Bilbao

New specialty coffee bar. 💻

Specialty: Coffee and brunch

Pro tip: Flatwhite

Best brunch bar in Bilbao

Specialty: Pancakes, cookies and toasts

Pro tip: No booking, just go and queue. Better going earlier, anyway not more than 30' waiting

Cozy and welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Only to take away

Specialty: Colombian specialty coffee microlots

Pro tip: Try their direct-trade Colombian beans. The owner Luz Mila personally knows the coffee growers and brings unique single-farm microlots

New specialty coffee bar

Specialty: Coffee and patisserie

Pro tip: Kinder Palmera and "pastas"

Classic Bilbao nightlife spot, lively atmosphere with live music and DJs. +30-35 age

Specialty: Prepared vermouth, cocktails, gin-tonics

Pro tip: Try the famous prepared vermouth. One of the few places open until 3am on weekdays. Two bars inside, intimate wooden area in the back for concerts

Award-winning cocktail bar, personalized service, cozy atmosphere

Specialty: Champion gin-tonics, "Best Vermut Bilbao", house "Marianito" cocktail

Pro tip: Try award-winning gin-tonic and house gildas. Terrace near Pozas

Mesopotamia-themed cocktail bar. Marble bar, green velvet, elegant décor

Specialty: Signature cocktails, huge whiskey collection. Opens until 6AM

Pro tip: Bartenders trained at Ohla Barcelona, Paradiso Bar. Busy after 11PM Fri-Sat

"One Place One Night" dinner-show-club concept. Modern LED décor, 25+ crowd

Specialty: Chef trained at Berasategui Michelin restaurants. DJ sets, live shows

Pro tip: Reserve VIP via WhatsApp 604169158. Busy after 11PM Fri-Sat

Cozy and elegant, small intimate bar, excellent atmosphere

Specialty: Signature cocktails and classic cocktails

Pro tip: Try the Old Fashioned (best in town!), Gin Fizz, or French Jimador. Ask Diego the bartender for custom recommendations. House infused spirits. Winner of local and regional awards

Modern and cozy cocktail bar, stylish atmosphere with blue lights and chill-out zone

Specialty: Signature cocktails "Shaking the Mind" and classic cocktails

Pro tip: Try the Moscow Mule (bar's namesake). Excellent gyozas and salmon for food. Live music on Sundays from 1pm. Small terrace available

Modern, spacious and cozy craft beer bar with great music

Specialty: Craft beer selection with 6-8 rotating taps plus 50+ bottled options

Pro tip: Try the hazy IPAs and craft beers from local and European breweries. Winner of Lux Award for Best Bar in Bilbao 2018. Excellent pintxos and jamon iberico platters. Ask staff for beer recommendations

Lively bar with young crowd, festive atmosphere on weekends

Specialty: Beers and cocktails with variety of gins

Pro tip: Popular spot in Licenciado Poza area. Watch Athletic Club matches here. Happy Hour available. Small terrace in season. Great place for drinks with friends

Cozy village tavern atmosphere in city center, lively and welcoming

Specialty: Craft beer with 6-7 rotating taps plus 100+ bottled options

Pro tip: Try the award-winning gin-tonics by José Ramón González Chato (Bizkaia Champion & Worldclass 2015 Finalist). Great vermut and traditional village-style tapas. Dog friendly with treats for pets!

