCIENCES RESTAURANTE SUBMARINO (L’OCEANOGRAFIC)

Carrer d’Eduardo Primo Yúfera, 1B 46013 València TEL: (+34) 662 860 595 / email: rsubmarino@oceanografic.org web: restaurante-submarino A different experience. Inside L’Oceanografic of the City of Arts and Sciences. Dine underwater with fish swimming by… while you dine!

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS a mellow corner of the historic centre, with lots of space for groups and couples and plenty of attractive nooks and crannies.

Fresh Mediterranean cuisine including seafood, Spanish tapas and rice dishes including genuine paella! An ample selction of wines and great Gin’n’Tonics.

Cocina mediterránea fresca incluyendo mariscos, tapas españolas y platos de arroz, incluyendo paella genuina! Una amplia selección de vinos y grandes Gin’n’Tonics.

EL RACO DE CARABASSES

C/Mallorquins, 1 Tel:96 394 51 15 Authentic Valencian and Spanish cuisine next to the Mercado Central.

Dig the arroz al horno!

EL TAP

C/ Roteros, 9 Tel:96 3 912 627 Warm interior. Fresh, quality product in the historic centre.

ESCALONES DE LA LONJA C/ Pere Compte, 3

ZONA PLAZA AYUNTAMIENTO ALKAZAR

C/. Mosén Femades, 9 y 11 (Zona peatonal/ Pedestrian street) Just off Plaza Ayuntamiento 46002 Valencia · T. 96 352 95 75 · 96 351 55 51 www.restaurantealkazar.com

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Avenida Marqués de Sotelo, 6 Tel:96 2565653 www.hardrock.com Enjoy food, music and more…

LOTELITO VALENCIA ROOMS & BAR

C/ Barcas, 13 Tel: 96 206 78 52 Movil: (+34) 656 265 229 www.lotelitovalencia.com You can enjoy breakfast early in the morning, almuerzo around midday, lunch or dinner a la carta or menu as well as enjoy a wide range of spirits & cocktails.

VUELVE CAROLINA

www.vuelvecarolina.com C/ Correos, 8

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EL BOTIJO

C/ San Miguel s/n www.tascaelbotijo.com Spanish tasca in the Barrio Carmen!

Great terraza & excellent service, great variety of delicious tapas, a top ensaladilla rusa and nice cheeses too. Good selection of beers & wines. Kitchen and bar is open everyday from 9h -01.30h.

Clasica tasca situada en el Barrio del Carmen, cocina siempre abierta, servicio excelente, gran variedad de tapas, vinos y cervezas.

C/ Guillem de Castro, 64 TEL: 963 27 01 01 64restaurante.es New! Top quality Mediterranean & world cuisine that marries vanguard presentation with traditional ingredients.

C/ Caballeros, 12 Tel:96 3 916 271 Valencian fusion cuisine, rock’n’roll music and draught beers. What more do you need?

C/ Almudin,14. Near Plaza del Virgen.

Tapas bar since 1932. Rice dishes, tapas, wines and spirits. Attractive and well-established. An old-fashioned interior with real character. No telephone number. You have to visit in person to make a reservation!

C/ Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Tel: 96 251 64 26 Good value Spanish menu del días, great view.

EL ARENAL DEL CARMEN

C/ Calatrava, 6 Tel: 96 009 16 57 Beautiful old building, located in 26

C/ Obispo Don Jerónimo 8 Tel: 961 043 540 www.escueladearrocesypaellas.com info@escueladearrocesypaellas.com Highly popular with discerning customers and for all the right reasons. This is an authentic Valencian restaurant where you not only savour Valencia paella you can also take a certi ed course in order to become pro cient in cooking your own paella! This includes a trip to Mercado Central to pick the ingredients as well as cooking with an expert chef in one of their 2 restaurants. Check it out!

Paella auténtica valenciana con cursos de paella ofrecidos por expertos cocineros.

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KA’RAK (RAQUEL CERNICHARO) EL RALL

Pl. Tundidores, 2 Tel: 96 392 20 90 Legendary paella restaurant, prime location by La Lonja and Plaza Negrito.

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C/ Músico Peydró, 9 Tel. 96 315 45 88 Set in a quiet corner of the atmospheric old town. Run by a friendly and experienced owner, enjoy wonderful homemade Mediterranean cooking.

LA ASTILLA

PLAZA VICENTE IBORRA, 3 TEL: 96 0 435 672 / 693 501 430

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Mediterranean cuisine with friendly & experienced staff.

LA BOTIFARRA

Calle Pinzón, 12 Movil: 34 616 75 86 24 http://botifarra.es/ Hidden away in a quiet side street, this is a classic and authentic Valencian & Mediterranean tapas bar of the Barrio del Carmen…

LA CARME

C/ Soguers, 2 Tel: 96 392 2532 30 years old emblematic restaurant of the Barrio del Carmen with Mediterranean dishes and cosy yet spacious interior.

LA CARAGOLA

C/ Mosen Sorell, 9 Movil: 615 99 28 03

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to closing. Closed Monday.

Spontaneous atmosphere, friendly and fun. Home cooking. Drinks and hot tapas with a hint of fun. Easy to nd as it is just a stoneʼs throw from the Torres de Serranos. Nice and spacious interior too! L’ Aplec has a great terrace. Enjoy their homemade, fresh and authetic paella to order in advance for groups. Enjoy classic and original Spanish tapas.

Gay & Lesbian friendly.

Tapas caseras, divertidas, servicio amable y buenas paellas para encargar. Muy cerca de Torres de Serranos. Auténticamente español y abierto a todos.

LA LOLA

C/ Subida de Toledano, 8 Tel: 96 391 80 45, www.lalolarestaurante.com reservas@lalolarestaurante.com.

This is ‘nueva cocina española’! Authentic live flamenco every week.

LIENZO

Plaza del Tetuan, 18 Tel:96 352 1081 www.elrestaurantellienzo.com Upmarket and reliable. Excellent tapas with seafood a speciality.

Tapas 5€-15€. Menus 27€-55€.

LIGAZON LA PILARETA

C/ Moro Zeit Tel: 96 391 04 97 Every major Spanish city has a tapas bar regarded as ‘quintessential’.

Established in 1917, this one is high up on the list in many guides. Veteran waiters serve excellent tapas: habas, ensaladilla rusa and the famous mussels. Open daily midday to midnight just off Plaza Tossal, not hard to nd. Now that’s what we call atmosphere...

El bar de tapas más histórico en el centro de Valencia, especialidad en clóchinas, buenas habas y ensaladilla rusa.

C/ Arolas,11-bajo. 46001-Valencia Telefono de reservas: 961141112 MARIA MANDILES Plaza Manises, 2 Tel: 96 04 60 57 info@maria-maniles.com

C/ Alta, 42 Tel: 96 391 7754 The ‘Cooking Revolution’!

