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If anything characterises the...
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  • If anything characterises the Basque Country, it is its excellent cuisine and the quality of its restaurants. Basque traditional cuisine, bases its success on the quality of the raw materials (fish, meat, cheeses, etc.). All these dishes are always accompanied by Rioja wine, from the region of Alava, or with cider or 'txakolí' (Basque white wine); all three wines that are typical of Euskadi.

    Pintxos are real miniature culinary masterpieces. In numerous Basque towns there are certain areas with a concentration of taverns and bars which specialise in the preparation of these gastronomic jewels. Eating pintxos is usually accompanied by 'poteo' or bar hopping, which consists of drinking wine, cider or zuritos (small glasses of beer) while standing in the company of friends and moving from one establishment to the next.

    PINCHOS.. all kinds of pinchos! and Txacolí!

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    Bilbao is home to some of the...
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  • Bilbao is home to some of the region’s finest restaurants, from inexpensive, cosy family-run eateries to five-star restaurants.

    Some suggestions:

    GOIZEKO CKABI in Particular de Estraunza, 4

    GURÍA Gran Vía Don Diego López de Haro, 66

    Taberna Aitor in Barrencalle Barrena, 16

    Café del Arenal in Arenal, 5

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  • Directions: Vegetarian Restaurants in Bilbao: Garibolo in Fernandez del Campo 7, Ortua in Mazarredo 18, Restaurante vegetariano in Urkijo 33 and Vegetariano in Gipuzkoa 7 (Deusto)
  • Other Contact: Deusto Bridg
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    The Dubliners: The Dubliners
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  • One of the best ans most genuine irish pub of Spain. Great menus and in the night live music and dances.

    Missing Irish cheer and Guiness, well here's the place to find it! Plus selection of bar food.

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  • Address: Plaza Moyúa, 6 - BILBAO
  • Other Contact: 94-424 02 23
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    Txosnas: Are the bars...
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  • Txosnas: Are the bars installed during the Aste Nagusia (Big Party) in the Bilbao downtown and in the main cities around the Basque country.

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    'Cerveceras' (beer places),...
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  • 'Cerveceras' (beer places), also called 'pollerias' (chicken places).
    They are very cheap (1000 pesetas per person, $6) and the food is really good, believe me! (especially the chicken).
    Actually, when the weather gets good around spring, most of the families and groups of friends zoom off to the nearest 'cervecera' to start the summer season with a juicy salad, a jar of fresh beer and a crusty chicken!

    Already guessed what you can eat? Nice try, but you can also have 'tortilla de patatas' (Spanish omelette), 'pimientos verdes' (green peppers), 'morcilla' (delicious black pudding), 'chorizo' (can't explain this), french fries, salad, etc.

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  • Directions: There are quite a few in Algorta (subway stop 'Bidezabal') and Berango (subway stop 'Berango'. There is one right across the street called 'La Palmera'). Once you get there, ask anyone.
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    Pinchos (at any bar). They are...
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  • Pinchos (at any bar). They are small portions of food, bite-size, with uniquely combined ingreditents. Not expensive. Great variety. Fun choosing one or the other.

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    SAN SEBASTIAN: The whole town...
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  • SAN SEBASTIAN: The whole town is one enormous restaurant, especially on Saturday night. You can wander from one tapas bar to another and eat what you want. Its a bit difficult to work out the pricing structure but all the food is on display and its easy to point and eat!

    TAPAS!!

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  • Directions: San Sebastian apparently has the most bars and restaurants per square inch than any other town in Spain. You wont starve or die of thirst!
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    Asia Chic: Asia Chic - Trendy Chinese
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  • A smart chinese restaurant in the centre of the city.

    This restaurant has a set menu (Menu del Dia) at lunchtime for 10 Euros.

    If going for lunch, get there early (1.30pm) as after 2, the restaurant may be very busy.

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  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
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  • Address: Ledesma 30, 48001 Bilbao
  • Phone: 944 231 186
  • Directions: On the river side of Gran Via behind Corte Ingles (the one that used to be Marks and Spencer, near the Country Hall).
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    Atlanta: Atlanta - Posh restaurant and handy cafe
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  • Atlanta restaurant is a posh restaurant located at Gran Via 63. However, this tip is about its sister cafe.

    This cafe, on Plaza Campuzano has tables out all year (under an awning) so is convenient to sit out on. These seats can be very popular at times, particularly with the people with prams (like us!)

    The cafe also does menus del dia

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  • Address: Rodriguez Arias 28
  • Directions: Plaza Campuzano
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    Azak Taberna Jatetxe: Azak - Cafe and Restaurant
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  • This modern Basque cafe has a large bar area, where they serve bokadillos (sandwiches) and a restaurant at the rear.

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  • Address: Pablo de Alzola 8 Bilbao 48012
  • Phone: 944571001
  • Directions: Off Autonomia
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