The Beetle Bar in Bilbao: photos, reviews, menu

About

The Beetle Bar in Bilbao offers a delightful mix of Spanish cuisine in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its delicious and budget-friendly selections, it's a spot where you can enjoy a morning coffee, brunch with friends, or a satisfying lunch without breaking the bank. Their freshly made sandwiches, especially the Bonito sandwich, are highly praised, and the bizcocho slices are a pleasant surprise for those with a sweet tooth. The coffee is notably excellent, complementing the light and delicious meals perfectly. Friendly staff ensure that each visit is pleasant, accommodating any menu changes with a smile. Despite its underrated status, The Beetle Bar consistently receives high praise, making it a highly recommended stop for both locals and visitors.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 EUR

Meals

Breakfast, Branch

Cuisines

Spanish

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define The Beetle Bar menu.

Beer
Coffee
Wine
Cocktail

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Areatza/Arenal (San Nikolas)

Bus stop 273 m walk

Lurraldebus S.L.

Bus stop 292 m walk

Pesa Bizkaia S.A.

Bus stop 230 m walk

Atxuri

Bus stop 372 m walk

Unamuno

Bus stop 24 m walk

Zazpikaleak Casco Viejo

Transit station 199 m walk

Bilbao La Concordia

Train station 442 m walk

Metro Bilbao

Train station 434 m walk

4.4

based on 1,082 reviews

Google

4.4/5 1,060 reviews

Facebook

4.9/5 22 reviews

Claire B

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Gute Auswahl und sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Der Kaffee ist sehr gut. Es gibt mehrere kleinere Frühstück z.B. mit Sandwich nach Wahl und 2 Große (vegan oder englisch). Und kostenloses Wasser gibt es auch.

Alan Morrison

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We found this place on Google Maps after an extensive search for a place in Bilbao that does a sandwich more like the ones back home in Ireland, as opposed to a traditional Spanish bocadillo. We were so happy with our find that we came back to it for lunch three days in a row. The sandwiches are delicious, they use regular sliced bread, they come with a variety of ingredients so you can mix and match and they don’t cut the roof of your mouth like toasted bocadillos! 😆 We alternated between; Spicy ham with tomato and a light spicy mayonnaise; Avocado, mozzarella and tomato; Egg and ham. We’re both allergic to fish/seafood but the Beetle Bar caters to all tastes. There were vegetarian options available and the smoothies seemed to be extremely popular. The sandwiches are sort of half-toastie-sized and they were inexpensive at €2.50 each - the same price as a glass of Cava! We can’t recommend the place highly enough. There was cold still lemon/lime- infused water on tap free of charge (they don’t seem to sell bottled water, which isn’t a complaint). The staff were lovely and friendly too. While there is outdoor seating outside, they had the air conditioning on full blast so we were only too happy to stay out of the sun. Thank you.

Mel A

Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

Bon mais très cher pour la quantité, l’espace restreint et le service.

The Beetle Bar in Bilbao