SIDRERIA EL MOLINÓN

C/Bolseria, 40 Tel: 963 91 15 38

TASCA EMBRUJO DEL CARMEN C/Juristas, 5 Tel: 96 0 014 584/ 695 478 914

TINTOFINO ULTRAMARINO

C/ Corretgeria, 38 Tel: 963 154 599 / 636 429 329 Tinto Fino Ultramarino is a restaurant located in the historic center of Valencia, in the neighborhood of Carmen, a few meters from the cathedral where you can taste tapas and dishes, salted meats, selected sausages and Italian and Spanish cheeses.The warmth of its bohemian atmosphere, seasoned with the freshness of that retro touch, is combined with the flavors of regional, Spanish and Italian dishes.

The best tapas and regional dishes from Spain and Italy are mixed with quality sausages that you can also take home.

VOLARE

C/ Roteros, 12 Tel: 96 0 643 540 Very near Torres de Serranos.

Quality mediterranean cuisine.

C/ del Padre Huérfanos, 2 Tel: 96 315 48 84

MATTILDA

C/ Roteros, 21 Tel: 96 392 31 68 Very near Torres de Serranos so easy to nd. Creative cuisine with highly experienced owner and staff.

Mattilda combines succulent tapas and quality cuisine with artistic presentation with a loyal and cosmopolitan clientele. Clean & attractive vintage style interior.

Plaza de la Reina, 19 Tel:96 3 925 789 / Movil:629381846

OCHO Y MEDIO

Plaza Lope de Vega, 5 Tel: 96 392 20 22 www.elochoymedio.com

OSTRAS PEDRIN

C / Roteros, 9 (near Torres de Serranos) Movil: 696 119986 Bar - restaurant to go for tapas.

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L’APLEC

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C/ Bonaire, 23 Tel:963 76 70 54 Deservedly popular. There are 6 types of oysters available with prices to suit their varied clientele.

Friendly atmosphere with cava & champagne...

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YUSO

C / de la Cruz, 4 izquierda and Plaza del Carmen, 6.

Tel: 96 315 39 67 The real deal. Valencian chefs and Valencian staff. Superb paella, arròs en fesols i naps, arroz a banda, patatas bravas, salads and more. Near Torres de Serranos.

There are now two Yusos, near to each other.

La autentica paella valenciana.

Cocineros valencianos, una paella estupenda. Ahora hay dos Yusos, cerca de Torres de Serrano.

ZONA BOTÁNICO BODEGA LA HUERTA

C/ Lepanto, 4 (near Torres de Quart) Movil:657 167 924 The real Spain. Tasty and fresh Mediterranean gastronomy with delightful and welcoming SERVICE. 27

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LA GRETA

C/ Bon Fill, 7 Tel: 96 3 32 24 47 Enjoy tapas and wines in warm surroundings. English and Spanish spoken…

LA MALAQUITA

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Tel:96 389 09 54 Vintage-style interior, quality Mediterranean tapas and dishes, jazzy soundtrack...

ZONA ARAGÓN

Av. Reino de Valencia, 9 Tel:96 3 746 525 Legendary & historic restaurant with tasty Basque & Valencian cuisine and the original, old-fashioned green partitions that divides the diners’ tables just like back in the day! Founded in 1933.

COCO PAZZO

Conde de Altea, 51 Movil: 717 12 22 35

DE CALLE

Conde Altea, 12 Tel: 96 3 951 178 www.de-calle.com

LA PURETA

C/ Grabador Esteve, 34 Tel:96 001 70 61.

MAMA RACHA TABERNA C/Ciscar, 15 Tel: 960 065 558

MEAT MARKET

C/ Burriana, 38 Tel:96 3 944 909 www.meatmarketrestaurante.com

MERCATBAR

Joaquín Costa, 27 Valencia Tel: 963 74 85 58 www.mercatbar.es Fab restaurant with quality product and fusion cuisine. Run by legendary chef Quique Dacosta, set in the trendy Canovas zone.

O’PAZO

C/ Conde Altea, 21 Tel: 96 320 11 78 Galician bodega...

ZONA BENIMACLET EL CARABASSER

C/ Reverendo Rafael Tramoyeres, 35 Tel:963 89 14 46

PATA NEGRA

HUERTA Y HUERTA

LA FLACA DE RUZAFA C/ Puerto Rico, 34 Tel:96 3034 739

ZONA CANOVAS CANALLA BISTRO

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CHE, TABERNA VASCA

C/ Sueca, 47 www.elrodamon.com

C/ Cádiz 61 960211173 Mediterranean fusion by chef Ramonet

C/ Turia, 52 Tel: 963 26 25 47 Lovingly made Mediterranean cuisine with warm and spacious interior. Near Torres de Quart.

Carrer del Mestre Josep Serrano, 5, 46005 València Tel: 96 3 74 05 09 This elegant and eclectic restaurant offers everything from pastrami sandwiches, smoked eel, and slow-roasted pork that are sure to transport you to different places around the globe.

ZONA RUZAFA EL RODAMON DE RUSSAFA

MOOD FOOD

C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 7 Tel:96 1 05 02 69 Beautifully presented and fresh Mediterranean-based fusion cuisine at reasonable prices in a cosy setting.

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GINEBRE

Calle Eolo, 7, 46021 València Tel: 962 06 34 24 www.ginebre.com Our Restaurant offers a different concept of hospitality, with a simple, sensitive cuisine, based on a Mediterranean cuisine where the local and seasonal products are the protagonists of their elaborations.

Our cuisine is enriched by bringing influences from other cultures such as Moroccan, Mexican, Peruvian or Japanese that fuses with a small dose of creativity.

Calle Pintor Salvador Abril, 28, Tel:96 3 03 46 70

S ’ALAT Bar i Botiga MallorquIna

C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34 Tel:96 3 034 975 Fresh produce and authentic cuisine from Mallorca.

CHURRERIAS

ZONA PUERTO CASA CARMELA

Isabel de Villena, 155 (Playa Malvarrosa) Tel: 96 3 710 073 / 616 954 842 www.casa-carmela.com Established in 1922 and next to the Blasco Ibañez museum. They specialize in paella cooked in the traditional and authentic way. Closed on Mondays.

NEPTUNO HOTEL ON THE BEACH Tel: 96 3567 777 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com Excellent Valencian cuisine with paella, cocktails and menus…

LA SUCURSAL

Veles e Vents Muelle de la Aduana s/n Tel: 96 3746 665 www.restaurantelasucursal.com Legendary restaurant that was once part of the IVAM and is now set in the port area.

ZONA RIO TURIA GARDENS RICARD CAMARENA RESTAURANT *****

Bombas Gens Centre d’Art Avda. Burjassot, 54 (P1-3ª) Tel:96 3 355 418 www.ricardcamarenarestaurant.com

C/ Barón de San Petrillo,3

LA CHURRERÍA DEL BARRIO

Carrer de Burgos, 2. Valencia (46018) -near Av. Del Cid metroTel: 658 32 23 00 Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in the mornings from 7h to 13h and afternoons 17h to 20.30h www.la-churreria-del-barrio.negocio.site

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In our churreria we elaborate churros in the traditional way, porras, pumpkin fritters and exquisite hot chocolate. For breakfast or an afternoon snack, enjoy some ‘churros’ that are especially made just for you.

We open the on the days of Christmas, New Year and King’s day and on New Year’s Eve to enjoy your most delicious “Resopón”.

