Editorial

The 10 Best Bars in San Sebastián 2026

San Sebastián is the world's pintxo capital — the 10 below show why.

The 10 best bars in San Sebastián

  1. 01

    La Cuchara de San Telmo

  2. 02

    Borda Berri

  3. 03

    Ganbara

  4. 04

    Bar Néstor

  5. 05

    Casa Vergara

  6. 06

    Txepetxa

  7. 07

    A Fuego Negro

  8. 08

    La Viña

  9. 09

    Bergara

  10. 10

    Atari

How San Sebastián drinks

The 10 above are where San Sebastián actually drinks — vermouth temples, sherry institutions, and modern cocktail rooms.

European Editor — based in London. Twelve years across Soho, Marais and Mitte. Strong opinions about ice.

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