Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi
Abando, Bilbao
Restaurant in Bilbao, Spain
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A practical pick for groups who want a lively Basque cider-house meal in central Bilbao. Go for the txotx ritual, traditional dishes, and weekend energy; skip it for quiet fine dining or a formal date night. First-timers should treat it as a social meal built around cider, shared plates, and a room with volume.
About Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi
Consider Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi when the plan is a traditional Basque cider house meal in Bilbao. The basics are direct: the restaurant is listed as a Traditional Basque Cider House Restaurant, with a price of about $35 per person, business casual dress, and signature dishes rooted in Basque cooking. For diners comparing options in Bilbao, the appeal is the combination of cider-house identity, recognizable regional dishes, and a clearly stated price point.
The restaurant’s hours make it more flexible on some days than others. It is closed on Monday, open from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, open from 12:00 PM to 12:30 AM on Thursday, and open from 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. That schedule makes it important to check the day before planning a meal, since the available service window changes across the week.
Choose it for traditional Basque cider-house cooking in Bilbao
The strongest reason to choose Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi is its traditional Basque cider house identity. The signature dishes include chorizo a la sidra, tortilla de bacalao, bacalao al pil-pil, entrecot de vaca vieja, lubina a la bilbaína, and rape a la bilbaína. Those dishes point toward familiar Basque flavors and hearty restaurant cooking.
Value case is clear if you want a Basque cider-house restaurant at about $35 per person. That price gives the venue a practical role for diners who want a grounded Bilbao meal without framing the visit as a luxury splurge.
Timing should be planned around the posted hours. Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday run from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Thursday extends to 12:30 AM, and Friday and Saturday have the longest hours. The safest expectation is a traditional Basque cider house restaurant with business casual dress and recognizable regional dishes.
What first-timers should know
First-timers should understand the basic positioning before visiting. Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi is a Traditional Basque Cider House Restaurant in Bilbao. Diners should come for Basque cider-house cooking and dishes such as bacalao al pil-pil, tortilla de bacalao, chorizo a la sidra, and entrecot de vaca vieja.
Dress is business casual. The listed dress code is more specific than simply casual, so looking neat and put-together is the safest approach. The price is about $35 per person, which helps set expectations for a traditional restaurant meal.
The clearest recognition signal available is a Macarfi 6.8 Food Rating (2026). That should be read as a useful reference point, not as a claim about any broader award status. The recommendation is simple: consider Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi for traditional Basque cider-house cooking in Bilbao, especially if the dishes, hours, and price fit the meal you have in mind.
Planning details
- Location
- Iparraguirre, 23, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia (Abando)
- Reservations
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- Website
- bilbaosagardotegi.com
- Phone
- +34-944024352
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling Basque cider-house atmosphere in a central Bilbao restaurant, with large communal dining rooms, dedicated txotx cider zone, lively music and occasional DJs on weekends creating an energetic, social feel.
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- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Set menu, A la carte, Family style
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Cider, Beer, Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Chorizo a la sidra
- Tortilla de bacalao
- Bacalao al pil-pil
- Entrecot de vaca vieja
- Lubina a la bilbaína
- Rape a la bilbaína
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- Getting there
- Iparraguirre, 23, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia (Abando)
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Iparraguirre, 23, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia (Abando) · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi?
The safest expectation is a Traditional Basque Cider House Restaurant in Bilbao; confirm seating arrangements directly with the restaurant if bar dining matters to your visit.
What should I wear to Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi?
The dress code is business casual. Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi is a Traditional Basque Cider House Restaurant in Bilbao, priced around $35 per person, so neat, put-together clothing is the safest choice.
Is Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi worth the price?
It can be, if you want traditional Basque cider-house cooking in Bilbao for about $35 per person. The verified Macarfi 6.8 Food Rating (2026) gives a basic recognition point, while dishes such as chorizo a la sidra, tortilla de bacalao, bacalao al pil-pil, and entrecot de vaca vieja define the appeal.
What should a first-timer know about Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi?
Come for a Traditional Basque Cider House Restaurant in Bilbao. The known signature dishes include chorizo a la sidra, tortilla de bacalao, bacalao al pil-pil, entrecot de vaca vieja, lubina a la bilbaína, and rape a la bilbaína.
Is Bilbao Urban Sagardotegi good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the goal is traditional Basque cider-house cooking at about $35 per person.
