Your Guide to Pintxo Pote in San Sebastian
- Eleanor Ingham
- 2 days ago
- 7 min read
We all love a good pintxo; and let’s be real, when they throw in a drink too, you’ve got a recipe for the perfect mid-week plan! Pintxo pote is a mainstay all around the Basque Country, and Donosti is no exception!
The best thing? You’ll find pintxo potes around the city on most nights of the week, meaning you’ll never be left empty-handed if you’re willing to visit all the different barrios in the city. However, it can be tricky to know where to go for your pintxo and cañita; but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in this ultimate guide to pintxo pote in our beloved San Sebastián!
What Is Pintxo Pote?
Pintxo pote started as a savvy move to get people into the bars midweek with the offer of a pintxo and drink (usually a small caña or a small glass of wine) for a bargain price. Each barrio has its own pintxo pote on one day of the week. The result is a buzzing, lively atmosphere that brings together people from the barrio, students, tourists, and anyone else looking for a cheap snack, drink, and social atmosphere.
Though many bars around the city offer pintxo pote, be aware that others choose to opt out and offer their usual range of pintxos and raciones at their usual prices. But don’t fear; this is where this guide comes in!
How much is pintxo pote in San Sebastian?
Each bar will set its own prices for pintxo pote in San Sebastian. The price is largely influenced by the quality of the pintxo itself. While many bars offer standard pintxos, bars that offer more substantial or elaborate pintxos are likely to charge more. Be prepared to pay anything between 2,50 and 4 euros for a pintxo and drink (though most will be on the cheaper end of this range).
When is pintxo pote in San Sebastian?
Generally, pintxo pote starts from around 19:00 and runs until 22:00 or 22:30. Each barrio tends to have one (possibly two) days of the week. Check out when and where to find pintxo pote near you below!
Where to Find Pintxo Pote in San Sebastian
Pintxo Pote in Amara
Great news for people living in Amara; you’ll find pintxo pote options on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and even Fridays around this large neighbourhood:
Tuesdays:
Esparru – Avda. Carlos I 16 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Urdinola – Avda. Carlos I 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Wednesdays:
Bar Jose – Calle Balleneros 19
Bar Solairu – En Gregorio Ordoñez 5
Bigarren – Isabel II 6
Divinum – Isabel II 4
Korta – Catalina de Erauso 11
Maritxu – Balleneros 19
Salaberria Sagardotegia – Jose Maria Salaberria 15
Thursdays:
Amara Zaharreko Abadia – C/Autonomia 9
Bar s7te – Javier Barkaiztegi 13
La Bodeguilla – En Plaza Easo 3
Pub Circus – Calle La Salud 2
Lau Taberna – Calle La Salud 4
Urdinola – Avda. Carlos I 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Fridays:
Arkupe – Avenida de Madrid 30
Derby – Avda. Sancho el Sabio 4
Sacha – Avda. de Madrid 30
Pintxo Pote in Altza and Larratxo
You’ll find a great pintxo pote around the streets of the very underrated Altza and Larratxo. The main day for pintxo pote is Thursday and almost all the bars in the neighbourhood take part. The best part? You’ll find options here for one or two euros!
Thursdays:
13 – Altza – En Paseo de Herrera 76
Anaiak (Casco) – En Plaza San Marcial 6
Arrizar – En Arrizar 11
Bar Aritz – En Roteta Behekoa 1
Bar Canada – En Roteta 3
Bar Elizasu – En Paseo Larratxo 98
Bar Monchi – En Paseo de Herrera 53
Bikutz – En Paseo Larratxo 24
Casa Fermín – En Bertsolari Txirrita 5
Club Roteta – En Roteta 8
El Paso – En Paseo de Altza, 2
Gressi – En Arrizar 10
Isoui – En Paseo Larratxo 24
Bar Javi – En Arrizar 11
Kantauri – En Paseo Larratxo 22
La Palmera – En Santa Barbara 1
La Terraza – En Paseo de Herrera 90
Lambroa – En Paseo de Larratxo 37
Mirador – En Txapinene 3
Next – En Harrobieta 15
Santa – En Santa Barbara 5
Txiki Berri – En Arrizar 8
Valverde – En Paseo Larratxo 49
Fridays:
Bar Lizarpe – En Lauaizeta 46
Anaiak – Arri Berri 15
Saturdays:
Anaiak – Arri Berri 15
Bodega Gonzalez – Arri Berri 14 14
Darieta Irish – Camino Darieta 7, bajo
El Sol – Arri Berri 9
ElizOndo – Arri Berri 9
Emilio Berri – Santa Barbara 13
Feli – Arri Berri 16
Iratxo – Arri Berri 18
Manolo – Santa Barbara 11
Pintxo Pote in Antiguo and Lorea
Pintxo pote is less celebrated in Antiguo and Lorea than in many other barrios. However, you’ll still find a range of options on Wednesday evenings.
