Café Bar Bilbao
Restaurant · Casco Viejo
Pintxos, sharing plates and wine behind the blue frontage of a Plaza Nueva café founded in 1911.
Café Bar Bilbao is a century-old stop for pintxos, raciones and wine on Plaza Nueva. The café was founded in 1911 and restored in 1992, and its blue frontage gives you an easy landmark under the square’s arcades. Its history includes literary gatherings, adding context to a visit for food and a drink.
Find the Plaza Nueva 6 venue and consult the owner’s menu before choosing pintxos or a sharing plate. The official website also links its wine selection.
Location
Nearby
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