{"id":2146,"date":"2026-03-04T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/a-pintxos-tour-of-bilbao\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:26:06","slug":"a-pintxos-tour-of-bilbao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/en\/a-pintxos-tour-of-bilbao\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pintxos Tour of Bilbao"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; 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overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-5-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;left-right&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; color_overlay=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;TASTE THE BEST PINTXOS IN BILBAO&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%2301326C&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h5><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">Pintxos Tour in Bilbao: Plaza Nueva is a must-visit stop.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Pintxos Tour in Bilbao: La Plaza Nueva If you\u2019re looking for <strong>the best pintxos tour in Bilbao<\/strong>, La Plaza Nueva is one of the most iconic spots in Bilbao\u2019s Old Town and a perfect starting point. Its lively arcades, terraces, and specialty bars make this area a magnet for both locals and visitors who want to sample Bilbao\u2019s best pintxos in a lively atmosphere. Here we suggest a tour of the most renowned bars, essential stops to enjoy the essence of Bilbao\u2019s culinary scene. La Plaza Nueva is a must-visit.  <\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">La Olla de la Plaza Nueva, your first stop<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>At number 2 Plaza Nueva, you\u2019ll find <strong>La Olla de la Plaza Nueva<\/strong>, a Basque restaurant with one of Bilbao\u2019s most renowned pintxo bars. Every day, the bar offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/en\/pintxos\/\">a selection of hot and cold pintxos<\/a><\/strong> made with top-quality ingredients: Cantabrian tuna, acorn-fed Iberian ham, Tudela Artichokes (PDO), Bermeo anchovies, and select meats.<br \/>\nHere you can start your tour by trying some of our must-haves: the brioche filled with pulled pork, the mini burger made to order, the bonito montadito with Rioja-style salsa, or hot options like the Iberian pork shoulder pintxos or the \u201ctoro\u201d scallop, perfect to pair with a wine from Rioja Alavesa or a well-chilled txakoli. <\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Brioche with pulled pork - La Olla de la Plaza Nueva - Restaurant in Bilbao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxo_briochebuey1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">Next stop: El Globo<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Right next door, you\u2019ll find one of Bilbao\u2019s all-time classics: the legendary <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barelglobo.es\/\">El Globo<\/a><\/strong> bar, famous for its gratinated txangurro pintxo. They say you can\u2019t claim to have been to Bilbao without trying this special treat, whose fame has spread far beyond our borders. But we\u2019re going to let you in on a secret: in addition to the famous crab pintxo, we recommend trying the aged beef pintxo, the truffle-infused potato omelet, or the baby squid in their own ink. The bar is packed with irresistible options.   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Txangurro gratin pintxo - El Globo de La Plaza Nueva\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-gratinado-txangurro_pintxos_elglobo_bilbao.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">Don&#8217;t miss V\u00edctor Montes<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>For the third stop on the route, we recommend another great classic that\u2019s a must on any pintxo tour of Bilbao. It\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.victormontes.com\/\">V\u00edctor Montes<\/a><\/strong>, the legendary grocery store converted into a Basque restaurant with a spectacular pintxo bar, where highlights include the famous golden macaron stuffed with foie gras and the cod al pilpil pintxo. At this legendary bar, creative signature pintxos share the spotlight with more classic miniature bites that are just as delicious.  <\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Foie gras macaron pintxo - V\u00edctor Montes restaurant in Bilbao's Plaza Nueva\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos_macaronfoie_victormontes.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">The tour continues with other highlights of the Old Town<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Just a short walk from Plaza Nueva, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aitaren.es\/\">Aitaren Boulevard<\/a><\/strong> awaits you\u2014a dining destination that brings together the best of the Amaren grill and the Hambueyser\u00eda in a meticulously designed Art Deco setting. While it\u2019s known for its selection of long-aged beef cuts and burgers, you\u2019ll also find pintxos at the bar that are perfect for continuing your culinary journey with a high-quality snack.<br \/>\nIts philosophy centers on the product and the flame: select cuts, dishes prepared to order, and a menu that lets you alternate between pintxos, small plates, and gourmet burgers, always paired with a carefully curated wine selection. Including Aitaren Boulevard on your Bilbao pintxo tour is a way to add the touch of a great grill to the classic experience of bar-hopping through the city center\u2014don\u2019t miss their mini burgers, beef croquettes, and gildas.  <\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/miniburger_aitaren-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aitaren Mini Burger - Aitaren Boulevard Restaurant in Bilbao's Old Town\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniburger_aitaren-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniburger_aitaren-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniburger_aitaren-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniburger_aitaren-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniburger_aitaren-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniburger_aitaren.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">The trail ends at La Olla<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Many of our customers end up returning to <strong>La Olla de la Plaza Nueva<\/strong> to wrap up their tour with a shared plate of tapas or a sweet treat, such as our caramelized torrija, which was named the best torrija in Bilbao in 2017 and ranked third in 2018. It\u2019s the perfect way to put a sweet finishing touch on your <strong>pintxo tour through Bilbao\u2019s Old Town.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled baby squid - La Olla de la Plaza Nueva - Restaurant in Bilbao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/txipirones_atun_laolla_plazanueva1280x1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #b49336;\">Final tips for enjoying pintxos in Bilbao<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Always order calmly at the bar; keep in mind that a pintxo is a casual snack typically enjoyed standing at the bar\u2014it\u2019s not meant to be eaten while seated at a table. Set aside your \u201ctourist mindset\u201d for a moment and immerse yourself in our customs. Embracing local traditions is the best way to enjoy the full experience. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laolladelaplazanueva.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/pincho-de-taco-de-chuleta-restaurante-la-olla-de-la-plaza-nueva.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Save room for the hot pintxos fresh from the kitchen, take advice from the waitstaff who know their pintxos inside out, and check out the sharing menus if you\u2019re traveling in a group. But above all, enjoy the unique atmosphere that comes alive every day in Plaza Nueva amid pintxos, wine, and lively conversation. 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