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simple line in creative pintxos; Café-Bar Bilbao Offline map Google map (Plaza
Nueva 6) , with cool blue southern tile work and warm northern atmosphere; Casa
Victor Montes Offline map Google map (Plaza Nueva 8) , as well known for its
pintxos as its full meals; and Berton Sasibil Offline map Google map (Calle
Jardines 8) , where you can watch informative films on the crafting of the same su-
perb pintxos that you're munching on.
Don't restrict your search for the perfect pintxo to the Casco Viejo: the El Ensanc-
he area also has some good options. Two of the best are El Globo Offline map
Google map (Calle de Diputación 8) , a popular bar with a terrific range of pintxos
modernos, including favourites such as txangurro gratinado (spider crab); and Los
Candiles Offline map Google map (Calle de Diputación 1) , a narrow, low-key little
bar, with some subtle pintxos filled with the taste of the sea.

Entertainment

KAFE ANTZOKIA
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( www.kafeantzokia.com ; Calle San Vicente 2) This is the vibrant heart of contempor-
ary Basque Bilbao, featuring international rock bands, blues and reggae, but also
the cream of Basque rock-pop. Weekend concerts run from 10pm to 1am, followed
by DJs until 5am. Cover charge for concerts can range from about €10 upwards.
During the day it's a cafe, restaurant and cultural centre all rolled into one and has
frequent exciting events on.

Live Music

Information
Tourist office ( 944 79 57 60; www.bilbao.net/bilbaoturismo ) main office (Plaza del En-
sanche 11; 9am-2pm & 4-7.30pm Mon-Fri) ; airport ( 944 71 03 01; 9am-9pm Mon-
Sat, 9am-3pm Sun) ; Guggenheim (Avenida Abandoibarra 2; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat,
10am-6pm Sun) ; Teatro Arriaga (Plaza Arriaga; 9.30am-2pm & 4-7.30pm daily) Bilbao's
friendly tourist-office staffers are extremely helpful, well informed and, above all, enthusiastic
about their city. At all offices ask for the free bimonthly Bilbao Guía, with its entertainment list-
ings plus tips on restaurants, bars and nightlife. There is also a call centre ( 944 71 03 01;

9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm Sun) , which is equally helpful.