Pintxos in Bilbao and San Sebastian

“Pintxos” (pronounced “pinchos”) is a specialty from Northern Spain. It is like “tapas” in the rest of Spain. It represents a small portion of food, such as toasts, delicacies, and Spanish specialties.

De pintxos por Bilbao: 10 bares imprescindibles

BAR MUGI

Address: Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 55, 48013 Bilbao

At BAR MUGI, you can find around 40 different varieties of pintxos. Exclusivity in gastronomy, that is why they are so well known!

BAR GAZTANDEGI

Address: García Rivero Maisuaren Kalea, 10, 48011 Bilbao

Small, cozy, and with aroma, on the menu you can find cheeses from all over the world, with special attention to local appellations of origin such as Idiazabal or Roncal from Navarra.

Xukela

Address: Calle Perro, 2 48005 Bilbao España

Xukela offers you a wide variety of pinchos. On its menu: cheese board, Iberian and foie from the Country, as well as mushroom pinchos, piquillo, and cod salad.

Atari Gastroteka

Address: Calle Mayor, 18, 20003 San Sebastián

Passionate about restoration with a creative spirit, that is what the Gatroteka Atari is. It will offer you the best gastronomy of the Basque culture.

Bar Txepetxa

Address: Arrandegi Kalea, 5, 20003 Donostia, San Sebastián

Bar Txepetxa offers a wide variety of pinchos, more focused on seafood pinchos. So if you prefer seafood to meat, this is your place!

How can you come to Spain and not try pinchos? Now that you know the best places, you have no excuses! Also, it is a great opportunity to share and spend time with your friends!