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Where to Eat Pintxos in Bilbao: Guide and Best Bar-Hopping Route

Where to Eat Pintxos in Bilbao: Guide and Best Bar-Hopping Route

Talking about Bilbao means talking about art, avant-garde architecture and, above all, a unique gastronomic tradition: the noble art of txikiteo. Exploring its bars and tasting pintxos is the best way to immerse yourself in Basque culture. If you are planning a getaway and looking for a convenient starting point for your route, such as Travelodge Bilbao Sestao, take note of these must-visit stops to enjoy the city's finest bites.

Seven Streets (Old Town): The Cradle of Tradition

Bilbao's historic heart is an essential starting point. Around the iconic Plaza Nueva and its surrounding streets, you will find some of the city's most legendary venues:

● Gure Toki: Famous for bringing haute cuisine into bite-sized creations, such as its slow-cooked pork rib or Idiazábal cheese soup.

● Bar Charly: A classic must-visit spot to try traditional gildas (olive, pickled pepper and anchovy) or its generous casseroles.

● Bar Santa Maria: Located on Santa María Street, it is a must-stop to taste its famous foie gras pintxo with apple or grilled foie gras.

● Motrikes: A traditional bar on Somera Street, world-famous for its “sombrero”: a grilled mushroom pintxo topped with a slightly spicy secret sauce, served freshly made.

Ensanche and Diputación: Innovation and Cosmopolitan Atmosphere

Crossing the estuary into the city's more modern area, the streets of Diputación, Ledesma and García Rivero offer a vibrant atmosphere at aperitif time:

● El Globo: Famous throughout the city for its irresistible and iconic gratinated txangurro (spider crab) pintxo.

● Café Iruña: A historic venue dating back to 1903 with stunning Neo-Mudéjar décor, serving freshly prepared skewered Moorish-style meat that is simply addictive.

● Bar Baste: Located between the Old Town and the city centre, no one misses the chance to try its famous fried squid and its emblematic seafood-stuffed peppers.

● La Viña del Ensanche: A gastronomic temple on Diputación Street with more than 90 years of history, renowned for serving premium acorn-fed Iberian ham and mini pans of low-temperature egg with mushrooms and foie gras.

Tips for Enjoying Pintxos

● Choose two or three per bar: The idea is not to sit down for dinner in just one place, but to move from bar to bar and sample each venue's specialties.

● The perfect pairing: Order a txakoli (a slightly fruity local white wine) or a zurrito (a small beer).

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