• ✓ Small cozy hotel rooms
• ✓ Location, everything is 10' walking
• ✓ Near Ledesma is a really nice vibe street to have some wines/beers and pintxos

Pro tip: Try to book the room with balcony, nice views to the park

• ✓ Small modern hotel
• ✓ Location, in front of the Guggenheim museum
• ✓ Near the river. Good option to walk in the morning

Pro tip: Try to book room with views (on the top of the building)

• ✓ Modern cozy hostel
• ✓ Location, in between Guggenheim and the Old Town
• ✓ Perfect to enjoy day and night life of Bilbao

Pro tip: Car no needed, you can go walking everywhere

• ✓ Small cozy hotel rooms
• ✓ Location, everything is 10' walking
• ✓ Ledesma is a really nice vibe street to have some wines/beers and pintxos

Pro tip: Try to book the rooftop room, nice views of the city

• ✓ Nice new hotel
• ✓ Location, in front of the Guggenheim
• ✓ The terrace has really nice views of the river

Pro tip: Ask to book room with the views of the river

Italian food restaurant. There are 2 in Bilbao, check it in Old Town area also

Specialty: Best napolitan pizza in Bilbao

Pro tip: No booking allowed, you must go early when they opened and put your name on the list. Any pizza & pasta is amazing

Classic restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food

Pro tip: Try burgers

Asian fusion food restaurant

Specialty: Innovative cuisine, everything is super tasty

Pro tip: Fully recommended, order the tasting menu. Booking is needed earlier (the week before)

Best sushi restaurant in Bilbao

Specialty: Fresh sushi with innovative cuisine

Pro tip: Fully recommended (top), order the tasting menu. Booking is needed earlier (the week before)

Classic restaurant

Specialty: Traditional basque food. Fish and meat

Pro tip: The owner of the restaurant will choose the best to order, follow him is the best choice

Small, cozy bar full of locals

Specialty: Spanish traditional cuisine

Pro tip: Champion of Euskadi Tortilla 2025! Try both award-winning versions: traditional or spicy with alegrías riojanas. Arrive early to avoid queues

Historic café since 1903, stunning Mudejar-style decoration with polychrome ceilings and mural paintings

Specialty: Basque cuisine and traditional pintxos

Pro tip: Declared "Singular Monument" (1980) and Best Café in Spain (2000)! Try the famous "Pinchos Morunos" (lamb skewers) and "Serranito" pintxo. 122 years of history. Meeting point of famous writers like Unamuno and Pío Baroja. Open 365 days a year

Classic italian restaurant

Specialty: Traditional italian food, specialty: pinsas

Pro tip: Try the burrata and Chiara/Fernando/Capitán pinsas

Small cozy oyster bar, always busy, casual and lively atmosphere

Specialty: Fresh oysters and seafood

Pro tip: First oyster bar in Bilbao! Try Utah Beach, Vernet de Marennes Oleron, or the acevichada oyster. Order by the piece at market prices. Pair with Albariño or Txakoli. Arrive early as it fills up quickly

Trendy wine bar, small and cozy, lively atmosphere

Specialty: Wine bar and upscale pintxos

Pro tip: Excellent wine selection by Óscar Vila (ex-Zortziko). Try the tuna tataki, salmon pintxos, and octopus. Premium conservas and creative pintxos. Awarded "Solete" by Repsol Guide

Bustling and friendly, full of locals

Specialty: Spanish traditional cuisine

Pro tip: Try the truffle tortilla or the caramelized onion version. Famous tortillas by Masterchef finalist Aitxu - 13 varieties available

Classic restaurant

Specialty: Traditional food

Pro tip: Try tuna tartar, vieras and cheesecake

Brasserie restaurant

Specialty: Basque modern food, meat/fish and good wines

Pro tip: Different menus, daily menu is super good option

Classic restaurant

Specialty: Traditional basque food

Pro tip: Try Chuleta with a good wine

Classic restaurant with really good atmosphere

Specialty: Traditional food

Pro tip: Try carrilleras, ham and Viña Alberdi wine

Lively pintxo bar, liquid-style tortillas always fresh

Specialty: Bizkaia Tortilla Champions 2023, truffle with papada

Pro tip: Arrive early for fresh tortillas, place gets crowded fast

Lively bar, mix of locals and tourists, buzzing atmosphere

Specialty: Basque traditional pintxos

Pro tip: Don't miss the famous gratineed spider crab (txangurro) - Bilbao's most iconic pintxo! Also try the truffle potato gratin and morcilla with peanuts. Awarded "Solete" by Repsol Guide

