Nightlife · Benidorm
Cocktail Bars in Benidorm
Updated 15/10/2026 by the onbenidorm team · Prices checked October 2026
Benidorm's best cocktail bars are in the Old Town. Alameda 20 and Diva 15 on the Alameda are gin and cocktail terraces, and NOVA on Calle Santa Faç runs a two-for-€12 happy hour until 19:00. In Levante, Royale Secret Bar on Calle Lepanto lists more than 100 cocktails. Expect €7–€12 a cocktail, or about €4 at beach bars such as Sol Beach.
- Typical price
- €7–€12 a cocktail, depending on the bar
- Happy hours
- NOVA: two cocktails for €12 until 19:00; Riviera Music Lounge: 18:30–20:30
- Best area
- The Old Town: the Alameda and Calle Santa Faç
- Cheapest
- About €4 cocktails at Sol Beach on Levante beach
- Entry
- Free in all bars below; the Gran Hotel Bali Sky Bar charges €10 to non-guests
Where to drink cocktails in Benidorm
The Old Town has Benidorm's dedicated cocktail and gin bars, most within a five-minute walk of each other on the Alameda and Calle Santa Faç. Levante is better for cheap beach-bar cocktails and big menus in British-run bars, while the Strip is more about pints and shows.
For skyline views with your drink, see our rooftop bars page; this page covers the bars where the drinks themselves are the draw. For the wider night out, see our Benidorm nightlife guide.
| Bar | Area | Known for | Price guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA Cocktail Bar | Old Town (C/ Santa Faç 49) | Cocktails, two-for-€12 happy hour | €9–€10.50 a cocktail (Sep 2026) |
| Alameda 20 | Old Town (Alameda 20) | Gin and premium cocktails, tiled bar | Slightly above average |
| Diva 15 | Old Town (Alameda 15) | Gins, cocktails and food | Described as affordable |
| Royale Secret Bar | Levante (C/ Lepanto 21) | More than 100 cocktails, bottomless brunch | Not published |
| Cafe Majo | Poniente (Av. Armada Española 24) | Piña coladas, daiquiris, open all year | Not published |
| Sol Beach | Levante beach (Av. de Madrid 25) | Beach bar with cheap cocktails | About €4 a cocktail |
Old Town cocktail and gin bars
The Alameda, the tree-lined street that runs down to the Old Town, has three gin and cocktail terraces side by side. Calle Santa Faç, near the Balcón del Mediterráneo, has the newest and best-reviewed cocktail bar. Our Old Town nightlife guide covers the rest of the area.
NOVA Cocktail Bar, Calle Santa Faç
NOVA scores 4.9 on TripAdvisor from more than 330 reviews. A September 2026 reviewer put cocktails at €9 to €10.50, and reviews from May to October 2026 mention a happy hour of two of the same cocktail for €12 until 19:00. It opens from midday, until 01:00 Monday to Thursday and 02:00 Friday to Sunday. Book for groups, and ask for a printed bill.
Alameda 20
Alameda 20 is a gin bar with premium cocktails, a tiled interior and free snacks such as popcorn and nuts. It scores 4.5 on Google from more than 1,100 reviews, and reviewers in 2026 give hours of 16:00 to 02:00 daily. Prices are slightly higher than elsewhere, and a 2023 reviewer paid about €7 a cocktail. Go around 21:00 for a quieter table.
Diva 15 and Gins & Tonics
Diva 15, a few doors along, has a broad gin and cocktail list and also serves food; reviewers in 2025 praised the evening meals. Gins & Tonics at number 14 has long been an Alameda fixture, but its recent reviews are mixed, with an August 2026 reviewer saying it had gone downhill.
Show bars with a cocktail list
Kafee Klee on Calle del Pal, a drag cabaret bar since 1994, is known for generous cocktail measures. See our gay Benidorm guide for the rest of the Old Town's bars.
Levante and Rincón de Loix
Levante's cocktail bars are louder and cheaper, and many double as show bars or beach clubs.
Royale Secret Bar, Calle Lepanto
Royale Secret Bar lists more than 100 cocktails, with cherry daiquiris getting a mention, and runs a bottomless brunch with karaoke. It scores 4.5 on Google from 311 reviews. It is a daytime and early-evening bar, open 12:00 to 22:00 Tuesday to Saturday and 12:00 to 18:00 on Sundays, closed on Mondays.
