Absolutely fabulous bar, exceptional cocktail, super chill luxe space, clever banquettes. Checks…read moreall the boxes. Freddy will take good care of you. Spinning great vinyl.

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!

Great visit. Cold and rainy today in San Sebastian, so ducked into El Nido. Great atmosphere…read more Great music. Great service.

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.

A perfect spot for small plates and a cool wine! We arrived…read moreas the opened and got sat with no reservation. They did pack out about 45 min later so I would recommend making a reservation. The staff was kind and helpful on recommendations. She even brought out two of their wines for me to try and decide between. We had the olives, tuna belly (in season) and steak tartare. All were perfect. The olives went well with our wine and the tuna belly was flavorful and juicy. The steak tartare was a highlight. Perfect consistency and topped with a runny egg, as it should be. I would love to visit their Australia location someday.

They open at 7:30 pm on the dot, I would recommend getting there right when they open if you don't…read morehave a reservation. From start to finish our meal was exceptional, quite possibly the best meal we had during our three nights in San Sebastián! The veggie salad was so fresh and tasty, the drinks were exquisite and we finished off with the meat tagliatelle which was unreallllll! Would definitely go back if I ever find myself in this part of the world again!

What happens when you get the time zones mixed up between UK and Spanish times? Get to your…read morereservation an hour early - when the restaurant opens at 20:45. The restaurant looked very closed when we arrived but managed to flag down some of the kitchen staff to ask if there was a place nearby for a drink. One of the American guys directed us down the road towards the station where we found this nice chic outdoor bar. We ordered a round of txakoli and nice to have it outside whilst the sun was setting. Definitely recommend going if you get to Arzak a bit early for your reservation... but surely others usually don't make the same mistake we did!

Wow can't believe I'm the first to rate this beer bar. They…read morehave about 15 taps, but on a Wednesday 10 taps were out. Not sure where else you can get a great beer, but there bottle list lols strong.

Closed monday, Tuesday, Wednesday? We weren't able to go... which is why it's a 1 star review.read more

This place was like finding an oasis of joy in the middle of a disappointing AirBnB issue…read more It's perfect: great ambiance, great and friendly service, free wifi, great music and local craft beer..! Come over and check it out!

Lots of beers on tap that you usually cannot get in Spain!! We didn't eat much, just the fried pork…read morerinds, on two visits (we went to days in a row!) and I can't recall what they call it, not fried pork rinds... so good The mango colada was a little sweet but the beers were good!! Super friendly service and staff speaks English

Chill bar, we stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon for a quick drink. It was quiet, but they have a…read morevariety of beers on tap. I got an IPA and it was pretty good. They have free WiFi for those in need (like me), free WiFi doesn't seem to be as big of a staple as in other European cities. They play modern music and also have patio seating.

You've seen this spot all over social media when searching for popular food destinations in San…read moreSebastian-Donostia, and I can concur that the best Tortilla Española is found here. (Yes, we've tried other pintxo bars as well) Locals and tourists line up daily for this breakfast of Champions. Only a certain number of Tortillas are made daily, and when they're gone, they're gone. We were in San Sebastian the first week of May which is kinda like their shoulder season for tourists, so we had no problem on missing out.(Best time to come is between 8:30am-11am according to one of the workers)Trust me, one portion IS NOT ENOUGH , so follow this pro tip and get yourself TWO ORDERS. Simple ingredients, big flavors of the caramelized onions, potatoes, and green peppers seasoned perfectly with salt and binded with just the right amount of eggs(30 per tortilla) just HEAVEN! Oh, but don't stop there. Get what they call their Classics. Four of their most popular pintxos. I remember the Crispy Oxtail, and the scallop pintxo, but can't remember the other two. Ambiance is noisy and vibrant, service is quick and pleasant, and this is one pintxo bar you may find yourself returning to time and time again.(We went four out of the 5 days we were here.) *see Mark Wiens San Sebastian YouTube video to see how the time consuming tortilla is made

On a food tour with Culinary Backstreets in San Sebastian, we are headed to Bar Antonio near the…read morebeach for an absolute gem. The local guides words. We sat outside near the square under the umbrellas and watching people. Our guide prepped us on the history and story of this stop. The city and setting are beautiful. We are excited to explore this idyllic town in the northwestern corner of Spain. One dish, one stop on an evening of many favorite pintxos in the area. Luckily, we are walking from stop to stop so we don't develop the pintxos pooch. To our table is delivered a wedge of what looks like an omelet or pie. The guide explains this is no ordinary omelet but a world renowned "best Spanish omelet". He was absolutely correct. The light, juicy, savory and fluffy Spanish omelet is delicious. There is a sweetness from the peppers and carmelized onions, yet a perfect marriage of flavors. It have great moistness, yet not soupy. If you are entertaining for brunch or breakfast, go to Google and watch the video on how this is done at this spot and in this city. I have said in the past that I could easily skip breakfast, but if this was on the menu, I would have to rescind that statement. To the chefs at Antonio, great job and thanks for showing me what a great omelet is.

Incredible jazz bar that actually. Not touristy and continually has amazing musicians come through…read moreit every Saturday and Sunday.

Was there on re-opening day. What a great crowd with so much…read moreenergy. Musicians were fantastic, a number of younger guys from Barcelona. After the first set, it was open to a jam and some great sax players got on stage. Drinks and wine were very reasonable and there's some snack type food, too. All in all, a great experience with very welcoming people.