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Mercado de la Ribera food hall

  • CuisineMarket produce and pintxos
  • CategoryMarket And Food Hall
  • Price€ (pintxos about EUR 1.50-3 / USD 1.73-3.45)

The Mercado de la Ribera is on the riverside of the Casco Viejo. The ground floor sells fresh produce, and a food hall of pintxo bars is open daily. Sources conflict on hours: stalls Monday to Saturday from about 08:00 to between 14:00 and 15:00, with some afternoon openings, closed Sunday; the bars open longer. A restaurant offers to cook market purchases; phone +34 946 57 54 74.

Riverside market on the edge of the Casco Viejo with fish and produce stalls and a food hall of pintxo bars.

The Mercado de la Ribera is on the riverside of the Casco Viejo. The ground floor sells fresh produce, and a food hall of pintxo bars is open daily. Sources conflict on hours: stalls Monday to Saturday from about 08:00 to between 14:00 and 15:00, with some afternoon openings, closed Sunday; the bars open longer.

A restaurant offers to cook market purchases; phone +34 946 57 54 74.

Practical information for Mercado de la Ribera food hall · Last updated September 2026
Price € (pintxos about EUR 1.50-3 / USD 1.73-3.45)
Hours Stalls Monday-Saturday morning (sources conflict: 08:00-14:00/15:00; some afternoon sessions); gastrobars open daily; stalls closed Sunday
Reservations Restaurants that cook market purchases take bookings: phone +34 946 57 54 74 or email reservas@lariberabilbao.com
Address Erribera Kalea, 48005 Bilbao, Spain

Signature dishes

  • Pintxos
  • Market-bought produce cooked by a restaurant

Good to know

Known for
Riverside market with first-floor gastrobars

Location

Erribera Kalea, 48005 Bilbao, Spain

43.2578, -2.9262 View on map

Highlights

  • Pintxo bars on the first floor
  • Fresh fish and produce
  • Casco Viejo metro station nearby

Tips for visiting

  • Come before 14:00 for the stalls.
  • Bring a bag for market purchases.

When to visit

Mornings Monday to Saturday.

Accessibility

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

Frequently asked questions

Are stalls open on Sunday?

No; Sunday is the stalls' day off, though bars stay open.

How much are pintxos?

Around EUR 1.50-3 (USD 1.73-3.45).