El Globo is a tapas bar in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.4 stars from 12497 Google reviews. Known for txangurro and gratin crab pintxos and spanish wine selection. Best for pintxos and wine and lunch or dinner at the bar.
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El Globo
| Rating | 4.4★ |
| Reviews | 12,497 |
| Best for | Pintxos and wine |
Quick Verdict
A wood-lined Abando bar where txangurro and gratin crab pintxos and Spanish wines justify the crowd at the counter.
You want to eat standing at a bar lined with txangurro and gratin crab pintxos, Spanish wine in hand.
About El Globo
Wood-panelled walls and low lighting give El Globo a warmth that's harder to find in Abando than it used to be. The pintxos bar is the main event: the txangurro — spider crab, gratinated in its shell — is what people come back for, and the gratin and gratinated cod run close behind. The variety on the counter is broad enough that a long evening of rounds feels natural, each one different from the last. It runs from morning coffee through to late-night drinks, and the crowd on any given day shifts from neighbourhood regulars to groups making a proper occasion of it.
What Stands Out
Txangurro and gratin crab pintxos
Google Review Topics show txangurro (998 mentions) and gratin crab (127 mentions) as the most-discussed dishes; local 5★ review calls the pintxo experience unmissable.
Spanish wine selection
Google Profile describes the bar as serving Spanish wines; the wood-lined room is built around the wine and pintxo pairing.
Product quality at the bar
Local 3★ review explicitly states 'la barra y el producto que ofrecen excelentes' (the bar and product they offer are excellent).
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Globo
El Globo, in Abando, Bilbao, is known for pintxos—particularly txangurro and gratin crab—which dominate both the menu and what customers talk about. The variety of pintxos on offer means most visits end with more on the plate than planned.
El Globo works well for groups sharing pintxos at the bar. The txangurro and gratin crab pintxos are designed for this style of eating, and the Spanish wine selection pairs naturally with standing and grazing.
El Globo, in Abando, is a wood-lined tapas bar with dim lighting and a bar-focused layout. The room runs on a steady crowd of locals and visitors working the counter, where the pintxos and Spanish wines are the main event.
El Globo is primarily a bar-focused interior space with wood-lined walls and dim lighting. The emphasis is on eating and drinking at the counter rather than outdoor seating.
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Hot Score: 81/100 · ranked October 2026
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