Valencia's old fishing village by the port: tiled facades, grilled sardines, salt-cod esgarraet and a rising brunch scene.
Order The esgarraet (salt-cod with roasted red peppers) and a glass of Utiel-Requena bobal from the barrel.
Casa Montana on Carrer de Josep Benlliure in Valencia's Cabanyal fishing quarter has poured wine from oak barrels and served tapas since 1836.
Order The plate of esgarraet with pickled-and-preserved vermut snacks.
Bodega Anyora on Carrer Vicent Gallart in Valencia's Canyamelar maritime quarter runs a restored 1937 wine room with a tight Valencian wines list and a daily.
Order Pancake stack with brunch sides
Doux-Amer in Cabanyal pours 100% Arabica specialty coffee with a tight brunch menu on Calle Progreso. Order the pancake stack with brunch sides.
La Fabrica de Hielo in Valencia's Cabanyal is a former ice-factory converted into a 600-cap cultural centre, with live music, exhibitions and DJ sets every weekend.