Bar Pepe – Zumalakarregi 3
Benta Berri – Avenida Zarautz 6
Bokoy – Avenida Tolosa 9
El Txoko del Montadito – Avenida Zarautz 2
Mandrágora – José María Sert 9
Centre
The area around Calle Reyes Católicos is the number one area to find pintxo pote in the centre on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights:
Tuesdays:
Bide Bide Legazpi – En la calle Legazpi 5
Oquendo – En Oquendo 8, bajo
Bide Bide Urbieta – En Urbieta 12
Thursdays:
The Place – Larramendi 9
Nikei – Urdaneta 14
La Taberna Tierramar – San Martin 42
Bar Cirilo – San Bartolome 4
Fridays:
Splash – Sanchez Toca 7
Cafetería Express – Reyes Católicos 12
El Rincón – Reyes Católicos 20
Ardandegi – Reyes Católicos 7
Pintxo Pote in Egia
You’ll find a wonderful option in the diverse barrio of Egia on Friday nights:
Bar Agreda – Tejeria 4
Bar Factory – Duque de Mandas 49
Bar Jesús – Tejeria 14
Bar La Estrella – Egia 4
Daniel – Virgen del Carmen 30
Garraxi – Tejeria 9
Isatxe – Avda. Ametzagaña 15
Pintxo Pote in Gros
Gros’s pintxo pote is probably the best known in the city. The barrio comes to life on Thursday evenings when hundreds flood into the bars to enjoy the week coming to an end with family and friends. After all, Thursday is the new Friday!
The vast majority of bars stick to the traditional Thursday schedule. However, you’ll find some other options on other days:
Thursdays:
Adarra – En Zabaleta 5
Aingeru – En Padre Larroca 6
Amalur – En Carquizano 7
Andra Mari – En Zabaleta 42
Bar Bi – En San Francisco 46
Bar Oñati – En Miracruz 28b
Bar Txofre Berri – En Gloria 2
Bixente – En Doctor Claudio Delgado 3
Bsiete – En la calle Bermingham número 7
Capricho Bar – En Zabaleta 55 todos
Cosmos – En San Francisco 38
Diz – En Zabaleta 17
Doble – En Zabaleta 3
Duran – Secundino Esnaola 20
Eguzki Berri – Secundino Esnaola 44
Elosta – Paseo Colón 41
Ezkurra – Calle Miracruz 17
Gaztelu Txiki – Carquizano 3
Gora-Bera – Bermingham 3
Gorosti – Plaza del Txofre 12
Gure Etxea – Secundino Esnaola 50
Ipotx – San Francisco 42
Irati – Doctor Claudio Delgado 1
Karisa – Plaza del Txofre 2
Kellys – Plaza Nafarroa
La Consentida – Avenida Zurriola 16
La Guinda – Zabaleta 55
La Piazzetta – Usandizaga 23-25
La Plata – Padre Larroca 14
Labrit – Zabaleta 42
Mendi – San Francisco 13
Mil Catas – Zabaleta 55
Ondarra – Avenida Zurriola 16
Oroipen – Segundo Izpizua Kalea, 18
Pais Petit – Bermingham 25
Portobello – Gran Vía 12
Roberto – General Artetxe
Salt – Avenida Navarra 2
Txabola – Bermingham 24
Txaman – Nafaro Beherea 1
Txangai – Jose Maria Soroa 10
Txartela – Bermingham 26
Txikero – Jose Arana 6
Txoko de Ramiro – Txofre 6
Txomin – Zabaleta 17
Urbeltza – Gran Vía 28
Urkabe – Secundino izpirua 33
Urtxori Bi – Bermingham 17
Viura II – Gran vía 12
Zabaleta – Zabaleta 51
Zinema Corner – Plaza pinares 1
Pintxo Pote en Intxaurrondo
Thursdays are the big night in Intxaurrondo, where several bars open their doors for a pintxo, drink, and good times!
Basotxiki – Basotxiki 13
Bilindo – Lizardi 39, bajo
Casa del Pueblo – Basotxiki 1
Centro Extremeño – Zarategui 84
Eder – Basotxiki 11
Talai – Paseo de Mons 74
Pintxo Pote in La Parte Vieja
The Parte Vieja is the place to be on Wednesdays and Thursdays, where you'll find a handful of bars jumping on the pintxo pote train!
Wednesdays:
Eiger – General Jauregi 5
Ensanche – San Vicente 1
Rekalde – Aldamar 1
Thursdays:
Alberto Taberna – Calle 31 de Agosto 19b
Aurresku – Juan de Bilbao 7
Belea – Juan de Bilbao 1
Belfast – Juan de Bilbao 9
Herria – Juan de Bilbao 14
Suhazi – Juan de Bilbao 17
Urraki – Juan de Bilbao 12
Zibbibo – Plaza Sarriegui 8
Pintxo Pote in Riberas de Loiola
Riberas de Loiola also offers pintxo pote on Thursday evenings. Head to these bars for your after-work snack and drink:
Alkain – Avenida Barcelona 10
BCN Café Pub – Avenida Barcelona 38
Bitácora – Avenida Barcelona 28
Doctor Livingstone – Avenida Barcelona 24
Tioka – Pablo Sarasate 3
Txalanta – Juan de Zaragueta
Pintxo Pote in Martutene
Being out in the sticks doesn't mean you have to miss out on pintxo pote! Make your Fridays extra special (and within budget!) in Martutene:
Lore Toki – Artolategi Kalea 7
Itxasne – Ibaialde Kalea 3
Txalupa – Ibaialde Kalea, 3, bajo
Txoko Berri – Nuestra Señora del Pilar, 29
Bar Mikel – Martutene Pasealekua, 52
What's your favourite bar for pintxo pote? Comment below!
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