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Restaurants · Basque Country, Bilbao

Bar El Globo

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

El Globo is on Diputación Kalea in the Ensanche, the 19th-century grid across from the Casco Viejo. It is known for baked spider crab (txangurro), fried artichoke hearts with ham and an Idiazabal tartlet. The street also hosts La Viña del Ensanche at number 10, so the two are usually done together.

Ensanche bar on Calle Diputación famous for baked spider crab and fried artichoke with ham.

El Globo is on Diputación Kalea in the Ensanche, the 19th-century grid across from the Casco Viejo. It is known for baked spider crab (txangurro), fried artichoke hearts with ham and an Idiazabal tartlet.

The street also hosts La Viña del Ensanche at number 10, so the two are usually done together.

Practical information for Bar El Globo · 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 Diputación Kalea, 8, 48008 Bilbao, Spain

Signature dishes

  • Spider crab au gratin (txangurro)
  • Fried artichoke hearts with ham
  • Idiazabal tartlet

Good to know

Known for
Ensanche bar famous for spider-crab gratin

Location

Diputación Kalea, 8, 48008 Bilbao, Spain

43.2617, -2.9323 View on map

Highlights

  • Spider crab gratin
  • Artichoke with ham
  • Next to La Viña del Ensanche

Tips for visiting

  • Order the hot txangurro as soon as it comes out of the kitchen.
  • Visit La Viña at number 10 for the next course.

When to visit

Evening, before 21:00.

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 signature pintxo?

Baked spider crab (txangurro).

Where is it?

Diputación Kalea 8, Abando.