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.

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.

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!

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.