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Cocktail barNightclub
Bataplan on Paseo de la Concha in San Sebastian is the city's well-known 1990s house-music nightclub, with spectacular night views over La Concha bay.
DrinkCocktails over La Concha bay
FoodNone
TipOpens 00:30 Thursday to Saturday in summer. Dress smart; the door is selective.
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Cocktail barPintxo and Txakoli bar
Atari Gastroteka on Calle Mayor in San Sebastian's Old Town pours Txakoli from height across the city's busiest standing-room terrace on the steps.
DrinkTxakoli poured from height
FoodModern pintxos and brochettes
TipTerrace fills first; the Friday and Saturday close is 02:30.
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Cocktail barPintxo bar
Bar Sport on Fermin Calbeton in San Sebastian's Old Town pours a steady cana and Txakoli with grilled foie and stuffed squid pintxos, the classic.
DrinkHouse Txakoli
FoodFoie a la plancha, txipiron stuffed with crab
TipOpen daily until midnight. Counter standing only.
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Cocktail barCraft beer bar
Mala Gissona Beer House in San Sebastian's Gros, a hundred metres from Zurriola beach, runs 12 draught taps with the house Oiartzun brewery beers plus 150.
DrinkMala Gissona house IPA on draught
FoodAsian-leaning bar snacks
TipIndustrial-minimalist room; the brewery flights are the value pour. Open daily.
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Cocktail barCraft brewery taproom
Basqueland Izakaia in San Sebastian's Gros is the brewery's tavern outpost, serving Basqueland's freshly brewed beer, organic wine and Asian bar food.
DrinkBasqueland Imparable IPA on tap
FoodAsian-leaning bar snacks
TipFlight of four house beers is the value pour; the Asian small plates are the food pairing.
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Cocktail barCider and craft beer
Akerbeltz on Calle Mari in San Sebastian's Old Town serves Basque cider from the barrel and a small craft-beer list, with a harbour-side terrace overlooking.
DrinkBasque sidra natural from the barrel
FoodPintxos and small plates
TipCider poured high into wide glasses; the terrace fills at sunset.