Top Bars in San Sebastian

Best Bars in San Sebastian

In Spain, drinking and having a good time is part of culture. Therefore, you can find many top bars in San Sebastian offering not only great drinks but very friendly talk and socializing. San Sebastian is famous for its fantastic restaurants, however the bar scene is also good. The coastal town offers a vibrant night life, and people get into the small bars and nightclubs to enjoy the nightlife with a drink. her are the best bars in San Sebastian, or locally known as Donostia.

Bar Nestor inside The Old Town Area

Bar Nestor San Sebastian is probably the most famous one of bars in San Sebastian. This place is well known for its very delicious steaks and meat delicacies throughout Old town. Opened in 1980, they have been a place for all segments of the society to hang out there and enjoy food and drinks there. Moreover, Bar Nestor menu includes Txuleta steaks, Queso dip, Jamón ibérico and Tortilla de patata or Spanish omelets. You will always find pleasant characters in and outside of Bar Nestor bar. There are various tourist attractions nearby Bar Nestor like San Telmo Museum and Koruko Andre Mariaren basilika. You can get to this bar from Arrandegi Kalea street.

Eiger

The Eiger Edaritegia is one of the best places in the city at the weekend and offers a humble atmosphere and crowd. The music consists of rock and classic guitars. The bar itself is laid back and provides service to relaxed audience. Drinks are fairly priced and the selection of beverages is simple.

*Update: This bar is no longer operational.

Ondarra 16 Bis located close to The Beach

This vibrant bar is located close to beach and its busy crowd and fantastic music have increasingly made it a popular spot. You can get craft beers, wines and various cocktails for very affordable prices. as for the food, make sure to try their famous porcheta too. Moreover, the vibe is relaxed yet moving and the style of music changes through the night.

Also, This Ondarra bar has a good view of the Zurriola beach and most of the times you will here very great soothing music which goes hand in hand with the relaxing vibe of the nearby beach. You can either stop by the bus stop by Zurriola bus stop by taking 8,17,40 and 41 buses or get off at Gros train stop by taking C1 line.

Le Bukowski Music Bar close to Cristina Enea Parkea

Le Bukowski is more than 20 years old and offers truly diverse program from different genres. Also, it has many shows and plays, offering entertainment for every taste. Moreover, music is huge part of the ambiance here and no matter the time of the day or night you go there there is some kind of music playing both live or recorded. The bar is located outside of the old city, in the Egia neighborhood, and it is appealing to the city’s young crowd in general. Cristina Enea parkea park and Tabakalera cultural center are also found nearby here.

Etxekalte near Puerto de San Sebastián

Etxekalte is one of the best music clubs and bars in the San Sebastian and is open till 5 in the morning for those wanting to party late. Also, it is ideal spot for a few relaxed drinks as well. They have some of the best cocktails in town and the food is very well-priced. Another good thing about here is that Etxekalte is very close to Puerto de San Sebastián so it has a beauty view of the port and the park yachts.

Also, Spain has some of the the best football cities around the world if you love football. Spanish are die hard football fans and their football leagues are some of the best around the globe. Therefore, you can head to these pubs to see football fans as well.