Wonderful tapas bar right in the heart of town. The vino kept on flowing and the atmosphere was…read morefabulous. The pimientos were perfectly salted and wine selection was excellent. But let's face it, you'll get fabulous wine all over Spain, right? That said, this spot was perfect for a snack and great company.

We came here late night, on our last evening in Bilbao…read more Most kitchens close quite early in this area, and Ad Hoc was open at least an hour later than anyplace around. The place is clean and modern looking with a beautiful chalkboard and a friendly waiter who was happy to accommodate our late-night drunken and broken Spanish. We had delicious and piping hot croquettes with a creamy interior spiked with salty ham. Their anchovies were standard but really delicious. Finally, at the bartender's recommendation, we had some Morcilla (blood sausage) with a lovely creamy puree. There is so much amazing food in Bilbao, it's sometimes hard to choose where to go to get your fix. In this case, Ad Hoc's unusually extended hours made the decision for us and i'm really happy they did!!

My friend who lives in the area took me here for dinner last night. I was craving some steak and he…read moresaid he knew just the spot to take me. He knew the staff so perhaps we got some extra attention because of that. I am not complaining though. The drinks and food were excellent! The chill tempura was great. The highlight was the steak. Hearty, tasty and 100% delicious. They bring out the steak so you can see it before they cook it. They then sear it and bring it out along with a grill so you can cook it as long as you want. The grill had beef fat on it to add to the goodness. I barely put it on the grill because I wanted some rare meat. I had a local dessert which was tasty and I don't think they needed to clean the plate after since I took care of it! Another thoroughly memorable meal!

Estábamos sentados en la terraza durante diez minutos esperando a que nos atendieran. No había…read morenadie dentro de la cafetería. Solo una mesa ocupada en la terraza. El único camarero que estaba dentro nos vió y no hizo ni una intención de atendernos. Tuvimos que ir adentro donde nos dijo que no tenían servicio de terraza. Lo curioso es que, a la vez, el mismo camarero les sacó cafés a otras dos señoras que se acababan de sentar en la terraza. El camarero todavía nos hizo entrar a por las bebidas. No volveremos.

Diego and Esti are incredibly talented and amazing people. They were very hospitable and I was…read morereally impressed with how much care they put into every drink. Extensive knowledge of all sorts of cocktails and can put them together with the best flair I've ever seen! Huge shout out to Pietro as well who was asked to come help for the night and was incredible! Thanks again for an awesome night and helping this first time tourist to Bilbao have a fantastic time! Much love guys and I'll see you again soon!

If you've spent any time in Bilbao, you've come to learn that while the food is excellent, they are…read morenot known for their cocktails. BUT, enter Gin Fizz. This appears to be a one man operation and labor of love. Trained mixologist, Diego, brings heart to every concoction. Well versed in flavor profiles, his drinks are complex, subtle and flavorful. Plus, Diego is just a really sweet guy. If you are in need of something other than the Basque region's fine wines, stop by Gin Fizz. Worth a trip.

Fantastic bar! The owner was extremely friendly and fun to talk to! Drinks are super reasonably…read morepriced, so it makes it an even more ideal place to kick back and hang out for a while

Great selection of local and international craft beers, good food, good service. Thanks Txinuk…read moreteam!!

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