Mercado de la Ribera ★ 4.6
Mercado de la Ribera in Bilbao, built 1929 by Pedro Ispizua, was named Europe's largest covered food market by Guinness in 1990 at 10,000 sqm.
Go for: Fish, Vegetables, Charcuterie
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Bilbao shops, snacks and lunches.
Markets to wander
Mercado del Ensanche ★ 4.2
Mercado del Ensanche in Bilbao sits between Colon de Larreategi and Henao, the most important market in central Bilbao after the Ribera refurb.
Go for: Fish, Charcuterie, Fruit and vegetables
La Ribera Gastro Plaza ★ 4.0
La Ribera Gastro Plaza inside the Mercado de la Ribera in Bilbao runs a daily food hall with txakoli, pintxos, charcuterie and riverside tables.
Go for: Pintxos, Wine, Riverside lunch
Mercado de San Mames ★ 3.8
Mercado de San Mames near Athletic Bilbao's stadium runs a neighbourhood market for Indautxu and San Mames with fish and charcuterie counters.
Go for: Fish, Charcuterie, Pre-match
Mercado de Deusto ★ 3.7
Mercado de Deusto across the Nervion in Bilbao's university quarter serves a neighbourhood market with fish, charcuterie and student bocadillos.
Go for: Bocadillos, Fish, Neighbourhood lunch
Book food experiences in Bilbao
Bilbao: Basque Food Tour and Wine Tasting with Guide
Discover the best of Bilbao food culture on a guided walking tour. Sample mouthwatering bites, sip local wine, and explore the charming city while learning about local...
Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local
Experience the flavors of Bilbao with a knowledgeable guide on a culinary tour. Sample anchovies, local cheese, croquetas, codfish and pastelito vasco and discover its...
Bilbao: Immersive Basque Cooking Class
Master the culinary techniques of the Basque Country during this hands-on cooking class in downtown Bilbao Enjoy your own creations over a meal paired with local red a...
Bilbao: Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class
Learn how to cook the most traditional pintxos of Bilbao and Basque Country so you can recreate them back home. Taste the pintxos alongside wine, a cheese board, and dessert.
Bilbao, Ribera Market and Guggenheim from San Sebastian
From Donostia to the estuary: a tour of Bilbao from San Sebastian that combines viewpoints, history and avant-garde culture in a single day.