In the centre of the student neighbourhood is located Plaza Honduras Valencia, one of the nicest squares for students and young people on holiday in Valencia. At and around this area there are a lot of bars and restaurants. Every day there are a lot of Spanish and international students gathering at one of the terraces, what makes it one of the best places to go for students and young people in Valencia. There is one more advantage, it is very cheap!
Bars at Plaza Honduras Valencia
There are various bars at Plaza Honduras. We made a list of the best bars for young people to make sure you will enjoy the night.
Big Ben
Big Ben is, as you might expect, a bar with an English atmosphere. There is a pool table, a dartboard and a foosball table. Big Ben has also a very nice terrace where you can enjoy one of the beers or cocktails they serve. The place is always filled with young Spaniards and foreigners from Monday to Sunday (opening hours: 16.00 till 03.30 seven days a week). A perfect place to gather with your friends.
Natura Dub
Right next to the Big Ben you can find Natura Dub. Natura Dub has one important characteristic which makes it very popular, it’s cheap! You only pay €1,- euro for a pint of San Miguel. The bar does not have the same atmosphere as Big Ben but the terrace is always full what makes it one of the nicest places of Plaza Honduras Valencia.
Mescafé
Mescafé does not have the same terrace as Natura Dub or Big Ben but has a very nice and special atmosphere when you enter the bar. With its futuristic appearance and the reggaeton music they play, it is a perfect place to drink something before you go out in one of the clubs in Valencia. The bar is filled with tables where mostly Spaniards enjoy their drinks and dance to the reggaeton vibes. A nice little detail of Mescafé is that you can play Jenga, it can be hilarious.
El Bosfóro
This might be the best known bar of this neighbourhood. El Bósforo does not have the atmosphere most tourist appreciate but, because of the location next to the University of Valencia, the terrace is always filled with students. Beer is also very cheap. El Bósforo is known for its Kebab, people say it’s the best kebab of Valencia.
Restaurants Plaza Honduras Valencia
Besides bars, there are also restaurants at Plaza Honduras Valencia. Just as the bars, the restaurants are also known for the low prices and their focus on students. The best restaurants for students and young people on holiday in Spain are listed below.
El Pato Mareo
The best known restaurant of Plaza Honduras is El Pato Mareo (the dizzy duck). This restaurant is always filled to the brim. There is one simple reason for it; cheap menu with barra libre! Barra libre, open bar in Spanish, means you’ll get unlimited sangria and beer during dinner. The menu exists of multiple plates and is surprisingly good for what you pay. The restaurants attracts big groups, mostly students. The price of the menu with various tapas, hamburger as main course and unlimited beer and sangria is only €12,- per person! If you want to go, make sure you reserve a table up front.
Restaurante Rossino
Not the most obvious choice for a restaurant at Plaza Honduras Valencia is Restaurante Rossino. It is an Italian restaurant with pizzas and pastas. It probably isn’t the best Italian restaurant you’ve ever been to, but it has a nice and special atmosphere. Also, the menu with one drink included costs only €12,- per person. If you want party into the night, starting at Restaurante Rossino is a great option. If you want to go to a fancier restaurant, you should take a look at the restaurants in Ruzafa.
La Rosa Negra
A restaurant at the centre of Plaza Honduras is La Rosa Negra. They offer a big variation of dishes, from pizza to burgers and from tapas to fish. La Rosa Negra also has menus with unlimited drinks for a very good price. Because of the good location of the restaurant, it is the ideal restaurant to combine with a drink in one of the bars afterwards.