We have been making our customers happy since 1981. We are a family trade of tradition and artisanal elaboration.

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centre. They buy the freshest seasonal product in the Central Market and cook it in the moment.

Their speciality is a squid on the grill. Every Wednesday they have Argentinian empanadas. Pet friendly.

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Open From Wednesday to Sundays from 19h - 00.00h Middle Eastern tapas fusion with attractive interior and friendly crowd.

Tapas fusion del Medio Este, interior atractivo y compañía agradable.

ANITA GIRÓ

Pintor Domingo, 7 (near Torres de Quart) - Zona Centro Historico Tel: 96 1133418 / Movil: 665 36 50 47 Facebook: Anita.Giro Open everyday from 19h.

Mediterranean tapas with an international touch. There is an international vibe to this place and it is still very much the local popular hangout with open-minded individuals in the historic centre.

It’s a tolerant place and there is a sense of freedom here that only adds to its appeal.

Starters include a tasty & fluffy hummus topped with pimentón de la vera with nachos that have a distinctive tang. It’s worth mentioning that care is taken to present all their dishes with artistic flair as well as having the freshest ingredients.There are seafood choices like Octopus and Langostine platos.

Vegetarians are well catered for too.

BOATELLA TAPAS

Plaza del Mercado, 34 Tel:96 3 154 071 Traditional Spanish & Mediterranean tapas with a view of Mercado Central.

EL OLIVO TABERNA

Plaza del Árbol, 4 (end of C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 70 87 Authentic Spanish tapas in the historic centre. Highly popular with alternative crowd and visitors.

Amongst their many specialities you will nd artichokes, homemade croquettes, grilled sardines, fried prawns, octopus, cured ham, a selection of cheeses and much more. All tapas are made in the moment, which means you can take your time over a glass of wine or beer.

Auténtico bar de tapas español con dueño de familia andaluza con alcachofas, croquetas, sardinas, opciones vegetarianas y mucho más. Popular con gente alternativa, gente del barrio y visitantes. Excelente terraza.

MAR D’AMURA

(Zona Cabanyal) C/ Progrés, 159 Tel:96 122 73 24 “Mar d’Amura is both a shelter and an oasis. A place to lunch, dine and converse in peace. Its name is synonymous with the sea, which carries the gentle waves via a distant wind.

Also it is the love of the mother, of the mother tongue, unconditional and welcoming. A place for eating, kissing, resting. It is a patio, a restaurant with joyful cuisine and a honeycomb of weekly artists.

Sundays has live flamenco and Wednesdays has live fusion music. Our house is your house.”

LA MURTA vines i tapes

C/ Murta, 14 Tel:96 133 69 71 Tasty tapas with liberal & mostly Spanish crowd in the studenty barrio of Benimaclet.

BOUCAN WINEBAR C/ BAJA, 42 Tel: 618 36 41 33

OLI BAR

CLANN

C/ Zurradores, 9 Tel: 662 436 972 Instagram: @clann_bar_valencia Cosy & charismatic bar in the historic

KAÑA MAKAN BISTRO C/ Sueca 61, Ruzafa Tel: 960 15 07 96 www.kanamakan.com Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. © 2019 24/7 Valencia

Plaza Manuel Granero, 20 Movil:692203795 ‘HAM, CHEESE, WINE, OLIVES’ Set in the scenic park of Ruzafa, one of Valencia’s most dynamic barrios, this is a popular & welcoming tavern with market quality cheese & meat dishes that are cut and prepared on the spot. English & Spanish spoken, experienced staff and friendly service too.

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SEPTEMBER DEC 19 / JAN19 20 Ubicada en el pintoresco parque de Ruzafa, uno de los barrios más dinámicos de Valencia, esta es una taberna popular y acogedora con platos de queso y carne de calidad de mercado que se cortan y preparan en el lugar.

Inglés y español hablado, servicio amable también.

PAN DE QUESO

C/ Serranos, 19 “A touch of Brazil near the Torres de Serranos.”

ROSE PINK

C/ SALVADOR GINER,1 Tel: 673 91 68 62 Welcoming and creative owners with Cocktails & Gourmet Tapas in the historic centre.

SANTA COMPANYA

C/ Roteros 21 Tel: 961 100 805 TABERNA ARANDINOS C/ de la Cruz, no 1 (Plaza del Angel) Mobile: 639259581

THAI THAI MONGKUT

C/ Corona, 8 www.thaimogkut.es Tel:96 0 21 67 80

THAILICIOUS

C/ Almirante Cadarso, 6 Tel:96 3815181

VEGAN KHAMBÚ

C/Quart, 41b (near Torres de Quart) Zona Carmen Tel:96 3120 901 www.khambu.com ‘Khambú’ was born in Valencia as a vegan fast food restaurant.

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS fries, imported from the UK and USA. Comida rápida vegana! Los vurgers populares incluyen el “Original con tocino vegano” y el picante “La Hawaiana” con quorn. Los pinchos de ‘Yuba brochetas’ son fantásticos. Tres tipos de papas fritas, las papas en rodajas finas normales con un delicioso sabor McCain, papas fritas rústicas y papas fritas más grandes. También tienen batatas fritas boniato, importadas del Reino Unido y Estados Unidos.

ICE CREAM ICECOBAR

Behind Bullring/next to Primark.

622 80 89 79 www.icecobar.es

BURGER BAR MIAMI BURGER HOUSE

New! Fresh & varied burger bar in beautiful & historic building with friendly staff.

Open everyday from 12pm until 12am Tel: 961 67 47 54 C/ Zurradores, 7 Zona Carmen C/Salamanca, 26 Movil:625 35 84 01 Very original burger bar with vegan, sushi and zebra choices.

Plaza Comte de Bunyol, 1. (C/ Caballeros) Quality clothes shop & very well situated in the heart of the historic centre. Mov: 605 31 63 04

RAINBOW BURGER

INNARA

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KUPKA

ZONA BOTÁNICO VINYL EYE

Music textile design C/Turia, 35 Tel: 96 1478033

ZONA CANOVAS ABANICOS CARBONELL LAURA ASHLEY

C/Cirilo Amoros, 66 Tel:96 1 11 58 44

LA GALERIA JORGE JUAN

C/ Jorge Juan, 21 www.lagaleriajorgejuan.com

LE CABINE C/ Quart, 41B · Valencia · 626 355 997 THE VURGER C/ del Mur de Santa Anna, 3 Movil: 672 32 62 33 facebook.com/TheVurgerCompany/ Vegan Fast food! Popular vurgers include the ‘Original con bacon vegan’ and the spicy ‘La Hawaiana’ with quorn. The ‘Yuba brochetas’ skewers are fantastic. Three types of fries, the normal thinly-sliced fries with a delicious McCain flavour, rustic fries and larger fries.

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AFRIC ART

Avenida Maria Cristina, 4 Tel: 96 315 41 76 www.aNilloatlante.com Tibetan bowls, ethnic furniture, organic clothing, tribal masks, a collection of minerals & rocks, decorative items made by hand and manufactured especially for us. www.arteafrica.com Muebles y acesorios étnicos.

