The best bars and cafés Bilbao

Opened in 2018 on the banks of the ría, this trendy spot functions as a cultural space, concert hall and nightclub in the center of Bilbao. One stops here to see a concert, drink a cocktail after work, sip vermouth in the sun on Sunday lunch or dance on the dance floor to the sound of Djs. In a stylish decor of beautiful Art Deco lamps and light effects, or simply on the terrace by the water, this is the new meeting place for Bilbao's hipsters! Check the program on the website.

When Parisian chic meets Spanish tradition, the result is definitely worth a look. This is the case in this bistro on Rue Ledesma, an unmissable pedestrian street that is always very lively, where the vermouth aperitif is brought up to date. The house offers more than 50 references and many variations (rum, cava, vermouth sangria, etc.)! It is eaten with some gildas (typical Basque pintxo), cockles or anchovies. More consistent: Iberian ham croquetas and plates of smoked salmon, octopus or sheep's cheese.

A mecca for mixology, this bar born in 2018 is the new meeting point for cocktail lovers and chic ambiences! Located near the Guggenheim Museum, it offers an ultra-tidy decor with its wooden shelves lined with multicoloured liqueurs and jars, its trendy green velvet benches and its luminous globe. Behind the bar, the stylish waiters will concoct elixirs for you to fall down and choose from a menu of "new classics" and signature cocktails. As a side dish, try their delicious pancakes!