Zabala
Discover 44 authentic local spots in Zabala, one of Bilbao's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Zabala is one of Bilbao's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 44 local favorites here — spanning coffee, restaurants, museums and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Zabala you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Meeting Point Cafe and Punto de Encuentro are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Zabala rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 44 spots in Zabala — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Coffee
11 places in Zabala
Meeting Point Cafe
Punto de Encuentro
Zona 28
Café Aitana
Café Originale - Specialty Coffee
Kurrusku El Bodegón de Egaña
Ederki kafetegi-taberna
Cafetería Dennis
Ziklo Bar Cafe
Novecento
Cafe Begai
Restaurants
15 places in Zabala
Empanadas Malvón
Mio Basque Urban Food
La Taska de Isozaki
Restaurante Bikandi Etxea
Mugarra
MARTXO BGC
Restaurante Manhu
Kalí Órexi by Labocatorio
Nura jatetxea
Ziburu
Il Giardino Della Nonna - Bilbao
La Gavilla Bilbao
Elíptica
Kunel Donburi Bar
Samaia | Restaurante Georgiano
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Museums
8 places in Zabala
Artziniega’s Ethnographic Museum
Museo de la Minería del País Vasco
Copper Deli
Bilboko Eleiz Arteen Museoa
Museo de Las Encartaciones
Braco Gastrobar
Café-Bar "Metz"
Dolomitas
Parks
10 places in Zabala
Arenal Park
Errukiaren Parkea
Memoriaren Ibiltokia
Botikazar Parkea
Duck pond
Parque de Sarriko
Sarriko Parkea
Parque
Eskurtze Parkea
Dario de Regoyos Parkea
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Zabala, Bilbao?
Zabala has 44 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Meeting Point Cafe, Punto de Encuentro, Empanadas Malvón — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Zabala worth visiting in Bilbao?
Yes! Zabala is one of Bilbao's most authentic neighborhoods with 44 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find coffee, restaurants, museums, parks — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Zabala like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Zabala spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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