Cotton Club

Bilbao


A Bilbao institution since 1994, with a saxophone beer tap and bottle cap–studded walls, the Cotton Club draws a diverse crowd to its DJ-stoked nights and regular gigs – mainly jazz, blues and rock. It's a tiny place so prepare to get up close with your fellow revellers.


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