Elegant and lively, mix of locals and tourists, iconic Bilbao establishment

Specialty: Basque traditional cuisine

Pro tip: Try the famous zamburiñas (scallops), txuleta (T-bone steak €54), and homemade cheesecake. Almost 40 years serving Bilbao! Perfect tortilla too

Cozy specialty café, modern earthy decor, many plants, multilingual staff

Specialty: BB's café, pistachio croissants, homemade cookies, açai bowls, filter coffee

Pro tip: Terrace facing Santiago Cathedral. Arrive early Saturdays. Guest roasters monthly

Cozy specialty coffee shop, craft beer haven, vintage cycling decor, bohemian

Specialty: Sakona specialty coffee, 6 rotating craft beer taps, sandwiches, hummus

Pro tip: Owner passionate cyclist. Try V60 filter coffee. 70% beer, 30% coffee sales

Cozy two-floor café, artisan pastries made daily

Specialty: Argentine alfajores, Basque cheesecake, focaccias

Pro tip: Try their famous Basque cheesecake. Food Bike display adds charm

Classic bar for drinks and party (+35)

Specialty: Cocktails

Pro tip: Japanese whisky

Art gallery meets bar, everything's for sale except staff, bohemian-chic

Specialty: Felipadas sandwiches, homemade desserts, Ribera del Duero, whisky selection

Pro tip: Open Thu-Sun only, 12:00-22:30. Artwork on walls, vintage furniture all for sale

Classic bar for drinks

Specialty: Oysters

Pro tip: French oyster with a Txakoli (basque white wine)

Historic 1954 tasca, indie-bohemian mix, best river terrace views

Specialty: Bocatas, nachos, marianitos, weekend rabas, homemade tartas, vegan options

Pro tip: Grab terrace spot for Ribera Market & Casco Viejo views!

• ✓ Small cozy hotel rooms
• ✓ Location, everything is 10' walking
• ✓ Hotel only for adults. Good for couples/friends without kids

Pro tip: The rooftop with the swimming pool is top

• ✓ Small cozy hotel rooms
• ✓ Location, in the middle of the old part
• ✓ Old part nice vive to have some wines/beers and pintxos

Pro tip: To have a coffee in the lobby (sofa) and read a book

• ✓ Small cozy hotel rooms
• ✓ Location, in the middle of the old part
• ✓ Old part nice vive to have some wines/beers and pintxos

Pro tip: You must go walking to the hotel

• ✓ Standard hostel
• ✓ Location, in the middle of the old town
• ✓ Perfect to enjoy the nightlife of the old town

Pro tip: Car no needed, you can go walking everywhere

Restored Basque farmhouse, panoramic Bilbao views, rustic elegance

Specialty: Garbanzos with lobster, grilled fish/meats, seasonal stews

Pro tip: Start with wine tasting in cellar. Book ahead. Finish coffee on panoramic terrace

Intimate fusion spot, warm family-run atmosphere

Specialty: Oxtail hot dogs, lamb dumplings, duck magret, monkfish

Pro tip: Book in advance (tiny place). Try blue cheese cheesecake. Venezuelan-Mediterranean fusion

Mountain asador, panoramic Bilbao views, outdoor picnic area

Specialty: Award-winning txuleta (Friesian cow, 30-day aged), grilled octopus, blood sausage

Pro tip: Take funicular from Plaza Funicular. Book ahead for indoor dining. €40-50/person

Classic bar for pintxos

Specialty: Spanish omelette (Top3)

Pro tip: One of the best tortilla of Bilbao with onion or spicy one

Historic 1849 establishment, Plaza Nueva terrace, elegant wine cellar, celebrity visits

Specialty: Award-winning pintxos bar, bacalao pil-pil, txangurro, Iberian meats, tart tatín

