Lau Bar Restaurante is a bar & grill in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.7 stars from 335 Google reviews. Known for grilled meats & house desserts and attentive, warm service. Best for groups and family dinners with children. Price range: €10-20.
Rankings updated May 2026
Lau Bar Restaurante
Across 338 Google reviews, 93% gave four or five stars.
Quick Verdict
A small, welcoming bar & grill in Abando with excellent value, standout service, and reliably good grilled meats—book ahead.
You want quality grilled meat and attentive service in a cosy, unpretentious neighbourhood spot.
About Lau Bar Restaurante
Lau Bar Restaurante is a small, welcoming grill in Abando that has earned a 4.7-star rating across 336 reviews by delivering consistent quality and genuine hospitality. The kitchen excels with grilled meats—chuleta, entrecot, and pulpo a la brasa feature prominently in praise—alongside house-made desserts (flan, tarta de queso, tarta de manzana) and a solid menu del día offering excellent value around €18.50. The atmosphere is described as acogedor (cosy), informal, and relaxed, with a small but thoughtfully decorated dining room that feels intimate rather than cramped. Service stands out: staff like María are repeatedly singled out for attentiveness, warmth, and genuine care—one reviewer noted feeling "como en casa" (at home) while celebrating a birthday with a wheelchair-using family member. The venue welcomes families with high chairs, offers wheelchair accessibility, and maintains an impressive track record with groups and solo diners alike. A good wine and beer selection rounds out the offering, though the real draw is the marriage of honest food, fair pricing (€10–20 range), and the kind of unhurried, personal attention that keeps locals returning.
What Stands Out
Grilled meats & house desserts
Multiple reviews praise chuleta, entrecot, pulpo a la brasa, and house-made desserts (flan, tarta de queso, tarta de manzana) as standout dishes.
Attentive, warm service
Staff—particularly María—are repeatedly described as amable, atenta, encantadora, and inmejorable; one reviewer noted feeling treated 'como en casa' (at home).
Excellent value & menu del día
Menu del día at €18.50 includes first course, main, drink, bread, and dessert; reviews consistently highlight 'muy buena relación calidad precio' (excellent value for money).
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google, in the language they were written
“La pasta carbonara y el arroz verde súper bueno.”
“Menú de gran calidad atendido por un excelente servicio en un local acogedor”
“Los entrantes bien pero el bacalao muy mejorable.”Practical Information
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Common Questions
How consistently good is Lau Bar Restaurante?
Across 338 Google reviews, 93% of visitors gave four or five stars — placing Lau Bar Restaurante among Abando's most reliably rated bar & grills.
Do you need to book Lau Bar Restaurante in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended for lunch and dinner — Lau Bar Restaurante is a popular choice in Abando and tends to fill quickly, particularly at weekends.
Is Lau Bar Restaurante family friendly?
Lau Bar Restaurante accommodates families — Google visitors note facilities for children, and the welcoming atmosphere suits all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lau Bar Restaurante
Yes. The venue has high chairs, is wheelchair-accessible, and reviewers praise it as ideal for families. One reviewer celebrated their child's birthday there and noted exceptional care and a welcoming atmosphere.
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. The dining room is small but cosy, and booking ensures you won't miss out on this popular neighbourhood spot.
Grilled meats—particularly chuleta, entrecot, and pulpo a la brasa—are frequently praised. House-made desserts (flan, tarta de queso, tarta de manzana) and the menu del día are also highly recommended.
Yes. The venue has wheelchair-accessible entrance and dining space. One reviewer specifically noted excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere when dining with a wheelchair-using family member.
€10–20 per person. The menu del día offers exceptional value at €18.50, including multiple courses, drink, and dessert.
Yes. GBP data indicates the venue is popular for solo dinner, and the informal, relaxed atmosphere and bar seating make it welcoming for individuals.
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