Erriberako merkatua — Attraction in Bilbao

What a lovely place starting early around 8 and closing at 4 pm where you can test the best varieties of famous pintxoes , which is the identity of basque region. The food market is so well organized with lot of seating available and I went there with my family for breakfast as well as lunch . You will be spoiled for choice with so many options on me tu to select for and the prices are so cheap too , mostly ranging between 2.5 to 4 euros . Delicious as well as filling , only a couple of pintxoes itself will make you full . If you are in a group you can enjoy more with more choices on plate to select from . Local alcoholic / non alcoholic Drinks & standard beer wines cokes coffee too are served. Only 1 pastry shop who make good cheese cake . Overall lovely experience at very affordable prices . Quality was fresh & it was clean premises . Around 11 it gets crowded but mornings are peaceful . Must visit if needed n Bilbao to have a flavor of local food. They have pintxoes with chicken , fish, seafood , meats , rice, brochetta etc...

A must-visit local gem in Bilbao!

La Ribera Market is so much more than a place to buy food — it’s a living portrait of Bilbao's soul. Walking through the aisles, you’re greeted by vendors who know their craft and their customers by name. From the fresh fish stalls with their proud displays to the small produce counters where friendly banter is exchanged over tomatoes and change, every corner tells a story.

What struck me most was the authenticity — this isn’t just a market for tourists. It’s a meeting place, a rhythm of daily life, full of real people and real work. You feel the care in every product, whether it’s seafood caught that morning or homemade goods stacked neatly on the counters.

If you want to feel the heartbeat of Bilbao, skip the souvenirs and come here. Grab some pintxos upstairs or simply take in the atmosphere. Beautiful,...

Was expecting an old style outdoor food market but turns out its a beautiful indoor modernised market. Only went to the food Hall part, but great selection of pinchos. Some of the pinchos were labelled with English and that's where I ended up going (Cerveceri Arambarri). Bar staff was friendly, quick to serve and understood English well. Tried the seafood pinchos (around €2 each), seafood was cooked and seasoned well, highly recommend. Glass of moscato was served with giant grapes as well! Extremely busy and crowded place, so expect to share a table. Got to meet some nice people but at the same time also got harassed by some drunk tourists. For a touristy place, it was good value and quality of food was also very good. Definitely...