Carrer de Castelló, 21, 46004 Valencia

DELICIOUS VEGAN FOOD

Tel:650 405 165 Instagram dipkakumar11 Goldsmith/ Orfebre shop/Atelier

(STYLE THAT ROCKS) Cirilvio Amoros, 65 Tel: 960 214 031 Mov: 655 840 553

SANJAHARA (Eva Crespo) C/Cirilo Amoros, 70 Tel: 96 0221280

TASTE OF AMERICA

Avenida Reino de Valencia, 6.

Tel: 962 06 64 65 www.tasteofamerica.com

ZONA EL CARMEN DIPIKA KUMAR C/ Purisima, 4

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C/ Trench,15 & C/ de los Derechos,19 Tel: 96 105 76 99 Mov: 665 06 06 86 www.kupkacuero.com

MADAME BUGALÚ

C/Danzas, 3 Tel: 96 315 44 76 Chic!

MANDALA

(Espai Creatiu) C/ Calatrava, 4 Tel: 655 301 390 Facebook Mandala Espai Creatiu Spiritual shop run by a kindly couple...

OTRAMUNDO

C/Baja, 27 INSTAGRAM: _OTROMUNDO_CERAMICA handmade artisan ceramics make for an original unique gift.

PANNONICA VINTAGE C/Baja, 28

PUCHERITO VERDE

C/ Belén, 9 Handmade & independent Valencian craftwork in a little corner of the historic centre…

SEBASTIAN MELMOTH

C/ San Fernando, 17 Sebastian Melmoth is a unique design shop with objects collected from around the world by the globetrotting owners. Art exhibitions and acoustic concerts.

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SABOTAGE GALLERY

C/ Purisima, 5 Movil: 640 28 50 687 www.sabotagegallery.com

SOHO DEL CARMEN

Calle Derechos 33, Valencia Tel: 96 391 2463

ESPAI SEDA (LA TIENDA DEL MUSEO) (SILK SHOP & MUSEUM) C/ Hospital, 7 Tel:963 511 951 www.laseda.es

TAMALA TIENDA ETNICA

Ethnic Gallery Shop Calle Baja 17 Valencia 46003 Movil: 672 92 93 00

YUSTE

Plaza Miracle de Mocadores, 5 (off Plaza Reina) Movil:630 37 36 03 True artisans. Established in 1970.

The real deal when it comes to ceramics from the Valencia community.

MADAME MIM

C/ Puerto Rico, 30

HAIR SALON

PARANOID

T-shirts, retro musical instruments, toys and more…

C/ Sevilla, 7 Valencia Tel: 960 07 07 42

THIS SHOP IS BANANAS

C/ DENIA, 45B 962066302 VALENCIA’S ONLY (NON FOOD) VEGAN SHOP SELLING SHOES, T-SHIRTS, LOCAL ARTISANRY, JEWELLERY AND ARTWORK, ALL ETHICALLY AND SUSTAINIBLY PRODUCED.

TRINITY VINTAGE

Carrer de Carles Cervera, 19, bajo derecha, 46004 Valencia

CLASSIFIEDS CRICKET CLUB

ZONA MERCADO CENTRAL UNO

Main entrance Mercado Central. facebook: unomercadocentral Tel: 963 82 92 51 UNO is the emblematic stand of the Mercado Central. It’s a place to meet, to sample food at the Central Market of Valencia, which is known as the ‘Mercado Central, where UNO fits right in. Enjoy a snack, and take the chance to re-discover local products. It is the project of the very amiable and experienced owner Rafael Valls. This is a place to revalue the culture of local product, to ‘chop’ and to try local novelties. Savour their delightful Spanish sandwiches ‘bocados’, with freshness and quality intact, a new bottle of wine, an instant coffee, a counter with succulent sweets and desserts brought by artisan suppliers. Here you’ll find the best customs, and there is always a new product to be surprised by. And all in the most privileged scenario of all, you will find ‘UNO’ at the entrance of the Central Market!

During the Christmas holidays you can enjoy personalized hampers by UNO with the products you most like, either as a present for others or for one of your celebrations.

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CRICKET CLUB

Levante CC are a new cricket club based in Valencia that have regular league games with teams throughout Spain and also welcome touring sides to the city. The club train most Thursday evenings at the Camp de Beisbol in the riverbed, start time 8pm. New members welcome. www.levantecc.com Jason: 654071182 Barry: 652291897

DOG DAYCARE KINGCAN

Plaza Almansa 1 bajo derecha Tel: 629506145 Zona Carmen

LA NIÑA LOS PEINES

C/ Santo Tomas, 24 Tel: 96 392 52 82 Fantastic hair salon that is renowned in the city where highly experienced professional experts get to the essence of each person’s head of hair for the cut you are truly looking for. Combining health, pleasure and imagination there are a wide range of services, cuts, colours, styles available. They are make up experts who have worked with a number of lm directors, designers and photographers too.

There is also an erotic corner for customers...

“La Niña Los Peines mueve las tijeras y zapatea, a na el tono de los colores cuidadosamente, mima tu melena mientras te la modela al ritmo de tus deseos.

Y en el gabinete de belleza te arregla de la cabeza a los piés. Calidad Schwarzkopf, trabajo cuidado y trato personal ¡Óle!”

LAWYER VIRGINIA DE LA CUADRA GALERA

ENGLISH SPEAKING SPANISH LAWYER – Abogada virginia@delacuadragalera.com +(34) 680 438 775 www.delacuadragalera.com

LEISURE

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C/ CUBA, 43 Instagram: diseno43 original & attractive designs & illustrations in the arty barrio of ruzafa...

KOWALSKI COSAS BELLAS ARTES

C/ Denia, 20 Tel: 963 12 52 22 www.kowalskicosasbellasartes.com

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VALENJOY

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Set in the historic centre. Friendly service and many happy customers!

Bikes for sale & hire. Electric Scooters for hire & more.

Ubicado en el centro histórico. Servicio amable y muchos clientes felices! Bicicletas en venta y alquiler. Scooters eléctricos para alquiler y más.

PURPLE NEST HOSTEL VALENCIA

HEALTH PILATES CLASSES

SERCOTEL SOROLLA PALACE****

Tel: 687605722 Personal Trainers specialising in Pilates techniques for single or double classes. Reformer in our studio or at your home. Marta & Mike.

Plaza Tetuan, 5 Tel: (34) 96 353 25 61 www.purplenesthostel.com

RED NEST HOSTEL VALENCIA Calle de La Paz, 36 Tel: (34) 96 3 427 168 www.rednesthostel.com

HOSTAL ANTIGUA MORELLANA C/ En Bou, 2 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 391 57 73 www.hostalam.com SINGLE/ INDIVIDUAL 40€ (IVA included/ Incluido) DOUBLE/ DOBLE 55€ (IVA included/ incluido) Lovely hostel in the heart of the old centre with comfortable rooms, good service and all modern conveniences.

