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 most distinctive neighborhoods. We've mapped 44 local favorites here — from specialty coffee shops and restaurants to bars and cultural spots. Every place is rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors, so you can skip the tourist traps and explore like a local.
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






The local guide to Bilbao
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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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