Pro tip: Visit wine cellar with century-old collection. Book terrace. 3 Eguzkilores award

Art Decó icon from 1871, trendy modern atmosphere

Specialty: Premium beef txuletas and gourmet hamBUEYguesas

Pro tip: Two concepts: burgers downstairs, grilled meats upstairs. High prices but top quality

Cozy pintxos bar, lively terrace, local favorite spot

Specialty: Express tortillas made to order, calamari brioche, "crazy" bravas, marianitos

Pro tip: Try individual tortilla and ensaladilla. Arrive early for tables (limited seats)

Authentic Mexican, colorful decor, warm hospitality

Specialty: Tacos al pastor, cochinita pibil, quesabirrias, enchiladas verdes

Pro tip: Fresh guacamole and house salsa are must-try. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

Lisbon-inspired tasca, bohemian atmosphere, indie music, candlelit cozy space

Specialty: Portuguese gourmet conservas, smoked sardines with salmorejo, vinho verde

Pro tip: Try sardinas ahumadas pintxo and drinks in porrón. Popular prices!

Historic Mercado de la Ribera (1929), 10 gastrobars, lively food hall

Specialty: Variety of pintxos, tapas, tortillas, burgers, 100+ options from different stalls

Pro tip: Head to terrace for Ría views and colorful Marzana waterfront. Central seating area

Quite new classic bar for pintxos

Specialty: Spanish omelette (Top3)

Pro tip: Many different omelettes, the caramelized & truffle one the best

Historic bistró since 1878, modernist tile walls, cozy atmosphere

Specialty: Buñuelos de bacalao, famous grilled prawns, ensaladilla rusa

Pro tip: Try "Menú Bilbao de Toda la Vida" (€35) for traditional classics. Bib Gourmand Michelin

Modern minimalist, lively atmosphere, family-friendly

Specialty: Daily changing menu, black squid rice, chocolate croquettes, Mediterranean fusion

Pro tip: Book ahead. Menu del dia (€13.50) rated top 20 in Spain by El País

Lively Plaza Nueva terrace, award-winning pintxos bar, 25+ years tradition

Specialty: Prize-winning tortilla, rabas (40kg weekends), foie, carrillera, calamares

Pro tip: Try patatas canallas and tortilla. Arrives early for terrace. Two locations nearby

Cozy brunch spot, welcoming atmosphere in Algorta neighborhood

Specialty: Weekend brunch, breakfast options, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Check Instagram @lagranadinabrunch for menu and opening hours

500-year caserío, slow food philosophy, warm aesthetic, nature setting

Specialty: Sunday brunch, artisan pastries, sourdough bread, vegetarian focus

Pro tip: Reserve online at abasotas.com. Sundays only. Try banana bread and tartas

Small cozy spot, excellent natural lighting, well-decorated clean space

Specialty: Customizable toasts, pancakes, specialty coffee, brunch options

Pro tip: Build your own toast! Choose base + ingredients for custom creation

Cozy 5-table spot, healthy vibes, vinyl music, terrace

Specialty: Weekend brunch, avocado toast, homemade bizcocho, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Reserve ahead. Try pad thai Thursdays. Dog-friendly. Vermucreta last Sunday

Unique vermutería, vintage décor, cozy atmosphere, good music

Specialty: Artisan vermut on tap (5 versions), El Cabriteru cheese, gourmet tapas

Pro tip: Try smoked Barbate tuna pintxo or exclusive Arroyabe sandwich. Only vermutería in Getxo

3.000m² English garden, 360º panoramic views, countryside setting, live music

Specialty: Wine selection, cocktails, terrace bar with El Abra bay views

Pro tip: Visit for sunset drinks with live music. Open only Fri-Sat-Sun. Free parking available. The food not good, better for drinks

• ✓ Cozy classic basque house
• ✓ Location, everything is 10' walking
• ✓ Near Ereaga Beach

Pro tip: You have to book at least 5 nights. Perfect to go with big families or group of friends

