{"id":558,"date":"2015-12-06T16:58:15","date_gmt":"2015-12-06T16:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.euskoguide.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2019-05-24T20:13:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T20:13:15","slug":"pintxos-bilbao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euskoguide.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/06\/pintxos-bilbao\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Pintxos in Bilbao"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"column-margin-top intro-text-blue\">Meeting a group of friends and going out to eat some <a class=\"link\" href=\"\/food-drink-basque-country\/pintxos\/\">pintxos<\/a> is something that most Basques enjoy on a regular basis. From the youngest to the oldest, in the tiniest village or the biggest city, pintxos are found everywhere and savored by everyone.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-8 large-8 columns\"><p>These delicious bite-size appetizers are an important part of the Basque culture and as a visitor, you do not want to miss out on trying them. That is why we have put together this list of our favorite pintxo bars in Bilbao (<a class=\"link\" href=\"\/places-basque-country\/spain\/bilbao-tourism\/\">check out our Bilbao travel guide here<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The truth is that the list of pintxo bars worth visiting in Bilbao is very long. But since your time is probably limited, we wanted to share with you our selection of the <strong>top 5 pintxo bars in Bilbao<\/strong>. Hopefully you can visit at least one of these bars, or even better, all of them \u2013 your tummy will thank you!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-right small-12 medium-4 large-4 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only hr-separator-top\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"center\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only hr-separator-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"float:left;\" class=\"column-margin-top\"><span class=\"orange-number\">1&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n<h3 class=\"do-see-place-header\">La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-caption\" style=\"margin-top: 25px\">\r\n<img class=\"size-full resize\" alt=\"pintxos Bilbao\" title=\"Old Photo of La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/pintxos-bilbao\/vina-ensanche-bilbao.jpg\" \/><div class=\"slick-photo-caption-right\">\u00a9 La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche<\/div><div class=\"slick-photo-caption\">Old Photo of La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-8 columns\"><p>The bar La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche opened its doors in 1927 and has since become a classic in Bilbao. The bar was founded by Bautista Gonz\u00e1lez and today the third generation of his family is still running it. Their moto is <strong>\u201csmall selection, but of the best.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Apart from the pintxos, starters and a tasting men\u00fa, La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche is especially famous for its high quality ham (jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico de bellota) from the brand Joselito \u2013 they have a record of having sliced up <strong>72 ham legs in a single day!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to the bar, La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche also has a store next door with the goal of offering customers the same products that are served at the bar. The store offers a wide selection of wines, as well as other high quality local products.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>You can find a nice <a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/54274882\">video of La Vi\u00f1a del Ensanche here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column LARGE -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-medium-up right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-4 columns end\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/information-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">ADDRESS &#038; TELEPHONE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">Calle Diputaci\u00f3n 10, 48008 Bilbao<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">(+34) 944 155 615<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\" class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\t\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">WEBSITE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lavinadelensanche.com\/\">www.lavinadelensanche.com<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column SMALL -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right small-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"small-7 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/location-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/La+Vi%C3%B1a+del+Ensanche\/@43.2616647,-2.9349202,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd4e4fd7353e5cd3:0x62ad623d2912af42\">VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"small-5 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lavinadelensanche.com\/\">WEBSITE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up column-margin-bottom small-12 columns\" style=\"padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-4 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up hr-separator-top\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"center\">\r\n<a href=\"\/basque-country-tours\/bilbao-pintxo-crawl\/\"><img src=\"\/images\/ads\/bilbao-pintxo-tour-en.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up hr-separator-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"float:left;\" class=\"column-margin-top\"><span class=\"orange-number\">2&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n<h3 class=\"do-see-place-header\">Gure Toki<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-caption\" style=\"margin-top: 25px\">\r\n<img class=\"size-full resize\" alt=\"Gure Toki, Bilbao\" title=\"Gure Toki\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/pintxos-bilbao\/gure-toki-bilbao.jpg\" \/><div class=\"slick-photo-caption-right\">\u00a9 Gure Toki<\/div><div class=\"slick-photo-caption\">Gure Toki<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-8 columns\"><p>The bar Gure Toki is located in the heart of Bilbao\u2019s old town, in the Plaza Nueva. It first opened its doors in 1982 and is currently run by the second generation of the Siles family, who have a long tradition of offering <strong>award-winning pintxos<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gure Toki offers Basque gastronomy in a miniature form: from the most traditional pintxos to more modern and innovative creations, but always respecting the raw ingredients and their Basque roots. The pintxos at Gure Toki are perfectly pared by the <strong>wide selection of wines<\/strong> that are offered.