Beach bars: Sol Beach, Tiki Beach and KU
For a cheap cocktail with your feet nearly in the sand, Sol Beach on Avenida de Madrid advertises €4 cocktails and €2 pints and opens 09:00 to 23:15. Tiki Beach nearby is known for good-value cocktails and is reported to be cash only, and KU Lounge Café on Avenida Alcoi has a large cocktail list and sofas.
Riviera Music Lounge, Rincón de Loix
Riviera Music Lounge on Calle Derramador mixes tribute acts and drag comedy with a happy hour from 18:30 to 20:30, according to Wanderlog. It is a good pre-show stop if you are staying in the Rincón de Loix.
Hotel and sky bars
Hotel bars charge more but come with the views. The Gran Hotel Bali Sky Bar, which the hotel calls the highest point in Benidorm, is open to non-guests from about 09:00 to 19:00, varying with season and weather. Entry is €10 for non-guests, €5 for hotel guests and free for under-5s, and drinks are extra. It is a daytime and sunset-hour drink rather than a late-night bar.
For more terraces with a view, including The Secret Fountain, see our rooftop bars page and check sunset times before you go.
Cocktail prices and happy hours
A cocktail such as a mojito or gin and tonic costs €7 to €12 in Benidorm, depending on how smart the bar is. Beach bars are cheapest, at about €4, and Old Town cocktail bars charge around €9 to €10.50.
- Happy hours run in the early evening: NOVA's two-for-€12 is until 19:00, and Riviera Music Lounge's runs 18:30 to 20:30.
- Some bars, including Tiki Beach, are reported to be cash only.
- Compare drinks costs across the resort in our Benidorm prices guide and cheapest pint page.
Closed and changed bars
Some cocktail bars still recommended online have shut. Buddha Bar Old Town on Calle Santa Faç, once known for nearly 100 handcrafted cocktails, is listed on Wanderlog as permanently closed. Check a bar's recent reviews before you plan a night around it.
Cocktail Bars in Benidorm — FAQs
What is the best cocktail bar in Benidorm?
On reviews, NOVA Cocktail Bar on Calle Santa Faç in the Old Town leads, with 4.9 on TripAdvisor from more than 330 reviews. Alameda 20 is the best-known gin and cocktail terrace, with 4.5 on Google from more than 1,100 reviews. In Levante, Royale Secret Bar on Calle Lepanto has the biggest menu, with more than 100 cocktails.
How much is a cocktail in Benidorm?
Expect €7 to €12 for a cocktail such as a mojito or gin and tonic, depending on the bar. NOVA in the Old Town charged €9 to €10.50 in September 2026, while Sol Beach on Levante beach advertises €4 cocktails. Happy hours, such as NOVA's two cocktails for €12 until 19:00, bring the price down further.
Are there cocktail happy hours in Benidorm?
Yes. Reviews from 2026 mention two of the same cocktail for €12 at NOVA until 19:00, and Wanderlog lists a happy hour from 18:30 to 20:30 at Riviera Music Lounge in the Rincón de Loix. Many Levante bars run drinks deals too, but times change by season, so check boards outside.
Where are the cocktail bars in Benidorm Old Town?
Most are on the Alameda, where Alameda 20, Diva 15 and Gins & Tonics sit side by side, and on Calle Santa Faç near the Balcón del Mediterráneo, home of NOVA. Kafee Klee on Calle del Pal combines cocktails with drag cabaret. All are within a few minutes' walk.
Can non-guests go to the Gran Hotel Bali Sky Bar?
Yes. The hotel's official page says the Sky Bar is open to non-guests, with entry at €10 (€5 for hotel guests, free for under-5s); drinks are extra. It opens from about 09:00 to 19:00, varying with season and weather, so it suits an afternoon or sunset drink rather than a late night.
Do I need to book a cocktail bar in Benidorm?
Usually not, as most Benidorm bars are walk-in with free entry. Reviewers recommend booking at NOVA for groups, as it gets busy, and Royale Secret Bar's bottomless brunch needs a reservation.
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Last updated 15 October 2026 by the onbenidorm team.