Penguin - Bilbao

Great little spot this. Top beers Penguin's Alt Bier is the best I've had outside Dusseldorf. The English Best Bitter was also first rate, though at 5.8% a tad... read more Great little spot this. Top beers Penguin's Alt Bier is the best I've had outside Dusseldorf. The English Best Bitter was also first rate, though at 5.8% a tad stronger than we are used to in Blighty. A little out of the way 20 mins walk from Plaza Nuevo but certainly worth a stroll.

They had a nice cross section of beers to choose from. Service was quick, friendly, and funny. Atmosphere was very relaxed. read more They had a nice cross section of beers to choose from. Service was quick, friendly, and funny. Atmosphere was very relaxed.

Cool little bar with a nice selection of beers. Some on the pricier side but very nice. Staff were friendly and helpful when asked for recommendations. read more Cool little bar with a nice selection of beers. Some on the pricier side but very nice. Staff were friendly and helpful when asked for recommendations.

Closed all week. Owner cant be bothered to put notice up explaining why closed or if ever opening again. If owner cant be bothered I would recommend avoiding an... read more Closed all week. Owner cant be bothered to put notice up explaining why closed or if ever opening again. If owner cant be bothered I would recommend avoiding and go elsewhere moere deserving of custom An offence to all penguins

Very expensive beer for Bilbao. €9.20 for a ‘pinta’ (not a pint, not even close) of anything ‘craft’ — €6-7 for a regular beer. Didn’t help that the guy was ver... read more Very expensive beer for Bilbao. €9.20 for a ‘pinta’ (not a pint, not even close) of anything ‘craft’ — €6-7 for a regular beer. Didn’t help that the guy was very rude too. The Czech Budvar-style beer we had wasn’t fresh, it was almost flat. Disappointing, was hoping to make this a regular haunt!