The 10 Best Bars In The Basque Country
Famous for its pintxos (bite-size pieces of bread and other products on a cocktail stick) and its txakoli (wine), the Basque Country has a lot to offer when it comes to gastronomy. Here’s our guide to 10 of the best bars for a taste of the Basque Country.
1. Kafe Antzokia
Kafe Antzokia
The Kafe Antzokia is a place surrounded by the arts of the Basque Country: it is located inside a former theater which has now become a cultural center, where music and drama performances take place. It was originally created for the Basque-speaking community in order to sustain their language and culture. Here you can enjoy a drink or a meal for good prices, perhaps after enjoying a concert at this multi-purpose venue or simply mingle with the Basque locals until the early hours of next morning.
Kafe Antzokia, CalleSan Vicente, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Bizkaia, Spain, +34 944 24 46 25
2. Cafe Iruña
Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Spanish
3. La Granja
La Granja
La Granja is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the center of Bilbao. With filling portions it is a great place for having lunch or an early dinner, and for the late evening it is ideal for enjoying an alcoholic beverage (or two).
La Granja, Plaza Biribila, 3, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain, +34 944 23 08 13
Irrintzi Pintxos and Friends
Santa María is one of the busiest streets of the Old Town in Bilbao and it is here where the pintxos bar Irrintzi Pintxos & Friends is located. Pintxos (small appetizers on a skewer) are an essential part of the Basque lifestyle as they are a great way of socializing. It is at Irrintzi where the most innovative pintxos are offered, influenced by cuisines from all around the globe to create the greatest flavors to accompany your wine or beer. Enjoy the Malomuymalo artwork on the wall while indulging in these exciting flavors.
Irrinzi Pintxos and Friends, Santa Maria Kalea 8, Bilbao, Spain, + 34 944 167 616
4. El 7
Bar
El 7
Just behind the Church of San Vicente Martir is El 7, one of the most popular meeting places in Vitoria-Gasteiz. In the day it is a great pintxos bar and in the evening it becomes an excellent place to go and enjoy a drink. By midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, it turns into a disco-bar. El 7 is renowned for its heavenly patatas bravas.
El 7, Calle Cuchillería 3 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain, +34 945 27 22 98
5. Juantxo
Bar, Restaurant, Sandwich Shop, Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian, Wine
6. Gatz
Bar, Restaurant, Spanish
7. La Cuchara de San Telmo
Bar, Spanish
Hiding round the corner of the main street 31 de Agosto is one of Donosti-SanSebastian’s most popular bars, La Cuchara de San Telmo. It is famous for its freshly made, hot pintxos. La Cuchara de San Telmo is a truly authentic Basque bar with a great atmosphere which makes every visit an unforgettable experience.
8. Le Bukowski
Bar, Nightclub, Pub Grub
9. El Puertito
Bar, Restaurant, Seafood
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