For night owls looking good drinks and live music, El Balcón de la Lola is the place to be. A gay-friendly place, it is frequented by a cosmopolitan crowd and features upbeat electronica by A-list DJs. Certain days of the week feature themed nights that are dedicated to the gay community. The venue also hosts numerous musical concerts from time to time: bands like Love Division and others have performed at El Balcón. Call for more information on exact timings, admission details and current events.

Badulake is one of the most interesting and entertaining nightclubs in the city of Bilbao. Beautiful retro interiors with pink lights in the club gives a vibrant feel to the guests. The place is full at most times with a mixed crowd of people. The club mostly plays a good selection of recent pop charts and music from the 80’s at times. The bartender serves the best of cocktails and mocktails with a variety of signature shots and drinks. The dance floor is spacious and has a huge room, enough for the guests to sway around. What else can a weekender party animal ask for when in Bilbao.

The immensely popular nightclub, Fever, is located in Santana 27, a hang out that is thronged by celebrities and locals alike. What makes Fever a hot favorite are the four rooms dedicated to a variety of music. You name it and you can hear it; hip-hop, rap, techno dance hall, Brazilian vibes, boogaloo and even old classics. Pick your room according to the music you would want to listen to. You can choose between The Pink Fever, The Gold Fever, The Black Fever and The Blue Fever. Each 'fever' has specific DJs for different music genres. So dance the night away!

When it comes to a music haunt, Sonora is one humdinger of a live music venue that offers not just one, but three separate spaces, each catering to people with distinctive musical leanings. So whether you are in mood to listen to the classic tunes by established rock bands, or want to hop to the beats of electronic music, or are ready to open up to revolutionary sounds in music like funk, soul and dubstep, this eclectic space has everything covered inside its Room 808, Room 909 and the Bar. A unique party house that is bound to impress one and all. Call ahead or visit their website to know more.