Bar Bergara Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Institution Classic Local Bar Bergara Gros $$ The Gros pioneer that helped invent the modern pintxo.
Bar Néstor Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Institution Authentic Local Bar Néstor Parte Vieja $$ One tortilla, one txuleta, no compromises, twice a day.
Bar Txepetxa Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Institution Authentic Classic Bar Txepetxa Parte Vieja $$ The undisputed temple of the cured Cantabrian anchovy.
Casa Vallés Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Historic Institution Traditional Casa Vallés Centro $$ The 1942 bar where the Gilda was born.
Gandarias Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Convivial Traditional Gandarias Parte Vieja $$ A sprawling Old Town classic built on grilled sirloin.
Garbola Bar Bar Confronta Craft Cocktails Intimate Authentic Garbola Gros $$ A tiny 1970s-style bar locals rate for the city's best cocktails
Goiz Argi Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Institution Authentic Local Goiz Argi Parte Vieja $$ A tiny bar famous for one perfect prawn skewer.