A long-running bar on the arcaded Plaza Nueva that locals fold into the old-town crawl without a second thought. The pintxos lean traditional and generous, the beer is cold, and the crowd is the after-work neighbourhood rather than the postcard set. It's the kind of dependable corner that holds a square together.
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Casco Viejo, Bilbao
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The classic counter pintxos — tortilla, croquetas, and the fried preparations. A caña (small draught beer) is the right pour for the pace of the square.
After-work hours on a weekday, or the weekend crawl when Plaza Nueva fills under the arches. Sunday morning brings the market crowd.
Under the arches of Plaza Nueva, the heart of the old town's pintxo circuit. Best treated as one stop in a longer crawl rather than a destination in itself.