Your Guide to Pintxo Pote in San Sebastian

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:

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!

• 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
• Bar Lizarpe – En Lauaizeta 46
• Anaiak – Arri Berri 15

Saturdays

• Bodega Gonzalez – Arri Berri 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:

• Bide Bide Legazpi – En la calle Legazpi 5
• Oquendo – En Oquendo 8, bajo
• Bide Bide Urbieta – En Urbieta 12
• The Place – Larramendi 9
• Nikei – Urdaneta 14
• La Taberna Tierramar – San Martin 42
• Bar Cirilo – San Bartolome 4
• 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:

• 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 7
• Capricho Bar – En Zabaleta 55
• 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!

• Eiger – General Jauregi 5
• Ensanche – San Vicente 1
• Rekalde – Aldamar 1
• 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!