We know this bar for over 30 years. It has changed of course, but we still love it. We love the…read moreburgers, especially the Burger Chevre. The service was always polite and very fast. The prices are resonable. The sunsets are unforgettable. There are music nights with very good DJ's and everything is clean. The vine tastes very good. Our children know it now for 4 years and they will come back in future. For us the Cap'tain Bar is Vieux Beaucau. Ca c'est super!

When I first walked into St. Jean, I noticed people sitting right outside this café and made a note…read moreto self to get myself there once I settled in. I'm glad I did. No frills but the calamari, bread, and glass of sangria I had were a perfect snack to welcome the Camino Frances that unfolded. I also enjoyed sitting outside to people watch-- though I do suggest to be mindful because there are a lot of flies around. That's just how it is because I was sitting outside though! Overall, I would say yes to this café!

We stopped there recently for lunch. Service was good, food mostly poor. My crispy pig's trotters…read moreserved on a bed of fava beens, green peas, carrots, red peppers was good though slightly off. My guest's main was a piece of pork drenched in a creamy sauce of undefined flavor on a bed of gritty polenta. We shared a crème brûlée, how disappointing! Who uses gelatin in a crème brûlée? It's one of the most simple and easiest desserts to make. There must be better options in town. Next day we had lunch at Instincts in St-Jean-de-Lutz. Night and day experiences, and great btg options at killer prices.

A perfect stop for wonderful cocktails. Located in a local neighborhood very close to the main…read morewalking area. This out-of-the-way bar offers a wonderful seating area outside, and a beautiful bar and seating area inside. Very pleasant vibe with mixologists hard at work behind the bar serving up a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails. There is no food at this location but little munchies are provided along with your drink orders. Drinks are premium so pricing can be more than what you would expected typical bars of the city. Frustrating This bar is open only during evening hours. Check their website for any changes. Highly recommend that you stop in for one of their beautifully prepared drinks that are exceptionally refreshing.

We stopped by the Gintoneria when we visited San Sebastian in 2018. It was a really fun place with…read morea nice patio. They specialize in fancy gin cocktails. The staff and other patrons were really friendly during our visit in 2018. 2023 UPDATE: We decided to stop here again in August 2023, but unfortunately the place was disappointing. We were seated on the patio, surrounded by chain smokers. I know...I know. That's how it is in a lot of European cities. I get it, and I could have tolerated it for a bit, except that the service was horrible too. Nothing like our previous visit when we were greeted by friendly people. This time it seemed as though they didn't care to be bothered to serve anyone. I don't know if it was an off night. Either way, we left not long after arriving. It may be a post-pandemic thing, where people are overworked and tired. Hopefully it will improve as time goes on.

What an amazing find! Alkimia is the perfect romantic spot to enjoy San Sebastian's best cocktails…read morewhile snacking on some small plates of food. The bar staff is super knowledgeable, especially the lead bartender Kamil, and the signature cocktails are some of the best I've ever had - and I'm from NYC! As amazing as the food and wine scene in San Sebastian is (and it's 100% world class) - it's actually almost impossible to find a decent cocktail. We lucked onto Alkimia based on a local friend's recommendation and were absolutely blown away. Do yourself a favor, start or end the night with a drink at the best real cocktail bar in San Sebastian - you won't be sorry!