Cocktail bars in Bilbao
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Bilbao pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. When in doubt, call ahead. Bilbao spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Bilbao
The serious-drinks map of Bilbao: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Bilbao
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Bilbao is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Bilbao vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Bilbao
Bilbao, País Vasco, Spain (coordinates 43.27, -2.95, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Bilbao come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
Common questions
Where do these Bilbao cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Bilbao with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Bilbao?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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