Baster is a tapas bar in Casco Viejo, Bilbao. Rated 4.5 stars from 2444 Google reviews. Known for vermouth programme and tortilla individual. Best for solo dinner and lunch. Features a terrace. Price range: €10-20.
Baster is rated 4.5★ on Google (2,444 reviews) and 4.3★ on TripAdvisor (340 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Baster
Across 2,326 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 2,444 |
| 1-star share | 2.8% |
| Best for | Breakfast |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“A great place to grab some tasty sandwiches, whether with cecina or ham.”
“Buen sitio para tapear unos bocadillos ricos, tanto de cecina cómo de jamón.”
“Good wines, pintxos, tapas, and beer on tap served with a smile...”
“Buenos vinos,pintxo,raciones,cerveza tirada con gracia....”
“A delicious, succulent pasta omelette... and mouth-watering slices of Iberian ham”
“Tortilla pastas muy jugosa deliciosa...y tostas de jamón ibérico de relamerse”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
2,784 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
The best vermouth in Bilbao, poured with care in a small bar where the tortilla and calamari sandwich justify the crowd.
You want the best vermouth in Bilbao poured by someone who knows your name.
About Baster
A lunch or evening at Baster runs on vermouth and the kind of pintxos that remind you why Casco Viejo has the reputation it does. The vermouth here pulls more mentions than anything else on the menu, and for good reason — it draws regulars back on its own. The tortilla, made fresh to order with potato, egg and salt, the calamari sandwich and the brioche with pork are the plates people keep coming back for. The raciones card is broad enough that a long, relaxed session at the bar is easy to build. Jon, the bald guy with glasses, has earned his own fan base for the way he pulls a beer. The space is small and fills fast, so arriving early is the move.
In the last 90 days, Baster has drawn 24 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Vermouth programme
House vermouth is called the best in Bilbao by multiple reviewers; vermouth appears in 173 Google review mentions, far outpacing any other drink.
Tortilla individual
Made fresh to order with just potato, egg, and salt; reviewers consistently praise its juiciness and authentic preparation across recent reviews.
Staff warmth and attentiveness
One recent reviewer praised bartender Jon by name for how well he poured a caña; another noted staff greeted them by name across visits.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Posta Kalea, 22, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
☀️Outdoor
“La terraza soleada de Bilbao donde chuparse los dedos acompañando con un buen trago”
Bilbao's sunny terrace where you'll lick your fingers and enjoy a good drink
— Edurne Villacé Lozano
Frequently Asked Questions about Baster
Baster, in Casco Viejo, Bilbao, is popular for solo dining. The bar counter is the natural perch, and a glass of the house vermouth with a pintxo or two is a first-class evening. Staff are warm and attentive, and the room has a welcoming, informal energy even when it fills up.
Baster's tortilla individual—made fresh to order with potato, egg, and salt—is the signature dish reviewers rave about for its juiciness. The calamari sandwich and brioche de albóndigas are also standouts, and the house vermouth is called the best in Bilbao.
Baster has outdoor seating on a sympathetic terrace, though the bar counter inside is where the energy lives. The space is small and fills quickly, especially at lunch and dinner.
Baster serves quality espresso as part of a strong breakfast programme. The coffee is properly made and draws regulars in the morning.
Baster, in Casco Viejo, has wheelchair-accessible entry and interior space, making it accessible for mobility needs throughout the venue.
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Hot Score: 51/100 · ranked October 2026
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