Group plans in Valencia: where to eat, enjoy a tardeo and go out with a large group

Organising a plan for a large group is an art. Getting ten, twenty or thirty people together means juggling diaries, finding a table for everyone, choosing something most people will enjoy and keeping the group from splitting up halfway through the afternoon. The good news is that Valencia has plans for every kind of group, as long as you organise them a little in advance.

This guide covers daytime, afternoon and night plans for groups, tips for booking well and what to ask before you confirm anything.

The essentials in 30 seconds

• Choose a venue with several settings: eating, having a drink and dancing without changing venue is what keeps the group together.
• Book early: two or three weeks ahead for a weekend; more if you are over 20.
• Fix the numbers in advance: a rough figure when you book and the final one a few days before.
• Set menu or dishes to share: with large groups, a set menu speeds up service and the bill.
• One organiser: one person who talks to the venue, collects the money and passes on changes.

What kind of group are you?

• Friends and reunions: they want time to talk and some music; a tardeo or a long dinner works well.
• Celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries or hen and stag parties call for a plan with several moments. Here is our guide to celebrating a birthday in Valencia.
• Families: better during the day, with lunch and no rush.
• Work teams: lunch, afterwork or a company tardeo. For something more elaborate, see our team building in Valencia ideas.

Daytime plans for groups

• Lunch on a terrace: the most rewarding plan almost all year round. With a large group, book a long table or an area.
• Rice dishes to share: paella or fideuà in the middle of the table is the Valencian group plan par excellence. At Àtic, Palau Alameda's panoramic restaurant, rice dishes are ordered for a minimum of two people and require a booking at weekends.
• A walk through the centre or the Turia Gardens before or after lunch, for anyone visiting from elsewhere.

More ideas for lunch in Valencia.

Afternoon plans: tardeo as a group

The tardeo is the group plan par excellence in Valencia: it starts mid-afternoon, has music and finishes at a reasonable hour, so more people sign up. With a group, it is worth:

• Buying everyone's tickets at once or booking a table in advance.
• Choosing the vibe: a terrace with a DJ, a venue for dancing or a club with 90s and 2000s music.
• Thinking about what comes next: if the plan carries on with dinner, choose a place where you can eat without changing venue.

At Palau Alameda there is a tardeo from Wednesday to Sunday, from the Àtic terrace to La Gran Sala and Azza. All the sessions are on the tardeo in Valencia page.

Night plans for groups

• Dinner for everyone: with large groups, a long table or a private dining area. More ideas for dinner in Valencia.
• Drinks after dinner: a terrace or cocktail bar where you can talk. To share, nothing beats a jug of Agua de Valencia.
• A club with a VIP table: having your own table at the club gives the group a meeting point all night. At Azza, Palau Alameda's club, there are VIP tables on Friday and Saturday nights, with entry for over-21s.

Here is how a full Saturday with a group can look at Palau Alameda, without leaving the building:

• 16:30 · Tardeo on the Àtic terrace or at AfterYou, in La Gran Sala.
• 21:00 · Dinner at Àtic.
• 23:30 · Drinks on the terrace and a party at Azza or La Gran Sala.

All the night programme is on our Valencia nightlife page.

How to book for a large group

• Give a realistic number when you book and confirm the final one a few days before.
• Ask whether there is a group menu or whether you can order dishes to share.
• Mention allergies and diets in advance, not on the day.
• Ask about the deposit and cancellation policy, especially on busy dates.
• Agree how you will pay: a single bill or per person, and who handles it.
• If you are more than 30 or want a space just for you, ask for a private event proposal. At Palau Alameda this is done through the private events form.

Common mistakes with groups

• Booking for 15 and turning up with 22. Let the venue know about changes as soon as you know.
• Arriving in dribs and drabs. Set an arrival time and start with something to nibble or a first drink.
• Changing venue three times. Every move loses half the group.
• Not checking the club's minimum age if there are younger people in the group.
• Leaving the bill until the end. Agreeing beforehand how you will pay avoids the awkward moment.

Frequently asked questions

What group plans are there in Valencia?

Lunch on a terrace and rice dishes to share, tardeos with music, dinner at restaurants with room for groups, drinks and club nights with a VIP table. What works best is combining several in one place so the group does not split up.

Where can you eat with a large group in Valencia?

At restaurants with long tables, private areas or group dining rooms. At Palau Alameda, Àtic serves lunch and dinner overlooking the Alameda and, for groups of more than 30, private events are organised at Àtic, La Gran Sala or Azza.

How far ahead should you book for a group?

Two or three weeks ahead for a weekend. If you are more than 20 people or it is a busy date, such as December or Fallas, a month is better.

Where can you enjoy a tardeo as a group in Valencia?

At Palau Alameda there is a tardeo from Wednesday to Sunday: on the Àtic terrace, AfterYou in La Gran Sala, and Danzza and Vicente Buitrón at Azza. For groups, buy tickets together or book a table.

Can you book a VIP table at a club in Valencia?

Yes, many clubs have VIP tables for groups. At Azza, Palau Alameda's club, there are VIP tables on Friday and Saturday nights, with entry for over-21s.

What if we are more than 30 people?

The easiest option is an exclusive space with a set menu. At Palau Alameda you can request a proposal through the private events form: Àtic holds up to 250 people seated, Azza up to 500 and La Gran Sala up to 800.