HOSTAL EL RINCÓN (ZONA CARMEN)

Av.de las Cortes Valencianas,58 46015 Valencia (ESPAÑA) Tel: 961 868 700 Fax: 96 186 87 05 www.hotelsorollapalace.com

THE WESTIN VALENCIA***** Amadeo de Saboya, 16 Tel: 34 96 362 59 00 www.westinvalencia.com

VALENCIAFLATS CIUDAD DE LAS CIENCIAS Avenida Instituto Obrero, 20, Tel:963 35 67 93 Near City of Arts & Sciences.

C/ Carda 11 Tel: 96 391 79 98 / 96 391 60 83 Single: 10-13€, Double: 18-24€

CENTRO URANIUM

HOTELS CHECKIN ****

www.centrouranium.com uranium.sirio@gmail.com C/Quart 101, bajo, Valencia. Sirio Simó Calatayud Tel: 676 758 709 This is an alternative health centre with classes including Yoga, Chikung, Tarot, Massage therapy, Reiki.

Run by the hi ghly trained and experienced Sirio.

Avenida del Puerto, 129.

Tel 963 44 78 87 www.checkinhoteles.com

Do you suffer low back pain, neck pain, headaches? Why continue suffering? Chiropractic is a natural solution for your pains and aches and also to keep your spine in line!

Visit your chiropractor Richard Millo in Valencia or Rocafort.

You can find us at www.quiropracticovalencia.com Or call us on 96 131 05 22 (VALENCIA) Carrer Antiga Senda d’en Senent 3, 1º 46023 Valencia Teléfono 96 279 24 49 (ROCAFORT) Plaza Mayor, 8 Bajo 46111 Rocafort, Valencia Teléfono 96 131 05 22

HOTEL MELIÁ VALENCIA PALACIO DE CONGRESOS *****

QUIROPRACTICO VALENCIA

HOSTELS HOME YOUTH HOSTEL

Tel: 96 391 62 29 C/ La Lonja, 4 www.homeyouthhostel.com/

COSMO HOTEL & BAR

MARIA CRISTINA, 8 TEL: 960 479 301 WWW.HOTELCOSMOVALENCIA.COM

HOTEL LAS ARENAS ***** Eugenia Viñes 22-24 Tel. 963 120 600

Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 52 Tel: 902 14 44 40

LOTELITO VALENCIA ROOMS & BAR

Rooms/ Apartments/Free Wi-Fi C/ Virues, 6 (corner C/Barcas) Tel: 96 306 09 30 www.lotelito.com

NEPTUNO ****

C/ Paseo de Neptuno, 2 Tel: 96 356 77 77 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com

APARTMENTS PALACIO DE ROJAS C/ Quart, 10 Tel:96 0218 370 www.palacioderojas.com

PETIT PALACE GERMANÍAS ***

C/ Sueca, 14 Tel: 96 351 36 38 www.petitpalacehotelgermanias.com © 2019 24/7 Valencia

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BEERS & TRAVELS

BEERS & TRAVELS BAR ‘Beers & Travels Bar’ is set in the heart of the old town and is just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos.

At the pub, you will find 24 different drinks on tap, which includes ‘Elvis Juice’ & ‘PUNK IPA’, ‘Brugse Zot’ & ‘Straffe Hendrik’ & ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Delirium Tremens’ from Belgium, ‘Budvar’ from the Czech Republic and ‘Maeloc’ dry cider from Galicia and more…

and Black beers on the blackboard.

Regarding Spanish cerveza, you can enjoy a pint of fresh, unpasteurized ‘Estrella Galicia’ as a toasted, black or blonde beer. They have 100 bottled beers from different countries like Germany, France and the Lowlands with constantly changing styles & and including craft beers.

Enjoy refreshing Breakfasts with coffee, juice and toast with fillings range from 2.30€ - 4.90€, depending what you choose. Regarding food, you Check out their Red, Pale Ale can enjoy salads, mussels, oc-

topus, the Valencia specialty of esgarraet (cod with pepper), hummus with nachos, apple pie and more. They serve ‘tostas/ bocatines’ all day… which is bread with fillings like Jamón Serrano, Manchego cheese and tuna with olives.

This is a great place to catch live sports on their big screens, including football (Champions, La Liga & International matches), Rugby, Motor GP and Formula 1. Keep an eye out for their monthly live concerts and café-theatre monologos. Check their Facebook page for updates!

BEERS & TRAVELS BAR Plaza Manises, 3 Tel: 96 392 60 50 Zona Centro Histórico Open Monday to Thursday: 09.30am– 12.30am Open Friday: 9.30am to 2am Saturday to Sunday: 11am2am facebook: beerstravelsbar

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VALENCIA FOOTBALL

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL IN 2020 As the sunset fades on 2019, Valencia fans are assured of European football at the Mestalla at the beginning of 2020. What will be decided soon is whether they will continue into the knockout stages of the best club competition in the world that is the ‘Champions League’ …or drop down to the poor relation with the last 32 of the ‘Europa League’.

Group H was always going to be a tough task. To finish in the top two when pitted against Chelsea, Ajax and Lille would be no mean feat. Lille have been disappointing but the other trio have lived up to expectations, drawing blood against each other.

As the clubs enter the final set of games in December, Valencia and the teams from England and Holland all have a realistic chance of qualifying.

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Valencia currently have a better head to head than the team from London but a less convincing one against Ajax. In turn, the Dutch side has a superior match up against Los Che, but an inferior one against Chelsea. This leads to numerous permutations. Realistically, Valencia need to win in Amsterdam to give them the greatest opportunity of progressing.

With Chelsea at home to Lille, the form book suggests a victory for the “Pensioners”. The French team has lost both away games in the group to date and to expect them to secure a point at Stamford Bridge could well be wishful thinking. Things could have been far different, if not for the dropped points at the Mestalla against Chelsea and in Northern France.

The match against the Londoners was a pulsating affair, played in an

electric atmosphere. The contest had almost everything and the 2-2 draw could have easily ended 6-6, as Frank Lampard suggested in his post-match interview.

The away draw at Lille, when succumbing to an injury time equalizer, is much harder to stomach. It underlines Valencia’s inadequacy to kill off games in clinical fashion like the top, top clubs do.

This failure also surfaced in the league with the recent away defeat to Betis being a prime example.

Scoring first through Maxi Gómez, the lead was frittered away when the former Valencia star Joaquín equalized within five minutes.

Conceding goals immediately after taking the initiative is another trademark flaw that fans have become accustomed to this season.

To make matters worse, in the

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third minute of injury time, another former Mestalla favourite Sergio Canales curled home a classic free kick to give all three points to the team from Seville.

Injury time goals have cost the Valencia CF points this year since day one. In the very first game of the season, Real Sociedad equalized in the eleventh minute of injury time to deny Los Che a winning start. Then the recent game against Getafe should have also been put to bed but Valencia squandered a two goal lead from what looked like an unassailable position.

Against Leganés and Osasuna, Valencia took leads in those matches only to come away with one point from six. Despite these irritations, Valencia are beginning to show a sign of what a formidable side they can become. Manager Albert Celades is finally beginning to stamp his identity on the club’s style of play.

Before the year closes, Valencia fans have a mouth-watering contest with Real Madrid at the Mestalla in December to look forward to. Then, just eight days into the New Year, Los Che will play ‘Los Galácticos’ again…this time in Saudi Arabia in the Spanish Super Cup!