• ✓ Vineyard setting with sea views
• ✓ Boutique hotel with 8 elegant rooms
• ✓ Gourmet breakfast and stunning pool

Pro tip: Book sea-view room for lighthouse views

• ✓ Small cozy apartment
• ✓ Location, 5' walking to Ereaga Beach
• ✓ Best option in Algorta

Pro tip: Must be booked with time. Top place for a weekend

• ✓ Small cozy hostel
• ✓ Location, near Sopelana beach
• ✓ Perfect to get some surf lessons

Pro tip: Car no needed, you can go walking to the beach

• ✓ Classic basque village house
• ✓ Location, in the middle of the nature
• ✓ Good if you are planning a celebration

Pro tip: The outskirts of the hotel. To have breakfast outside

Clifftop chiringuito overlooking Atxabiribil beach since 1998. Sunset views

Specialty: Fresh daily fish, km0 products, tataki, zamburiñas, pulpo

Pro tip: Reserve ahead for terrace. Best at sunset. Try tarta de queso

Intimate Japanese with glass kitchen, cozy atmosphere, Michelin Bib Gourmand

Specialty: Omakase menu, authentic Japanese, seasonal dishes, sake pairing

Pro tip: Reserve ahead. Try Omakase menu. Ask sommelier for wine or sake pairing

Cozy modern bistró, minimalist design, intimate atmosphere

Specialty: Plant-based gourmet, vegan cheeses, seasonal risotto

Pro tip: Try shiitake risotto with pistachio pesto. Menu del día €17.50. Reserve ahead

Pleasant atmosphere, charming couple-run bar, good terrace in Algorta

Specialty: Homemade pintxos with variety, weekend rabas (squid)

Pro tip: Try weekend rabas! Exceptional service and pintxos selection

Lively pintxos bar, Plaza San Nicolas, central Algorta location

Specialty: Famous tortilla de patatas, weekend rabas (squid), pintxos

Pro tip: Worth the wait for freshly-made tortilla! Often sells out fast

Family-friendly cervecera since 2007, sea views, kids play area

Specialty: Rotisserie chicken, grilled chuletón, homemade tarta de queso

Pro tip: Reserve for indoor seating. Outdoor area first-come. Try croquetas

Port views, modern spacious, casual vibe, dog-friendly, family-friendly

Specialty: Burgers, gyozas, mejillones, tempura, gluten-free options

Pro tip: Try Bibi burger. Great for sharing raciones. Good value. Reserve ahead

Cozy fisherman's house, intimate atmosphere, Old Port charm

Specialty: Km0 seafood, bacalao, tartar, boletus, torrija

Pro tip: Try tasting menu (€40). Reservations advised. Ask for txacoli pairing

Terrace with sea views, family-run 40+ years, cozy atmosphere

Specialty: Grilled Cantabric fish, zamburiñas, kokotxas, rodaballo, besugo

Pro tip: Reserve ahead, always full. Try rodaballo a la brasa. Near cliffs and beach

Elegant, modern, intimate space with author cuisine

Specialty: Txuleta croquettes, steak tartar, carrilleras, zamburiñas

Pro tip: Book ahead - only 4 tables, service can be slow peak hours

Cozy family-owned bistró, welcoming staff, comfortable atmosphere

Specialty: Roast beef, hare, tempura, freshly baked cakes

Pro tip: Try lemon meringue tart. Beautiful plating. Close to beach. Reserve ahead

Family-run classic since 1987, cozy terrace near Plentzia port

Specialty: Fresh Cantabrian seafood, merluza, besugo, zamburiñas

Pro tip: Reserve ahead. Try house-caught lobster and bonito. Great tarta de queso

Riverside terrace, creative Basque cuisine, historical building

Specialty: Oxtail ravioli, txangurro "fake strawberry", foie filipinos

Pro tip: Reserve ahead. Try ravioli and tenderete. Terrace has ría views