Víctor Montes
A historic 19th-century establishment in Plaza Nueva, offering pintxos at the downstairs bar and traditional Basque cuisine in the upstairs dining room.
This historic establishment sits on a corner of Plaza Nueva, having opened in the 19th century with its facade largely preserved. The ground-floor bar is lined with fresh pintxos, perfect for a standing drink, while the upstairs restaurant serves traditional Basque dishes like cod in garlic sauce and charcoal-grilled txuleta steak. It is best to book in advance if you wish to sit down for a meal, though no reservations are needed for the bar. Pintxos at the bar cost around €20 per person, while a sit-down dinner is about €50. The restaurant is close to various Old Town attractions and is a short walk from the Casco Viejo metro station.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00, Fri–Sat 11:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Plaza Nueva
- Basque Museum (Euskal Museoa)
- Casco Viejo, Bilbao
- Bilbao Cathedral (Cathedral of Santiago)
- Arriaga Theatre
- Mercado de la Ribera
- Church of San Antón
- Basilica of Begoña