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Azak Taberna Jatetxe: Azak - Cafe and Restaurant
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  • timtregenza
  • By timtregenza on November 8, 2004
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • This modern Basque cafe has a large bar area, where they serve bokadillos (sandwiches) and a restaurant at the rear.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Pablo de Alzola 8 Bilbao 48012
  • Phone: 944571001
  • Directions: Off Autonomia
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    Ban Thai: Ban Thai - Nice Thai Restaurant
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  • By timtregenza on March 7, 2005
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • Ban Thai is a pleasant, reasonably authentic, Thai restaurant (the only one I know of in Bilbao. They do take outs too.

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  • Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: c/Autonomia 61, Bilbao
  • Directions: RENFE: Autonomia
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    Bar Alondegui: Bar Alondegui
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  • Updated By timtregenza on May 23, 2005
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • This small bar, facing the Alondiga (old wine warehouse now being converted into a sports centre and car park) has little out of the ordinary except that it has satellite television that gets the BBC.

    Hence popular with the Expats for the FA cup final!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Address: Fernando del Campo 35
  • Phone: 944 215 681
  • Directions: Close to Plaza Bizkaia
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    Bar Eme: Bar Eme - The World's Greatest Sandwiches
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  • By TTRefuge on March 26, 2009
  • Bilbao Page by TTRefuge
  • Bar Eme's sandwiches are an institution in Bilbao. They sell lots of different types of sandwich but it is most famous for its "triangulos" very simple - ham, lettuce, mayonaise and a "secret sauce" and its "torres" stacked sandwiches with laters of ham, egg, anchovies and that "secret sauce".

    Its croquettas are pretty amazing too, but the triangulos are well worth a diversion for, they are the best!

    You can get lunch for 2 with drinks for about 15E here.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 5 General Concho
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    Bar Gautxori: Gautxori - A genuine Pena Bar
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  • By timtregenza on April 10, 2007
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • I cannot find the squiggle on my keyboard that should exist on the n in pena.

    Anyhow, a pena is a supporter's club. These are often based in bars, and it is where the fans will watch the football when the team is playing away. (There is no tradition of away fans in Spain).

    This bar is the one for Pena Txorigaldy, and to attend during an Athletic (away) match will give you a strong atmosphere. Mind you, it will be very full!

    Out of match times, the bar still offers nice pintxos, including REAL pork scratchings.

    Pork scratchings - the real thing!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Address: Zugastinovia 15, La Casilla, Bilbao
  • Phone: 944 435 694
  • Directions: On the corner of Autonomia and Gordoniz
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    Bar Juanjo: Portuguese food
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  • Updated By timtregenza on March 18, 2007
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • Small Portuguese/Brazilian bar/restaurant.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: c/ Areilza 50 esquina c/General Eguia
  • Phone: 0034 944 050 624
  • Directions: Near to La Casilla
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    Bar Pedro: Seafood Raciones
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  • By timtregenza on July 27, 2004
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • Bar Pedro specialises in raciones on seafood.

    Sunday mornings (after 11) is the time to visit, with lobster, prawns (all sizes), crabs, winkles, and other shellfish available to eat.

    The done think is to stand in the street outside gossiping, while drinking a martini and polishing off a plate of kiskillas (baby prawns).

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Maestro Garcia Rivero, BIlbao
  • Directions: Metro: Indautxu between Poza and Rodriguez Arias
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    Bar Reims: Bar Reims - Typical business district cafe
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  • By timtregenza on March 2, 2005
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • This bar, open early for coffee for office workers, is a pleasant, wood finished bar that smells of respectability.

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Alameda Recalde (close to Carlton Hotel)
  • Directions: Metro: Moyua
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    Bar Restaurante Tarot: Most authentic Indian in Bilbao
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  • timtregenza
  • Updated By timtregenza on April 10, 2007
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • This (halal) indian restaurant provides the most authentic Indian food in Bilbao. Be aware however:

    1) If you are used to UK style Indian food, you may be disappointed as the Bilbaoinos are a little more conservative in their taste
    2) The service at the restaurant is SLOW
    3) The restaurant is not located in the best area (I don't recommend going exploring at night).

    Note: My recent experiences with this restaurant is that it is in decline.

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  • Theme: Indian
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Hernani 20 - 48003 Bilbao
  • Directions: San Francisco
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    Bar Restaurante Ujeda: Ujeda - Small bar with good range of pintxos
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  • timtregenza
  • Updated By timtregenza on February 19, 2005
  • Bilbao Page by timtregenza
  • This bar and restaurant has a good range of pintxos and offers menus del dia. I have not eaten in the comedor (restaurant) so cannot comment on that.

    Pintxos Jamon in herb bread.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Alda. Uriquijo 68, Bilbao
  • Phone: 944 276 443
  • Directions: Towards the football ground
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