<\/p>  \r\n\r\n<p>Apart from the wide variety of pintxos visible at the counter, there is also a menu of warm pintxos that can be ordered and are cooked on the spot. One of the most famous ones is the <strong>sopa Idiazabal con hongos y huevo<\/strong> (soup of Idiazabal cheese with egg and mushroom).<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column LARGE -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-medium-up right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-4 columns end\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/information-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">ADDRESS &#038; TELEPHONE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">Plaza Nueva 12, 48005 Bilbao<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">(+34) 944 15 80 37<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\" class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\t\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">WEBSITE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/guretoki.com\">guretoki.com<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column SMALL -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right small-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"small-7 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/location-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gure+Toki\/@43.2593466,-2.924568,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd4e4fc9320f26d9:0x5d1d8c16e9381b52\">VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"small-5 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/guretoki.com\">WEBSITE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up column-margin-bottom small-12 columns\" style=\"padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"hr-separator-top\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"center\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hr-separator-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"float:left;\" class=\"column-margin-top\"><span class=\"orange-number\">3&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n<h3 class=\"do-see-place-header\">Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-caption\" style=\"margin-top: 25px\">\r\n<img class=\"size-full resize\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a\" title=\"Interior of the Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/pintxos-bilbao\/cafe-iruna-bilbao.jpg\" \/><div class=\"slick-photo-caption\">Interior of the Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-8 columns\"><p>Opened in 1903, the Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a is another classic in Bilbao. It is without a doubt one of the most traditional bars of Bilbao, frequented by both locals and visitors alike. It offers not only a wide variety of pintxos but also breakfast and daily set menus for lunch and dinner. One of the most famous pintxos is the <strong>\u201cpintxo moruno,\u201d<\/strong> which is grilled lamb on a skewer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Located in front of the beautiful Albia Gardens, the interior decoration of the 300 m2 occupied by the Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a is characterized by its <strong>moorish influence<\/strong>, full of beautiful tiles and a large collection of paintings. Definitely worth checking out!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column LARGE -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-medium-up right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-4 columns end\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/information-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">ADDRESS &#038; TELEPHONE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">Calle Ber\u00e1stegui 4, 48001 Bilbao<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">(+34) 944 23 70 21<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\" class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\t\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">WEBSITE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cafeirunabilbao.net\/\">www.cafeirunabilbao.net<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column SMALL -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right small-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"small-7 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/location-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Caf%C3%A9+Iru%C3%B1a\/@43.262527,-2.930182,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd4e4fd01beb7c09:0x630ebb60f76c89b8\">VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"small-5 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cafeirunabilbao.net\/\">WEBSITE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up column-margin-bottom small-12 columns\" style=\"padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"hr-separator-top\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"center\">\r\n<a target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercarhire.com\/?a_aid=euskoguide&amp;a_bid=2017cc7c\" target=\"_top\" onClick=\"ga('send', 'event', { eventCategory: 'Ad-rentalcar', eventAction: 'Ad-rentalcar-leaderboard-EN'});\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/discover-car-hire.postaffiliatepro.com\/accounts\/default1\/bunyh71e\/2017cc7c.