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San Sebastián Pintxo Bars

Celebrating the food and culture of Donostia‑San Sebastián

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Discover the best pintxo bars in San Sebastián

The Basque Country has so much to offer – stunning scenery, elegant architecture, vibrant culture and arguably the best food in the world. But there’s much more to San Sebastián than an impressive count of Michelin stars. With hundreds of pintxo bars across the city, from the traditional to the experimental, it pays to do a little research so you don’t miss out.

We hope to demystify the way of the pintxo, show you our favourites and inspire you to visit this amazing city – the ultimate foodie destination.

About San Sebastián

A quick guide for visitors to this beautiful city on the north coast of Spain.

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Pintxo culture

Discover more about the way of the pintxo and this part of Basque culture.

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Pintxo bars

A carefully curated list of some of the best pintxo bars in the city of San Sebastián.

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Books

A selection of books to help you on your pintxo journey, from travel guides to cookery books.

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