Where to Eat & Drink in Casco Viejo, Bilbao 2026
The top independent spots to eat and drink in Casco Viejo right now: Víctor Montes, Gure Toki and Restaurante Aura.
| Restaurants · ranked | ||
| 1 | Víctor Montes | ★4.45,053 |
Great food and vibes here! Everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely a spot to visit when pintxos hopping!Google review · B.A. · verbatim | ||
| 2 | Gure Toki | ★4.55,497 |
| 4 | Restaurante Aura | ★4.8666 |
| 5 | Rio-Oja | ★4.34,414 |
| 6 | La Olla de la Plaza Nueva | ★4.54,877 |
| 7 | restaurante mandoya | ★4.11,277 |
| 8 | Los Fueros | ★4.51,406 |
| 9 | Toopa | ★4.6320 |
| 10 | Kasko jatetxea | ★4.03,548 |
| Bars · ranked | ||
| 1 | Taska Beltz | Vinos, Rock y Cazuelitas | ★4.7279 |
| 2 | Bodega Joserra | ★4.61,259 |
| 3 | Ardibeltz taberna | ★4.4564 |
| 4 | Sorgínzulo | ★4.54,072 |
| 5 | Baster | ★4.52,399 |
| 6 | Café Bar Bilbao | ★4.43,812 |
| 7 | Bar Santamaría | ★4.61,932 |
| 8 | Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva) | ★4.6956 |
| 9 | Bar La Muga | ★4.42,530 |
| 10 | SOKA BAR | ★4.952 |
19 independent venues, re-ranked monthly from real reviews — no national chains, no paid placements.
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Visiting Bilbao, Spain? Casco Viejo — Medieval old town, pintxo culture heartland — is the neighbourhood with 19 ranked independent restaurants and bars our review-velocity ranking is tracking right now. 43% Spanish reviews. Rankings refreshed monthly from 44,913 live reviews — no national chains, no ads.
How to Get There
From Casco Viejo:
- Walking:10-15 mins east along the river
- Metro:Casco Viejo station, then walk east
- Bus:Several Bilbobus routes serve the area
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Barik card works on metro, tram, and buses. Buy at metro stations.
Local tip: Visit during lunch (1-3pm) or early evening (7-9pm) when locals are doing their rounds. Weekday lunchtimes are particularly authentic - you
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Víctor Montes on Pl. Berria holds the top spot for its deep wine selection and stacked pintxo counter. Expect to pay €3 to €6 per pintxo while standing along the stone arcades.
Taska Beltz on Pilota Kalea leads the bar list with craft drinks and cazuelitas. For a classic neighborhood tavern, head to Bodega Joserra on Artekale for cold beer and quick bites.
Traditional Basque stews dominate places like Rio-Oja on Txakur Kalea, while Restaurante Japonés - MUSUME IZAKAYA on Barrenkale Barrena offers Japanese izakaya dishes.
Restaurante Aura on Dorre Kalea does the job if you want to sit down for an evening with modern plates. But if you're after actual traditional food that's been thought through properly, grab a table at Los Fueros on Foru Kalea instead (they'll make you wait, but it's worth the irritation).
Bodega Joserra on Artekale serves stuffed sandwiches and glasses of wine for under €5. For a quick afternoon bite, Baster on Posta Kalea offers vermouth and small plates at low price points.
Restaurante Japonés - MUSUME IZAKAYA climbed up to #3 on the restaurant list, while Toopa entered the top ten on Goienkale. Over on the bar side, Taska Beltz claimed the #1 spot on Pilota Kalea.
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