Historically played on neutral territory between the League Champions and the winners of the Copa Del Rey, this year’s event will have a new format. Two extra teams (the second and third placed clubs in last year’s La Liga – Atlético and Real Madrid) have been added to create a competition that comprises of two semi-finals and a final.

Valencia registered their displea-

sure about these changes and voiced a formal complaint but the trip to Jeddah will go ahead. The financial aspect of the trip is the biggest bone of contention, as both Real Madrid and Barcelona are anticipated to earn three times more for their participation than Los Che.

Prize money is based on three considerations.

Firstly, for participating the clubs will get close to one million Euros each, secondly for sporting awards (finishing first or second, etc.); there are additional financial rewards available.

However, the biggest pot, and the one Valencia are so angry about is the third aspect of the money sharing, which is based on a club’s previous honours.

Ludicrously, even if Valencia win the tournament, and both Real and Barcelona are knocked out in the semi-finals, the latter two clubs will still receive more money than Los Che!

Over at Levante UD, the ‘Granotas’ continue to go about their business with a minimum of fuss. Paco López continues to do an excellent job and his efforts have been rewarded

with a new contract through to the summer of 2023.

Arguably for Levante fans, their biggest game of the season is the home fixture with their more illustrious neighbours. A match up just before the Christmas break at the ‘Ciutat de Valencia’ went the way of the team in white but not before a major scare for the visiting supporters.

In an action-packed match, Levante were two goals to the good inside twenty minutes after the home team’s striker Roger Marti had beaten Cillessen on his near post for the first. He then clinically dispatched a penalty for the second, after Parejo brought down Rochina as he weaved his way through the Valencia defence.

The Torrente born striker then completed his hat-trick on the stroke of half-time. Unfortunately for Marti, who started his career with Valencia, it was this time in the Levante net. Parejo’s precise corner got a slight deflection in flight from another player to deviate onto Marti’s leg. His connection to the ball went goal bound and avoided the despairing hands of Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

VALENCIA FOOTBALL Saturday 7 December ‘Champions League’ Levante - Valencia 18.30h Tuesday 10 December ‘Champions League’ Ajax - Valencia 21.00h Saturday 14 December Granada - Levante 13.00h Sunday 15 December

Valencia - Real Madrid 21.00h Wednesday 18 December ‘Copa del Rey’ CD Melilla - Levante 16.00h Saturday 21 December Vallladolid - Valencia 21.00h Sunday 22 December Levante - Celta 18.30h Saturday 4 January Valencia - Eibar 13.00h Atlético - Levante 18.30h Wednesday 8 January ‘Supercopa’

Valencia - Real Madrid (Jeddah) w/e 12 January possibly ‘Copa del Rey’

Levante - Valencia w/e 19 January

Mallorca - Valencia Levante - Alavés w/e 26 January

Valencia - Barcelona Osasuna - Levante w/e 2 February

Valencia - Celta Barcelona - Levante w/e 9 February

Getafe - Valencia Levante - Leganés

Aitor Fernández… to give the visitors a lifeline.

So, with the last kick of the first half, Valencia were back in the game.

From that point on Los Che never looked back. Another defensive mistake early in the second half let in Rodrigo, who raced towards goal, before drawing out the keeper and dinking a cute little cross right onto the forehead of the incoming Kevin Gameiro.

The Frenchman then teamed up with Ferran Torres to hit a ferocious shot past the Levante UD keeper to complete the come back. Just for good measure, Ferran himself added a fourth for the visitors with two minutes remaining.

The victory gave Los Che their first win at Levante since 2011 to come away with maximum points. They are now firm contenders for the Champions League in terms of their position in La Liga.

Finally, the Association of Valencia footballers will be offering something a little different for fans over the Christmas break.

Football and opera will combine to create the first ‘Gala Benéfica de Campeones’ on December 28th at the Kinépolis in Heron City.

John Howden

For more information and tickets go to https://www.masfestivalsymphony.com/gala-de-campeones/ Anyone wishing to get tickets for games for Valencia or Levante can do so by visiting the box offices at the grounds or through their respective websites: www.valenciacf.com www.levanteud.com VALENCIA CF Mestalla stadium, Aragón/Facultats metro, lots of buses incl. 9, 10, 12, 29, 30, 31, 32, 41, 79, 80.

Tickets on sale from the stadium, club shop (Pl. Ayuntamiento), VCF website.

Valencia CF photos © 2019 / Levante UD photos ©2019

LEVANTE UD Ciudad de Valencia stadium, 11,70 bus, Machado metro, Estadi del Llevant tram.

Tickets available at ground on matchday and in advance from club shop (C/Colón), LUD website.

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VALENCIA STREET ART ‘BARBITURIKILLS’ (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW) 24/7 Valencia: Tell us about the philosophy and objectives of your art.

BARBITURIKILLS: The philosophy of my art can be summed up as revolution, humour and love. My work has a cheerful and fun character. The characters I paint are acidic, kind, loving and adorable.

It is no coincidence that I have used this cute animal because of its sexual connotations, its reputation for causing plagues, its iconography in visual culture like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Playboy...

There’s also a story from my childhood. I was a city girl and went to a village on vacation and my great-aunt “bought me” a rabbit. I understood that he was my new friend and I played with him all afternoon. The next morning the bunny was skinned in the kitchen, it was for paella.

A downturn…

I want visual art for all audiences even if they tell adult stories under the surface. I like my walls to make the spectator laugh, an intelligent laugh of sorts. When I paint in the street, I also hope that they like to see an improvement of what was there…

Tell us more about your current projects.

What is the meaning of the rab- I’ve had a very good year, I’ve bit in so much of your work? painted a lot and I’ve had the It doesn’t have a concrete opportunity to do great things meaning, it’s a character that I and everything points to 2020 use as a resource to express my being similar. concerns, from the annoyance of electricity rates being raised I have several things in the to the infinite love I feel for the pipeline, which I prefer not to products of la huerta. talk about at the moment. But Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

one of them makes me especially excited, and I don’t mind talking about it. I’m going to paint a fairly large mural with a companion in the new Urban Garden that is going to be done in my local neighbourhood. I really like to collaborate with these kinds of initiatives, especially if they come from my immediate environment. We all make the city.

Another thing I’m going to do shortly is to present a deck of Tarot cards that I drew, designed and self-published. It’s very cool, you’ll see soon...

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AMSTEL ART

RADIO CITY

MY RUZAFA ##Ruzafa or Russafa (Valenciano) means something similar to “scented garden” in Arabic. The Valencian barrio is known for being an upbeat and progressive area and home to many artists, local families and immigrants. Located on the southern side of the city, historically, it used to be seen as somewhat apart from the centre of action in Valencia.

Now it is a vibrant neighbourhood with colourful buildings and hip restaurants. When I first came to Valencia, I was given my living arrangements and found out I’d be in Ruzafa and now I would not want to be anywhere else. Whether it’s 8am or 9pm, you can always find something going on.

