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LUMA Bilbao

A Stylish Urban Beer Hall in the Heart of Bilbao

Some places are made to keep things simple — and to be instantly enjoyable. LUMA, the new urban beer hall at Henao 40, arrives in Bilbao with a clear and irresistible idea: bringing back the pleasure of good roast chicken, charcoal-grilled dishes, cold beer and shared tables, all with a contemporary touch.

A Contemporary Take on the Classic Cervecera

LUMA captures the spirit of the traditional Basque cervecera and brings it into the centre of Bilbao. It is warm, modern and carefully designed, with the soul of a classic grill house. A place for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner with friends or a long table full of dishes to share.

At the heart of the concept is real roast chicken: golden, juicy, crispy-skinned and full of flavour. LUMA celebrates something simple and familiar — eating with your hands, sharing, enjoying without formality — but gives it a stylish, urban feel.

Inspired by a Very Bilbao Tradition

The project is inspired by those traditional cerveceras people used to visit outside the city for roast chicken, salad, chips and long conversations. LUMA brings that memory back to Bilbao, with a more comfortable, contemporary and elevated approach, while keeping the honest, popular essence of the original experience.

Behind LUMA is a team with solid experience in hospitality and several projects across Bizkaia, Vitoria and Donostia. That experience can be seen in the choice of products, the local suppliers, the flexible menu and the relaxed but professional service.

The Menu: Getting Your Hands Dirty Has Never Looked So Good

The menu revolves around cervecera-style chicken, with options such as traditional roast chicken, half chicken, fried wings with garlic and lemon, crispy fingers, chicken burgers and homemade meatballs.

The grill also plays an important role, with dishes such as entrecôte, sirloin, aged beef burger, slow-cooked ribs, pork knuckle, roast lamb and sharing steaks. There are also rice dishes, fish, croquettes, txistorra, Sondika black pudding, tripe “a la bizkaina”, salmorejo, salads, classic desserts and menus for different occasions.

It is a direct, recognisable and generous menu, designed not to surprise for the sake of it, but to make everything sound tempting.

El Colmado: A Gourmet Corner Upstairs

One of LUMA’s most distinctive features is El Colmado, located on the first floor. This gourmet shop offers cured meats, cheeses, preserves, wines and cold dishes. It is a space to have a quick bite, enjoy a drink at your own pace or take home products for an improvised dinner.

LUMA at Home

For those who prefer to enjoy LUMA at home, the restaurant also offers takeaway. The idea is simple: stop by Henao 40, pick up freshly roasted chicken and complete the plan with chips, salad, cured meats or a bottle of wine.

In short, LUMA arrives in Bilbao with a formula that makes perfect sense: roast chicken, charcoal grill, cold beer, local produce, a gourmet shop and takeaway. A stylish cervecera that does not take itself too seriously — and a place where the greatest luxury may simply be a perfectly roasted chicken.