3 Best Nightlife in Bilbao and the Basque Country, Spain

Having the the most intriguing natural wine list in town is this newcomer postage-stamp bar's claim to fame. Go for the spontaneously fermented oddball varietals; stay for the Argentine-inflected pintxos and ever-rotating vegetable-heavy menu. Reservations are a must.

Drop by this kitschy bar for live music and Basque comfort food in the evenings; there's usually an impressively smooth band playing rock, blues, or jazz. Lunch on the outdoor picnic tables is wonderful when the weather is nice.

Formerly known as Bebop, this San Sebastián classic—which eschews the usual Top 40 in favor of Latin, jazz, and unconventional dance tunes—recently got a major face-lift and is all the better for it.