🥇 Rockstar Room–Bilbao
📍 Address: Máximo Aguirre Kalea, 18, 48011 (near San Mamés).
🚇 Subway stopSan Mames
📲 Instagram: @salarockstar
For me, Rockstar is the best club in Bilbao. I'm a fan of reggaeton and here they nail it: from the first songs of the night to the last, there is always a Latin rhythm to keep you dancing. The room is spacious, the bars are large (no need to wait forever for a drink!) and the atmosphere is unbeatable: in my experience there are usually no conflictive people, so I've always felt comfortable.
One point to keep in mind is that they don't sell tickets online. You have to contact a PR person via Instagram or drop by the club one day to get them. This may seem a little awkward, but it's worth it.
🎟️Guardarropa: Between 1.5 and 2€.
🥈 Back Stage Room–Bilbao
📍 Address: Uribitarte Kalea, 8, 48001.
🚇 Subway stopAbando
📲 Instagram: @stagebilbao
Back Stage is divided into two rooms: Stage and Back. Personally, Stage is the better of the two. It is larger and its musical selection is very varied: at the beginning of the night they play reggaeton, but in the last 2-3 hours they go for global songs that everyone knows, wherever you are from. This creates an international and super fun atmosphere.
In terms of atmosphere, I have never had any problems nor do I consider it conflictive. However, if you are looking for maximum tranquility, Rockstar is a step up in that aspect.
The Back room is much smaller, but maintains a good ambience and music. If you want to go out but prefer something more chill, this is your place.
🎟️Checkroom: Between 1.5 and 2
🥉 Budha
📍 Address: Villarías Kalea, 3, 48001.
📲 Instagram: @budhabilbao
Honestly, if you have the option of going to Rockstar or Back Stage, Budha is not a must. However, there is one time when it shines: college Thursdays. This past season they have a reputation for playing good music and they've also improved a lot in security, so it can be an interesting option for a midweek outing.
🎟️Checkroom: Between 1.5 and 2
🔸 Other discotheques worth mentioning
Although my top 3 of university discos in Bilbao is already clear, there are other clubs that can also be a good option from time to time:
📍 MOMA Bilbao
📌 Address: Ercilla Street, 8, 48009.
🚇 Subway stop: Moyua.
📲 Instagram: @momabilbao
Personally, it is not one of my favorites because the music is usually not the best and the atmosphere is sometimes not as good as Rockstar or Stage. However, Moma has the largest capacity in Bilbao, which makes it a safe bet when there are big events or when you want to go out and not risk being left out.
🎟️Checkroom: Between 1,5 € and 2 €.
📍FLASH Bilbao
📌 Address: Heros Street, 9, 48009.
🚇 Subway stop: Moyua
📲 Instagram: @flashbilbao
Something similar happens to me with Flash: the music and the atmosphere don't convince me as much as in my top, but it's still a decent club for a change or when you're looking for an alternative.
🎟️Checkroom: Between 1,5 € and 2 €.
