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Licenciado Poza (Pozas) bar strip

  • CoverNo cover
  • VibeLively, football crowd
  • PriceAbout EUR 2-4 per drink
  • MusicMixed bar music

Licenciado Poza, known locally as Pozas, is one of the busiest streets in Bilbao for going out. It runs to the San Mamés stadium, so match days fill it with Athletic Club fans. Bar Mugi (number 55) offers calmer Rioja drinking, and TypeWine Bar (number 45) is a wine bar. It is busiest on Thursday and weekends.

Pedestrian-friendly bar street in Indautxu, busiest on Thursday, weekends and match days.

Licenciado Poza, known locally as Pozas, is one of the busiest streets in Bilbao for going out. It runs to the San Mamés stadium, so match days fill it with Athletic Club fans. Bar Mugi (number 55) offers calmer Rioja drinking, and TypeWine Bar (number 45) is a wine bar.

It is busiest on Thursday and weekends.

Practical information for Licenciado Poza (Pozas) bar strip · Last updated September 2026
Price About EUR 2-4 per drink
Cover No cover
Hours Bars open evenings; busiest Thursday and weekends
Address Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 48011 Bilbao, Spain (centre of the strip)

Good to know

Signature
Busiest bar street in Bilbao, popular Thursday and weekends

Location

Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 48011 Bilbao, Spain (centre of the strip)

43.2624, -2.9426 View on map

Highlights

  • Busiest on Thursday and weekends
  • Athletic Club match-day crowds
  • Wine and pintxo bars

Tips for visiting

  • Avoid match days if seeking quiet.
  • Start at Plaza Indautxu and walk toward San Mamés.

When to visit

Thursday and Friday evenings.

Accessibility

Accessibility is not confirmed in published sources; visitors with mobility needs should check with the venue before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called Pozas?

Locals shorten Licenciado Poza to Pozas.

When is it busiest?

Thursdays, weekends and match days.