Plaza Nueva is a historic square in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, with arcades lined by bars and restaurants serving pintxos, beer and wine. The open centre gives children room to play while you take a break beneath the arcades or settle in for a meal. Try several bars to sample different pintxos, and order local txakoli, a white wine from the Basque Country. The square gets busy in the evening; on Sundays, look out for a flea market selling books and coins.
The square and its arcades
Plaza Nueva sits in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, surrounded by historic buildings. Its arcades shelter bars and restaurants, while the open centre gives children space to play. You can pause on the square’s broad seating or take a table at one of the surrounding places.
Pintxos and the Sunday market
The bars serve pintxos alongside beer and wine. Order txakoli, a local white wine, and try a few different stops if you want to sample more than one kind of pintxo. On Sundays, the square hosts a flea market where you can browse books and coins. Evenings can be busy, and some bars keep to set food-serving times, so arrive with time to spare.
FAQ
Where is Plaza Nueva?
It is in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, the city’s old town.
What can you eat at Plaza Nueva?
Bars and restaurants around the square serve pintxos, beer and wine. Txakoli is a local white wine to try.
Is there a market at Plaza Nueva?
A flea market takes place on Sundays, with books and coins.
Does Plaza Nueva get busy?
Evenings can be busy. Arrive early if you want to find a seat.
