Timeline
16:31
Grab a pint and a bite at Basquery. This brewpub is open until 22:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the main event. The bistro serves pizzas, burgers, and salads, with vegan options available.
17:01
Walk to Azkuna Zentroa. The building is open until 21:00. Head straight for the roof swimming pool area. This is the prime spot to catch the sunset.
18:01
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The glass floor of the roof pool offers a unique perspective of the city below as the light fades.
18:46
After dark, head to Zortziko for dinner. This traditional Basque restaurant is open until 23:30 on weekdays. It offers a formal Victorian-style environment and dishes like pigeon breast and marinated sea bass. Reservations are recommended.
Local tip
Azkuna Zentroa is open until 21:00, so you have time to enjoy the view after sunset. Zortziko is busy, so book your table in advance.
Check before you go
- Basquery is open Mo-We 08:30-16:00, Th 08:30-22:00, Fr,Sa 08:30-23:00, Su 09:30-16:00. On weekdays, it is open until 22:00.
- Zortziko is open Tu-Sa 09:00-23:30.
- Azkuna Zentroa is open 09:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Basquery is open at 16:31 only on Th, Fr, Sa
- Zortziko is open at 18:46 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bilbao (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).