Bilbao (E)
Apparently the best breakfast buffet of Bilbao – not so sure about it: Breakfast Restaurant @ Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection (11. April 2025)
When I checked in, I was informed that the buffet breakfast in the Ercilla de Bilbao is the best buffet breakfast in town. Now, I cannot judge on that since I haven’t tried all the buffet breakfasts in town, but I find it a bit of a stretch as a statement. I mean, sure, they […]
An average meal with an absolutely outstanding pork belly and butter ice cream: Restaurant Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao (10. April 2025)
I think I had booked the Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao like four or five times already, but then there was always a change of plans, and I ended up not going to Bilbao. Finally, it was time to do so, and I had the chance to have lunch at the Nerua. I went for the “Muina […]
12. May 2013: Restaurant Poza 46
The blood sausage pintxo (EUR 1.50) with a quail egg on top is a great start for breakfast. The triangular pinchos filled with cheese and ham (EUR 2.00) are supporting a heavy breakfast. The espresso (cafe solo, EUR 1.30) is very intense and aromatic. The place is genuinely nice but very simple and the waiter […]
11. May 2013: Oker Bar
The Oker Bar is a very simple place but has a nice crowd – it is somehow distinct from the other bar arounds in the same street. A beer is quite cheap accounting for EUR 2.50. Overall, the Oker Bar is a fine place – not overly appealing but also not overly disappointing. Rating: Atmosphere: […]
11. May 2013: Restaurant Asador Etxebarri
One word to describe this “experience”: disappointment! I have been at number 11, 36 and 38 of the world and figured when I go to number 31, it should be somehow comparable but it wasn’t. For a relatively low price of EUR 125.00 (excl. VAT) the tasting menu was offered which of course I had […]
11. May 2013: Restaurant Batzoki Santurtzi
Recommended by the local tourist office my expectations were limited – and they were about met. The place is quite simply furnished and is mostly frequented by locals. The “tomato salad with garlic” (EUR 7.00) was simple – the tomatoes were fresh, the garlic was so intense that it was overwhelming the tomato taste. What […]
11. May 2013: Cervecería Internacional Mugarri
The “Tortilla Especial” (EUR 1.80) is a hearty and heavy – with thick layers of cheese and ham which helps to get started after a heavy night. The espresso (EUR 1.25) is strong and intense. The waiter is doing his job – friendliness is definitely not his strongest point. While the place is quite ine […]
10. May 2013: Bowie Bar
The Bowie bar is damn crowded every evening – the beer is cheap, the crowd is about as cheap and the music is damn loud. Overall, the club is simple and fine. Rating: Atmosphere: Service: Dishes: n.a. Price-Performance Ratio: Overall Rating: Contact Details: Bowie Bar Calle Gregorio de la revilla numer 27 48011 Bilbao (E) […]
