Where to drink in Bilbao, from elegant art nouveau spots to rock and roll bars

The spectacular Bar Basque is one of the best bars in Bilbao

Marti Buckley

Destination Expert

Marti Buckley is an author and journalist based in San Sebastián since 2010. She is a former professional cook and has written the award-winning Basque Country and The Book of Pintxos. For the Telegraph, she contributes to food, travel, hotel and culture articles about the north of Spain, Andalucía and the Balearics. She also writes about Spanish travel, food and culture for newspapers and magazines across the globe. Find her on Instagram @martibuckley or on her blog: travelcookeat.com .

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Published 10 April 2026 4:00pm BST

Bilbao's size and diversity make for a lengthy menu of nocturnal offerings. Whether your pint of beer is craft or simply cold, Bilbao has an ever-growing list of trendy night spots, especially in the central Abando neighbourhood.…