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Residence kafetegia

Bar Pub Cocktail bar

One of the Top rated Cocktail bars in Bilbao


Address

Barraincúa Kalea, 1, Abando, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Website

www.residencecafe.com

Contact

+34 635 72 74 68

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (981 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 1 pm to 2:30 am
  • Sunday: 1 pm to 1 am
  • Monday: 3 pm to 1 am
  • Tuesday: 3 pm to 1 am
  • Wednesday: 3 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 3 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 1 pm to 2:30 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Peter B. 6 years ago on Google
    The best selection of whisky's in Bilbao... In fact, the best I've seen anywhere in a long time. Great ambiance with live music playing along on some nights. Just a nice place to sit and drink, doesn't get any better than that.
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  • 5/5 Xanti L. 2 months ago on Google • 223 reviews New
    The best pint of Guinnes in Bilbao and a must if you like whisky. The place to watch rugby in Bilbao.

  • 5/5 Anton L. 9 months ago on Google • 219 reviews
    The best cocktail bar in Bilbao. Really good stuff, I've had an awesome Penicillin and a Whiskey Sour, both made with ridiculously good and consistent execution. This is a real pro-level stuff, and I'm yet to find another one like this in Bilbao! The place is very cozy and comfortable, the staff is really caring and knowledgeable, the drinks are just perfect, and Guinness tastes the same as it does in Dublin. 10/10

  • 5/5 E L. 9 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Super place. Quality drinks with a landlord who takes pride in his work. Very friendly too. Excellent spot for a cocktail.

  • 5/5 Ronald J. 6 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    My friend and I walked in around midnight in Friday night. Were very lucky to snaffle two seats in a happy drinking crowd. Great cozy atmosphere. Beer cold. Whisky perfect. Excellent whisky range. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Roy H. 2 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    A very pleasant afternoon drinking amazing whiskies and tasting the locally distilled whiskey. Very pleasant atmosphere and great service. You must do this place at least once on any visit to Bilbao

  • 5/5 Katinka T. 8 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Truly the best cocktail bar and beer bar put there, they have Guinness, Ardberg, anything you wish. Super nice staff. Came back twice!!

  • 5/5 Claire C. 10 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Excellent collection of whiskeys. Bartender Fernando gave us a little history on some of the whiskeys. Great friendly service. Keep it up!

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my all time favorite bars. Small but cozy. Not only it has the BEST selection of whiskies I can remember, but it's not short of mezcales, beers, cocktails. Wednesdays they host an Irish folk band.

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice cocktail bar where residents, tourists and expats meet.

  • 5/5 Evgeni B. 1 year ago on Google
    The best whiskey in Bilbao 🤤Nothing more to say!

  • 5/5 Marzia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful mojitos, nice service and good music

  • 5/5 Diversidad Cultural EH S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a cool place stop by next time you happen to be around..

  • 5/5 Boris H. 1 year ago on Google
    The Barman definitely knows what he is doing. Respect

  • 5/5 Justin E. 2 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Best, and probably the only, real whiskey bar in Bilbao. Manu, the owner said, "I wanted to create a bar that I would want to drink in." in fact he created a bar that I also want to drink in. With a focus on whiskey from all parts of the globe with a specialty in Islay Scotch, Residence offers a wonderful experience for the amateur or well traveled whiskey drinker. A large selection of Scotch, Irish and Japanese whiskey with an honest selection of American bourbons provide a rich drinking experience for anyone who needs their whiskey fix. Guinness certified pub, the stout is always at perfect temperature. Not a lot of space but a ton of heart, if you drink whiskey you want to drink here!

  • 5/5 Alberto S. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, live music, and one of the best whiskey and cocktail selections in Bilbao. A great place to spend an hour or two.

  • 5/5 bahia 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails and decoration/music is fun as well

  • 4/5 Mikel M. 5 years ago on Google
    A nice little pub with a great Irish vibe. Great for a drink (tap Guiness!) and sometimes live music (try to arrive early to the jam sessions as it can get full easily). A bit aside from the best known pub-streets but still worth it!

  • 5/5 Nich F. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the coolest little bars in Bilbao. I like the Guinness but apparently the cocktails are awesome. Incredible choice of whisky and gin. Great place to sit and have a quite drink with good tunes on any day

  • 5/5 Luke H. 4 years ago on Google
    What a find! If you love cocktails, look no further. You must come and try them here as they are expertly made (and I like my cocktails!). For whisky lovers try one of the 200 whiskies on offer! Might seem like a secret place at first but don't be afraid, come in and meet the friendly bar man and he'll russle up something great.

  • 5/5 Graham H. 4 years ago on Google
    Small pub, wide selection of shorts, whiskey, gin rum and cocktails etc.. Decent pint of Guinness. I'm Irish. Bar man spoke limited English but understood what to order. He also tried to have a number of conversations with me in English as my Spanish is limited. As mentioned, it's a small pub and if you like that it's ideal. No problems at all.

  • 5/5 Aira Lheiz A. 5 years ago on Google
    Bar meets library! Great prices! Friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Martin J. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing whisky selection, and they serve it in generous amounts. Absolutely fantastic.


Call +34 635 72 74 68 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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