CAFÉS: Living in Ruzafa, I passed by the same café every day, ‘Dulce de Leche Boutique’, and it always looked bustling with people and I could see the delicious food on their plates through the window, so I decided to check it out. Upon first arrival I thought. “Wow, there is a line!” Granted, it was noon... so solid brunch hour but most other places I passed by didn’t have the same status. There are glass shelves with all of the pastries and sandwiches you could ever imagine.

Once at the front of the line I decided to order a breakfast sandwich, chocolate cake and an iced latte which came out to 11 euros. I was able to find a table even though it was packed. The inside of the store has a beautiful modern and rustic vibe and urban music playing.

When my food came it was on a wooden tray, which added to the rustic vibe and was aesthetically pleasing. The iced latte came with a paper straw which, as a lover of environmental conservation, made me happy. Not to mention the food was amazing. My bagel sandwich had egg, ham and Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

avocado which reminded me of home in the US. The cake to die for and the iced coffee was the cherry on top. Definitely a must-visit!

DULCE DE LECHE BOUTIQUE RUZAFA Calle de Cuba, 46 Ruzafa zone Tel: 960 03 59 49 Hours: Everyday 9am- 9pm ‘Ubik Café’ is regarded by many to be one of the most emblematic bars in Ruzafa. As Rachel McClamroch of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team adds: “UBIK Cafe is a place that wears many hats, each as pleasing as the other. In the hip Ruzafa barrio, customers can come sit at the worn, mismatched wooden tables under book-lined walls and find a bar, a restaurant, a cafe, a bookshop, an event venue, or just all-in-all a cosy meeting place.

The cafe hosts language exchanges, wine and beer tastings, live music every week, a reading club once a month and workshops on subjects as varied as sushi or notebook-making.”

UBIK CAFÉ Calle Literato Azorín 13, 46006 Ruzafa (Valencia) Tel: 963 74 12 55 facebook: ubikcafe ubikcafe.blogspot.com

TAPAS: There are a wide range of tapas bars in Ruzafa, ranging from the traditional to the exotic like the tasty and welcoming ’Kaña Makan Bistrot’ which has Middle East influences. The 24/7 Valencia team noted: “The most popular

section of the menu is the finger food choice of tapas ‘para picar’, which is incredibly good value at just 1.50€ each. We opted for what turned out to be a wonderful ‘Sujuk’, which combined a smooth pastry with a spicy, filling meat with manchego cheese, tomato with a touch of garlic…all in a masa fina. Indeed, this tapas is so successful it can be found in the Middle East, the Balkans and even Asia…”

KAÑA MAKAN BISTROT C/ Sueca, 61 (Ruzafa) Tel: 96 015 07 96 www.kanamakan.com facebook: KanaMakan

Another favourite is ‘Oli Bar’ in the park. They tell us that “Oli Bar is a meeting place, located in the only green corner of Ruzafa, Manuel Granero Park. In our bar - charcuterie, with affordable prices for any wallet or purse, we offer Spanish ham or hand-cut ham, Iberian cold meats, Manchego cheeses, a variety of seasoned olives, wines and more.

The menu also includes the always spectacular ‘Bresaola’, smoked & melted Scamorza cheese, homemade tortillas and an authentic Tex-Mex dish, ‘Cochinita Pibil’! All this in a fresh and carefree atmosphere and with the best jazz background music, played on an original Toshiba cassette radio. What else do you want?”

OLI BAR Plaza Manuel Granero, 20 Zona Ruzafa Valencia Mobile: 692 20 37 95 Open everyday Facebook: lamic777

RESTAURANTS: ’Huerta y Huerta’ recently made the televised final of

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“The Top 3 hipster restaurants” in Valencia, which combines traditional dishes with touches of fusion from around the world. We interviewed Chef and owner Ramonet who “spent time working or learning about cuisine in Cambodia, Chicago, Barcelona, Istanbul and Ibiza. … the size and setting of ‘Huerta y Huerta’ has the advantage of having ‘Russafa’ market nearby, with some superb fish & excellent meats to choose from. The restaurant offers a weekly menu of Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to offering 2 lunch menus and 1 evening tasting menu, we offer a menu where you can enjoy high quality meats and fish made on the grill.”

acoustics and first-class equipment where every week you can enjoy the best live concerts with true music lovers. As you enter, it has a pleasant bar area with an extensive list of drinks, ideal for relaxing in a creative atmosphere frequented by artists.”

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ C/ Sueca, 27 46006 Valencia, Spain.

Tel: 96 0620442 www.cafemercedes.es

Hours: Thurs 7pm-1am, Fri 10pm3am, Sat 7pm- 3am, Closed Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds fb: hotelcaliforniavalencia

FLASH! Calle de Sueca, 16, 46006 Valencia Ruzafa zone Tel: 963 35 53 19 facebook: FlashRuzafa

NIGHTLIFE: Ruzafa is home to quite a few nightclubs with electronica at ‘Oven’ and 60s/70s rock & soul at ‘Hotel California’ and both

are located on Gran Via de les Germanies. Additionally, the club ‘Flash!’ is a good place to spend the night dancing with friends under the HUERTA Y HUERTA bright lights to quality urban beats Calle Cádiz, 61 and their cocktails and terrace are 46006 Valencia great too! If at the end of a night Zona Ruzafa out you find yourself hungry, you Reserva ahora: can swing by to the legendary “El Tel: 96 0 211 173 Horno de los Borrachos” on Calle www.lahuerta-rte.es de Sueca. They are open all night and have countless pastries and LIVE MUSIC: ‘Café Mercedes Jazz’ sandwiches for a great late-night is a very established live venue snack. They have been serving the with Jazz, Blues, Bossa, Soul, Latin public since 1951! acts and more with quality acts from Valencia. They tell us: “This OVEN CLUB CENTRO emblematic jazz club is a cultural Gran Via de les Germanies, 31, space at the service of music, 46004 Valencia - Ruzafa zone musicians and the public and is a Tel: 687 24 55 49 platform for musical creation and facebook: ovenclubvalencia cultural and artistic exchange. Our main activity is the solid monthly HOTEL CALIFORNIA programme of jazz concerts and Gran Vía Germanías, 27, 46006 other related styles. Café Mercedes Valencia - Ruzafa zone Jazz has a music hall with excellent Tel: 696 64 29 96 Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

EL HORNO DE LOS BORRACHOS Calle de Sueca, 3, 46006 Valencia Ruzafa zone Tel: 963 41 49 20 facebook: elhornodelosborrachos

My best advice is to get lost in Ruzafa. Take a different route home or rent a bike for the day and ride around, visiting the dynamic Ruzafa market or the attractive Manuel Granero park. There are so many amazing things to see around each street corner and keep your eyes peeled for street art. Living in Ruzafa is most definitely making my time in Valencia the best it could be.

No matter where you decide to visit, Ruzafa is a must-see!

Article by Stephanie Penn & 24/7 Valencia team

16 TONELADAS VALENCIA LIVE MUSIC ergy to then dance all night.

Good taste and quality music are the premises that govern the musical programming of this venue, where eclecticism rules: Rock, pop, blues, indie, soul, ska, reggae ... all kinds of styles for all kinds of pleasures.

You just have to have the desire to dance, sing and have fun, and we are up for the challenge.

