Dining
Surrounded by nature, this charming restaurant is your place for a perfectly Basque experience. The wood building fuses elegance and comfort in a homey atmosphere, and the genuine local cuisine is ...
Located in San Sebastian, this family-run business from 1897 is one of the most high-class restaurants in the area. It has been distinguished for its cuisine and ambience several times in the past....
El Viejo Zortzi is the little brother of Zortziko. The difference between the restaurants is that El Viejo Zortzi is more informal and the prices are significantly lower than Zortziko. The quality ...
This fine-dining restaurant has a great view of the Guggenheim, which beautifully complements the creative and artfully plated Basque dishes served here, such as chocolaty oxtail crépinettes and co...
Located in Zamudio, slightly out of the centre of town is one of Bilbao’s most famous restaurants. It's about 10 km from the city centre and a bit tricky to find, but the trip is well worth it. C...
For a slightly less expensive taste of Martin Berasategui’s new Basque cuisine, head to his restaurant at the Guggenheim Museum. The menu includes some real gems like tempura hake with sautéed mang...
Bars & Nightlife
Cosy tapas bar for a wide variety of pintxos, good Spanish wines, and finding new friends among the locals of Bilbao. They also have an entire section of the menu dedicated to vegetarian dishes. El...
This tapas bar is perfect for a busy party crowd. While it’s not a bar for an extended dinner, the excellent pintxos selection provides an ideal quick refreshment. Just pop in and have a bite with ...
Besides a varied choice of tapas, snacks, and drinks (beer, wine, and cider), Marzana offers a great view of the river. The terrace is a favourite for tourists and locals alike and will showcase Bi...
Part craft beer bar, part coffee shop, part neighbourhood hangout, Bihotz has it all. As soon as you walk through the door, you will instantly feel at home in the cafe's casual interior. Besides co...
This interesting concert hall is a repurposed church dating back to the 17th century. Accommodating music concerts of all kinds, cinema screenings, poetry evenings, theatre plays, dance shows, work...
Bustling retro bar off Plaza Nueva serving pintxos and snacks alongside coffee and beers.
Cafes
Located near the Old Town by the river, Baobab is a popular and charming teahouse offering some of the finest teas from around the world. The cosy vintage decor will make you want to stay for a lit...
Part craft beer bar, part coffee shop, part neighbourhood hangout, Bihotz has it all. As soon as you walk through the door, you will instantly feel at home in the cafe's casual interior. Besides co...
After a long visit to the Guggenheim Museum, why not rest your feet at their in-house bistro? Bistró believes that a freestyle of cuisine linked to the roots of the product is a respectful gesture ...
Cafe Bar Las Torres serves some of the best coffee in Bilbao. You can enjoy the cosy interior or catch some sunlight while sitting outside on the terrace. They specialise in serving the best tradit...
For nearly 40 years, Café Del Arenal has been the benchmark café-restaurant in the Old Town of Bilbao. Always full of people, it specialises in paellas, pinchos, a carefully selected lunch and dinn...
Café Iruña is a classic tapas bar dating back to 1903, with Arabesque motifs, carved columns, and medieval ceramics serving regional food, grilled meats, sandwiches, and pintxos in a beautifully de...