A typical bar along the route of the running of the bulls. What is not typical are the dishes they…read morehave to offer the hungry clients. Ajoarriero used to be one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite dishes while he lived in Pamplona. It is a dish of bacalao (dried cod fish) that is mixed with tomatoes, garlic, potatoes and peppers. Crêpes de atún con espárragos is tuna salad in a crepe with white asparagus tips stuffed in. A beautiful and very filling pinxto. For a spicy tapa we had anchoa rellena de fritada which has spicy green peppers on top of filet of anchovie. As you sit outside on the street where the bulls run during the festival of San Fermin, you can drink your beer or wine and imagine what it may be like to be with Hemingway, since nothing has changed in the neighborhood since before that era.

There is only one thing on the menu: Patatas Bravas. They are consistent at making this classic…read moredish very tasty. Toni has been working here for a long time and always provides great service. If the Bravas are taking a while to come, she'll usually give you some manzanilla olives. I ask for un poco mas picante (more spice) on the bravas.

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 out-of-the way bar up in the mountains. Don't be fooled by it's rural location, it has a…read morehuge music archive and there is always something good on the stereo. If you're lucky, the Californian proprietor will get out his harmonica and wail. Interesting selection of food, including curries and more traditional fare. Full bar with beer on tap, and tables outside. On my last visit there was live music going on, nothing that would fill a large stadium but was a great party that lasted into the wee hours.

We've seen this restaurant two years ago. But it was late afternoon and we already had lunch…read more Thought whenever we come back to Northern Spain we'll give it a try. Looked great and full with locals, a good sign. This year finally we managed it. Came to Zumaia especially for this Tapas Bar. It was busy, but after the first few plates we managed to get a table outside. Our Bulldog was welcome as well. There are full plates and menus. But we focussed on the delicious tapas and raciones. And there are plenty to choose from - and all divine. We had baked scallops, sea urchin, tapa with tuna and anchovies, fresh and crispy fried calamari, tapa with crab meat, tapa with sardines. And our favourite: hot Foie Gras. We've had four of them. A masterpiece with high quality Foie. A bunch of white wines. Fruity, fresh, crisp. And very fair - even low - priced. We ate a lot. Just couldn't stop. It was just all so tasty. A fantastic Tapas Bar. One of the very best there is. Yes, it's a busy place and takes a bit of luck and persistence to make your way through the crowds to order at the bar. But that's part of the experience. And well worth it. Definitely will be back here.