Dinning out in Bilbao

Up To €15
For a Vegetarian lunch then try out the Restaurant Ganapti situated at 1 Calle Lersundi. The restraunt has a wide choice of vegetarian dishes as well as fantastic milkshakes and juices.

Up To €30
Moving the budget up slightly, and for those who love fish head for El Hogar del Pescador. The restraunt overlooks the harbour in nearby Santurce. Some of the house specialities include Sardines and Bream. The town is only a 20-minute train ride from Bilbao and is well worth the effort. The Restraunt is located at Puerto Pesquero Santurce, telephone 94 461 0211.

Up To €50
If you can afford it then don’t miss out on one of Bilbao best restaurants, the Matxinbenta is just as famous for its fridliness as it is for its food and modern decor.

The restaurant has three dinning rooms were seasonal menus are offered. Here you can choose from modern dishes to Basque specialities. The Restaurant Matxinbenta is located at 26 Calle Ledesma.

A Nightout in Bilbao

Bilbao has a strong link with Ireland, so why not kick the evening of in the city’s oldest Irish Pub. The Dubliners is located at 6 Plaza Moyua were theirs plenty of lively entertainment.

Late and lively
If your looking to stay out a bit later than most, well try out the Café Bar Solube at 11 Calle Barrenkale. This café transforms itself during the evening from quiet daytime café into a busy nightspot. The place has a great feel about with live music and party atmosphere.

Live Music
For those who like some live music in their evenings, the Bilborock at 1 Calle Muelle de la Merced is worth a visit. The venue is a former Baroque church that also holds concerts and movies. New local bands are often trying out here, and this place gives you a feeling of what is happening musically in Bilbao.

Areas of Interest in Bilbao

The area near the university is called Deusto and is a great place to find cheap places to eat and drink.

Another popular area is Mazzaredo this area is more popular with the over thirties group. There is some great theme bars and restaurants, also a good club area that is worth checking out.

Day Trip in Bilbao

If you have any time left in your weekend and can escape Bilbao then try heading for Lekeitio.

Getting from the Airport

Taxi
A Taxi stand is located outside the arrival hall the cost of a taxi into the centre of Bilbao would be around 14 euros. The centre of Bilbao is only 8km from the Airport.

Bus
The Airport operates a bus service that runs every 30 minutes and takes just twenty minutes for the journey. A one way ticket costs 1.10 euros, you can also purchase a multi travel ticket that allows you access on the metro in Bilbao.

Car Hire
All the main car rental companies have desks in the arrival hall, such as Europcar, Budget and Hertz. Most car rental desks are open from 08.30-20.00 Monday till Friday and 10.00-14.00 on a Saturday.