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Restaurants · Basque Country, Bilbao

Antxoa Taberna

  • CuisineAnchovy specialist
  • CategoryPintxo Bar
  • Price€ (pintxos about EUR 1-3 / USD 1.15-3.45 each)

Antxoa Taberna (antxoa is Basque for anchovy) is on Plaza Nueva. Food guides list anchovy pintxos and an anchovy tasting menu as its focus, a change from the usual ham-and-cheese counter. The bar fits into a Plaza Nueva crawl as a seafood stop.

Plaza Nueva taberna built around anchovies, with anchovy pintxos and a tasting menu.

Antxoa Taberna (antxoa is Basque for anchovy) is on Plaza Nueva. Food guides list anchovy pintxos and an anchovy tasting menu as its focus, a change from the usual ham-and-cheese counter.

The bar fits into a Plaza Nueva crawl as a seafood stop.

Practical information for Antxoa Taberna · Last updated September 2026
Price € (pintxos about EUR 1-3 / USD 1.15-3.45 each)
Reservations Walk-in only; pintxo bar counters do not take table bookings.
Address Plaza Nueva, 1, 48005 Bilbao, Spain

Signature dishes

  • Anchovy pintxos
  • Anchovy tasting menu

Good to know

Known for
Anchovy-focused taberna on Plaza Nueva

Location

Plaza Nueva, 1, 48005 Bilbao, Spain

43.2593, -2.9230 View on map

Highlights

  • Anchovy pintxos
  • Anchovy tasting menu
  • On Plaza Nueva

Tips for visiting

  • Try anchovies with a glass of txakoli, the local dry white wine.
  • Ask the staff about the tasting menu before ordering a la carte.

When to visit

Early evening.

Accessibility

Step-free access and restroom facilities are not confirmed in published sources; visitors with mobility needs should phone ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the specialty?

Anchovy pintxos and an anchovy tasting menu.

Where is it?

Plaza Nueva 1, Casco Viejo.