San Sebastián
The name is a misnomer but this new-town place is spot-on for coffee. Set up by two Brazilian friends, it does small-batch roasting on site, and uses…
Must-see nightlife in San Sebastián
Gros
The long wooden bar, industrial fixtures and inviting front terrace make a suitable backdrop to the dozen quality brews on tap. Half are from its own…
San Sebastián
San Sebastián's top club, a classic disco housed in a grand seafront complex, sets the stage for memorable beachside partying. The club action kicks in…
San Sebastián
Everyone's favourite indie venue, Dabadaba is a fine spot to escape the old-town crowds, with a laid-back ambiance, good craft brews and an inviting…
Parte Vieja
Fitted out with timber panels and exposed brick, this tri-level bar has seven Basque craft beers on the taps at any one time. Breweries represented…
San Sebastián
Just off the beaten path, La Mera Mera is a shoebox-sized bar with a bohemian air thanks to the old photos on the walls and slender brassy light fixtures…
San Sebastián
A hip favourite near the cathedral, Pokhara draws a wide cross section of imbibers and party people to its weekend DJ sessions. During the week, it's a…
San Sebastián
One of a number of haunts on a popular drinking strip near the cathedral, Pub Drop is the place to get to grips with the local beer. There are up to 50…
San Sebastián
Escape the beachfront hordes at this gem of a cafe. Housed in a river-facing residential block, it's popular with locals of all ages, who flock to the…
Parte Vieja
Once the pintxo bars have battened down the hatches for the night, search out this low-key cocktail bar to see in the small hours. It's a stylish place,…
San Sebastián
Appropriately named, this atmospheric bar is full of bottles of Scotland’s finest (3400 bottles to be exact, though only 200 varieties are served) as well…
Parte Vieja
DJs spin funk and Latino beats most nights (nightly in summer) in this old-town bar's basement. Cocktails inspired by Latin America (mojitos, caipirinhas,…
San Sebastián
Glorious beach views extend from this waterfront cocktail bar in the 1929-opened Real Club Náutico de San Sebastián building, designed to look like a boat…
Gros
A much-loved drinking spot in Gros, this gin joint has more than 100 varieties of the good stuff, and makes one of the best (and biggest!) gin and tonics…
San Sebastián
Good at any time of the day, Koh Tao is a laid-back place with mismatched vintage furniture, comfy armchairs, street-art murals on its exposed-brick walls…
Gros
Serving some of the best coffee in the Basque region, Sakona take their brews seriously, with perfectly ground pour-overs and latte art. All-day…
Gros
The terrace cafe attached to Restaurante Ni Neu is a fine place to nurse a drink and enjoy some satisfying raciones (such as fried calamari, tuna tartar…
Parte Vieja
Hosting DJs throughout the week and live gigs ranging from soul and funk to Afrobeat, hip-hop and acid jazz most weekends, this cool little late-night…
Parte Vieja
Great for a drink on its sunny terrace or a DJ-fuelled party on Friday and Saturday nights, Dioni’s has a glam 1980s cocktail-bar ambience.
Gros
Across the road from Playa de la Zurriola, Bar Ondarra draws a chilled-out surf crowd. Live music gigs often take place in the basement.
San Sebastián
A bright, modern bar with outdoor seating and pop beats inside. It's set on a mostly pedestrian lane with a handful of other appealing spots nearby. With…
