{"id":594,"date":"2018-01-09T13:45:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T13:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/?p=594"},"modified":"2018-01-10T13:37:02","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T13:37:02","slug":"party-like-local-in-bilbao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/en\/2018\/01\/09\/party-like-local-in-bilbao\/","title":{"rendered":"PARTY LIKE A LOCAL IN BILBAO"},"content":{"rendered":"<footer class=\"entry-meta\"><time datetime=\"2017-10-21T14:02:29+00:00\"><\/time><\/footer>\n<p>Have the urge to party but don\u2019t know where to go? Bored of always hanging with the same group at the same clubs?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a local\u2019s guide to the most vibrant and dance-worthy spots frequented by\u00a0<em>Bilba\u00ednos.<\/em>\u00a0Expect latin music, commercial, rock, house and more on the stereo. We also featured a gay-friendly section and a club that doesn\u2019t play reggaet\u00f3n (yes, it does exist).<\/p>\n<h3>1. Kafe Antzokia<\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-599\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antzoki1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"706\" height=\"265\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-600\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antzoki2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"442\" \/><\/p>\n<p>EiTB \/ Kafe Antzokia<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the club with the higher concentration of Basqueness per square meter: a meeting point for\u00a0Basque\u00a0people, Basque music, and Basque vibes.\u00a0This old theater has become into one of the irrefutable flagships of nightlife in Bilbao.<\/p>\n<p>A great place to enjoy live international bands or to dance the night away in its two floors and multiple bars.\u00a0Try the STEREOROCKS party on Friday, including live sets of both local and international DJs. Dress code in Antzoki is veeery laidback, the only requirement is that you have a glass of Kalimotxo in your hand.<\/p>\n<p>Done Bikendi Kalea 2, 48001 Bilbao. 944 244 625;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kafeantzokia.eus\/\">kafeantzokia.eus<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Memorial<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-603\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial1-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"781\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-604\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial2-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial2.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-605\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/memorial3.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Memorial Bilbao \/ Alberto Paton<\/p>\n<p>A small club next to Abando that can be hard to find but once discovered is hard to neglect. Party\u00a0people go here for the reggaet\u00f3n music and every Saturday the dance floor gets really-really packed. Arrive before 2:00AM if you don\u2019t want to be stuck in line. The cover is five euro at the entrance, then pay only 2 euros for your first drink. Ask for a Destorni: vodka with natural orange juice. You won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n<p>Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez de Bilbao Kalea 9, 48001 Bilbao. 944 243 219;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafeteatromemorial.com\/\">cafeteatromemorial.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Budha<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-606\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/budha1-300x222.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/budha1-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/budha1.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-607\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/budha2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/budha2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/budha2.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Elorrin<\/p>\n<p>A carefully designed space presided by an impressive golden Budha statue. Situated in\u00a0Indautxu, a great location if you enjoy pre-drinking at Pozas street.\u00a0Go on Thursdays for the \u2018University Night\u2019 or Friday for \u2018Pure Budha\u2019 themed parties (both starting at 00:30AM), both with commercial music and lots of reggaet\u00f3n. There is also a cozy reserved area where you can smoke shisha. Contact a PR staff if you want to be on the list and enter for free before 1:30AM. Don\u2019t be confused with its name: Budha is not a meditation room, but a party temple.<\/p>\n<p>Urkixo Zumarkalea 88, 48013 Bilbao. 636 909 657;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/budhabilbao.com\/\">budhabilbao.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Back&amp;Stage<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-623\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back1-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back1.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-624\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back2-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back2-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back2.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-625\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back3-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back3-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/back3.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Back&amp;Stage<\/p>\n<p>Chances are you have already danced the night away in the Erasmus World party last Thursday. But that is just the very beginning of the weekend at one of the most successful clubs in the city. Backstage becomes a meeting point for locals on Saturdays, when both rooms get packed of\u00a0<em>bilba\u00ednos<\/em>\u00a0dancing to the latest reguet\u00f3n hits. Tickets price may vary, the willingness to party doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Uribitarte Kalea 8, 48001 Bilbao. 944 247 382;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/backandstage.com\/\">backandstage.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Art After Dark<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-608\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen1.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-609\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/guggen2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>About Basque Country \/ Guggenheim Bilbao<\/p>\n<p>This party was imported from one capital of the word to another: New York to Bilbao. One Friday a month, the Guggenheim Museum hosts a night of music and art. Visit the exhibitions from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. to the beat of the best DJs from Spain and around the world in the Museum Atrium. After wondering around the artworks, follow with the party at the disco of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Abandoibarra Etorbidea 2, 48009 Bilbao. 944 359 080;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aad.guggenheim-bilbao.eus\/en\/art-after-dark-2\/information\/\">guggenheim-bilbao.eus<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. The Gay-Friendly<\/h3>\n<h5>Badulake &amp; La Lola<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-612\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/badulake1-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"377\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-613\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swiftflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/badulake2-300x223.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"292\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Badulake<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese two small, dark, gay-friendly clubs minutes apart in Bilbao la Vieja attract a broad mix: expect disco, 1980s pop, electronica and plenty of kitsch.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/badulake.bilbao\/\">Badulake<\/a>\u00a0hosts camp cabaret act Las Fellini\u2019s on Thursdays; the seedier\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/balcondelalola\">La Lola<\/a>\u00a0has entertaining videos on a screen over the dancefloor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have the urge to party but don\u2019t know where to go? Bored of always hanging with the same group at the same clubs? Here\u2019s a local\u2019s guide to the most vibrant and dance-worthy spots frequented by\u00a0Bilba\u00ednos.\u00a0Expect latin music, commercial, rock, house and more on the stereo. 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