4 rooftop bars in San Sebastián, editor-picked by TableJourney. All San Sebastián nightlife.
Rooftop by Lasala Plaza ★ 4.5
parte-vieja · Plaza Lasala 2, 20003 Donostia
The Rooftop by Lasala Plaza in San Sebastian sits on the seventh floor of the Lasala Plaza Hotel above the Old Town port, the only elevated spot with 360 views of La Concha bay and the harbour.
Tip: Terrace open daily 10:00 to 24:00 year-round; cocktail-and-snack service from Ander Gonzalez's La Jarana team runs Easter to October weekends only.
GU San Sebastian ★ 4.4
parte-vieja · Calle Ijentea 9, 20003 Donostia
GU San Sebastian sits on top of the 1929 Real Club Nautico on Calle Ijentea, a Jose Manuel Aizpurua rationalist landmark turned cocktail bar and late-night club with direct La Concha views.
Tip: Cocktail bar from 17:00, the floor flips to a club after midnight. Book the sunset-hour seat at the bay-facing windows through gusansebastian.com.
Espazio Oteiza at Akelarre ★ 4.7
ibaeta · Calle Padre Orcolaga 56, 20008 Donostia
Espazio Oteiza on Monte Igueldo in San Sebastian is the open-air bar of Pedro Subijana's three-Michelin-starred Akelarre, with cocktails by Patxi Troitino across six stone terraces over the Bay of Biscay.
Tip: Snacks served 12:00 to 22:00; cocktail programme runs 16:00 to nightfall, no terrace reservations. Drive up Monte Igueldo or cab from Antiguo.
Urgulleko Polboriña ★ 4.4
parte-vieja · Subida al Castillo 2, 20003 Donostia
Urgulleko Polboriña sits in the old gunpowder house on Mount Urgull above the Old Town, an open-air summer-only bar with sunset cocktails, sangria and rotating local live music.
Tip: Open spring through autumn weather-dependent only; the 20 minute uphill walk from the Old Town starts behind the Museo San Telmo. Cash speeds the bar queue.