One of the most famous pintxos bars in the city, Cafe Bar Bilbao sits on Plaza Nueva, and first opened in 1911. Still just as popular, it’s a cute little place decorated with old blue and white tiles on the walls, and a cosy dining room upstairs. Lined up along the bar are hot and cold pintxos, which include everything from breaded goat’s cheese with berries to a skewer of mushrooms with fried ham, foie gras, melted cheese and caramelised apple.

Try crab tempura at Gure-Toki 00 34 944 158 037, guretoki.com and salty cod at Casa Victor Montes 00 34 944 157 067, victormontes.com or tangy goat’s cheese in manzanilla sherry at Café Bar Bilbao 00 34 944 151 671, bilbao-cafebar.com which was founded in 1911. Most of the ingredients come from Mercado de la Ribera lariberabilbao.com which has been the beating heart of Bilbao’s food scene since it opened in 1929. Rove its three floors, sampling charcuteria as you go, then chat with local farmers over a glass of txakoli, the slightly fizzy local white, at one of the low-key wine bars.

Following the route through this square, the Café Bar Bilbao offers traditional proposals that never go out of fashion, such as cod al pil pil, chistorra or stuffed omelette. There are many others in this area, but we must not forget to highlight Bar Charly, with a very varied menu offering everything from croquettes of the most diverse flavours to Manchego cheese or cod pintxos. Just a five-minute walk takes us to Calle Jardines, where the Berton, specialising in squid and sirloin, is highly recommended.

**It may be tucked away in the corner of Plaza Nueva, but there’s no missing Café Bar Bilbao’s bright blue façade. When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by plates of pintxos lining the Belle Epoque-style bar. Along with the expected croquetas, tortilla slices and bacalao pil-pil (traditional Basque Country dish of salt cod, olive oil and garlic), this place will surprise you with its quirky creations; think plum-sized cheese lollipops dipped in red fruit coulis.

Ubicado en plena Plaza Nueva, el Bar Bilbao puede presumir de mantener un buen ambiente local a pesar de estar en la zona más turística de la ciudad. Verás que su barra es abrumadora y que todo entra por los ojos, pero las especialidades que te recomendamos empiezan por los pintxos de bacalao al pil pil y los canutillos de queso idiazabal, siguen con el de chistorra y el de morcilla con manzana, y terminan con la tortilla rellena de jamón y queso.

The perfect place to start your pintxos tour is in the heart of the city, on Plaza Nueva, and certainly the happiest and nicest square in Bilbao. Here it is Gure Toki our favorite: recognizable by the crowds - it's not just our favorite!. Dive into the corner of Gure Toki, and don't forget the neighbors, Sorginzulo, to go in; the pintxos café that is hot on the heels of Gure Toki as favorites in Bilbao.

Located in Plaza Nueva in the heart of Casco Viejo, Café Bar is one of the oldest bars in Bilbao . The traditional interior decoration gives a warm tone to the atmosphere, which is made even more welcoming by the friendliness of the staff. The first thing you'll notice when you enter this bar is the large selection of pintxos, which completely cover the bar in tantalizing temptation.

Doing exactly what it says on the tin, Café Bar Bilbao has been a local institution since 1911. Grab a table in the ceramic-tiled, faintly belle époque interior, or indulge in some people-watching from the terrace on the Plaza Nueva. Sip on kalimotxo, a half-red wine, half-cola drink that is much loved in the Basque lands (pintxos about £3; bilbao-cafebar.com).

Een authentieke en traditionele bar is wat je Cafe Bar Bilbao wel kunt noemen. Als je minder bekend of zelfs voor het eerst in Bilbao bent zal je dit café wellicht voorbij lopen, maar onder de lokale bevolking is het voor vele Spanjaarden een geliefde plek. Het wordt door bezoekers zelfs bekroond tot een van de beste pintxosbars in de stad!.

Another bustling pintxos bar in Plaza Nueva is Cafe Bar Bilbao. I wanted to come here specifically for one pintxo – the bacalao al pil pil, which is a salt cod dish that’s topped with an emulsion made from its own gelatin and olive oil. I was on a mission to eat as many Basque foods and dishes as I could, and this pintxo checked off a box!

With its chequered floor, tiled walls and traditional selection of pintxos, the Cafe Bar Bilbao is as typical of the city as its name would suggest. But, although it was founded in 1911, it's far from staid. By about 2230 you can hear it across the Plaza Nueva as voices start to raise and discarded napkins litter the floor.

The Café Bar Bilbao has been a living witness to the history of the city and a venue for all kinds of literary and political debates. It is still a landmark in Bilbao’s cultural life, and the owners organise events such as the ‘Short Play Script Awards’. This is a place where tradition and modernity blend to perfection.

Here you'll find two of the most emblematic "pintxos" bars in Bilbao: Café Bilbao and Víctor Montes. Both have outdoor seating where you order pintxos (though the prices are slightly higher). In any case, check out the interiors as well, as both restaurants have a lot of character.

We were rapidly approaching siesta hour, and started to head back towards the hotel, stopping off at the bar across the street from us, Gorde, for a quick beer. We watched as a parade of people dressed in red played music in the street, armed with drinks from the many bars nearby.

CAFE STORE BAR RESTAURANTPOINT_OF_INTEREST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. Welcome to Café Bar Bilbao, the haven of heavenly pintxos where greasy fingers meet culinary delight. Nestled in the heart of Bilbao, this vibrant hangout marries Basque traditions with a splash of whimsical charm.

The other spot around Plaza Nueva that I recommend checking out is Cafe Bar Bilbao. This blue-fronted pintxos bar in Bilbao is an institution that is still serving up quality ingredients to the masses. They have vegetarian options alongside plenty of meat and seafood options.

Cafe Bar Bilbao is a quintessential pintxos bar with plenty of local charm and a vibrant mosaic interior. They serve much loved classics such as bacalao (salted cod), gildas (anchovies and pickled peppers) and tortillas as well as larger raciones (portions).

With its iconic façade and beautiful interiors, Cafe Bar Bilbao in Plaza Nueva is impossible to miss. Open since 1911, it is considered one of the best pintxos bars in Bilbao, particularly for bacalao pil-pil, a piece of cod fried in olive oil and garlic.

Café Bar Bilbao, Plaza Nueva, 6 (tel. 94-415-16-71; www.bilbao-cafebar.com), has a classic look and serves two very traditional pintxos that are perfectly executed: fresh anchovies wrapped around green olives, and bacalao al pil-pil.

Café Bar Bilbao is one of the busiest pintxos bars on Plaza Nueva. This lively local favorite has been serving up delicious pintxos since 1911. In addition to the great food, Café Bar Bilbao also hosts cultural events.

Located in the heart of Bilbao’s Old Town, Café Bar Bilbao is a classic Basque bar with a lively atmosphere. The bar is famous for its pintxos (tapas) and has a great selection of local wines and beers.

A local foodie institution, famous for some of the best pintxos in all Spain. Perfect for after a visit to Bilbao’s Guggenheim – it’s a 15-minute walk from there.

Cafe Bar Bilbao – On Plaza Nueva since 1911 – try the gure toki crab pintxos and the cod fish pintxos.