La Bodeguilla del Gato

València — La Seu, Ciutat Vella

Tucked down a lane in La Seu, just behind the Cathedral, this tapas bar has been going since 1998 and still packs in locals and visitors for its rabo de toro and classic tortilla de patata. Tables sit shoulder to shoulder, the vibe is pure neighbourhood bar, and 1,200+ Tripadvisor reviews (4.1/5) back up the croquettes and patatas bravas too: the old-school tapeo stop in the historic centre that never lets you down.