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border:0\" src=\"https:\/\/discover-car-hire.postaffiliatepro.com\/scripts\/iunyh71e?a_aid=euskoguide&amp;a_bid=2017cc7c\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hr-separator-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"float:left;\" class=\"column-margin-top\"><span class=\"orange-number\">4&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n<h3 class=\"do-see-place-header\">Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-caption\" style=\"margin-top: 25px\">\r\n<img class=\"size-full resize\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao\" title=\"Terrace of the Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/pintxos-bilbao\/cafe-bar-bilbao.jpg\" \/><div class=\"slick-photo-caption-right\">\u00a9 Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao<\/div><div class=\"slick-photo-caption\">Terrace of the Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-8 columns\"><p>The Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao is located in the Plaza Nueva of Bilbao\u2019s old town. It opened its doors in 1911 and since then, has continually offered a wide variety of pintxos (both cold and warm) as well as raciones and salads. One of their signature dishes is the codfish (\u201cbacalao\u201d in Spanish) and we recommend you to try the <strong>pintxo of bacalao al pil-pil<\/strong> and the <strong>raci\u00f3n of bacalao al ajoarriero<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The atmosphere at Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao is comfortable and cozy, mixing the taste of the authentic and traditional with modern cuisine, always based on quality produce. When weather permits, the terrace of the Caf\u00e9 Bar Bilbao in the Plaza Nueva is the perfect place to sit down outside and enjoy some great food.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column LARGE -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-medium-up right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-4 columns end\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/information-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">ADDRESS &#038; TELEPHONE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">Plaza Nueva 6, 48005 Bilbao<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">(+34) 944 15 16 71<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\" class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\t\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">WEBSITE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bilbao-cafebar.com\">www.bilbao-cafebar.com<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column SMALL -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right small-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"small-7 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/location-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Caf%C3%A9+Bar+Bilbao\/@43.2586629,-2.9247198,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd4e4fda6e67737b:0x39706b61a0fc7059\">VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"small-5 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bilbao-cafebar.com\">WEBSITE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up column-margin-bottom small-12 columns\" style=\"padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"hr-separator-top\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"center\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hr-separator-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"float:left;\" class=\"column-margin-top\"><span class=\"orange-number\">5&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n<h3 class=\"do-see-place-header\">Irrintzi Pintxos &#038; Friends<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-caption\" style=\"margin-top: 25px\">\r\n<img class=\"size-full resize\" alt=\"Pintxos at Irrintzi, Bilbao\" title=\"Pintxos at Irrintzi\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/pintxos-bilbao\/irrintzi-bilbao.jpg\" \/><div class=\"slick-photo-caption-right\">\u00a9 Irrintzi<\/div><div class=\"slick-photo-caption\">Pintxos at Irrintzi<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-8 columns\"><p>Irrintzi, with its modern and fresh interior decoration, was born as an alternative to the traditional pintxo bars in the old town and it has definitely made a name for itself. Located in one of the busiest streets of the old town, the Santa Mar\u00eda Street, Irrintzi Pintxos &#038; Friends offers, in its own words, <strong>\u201csmall treasures displayed at the counter in an unbeatable atmosphere.\u201d<\/strong><\/p> \r\n\r\n<p>The pintxos at Irrintzi are culinary combinations from all over the world that will be sure to entertain your taste buds. Among the wide variety of pintxos that they offer, you will find delights such as <strong>octopus carpaccio with leek and mashed potatoes<\/strong> or <strong>roast beef with spinach mousse.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column LARGE -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-medium-up right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right column-margin-top-small column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-12 large-4 columns end\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/information-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">ADDRESS &#038; TELEPHONE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">Santa Mar\u00eda 8, 48005 Bilbao<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\">(+34) 94 416 76 16<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\" class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\t\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text\">\r\n<div class=\"where-text\">WEBSITE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.irrintzi.es\">www.irrintzi.es<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<!-- Right Column SMALL -->\r\n<div class=\"show-for-small-only right-practical-info-column column-no-padding-right small-12 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-gray-bg\" style=\"float: left;\">\r\n<div class=\"small-7 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/location-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Irrintzi\/@43.258221,-2.9282949,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd4e4e5154c26319:0x87bf1351b8f32dcc\">VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"small-5 columns\">\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/website-icon.png\" height=\"36\" width=\"31\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"do-see-icon-text where-text-blue\"><a class=\"link\" target=\"new\" href=\"http:\/\/www.irrintzi.es\">WEBSITE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Right Column END -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-large-up column-margin-bottom small-12 columns\" style=\"padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"column-no-padding-left column-no-padding-right column-margin-top column-margin-bottom-small small-12 medium-8 large-8 columns end\"><p>That is our list of the top 5 pintxo bars in Bilbao. 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