Best Pintxo Bars in San Sebastian
Gastronomía
What does “pintxo” mean?
Although they are similar to tapas, generally speaking, pintxos are smaller. The name comes from the Spanish verb “pinchar” meaning to poke or stab. Historically, pintxos used to be served on a small slice of bread and have a toothpick piercing them through the middle (thereof the name). However, with the evolution of Basque cuisine, pintxos have become much more diverse and these days only some of them are pierced to a piece of bread.
Pintxos or pinchos?
Sometimes you will see these bite-size appetizers referred to as “pintxos,” others as “pinchos.” Both ways are correct. Throughout the Basque Country the most common spelling of the word is “pintxo” (which is the correct spelling in the Basque language), however the Spanish spelling (pincho) is used sometimes too
Undoubtedly one of the essentials pintxo Bars of Saint Sebastian. Both for their cold pintxos and their rations. The best pintxos: octopus, cheeks and seasonal vegetables.
119 locals recommend
Atari Gastroleku
18 C. MayorUndoubtedly one of the essentials pintxo Bars of Saint Sebastian. Both for their cold pintxos and their rations. The best pintxos: octopus, cheeks and seasonal vegetables.
Famous pintxo bar, the quality and variety and the elaboration is just perfet. The drawback is that it is always full and it is difficult to make a place but it worth it.
135 locals recommend
La Cuchara de San Telmo
4 Santa Korda KaleaFamous pintxo bar, the quality and variety and the elaboration is just perfet. The drawback is that it is always full and it is difficult to make a place but it worth it.
Bar restaurant with one of the best pintxo bars. My recommendation is Txitorra Patry, esparragus and the mushrooms (With egg york)
50 locals recommend
Ganbara
21 San Jeronimo KaleaBar restaurant with one of the best pintxo bars. My recommendation is Txitorra Patry, esparragus and the mushrooms (With egg york)
A pintxo bar made with good products and a very pleasant service. The risotto and the cheekbones are unbeatable.
61 locals recommend
Borda Berri
12 Fermin Calbeton KaleaA pintxo bar made with good products and a very pleasant service. The risotto and the cheekbones are unbeatable.
If you love the anchovies. This is a nice place to take the best anchovies of San Sebastian. The serve them with different toppings, my favorite ones are the spider Crab or sea ourchin.
63 locals recommend
Bar Txepetxa
5 Arrandegi KaleaIf you love the anchovies. This is a nice place to take the best anchovies of San Sebastian. The serve them with different toppings, my favorite ones are the spider Crab or sea ourchin.
Is a restaurant where you can eat top pintxos like in a 3 star michellin. Just love it.
124 locals recommend
Bar Zeruko
11 Arrandegi KaleaIs a restaurant where you can eat top pintxos like in a 3 star michellin. Just love it.
It is a bar restaurant with a good pintxo bar, a reasonable price and a very good atmosphere if you go with family or friends. I use to recommend the the beff or the praws brochette.
136 locals recommend
Gandarias
23 31 de Agosto KaleaIt is a bar restaurant with a good pintxo bar, a reasonable price and a very good atmosphere if you go with family or friends. I use to recommend the the beff or the praws brochette.
A traditional pintxo bar, very popular and nice pintxos. The best one is the foie.
91 locals recommend
Bar Nestor
10 Fermin Calbeton KaleaA traditional pintxo bar, very popular and nice pintxos. The best one is the foie.
If you are looking for the best jam in San Sebastian. This is the places. Also I recomend you the piparras ór gavilla.
41 locals recommend
LA CEPA
7 31 de Agosto KaleaIf you are looking for the best jam in San Sebastian. This is the places. Also I recomend you the piparras ór gavilla.
If you love meet, this is your places. The Txuleta croquets or the meat Stuffet peppers are very very nice. Also the Txuleta.
24 locals recommend
Txuleta
2 De la Trinidad PlazaIf you love meet, this is your places. The Txuleta croquets or the meat Stuffet peppers are very very nice. Also the Txuleta.
La Viña
3 31 de Agosto KaleaNice food and the best Chesse Cake of the world.
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Parte Vieja, also known as the Old Town, is the heart of San Sebastian. Despite its name, it's actually not the oldest part of the city (that honor belongs to Antiguo), but it is the most lively. Parte Vieja's pedestrian-friendly streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings that house a plethora of restaurants, shops and bars. It's considered the best nightlife spot in San Sebastian, as well as the best place to grab pintxos (the local term for light bites, similar to tapas). These two tend to coincide among locals, who begin their nights out pintxos barhopping.
If you're not a night owl, you can still find things to do in Parte Vieja. Pintxos are served all day and there are a few architectural gems that warrant further exploration. The San Vicente church, located next to the San Telmo Museoa, is the oldest in the city, dating back to the 16th century. Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, found at the base of Monte Urgull along the bustling Calle Mayor, is also located in this neighborhood. Meanwhile, Plaza de la Constitución is an excellent place to rest your feet and watch the world go by. Keep in mind, though, that the plaza's restaurants may be pricier than other parts of the city due to their central location.
44 locals recommend
Old Town
Parte Vieja, also known as the Old Town, is the heart of San Sebastian. Despite its name, it's actually not the oldest part of the city (that honor belongs to Antiguo), but it is the most lively. Parte Vieja's pedestrian-friendly streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings that house a plethora of restaurants, shops and bars. It's considered the best nightlife spot in San Sebastian, as well as the best place to grab pintxos (the local term for light bites, similar to tapas). These two tend to coincide among locals, who begin their nights out pintxos barhopping.
If you're not a night owl, you can still find things to do in Parte Vieja. Pintxos are served all day and there are a few architectural gems that warrant further exploration. The San Vicente church, located next to the San Telmo Museoa, is the oldest in the city, dating back to the 16th century. Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, found at the base of Monte Urgull along the bustling Calle Mayor, is also located in this neighborhood. Meanwhile, Plaza de la Constitución is an excellent place to rest your feet and watch the world go by. Keep in mind, though, that the plaza's restaurants may be pricier than other parts of the city due to their central location.
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