One of my favorite Pintxos spots on the outskirts of Old Town and a must-visit for San Sebastián…read morefood... even if you aren't lucky enough to get one of the coveted pieces of the famous tortilla. What to know beforehand: the tortilla is made twice a day and released at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm. There's a limited number of slices and folks line up in advance so it goes almost instantly. If you aren't able to get the tortilla, there are still several made-to-order Pintxos that cannot be missed, so worth sticking around and ordering a few! On a raining Saturday around 1 pm when I first arrived, the tortilla was fully gone but I enjoyed starting my pintxos crawl off with the prawn ravioli, the scallops, and the crispy oxtail. The crispy oxtail was otherworldly. Stewed, flavorful oxtail wrapped in a fried, crispy phyllo outer layer provides texture and flavor you can't beat. The ravioli was also very, very good. I liked the scallop, which was perfectly cooked, buttery delicious, but was not a huge fan of the mayo sauce it comes with. (My American palate just can't tolerate that much mayo.) I ended up enjoying the atmosphere and food here so much I came back in the afternoon (when they were only doing cold pintxos) and grabbed the pistachio cheesecake for postres, which ended up being one of my favorite desserts of the weekend. Super creamy, not too sweet, served with a raspberry sauce and a lemony ice cream to cut the richness of the cheesecake nicely. It's such a fun vibe inside this spot. Txakoli (the local wine) is as expensive as water, at 3 euros and it's kind of a fun almost party atmosphere without being too boisterous. I stood at the counter when I first arrived but eventually secured a bar stool and there's great people watching. The staff is interactive but courteous and fast, and people move through this door very efficiently. Even when crowded, it never feels claustrophobic like some of the main spots in Old Town. Already counting down the next time I can come into San Sebastián and eat here!

Antonio bar was on a YouTube blogger we came across and featured their tortilla de patatas. We…read moreshowed up shortly after 9am and the bar was full inside, outside counter with customers and there was a line. The bar doesn't like people waiting in the hallway so the line wraps onto the sidewalk. It didn't take long for a couple chairs to become available at the bar. Ordered a cafe with milk and a couple of tortillas. The tortilla is served just about everywhere- tabernas and restaurants in Spain. Antonio's version is different, a really good different. Made with 35 eggs, caramelized onions and potatoes. The caramelized onions really sets their tortilla apart from the rest. We stopped by twice to eat their tortilla. Pintxos start at 7pm. Get there's early for that. We got seats at the bar around 630 pm and finished our cold pintxos from the case. We still had 20 minutes before we could order the hot Pintxos and felt bad just waiting and was about to cash out when our bartender said if you leave it will be hard to get seats later. Ordered another round of drinks and waited it out. Enjoyed the scallops, oxtail won ton, shrimp won ton and foie gras. Food came out quick and as soon as we were done, our seats were quickly occupied. The same servers were there in the morning, there at night. They hustle and it shows. You must go here!

Good coffee, fine service, and most importantly open after 7 pm for pre-pintxos caffeine.read more

Nice busy coffee shop with high quality brea and nice bits to eat. I should state that the barista…read moreis really top notch as the place is white busy and she never misses an order. Food is, as stated, good with a varied offering and nice quality. The place is funky in decor with a good ambience.

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.

Cool dive bar. The music is old school house. Lots of locals. There is a lounge vibe. Not too loud…read morewe were able to have a conversation without too much bother.

Wow. When my family first arrived in San Sebastián we had our first breakfast here and have not…read moregone another place. Everything we've been served (and we tried to taste every of the pastries and pinxtos) was amazing. We recommend this place to everyone!

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

What a beautiful set up here. We were lucky enough to grab 2 seats on the on top floor inside…read morefacing the sunset. It had an awesome view. San sebastian is a unique oceanfront city and this is the perfect place to enjoy it. Come here before the crowds take all the seats. There aren't a ton of seats either. They have some spots for bigger groups as well but it is not a massive place. I really enjoyed it here. The service was good as well. The waitress was attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back for the view alone. We didnt get fancy drinks but they had a good selection. Come check it out!

GU is a brand-new restaurant, cocktail bar, nightclub that open a few months ago at the second…read morefloor of the historic Club Nautico in San Sebastián. Located next to City Hall, on the waterfront, the 1930s Art Deco style building offers spectacular bay views. In fact, if you sit at a waterfront table, you'll think you're on a boat. The establishment was created by the same team behind the highly successful and popular Atari Gastroteka nearby in the town's Old Quarter. Their theme for GU -- "Music, Gastronomy, Architecture." The staff is professional and friendly. The cocktails are excellent. The sound system is state of the art. The building is an architectural gem. The drink menu is quite diverse featuring a dozen different custom cocktails. The mixologists in San Sebastián take their jobs seriously. The "El Diablo" is their spicy take on a classic margarita with ginger beer adding the zing. The GU Mule is their version of a classic Moscow Mule. The food includes a limited but well designed selection of sushi and pan-Asian selections presented in an artful style. GU straddles the line between restaurant, bar, cocktail lounge, and night club. Unlike many of San Sebastian's bars, it does not offer food at the bar -- only at the tables. The interior decor is quite edgy, with expansive glass sliding window walls, huge skylight, and comfortable Eames-style leather seating. The life-size cardboard cutouts of Le Corbusier (nude) and Mies van der Rohe (suited) in the men's roof are comical. Definitely worth checking out for a relaxed light meal and a few drinks while taking in one of San Sebastián's beautiful sunsets.

Amazing collection of whisky on display. The menu has a tasting option and there's a listing of…read morecocktails. We went late on a week night and there were a handfull of regulars drinking wine at the bar (no idea wine isn't on the menu) and a few tourists taking the whisky tour. Our group wanted cocktails and service was incredibly slow but each drink was made lovingly (and they're strong). We were also provided with a bunch of table games and magic puzzles to keep the weird and wonderful ambiance of the place. This bar is certainly a page out of time forgotten. There's also a grand piano in the basement that you can play if speak with the bartender. I loved the playlist for the night. There was so much classic disco and europop. It's a good place to get a vibe.

Needed something with more punch than a beer or some wine, so how can you resist the Museo del…read morewhisky? Most things are on display and not for consumption, but cool to see all the old bottles. Walk up to the bar and get a taste of something. Prices were a bit more than I expected, but sitting at the bar enjoying the vibe and checking out the owner and a long time patron try out magic tricks was worth it. Looks like downstairs gets hopping at night and potential for music. Only stoped in for the drink, but a very cool place and worth a stop.

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!

Bar on top of the castle that serves drinks and has gorgeous views on a nice sunny day with…read moreefficient friendly enough service. And, multi language menu.

Really enjoyed this bar as our last stop before heading down the mountain top. It's got some of the…read morebest views you can find on Monte Urgull. We saw the pirate flag ‍ waving on the outside, reminded me of a pirates of the Caribbean fortress or something to that effect. Husband ordered 2 sodas and 2 anchovies pinxtos for us, so good & reasonable prices. We sat at an outdoor table with great views of the ocean. Definitely a highlight for us on the hike to see the Christ statue. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. It was open today and the weather was so nice. We are in autumn season already but this place was still open! :)

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.