Bilbao

Bilbao, with a population of about 350,000 (2018, and over a million in the metro area), is the largest city in Spain's Basque Country. Bilbao is perhaps the best place in the world to experience the ancient culture and language of the Basque people, which has stubbornly held its own over thousands of years and is now completely unlike any modern-day culture in Europe.

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Eat: 17
Drink: 15
Buy: 2

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Basquery

Brewpub with eight of their beers on tap. Bistro with view of brewery with pizzas, burgers, salads and other dishes. Vegan and vegetarian dishes are also available.

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Singular

Good choice of beers with at least one local one on draught. Additional choices in cans. Good selection of Raciones if you want a snack.

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Bar Jamon Jamon

Simple neighbourhood bar. Good ham baguettes (bocadillo). Freshly baked baguettes, counter-carved Spanish Ham and the friendly service of Luis and Nekane. Not fancy but familiar with authentic atmosphere.

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Cafe Iruña

With its Arabesque motifs and antique mouldings it is a sight to behold. If you go at night, you can also get some nice shikabobs - some of the only ones you'll find in Bilbao.

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Galeon

Maritime motif a mermaid statue at the entrance and decoration resembling the inside of a ship.

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Gran Casino Nervión

Two bars, on-site restaurant. Formal/semi-formal dress required.

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Kafe Antzokia

This former theatre was converted into a multi-purpose venue in 1995. It is best known for promoting the Basque culture, both as an artists' venue and for the clientele. With a varied schedule of concerts of Basque and international bands, it serves as a night club on weekends. Run by a cultural association aimed at promoting the use of Basque language, it also hosts a restaurant, a Basque academy and a community radio station.

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