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.

Garua is located in the heart of the parte vieja in beautiful San Sebastián/Donostia. After…read moreindulging in plenty of pintxos, we asked if the Chef could make a cheeseburger. He was so accommodating and served up one of the best authentic cheeseburgers we've ever had. It was out if this world delicious! The chef came back to check and see if we liked it. Such great service. We were so pleased that we went back the next day for another.

Great place for craft beer! Stopped in while on a tear on the town and loved every minute. The…read morebarkeeps were fantastic and the pours kept on coming. Oh yeah, be sure to eat and hydrate. You'll be here for quite some time.

In the springtime starting around April, the sidrerias (cider houses) in the hills surrounding San…read moreSebastian open their doors to the public and cider season officially starts. Alorrenea is a cider house in the village of Astigarraga which is on the outskirts of San Sebastian, about a 15-20 minute bus ride away (you can take the A2 bus from San Sebastian to get there). It's easily accessible and totally worth doing a day trip out to as it is one of the few sidrerias (cider house) in the area that opens for lunch during the week (the other two open for lunch during the week are Rezola and Sarasola). For the cost of 30 euros/person you get to drink all the cider you want and you enjoy a delicious spread of traditional cider house fare of Tortilla de Bacalao (an omelet with salt cod), Bacalao Frito con Pimientos (fried salt cod with peppers), Chuleton (grilled ribeye), and Walnuts with Cheese and Quince Paste for dessert. Everything is well prepared and very tasty though if you don't like your steak rare, you may need to speak up since most steaks I've seen in this region are still crimson inside when you cut into them. Visiting a cider house is a great way to partake in an experience that most locals enjoy and it's a surefire way to make friends and enjoy an atmosphere of conviviality. With the cider free flowing, how could it be otherwise? For further information on the different sidrerias around San Sebastian, this article is a good read- http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/apr/14/spain-top-10-cider-houses

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.

THE BIG: Typical dive bar in San Sebastian that has a wide selection of craft brews on tap…read more THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I were walking around San Sebastian and stumbled upon this dive bar which was relatively empty but had a great selection of beers and wines. I got the Verdejo pilsner while the wife got the Txakoli. I was expecting the bartender to do the San Sebastian tradition of straight arm pouring the Txakoli into the glass but she just poured it. Womp. The Verdejo was good. Nice and simple pilsner that is easy to get down and have a great conversation. They did have a selection of hamburgers that people recommended getting. However we were stuffed from our day long food tour of pintxos. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, damage done here was $4.85 euros for two drinks. I'm curious about the hamburgers and will definitely try that next time!

One of the first places we visited (6/7/2022) and the bartender was extremely nice and friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about all the beer selections. This is a relatively small place but we did not go downstairs. Local beer was so delicious. We went at least twice during our one week stay. There is another Drop location and I'll leave a review for them as well.

A great local craft beer bar. Best selection of local beers in San Sebastián. I go to many craft…read morebeer bars across the world. Pub Drop has knowledgeable and friendly bartenders.

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! :)

We had absolutely the best time here at Bar Paco Bueno after being disappointed by a few others on…read moreour Pinxto crawl. The people behind the bar immediately warmed up to us with a smile and gave us things to try and recommended some pinxtos too. What we got: Crab salad sandwich: Doesn't look like much, but the bread was nicely toasted and all of the ingredients just fit well together. Battered shrimp: How good could this be we thought, but 2 pieces of fresh shrimp, a batter that is not overly greasy/oily, and a taste combination of goodness. definitely get this one. In 1 hour, we saw them go through 3x+ plates Cod omelette sandwich: Saw this come out fresh from the back. Fluffy omelette, delicious. Drinks-wise, they have a solid wine and cider collection. What more could you want?

This place is the real deal--a no-frills bar where locals come to grab a drink and eat good…read morepintxos. I stopped by with my wife on a recent August evening and we loved the place. We ordered gamba a la gabardina, or shrimp fried in a thick crispy batter. It was amazing! The shrimp was tender and the batter was tasty and warm but not greasy. The pintxo comes with two shrimps to a plate for $1.90. We enjoyed two orders each, which we washed down with a glass of beer and cider. Paco Bueno exudes character. Here you'll see and hear the bartenders speaking with each other and the regulars in Euskera, the Basque language, and you can easily strike up a conversation in Spanish with friendly locals. This is one of the top pintxo bars we visited during our month-long stay in Donostia, and we look forward to returning to Paco's next time we visit this beautiful seaside city.