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for both lovers of good music and those who want to enjoy a There are many places where good party to sing and dance, you can enjoy live music in Va- without a break, until dawn. lencia, but none like ‘16 Toneladas Rock Club’. It is located on Their stage has witnessed the Calle Ricardo Mico nº3, next to best national and internationthe main bus station of Valen- al groups, like Marah, Gun, The cia…

Pretty Things, The Fleshtones,

The Godfathers, The Drones The sala has become one of the or Micha P. Hinson. Internabiggest and best temples of live tional artists do not hesitate to music in the capital. Valencian choose this venue as one of the nightlife has long needed a ven- places in which to play live gigs ue with its unique character- during their tours in Spain. istics, and since its opening it has become a mandatory stop With an incredible sound like you’ve never heard before and only ten minutes walk from the Carmen neighborhood, inside you can enjoy from 23:00h to 7:00am the following morning, the best rock, garage or Soul & the most avant-garde rhythms, from classic rock’n’roll from the 50s to the most current sounds going…

The venue offers concerts every Friday and Saturday night so you can and burn up your en

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After the live performances, the DJ sessions begin until closing time that will make you burn the sole of your shoes with classics that go from Wilson Pickett to Arctic Monkeys to AC / DC. In addition, during the week you can also enjoy performances at an earlier time. For daily updates, check their website: www.16toneladas.com

‘16 Tonelades’ is a place where good music, fun and the party never stop, where cool drinks are waiting for you and the nights get hot until they melt.

You will not have enjoyed a real night out in Valencia until you’ve crossed paths with this very special venue. What are you waiting for?

16 TONELADAS C/ Ricardo Micó, 3 (near main Valencia Bus train station & Nuevo Centro) Just 10 minutes walk from Barrio del Carmen Tel: 963 49 45 84 www.16toneladas.com

METRO (L1-TURIA) VALENBISI (141, 142, 143) EMT (N3, N90) 46009 Valencia

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VINYL EYE Vinyl Eye is a clothing brand whose exclusive designs revolve around music (rock and roll, pop, punk, garage, blues, soul, glam, hard-rock...) and which works side by side with some of Valencia’s best graphic designers, including La Nena Wapa Wapa, Andrés Palmero, David Limón, Jaume Palop, Sara Luz, Runninmen, Gogals and Disneylexya. The company was born out of the desire to unite design, clothing and music in a single product. You are very welcome to visit us on C/ Turia in Valencia near Torres de Quart. You will discover a new concept of store, understood as a multidisciplinary space Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

where music, art and clothing co-exist in perfect harmony.

Also visit our website (www. vinyl-eye.com) to learn about our products, our services and our philosophy as a brand and company.

VINYL EYE C/ Turia, 35 Zona Botánico Valencia Tel: 96 147 80 33 www.vinyl-eye.com Open monday to friday 10:00 to 14:00 17:00 to 20:00 Saturday 10:00 to 14:00

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THE HOLIDAY SOUNDS OF JOSH ROUSE so I would write some music to get in the Christmas spirit.”

THE HOLIDAY SOUNDS OF JOSH ROUSE Josh Rouse’s latest and 13th album is called ‘The Holiday Sounds of Josh Rouse’, which he presented at ‘Loco Club’ in Valencia very recently. Josh lived with his Spanish family in Valencia for many years but they are now based in Nashville. With an international fan base, this concept album is new territory for the American former expat. The idea of doing a holiday collection of songs was first suggested on tour, back in 2015, by legendary musician & friend Nick Lowe.

Themes include Xmas in this part of Spain and childhood memories of Christmas holidays spent in the USA too.

Josh adds: “It’s something I’ve been chipping at… without realizing it.”

A father of two young children with Valencian artist Paz Suay, Josh Rouse adds: “I decided that if I was going to make a Article © 2019/2020 24/7 Valencia

holiday record, I didn’t want to load it up with sleigh bells and choirs and sing the same old standards that everybody else has already sung. I approached writing these songs like I was soundtracking a film. I was trying to bring all these little holiday scenes around the world to life with humour. For the past 10 years, I’ve been in Spain for Christmas. There was no snow or no real cold weather,

24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us what made you move back to the U.S.A. after having lived in Valencia for so many years?

Josh Rouse: Nashville is the music capital of the world in my eyes. Although I was born in Nebraska, I consider it my home in the US as I lived there for a long time. They have melody in the tap water!

24/7 Valencia: How do you find life out there compared to living in Spain?

Josh Rouse: Well, there’s more space for sure, it’s more expensive, more green, more lively I would say. It’s really hard to compare. The locals are quite different.

24/7 VALENCIA REVIEW OF ‘THE HOLIDAY SOUNDS OF JOSH ROUSE’

Light-hearted and languid with festive marimba sounds, ‘Mediterranean X-mas’ has a video shot in the Valencia re-

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gion. In memorable juxtaposition, Josh wears a black suit in sunny weather by a swimming pool with his kids… and a Santa hat on his head whilst strumming a Spanish guitar: “Sun is shining and we’re wearing flip-flops!”

‘Red Suit’ has a nasal ‘Nashville Skyline’ feel. It’s a steadygroove about Father Christmas using GPS to visit your local neighbourhood when everybody is asleep at Christmas. In spirit, this one is family-man Dylan with a touch of Raymond Briggs!

‘New York Holiday’ is a wonderful track with memorable double bass, smoky piano fills and a jazzy feel that brings to mind Dean Martin in his heyday.

A former resident of Brooklyn, Josh captures the essence of the great city as he refers sympathetically to memories of times spent in various barrios of ‘The Big Apple’.

‘Easy Man’ is a laid back number about being content to be back in time for Christmas with his family and hanging out with “the in-laws…they’re really not so bad.”

‘Sleigh Brother Bill’ has an upbeat, lolloping rhythm that carries the song up and down the joyous yet perilous snowy hill from Josh’s childhood.

“Small pine trees can cause a crash!”

‘Lights of Town’ has a seductive Nina Simone-esque piano theme with Josh taking his

bride out to see the bright lights on New Year’s Eve. They’re happily determined to paint the town red…drinking Bourbon & Coca Cola, hearts a-skipping, dizzy & looking for fun with bloodshot eyes: “You wanna go where the action is… and steal the night!”

‘Letters in the Mailbox’ is more melancholy with Rouse mooching in galoshes through the cold & snow of North America. The months pass and it’s Christmas and he is silently suffering the snailmail correspondence from the partner he so misses: “How’s the weather in Spain? I get so lonely this time of the year.”

‘Heartbreak Holiday’ is a breakup song with a sunny melody.

There’s a dark underbelly to this track with Josh feeling thwarted, outgunned & deserted by a canny ex-girlfriend: “Taking back my presents and wondering if you are too?”

‘Christmas Songs’ is a slinky & optimistic way to tie the album up, which pays homage to the immortal Nat King Cole too. Josh is alone on a “heated, hardwood floor” and stuck in Sweden at Christmas but loving the songs and festive spirit of Gothenburg. He meets a “Big Ole’ Blue Eyes Swedish Girl…

Hark the Herald Angels sing!”

24/7 Valencia Xmas team

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