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Restaurants · Basque Country, Bilbao

Café Iruña

  • CuisineBasque and Spanish cafe food
  • CategoryHistoric Cafe And Pintxo Bar
  • Price€ (pintxos about EUR 1-4 / USD 1.15-4.60)

Café Iruña opened in 1903 and is known for its ornate tiled interior and long bar. Guides describe it as a breakfast favourite with pintxos available through the day, and layered sandwiches among the classics. It is a calmer alternative to the Casco Viejo crowd, and a good place for a coffee after a visit to the Museo de Bellas Artes nearby.

Belle-époque cafe from 1903 near Albia gardens, serving pintxos and breakfast all day.

Café Iruña opened in 1903 and is known for its ornate tiled interior and long bar. Guides describe it as a breakfast favourite with pintxos available through the day, and layered sandwiches among the classics.

It is a calmer alternative to the Casco Viejo crowd, and a good place for a coffee after a visit to the Museo de Bellas Artes nearby.

Practical information for Café Iruña · Last updated September 2026
Price € (pintxos about EUR 1-4 / USD 1.15-4.60)
Reservations Walk-in
Address Colón de Larreátegui Kalea, 13, 48001 Bilbao, Spain

Signature dishes

  • Layered sandwiches
  • Pintxos served all day
  • Pincho moruno

Good to know

Known for
Belle-époque cafe opened in 1903 with decorated tiled interior

Location

Colón de Larreátegui Kalea, 13, 48001 Bilbao, Spain

43.2625, -2.9281 View on map

Highlights

  • Open since 1903
  • Tiled historic interior
  • Pintxos all day

Tips for visiting

  • Take a table for coffee in the afternoon lull.
  • Try the pincho moruno at the bar.

When to visit

Breakfast or mid-afternoon.

Accessibility

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

Frequently asked questions

When was it opened?

1903, according to local guides.

Is it open all day?

Pintxos are served all day, but exact opening hours were not published.