
Bihotz
A beloved cafe and bar in Bilbao, renowned for its curated craft beer selection and exquisite specialty coffees in a cozy, hip setting.

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Bihotz

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A beloved cafe and bar in Bilbao, renowned for its curated craft beer selection and exquisite specialty coffees in a cozy, hip setting.
"This gem is a must-visit for coffee and craft beer lovers, offering a warm atmosphere and friendly service."
Arrive Early for Seating
This small spot fills up quickly, so visit early to snag a table.
Explore Beer Variety
Don't miss sampling their impressive craft beer selection, including local and international brews.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Brewpub, Bar, Espresso bar
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+34 944 71 96 74
Address
Arechaga Kalea, 6, Ibaiondo, 48003 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Extensive Craft Beer Selection
Explore a diverse range of local Basque and international craft beers, from IPAs to Stouts, served with knowledgeable staff.

Specialty Coffee & Cozy Ambiance
Indulge in expertly brewed specialty coffees in a warm, hip, and detail-oriented interior with salvaged armchairs.

Delicious Homemade Snacks
Savor delightful bar snacks like hummus and artisanal carrot cake, perfect accompaniments to your drinks.
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Insider Tips
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Arrive Early for Seating
This small spot fills up quickly, so visit early to snag a table.
Explore Beer Variety
Don't miss sampling their impressive craft beer selection, including local and international brews.
Don't Skip Coffee/Hot Chocolate
Highly recommended for their specialty coffees and exceptional hot chocolate.
Back and Outdoor Seating
If inside is full, check the back area or street seating (weather permitting).
Tips
from all over the internet
Arrive Early for Seating
This small spot fills up quickly, so visit early to snag a table.
Explore Beer Variety
Don't miss sampling their impressive craft beer selection, including local and international brews.
Don't Skip Coffee/Hot Chocolate
Highly recommended for their specialty coffees and exceptional hot chocolate.
Back and Outdoor Seating
If inside is full, check the back area or street seating (weather permitting).
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bihotz is celebrated for its exceptional craft beer selection and top-tier specialty coffee, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Diners praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and delicious homemade snacks like carrot cake and hummus. While the intimate space can get crowded, many find it a worthwhile experience for its quality and unique charm.
"Loved on every level. Wonderful service. Great tea, wine and beer tasted and a beautiful environment set up."
Narelle Lemon
"I ordered the hot chocolate and got the absolute best hot chocolate I have tried in so long!! Also for the price I paid, definitely recommend and would go there again! :)"
Shivani Mohod
"Tiny, nice place, very good craft beer selection (on tap & canned). Some pintxos available."
Zita Zsofenszki
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bihotz is celebrated for its dual focus on specialty coffee and an impressive selection of craft beers, offering a unique experience for diverse tastes.
Absolutely! They are known for their specialty coffee, using a sleek La Marzocco machine and offering beans from various origins.
Bihotz offers a wide range of craft beers, including local Basque breweries and international selections like IPAs, Stouts, and Belgian styles.
Yes, they serve delicious bar snacks like hummus, artisanal carrot cake, and sandwiches.
Due to its small size, it's best for smaller groups. Arrive early to try and secure seating, as it can fill up quickly.
The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and friendly, with hip decor featuring salvaged armchairs and attention to detail.
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Bihotz Café can brew coffee and tea with the best of them, but that’s not the only type of brew you’ll find here. You can also choose among a surprisingly strong selection of craft beers, with great international brewers like Mikkeller and Napar Bier. The easygoing staff, chill atmosphere, late hours and excellent bottle list make Bihotz a go-to spot for Bilbao’s hip twenty-somethings at all hours of the day.
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With salvaged armchairs grouped around a 1950s coffee table, Bihotz (which means heart) is known for its constantly changing selection of craft beers, so squeezing through to the bar on a Saturday night is no mean feat. But it is as much cafe as bar, offering specialist coffees and teas (and moist slabs of chocolate cake) and a comfortable place to sit during the day.
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Rest your legs at this third-wave coffeehouse that uses a sleek La Marzocco machine and is furnished with cushy armchairs and floor lamps. There are also small-production vermouths and local craft beers to try alongside soups, sandwiches, and other snacks.
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Empezamos con el que es uno de los templos del café en Bilbao. Bihotz Café es una cafetería de especialidad que trabaja con granos de diferentes procedencias, por lo que es un sitio ideal para todo el que quiera adentrarse en este apasionante mundo y explorar sus gustos. Lejos de quedarse atrás está su oferta gastronómica, tanto dulce como salada, y su cerveza atesanal que es una sustituta ideal para el café si visitas Bihotz un viernes noche.
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Bilbao la Vieja se ha transformado tanto desde la décadas de los 80 y 90 que cuesta reconocer la zona. Allí han surgido proyectos de arte, música y arte que se han convertido la zona en un polo cultural pero también gastronómico con locales como Perro Chico, Dando la Brasa o Peso Neto. Allí encontramos Bihotz Café, un rinconcito amable donde probar el mejor café de especialidad y la cerveza artesana.
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Note that there are at least two bars in Bilbao named Bihotz. One of them is near Penguin Cafe. While that particular bar does have a lot of TVs and is a popular place for watching Athletic Bilbao, who play at the nearby San Mamés Stadium, the beer selection isn’t really craft – though they do have decent pintxos.
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This small, cosy coffee shop will make you feel right at home. It’s warm and inviting decor will quickly put you at ease as you sip on a specialty coffee. The team that you’ll find running this café has a passion for coffee, something that quickly becomes clear as you sample the menu.
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Part craft beer bar, part coffee shop, part neighbourhood hangout, Bihotz has it all. As soon as you walk through the door, you will instantly feel at home in the cafe's casual interior. Besides coffee, at Bihotz, you'll find only the best of the best beers from local brewers.
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Coffee & beers – Bihotz (@bihotzcafe) is a place that has everything for us!. If you’re not in for an amazing cup of coffee but rather like a special beer, this is also the place to be (or just go for both!). The beers on tap are of a very high standard!.
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A specialty coffee and craft beer house, the petit Bihotz Cafe serves a small range of local and international beers on tap, whilst they also have a wide choice of cans in their fridge.
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