Long-established Plaza Nueva bar and restaurant known for creative pintxos such as an Idiazabal cheese tartlet.
Víctor Montes combines a pintxo bar on Plaza Nueva with a separate restaurant serving traditional Basque cooking. Guides single out its creative pintxos, among them a tartlet of Idiazabal sheep cheese with corn and apple ice cream, and describe the kitchen as open through the day.
It is one of the pricier stops in the square, so many visitors take one or two signature pintxos and a glass of txakoli or Rioja before moving on.
| Price | €€ (bar pintxos about EUR 2-5 / USD 2.30-5.75; restaurant meals higher) |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Bar is walk-in; book the dining room through the venue website |
| Address | Plaza Nueva, 8, 48005 Bilbao, Spain |
Signature dishes
- Idiazabal cheese tartlet with corn and apple ice cream
- Seasonal hot pintxos
Good to know
- Known for
- Classic Plaza Nueva bar and restaurant with a creative pintxo counter
Location
Plaza Nueva, 8, 48005 Bilbao, Spain
43.2589, -2.9223 View on map
Highlights
- Creative pintxos
- Idiazabal cheese tartlet
- Bar and separate dining room
- Kitchen reported open all day
Tips for visiting
- Ask for the day's hot pintxos before choosing from the cold counter.
- Book the dining room ahead for weekend dinners.
- Use it as a treat stop between simpler bars.
When to visit
Early evening, when the full counter is set out.
Accessibility
Step-free access and restroom facilities are not confirmed in published sources; visitors with mobility needs should phone ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a restaurant as well as the bar?
Yes, the venue has a pintxo bar and a dining room on Plaza Nueva.
How is a table booked?
Use the booking details on the venue website, victormontes.com.