Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva) is a bar in Casco Viejo, Bilbao. Rated 4.6 stars from 956 Google reviews. Known for txangurro and aged beef pintxos and paella. Best for pintxos and cider and lunch with locals.
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Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva)
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 956 |
| Best for | Pintxos and cider |
Quick Verdict
The pintxos—txangurro, aged beef, gratinado—are why locals return; the paella matches regional standards.
You want the txangurro and aged beef pintxos that define Bilbao's old quarter.
About Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva)
Plaza Nueva sets the stage, and El Globo makes the most of it. The pintxos here have a reputation across Casco Viejo that holds up: the txangurro gratinado and the aged beef pintxo are what people come back for, and the trufa pintxo — rich without being heavy — keeps drawing its own following. The goat cheese with caramelised onion is worth knowing about too. When the kitchen turns out an ibérica paella, Valencians have rated it a 9.5 and meant it. Service gets a 10 from the same crowd. The bar runs at full tilt, portions are generous, and the locals who pack the counter on a weekday evening are the clearest sign of where things stand.
What Stands Out
Txangurro and aged beef pintxos
409 mentions of pintxos in Google topics, with txangurro (93 mentions) and aged beef pintxo (7 mentions) dominating recent reviews as 'los mejores pintxos de Bilbao' and 'riquísimos'.
Paella
A Valencian reviewer rated the paella 9.5/10, writing 'casi me sentí como en la terrera'—nearly felt like home.
Staff attention
Multiple recent reviews note 'Excelente !! Atención' and 'Una atención de 10', with staff warmth described as a defining feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva)
Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva) is known for its txangurro pintxo and aged beef pintxo, which reviewers call 'los mejores pintxos de Bilbao'. The gratinado varieties—txangurro gratinado, gratinado de vaca, and gratin pintxos—also appear frequently in recent reviews as standout dishes.
Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva) serves a paella that a Valencian reviewer rated 9.5/10, writing it felt like home cooking. It meets regional standards that locals and visitors alike have praised.
Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva) in Plaza Nueva, Casco Viejo, functions as both a casual pintxo counter and a proper dining destination, making it suited to groups sharing plates. Portions are generous enough that multiple rounds rarely fit.
Bar El Globo (Plaza Nueva) sits at Plaza Nueva's heart in Casco Viejo, Bilbao's old quarter, where it draws both locals and visitors. The bar operates as a lively counter space where staff attention is noted as precise and unhurried.
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Hot Score: 62/100 · ranked October 2026
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