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Connoisseur’s Guide to Spain’s best tapas bars in San Sebastian

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Written by Aksel Ritenis
tapasIn this article we offer some of the most popular Spanish dishes from the Tapas menu. The Tapas Bar is an all services bar!
San Sebastian has an increasing reputation as the world’s leader in gastronomic discoveries. It has been awarded with the highest number of Michelin stars amongst all Spanish cities and it is here that you can find the most varied choice of fresh tapas appetizers. San Sebastian is a pintxo paradise. Venues alternatives seem unlimited, but here the art of bar appetizers has been developed to perfection – trays with appetizing goods are placed on the counters.

The average cost of tapas appetizers is from 1 to 4 euros depending on their size and quality. The warm pintxos usually cost more than the cold ones. You will find the most delicious ones in no time but to make the search easier and faster we have added the description of some places to start with.

Bar Txepetxa
Calle de la Pescaderia 5

“Txepetxa” has won various prizes for its anchoa (anchovies) pinxtos, a list of which is placed behind the counter. You can order any appetizers from this large variety of anchoa pintxos on the spot.

Tapas barBar Aralar
Calle del Puerto 10

This bar offers excellent pintxos that are very popular amongst the bar’s clientele. They are particularly the favourites amidst French gastronomes.

Bar La Cepa
Calle de 31 de Agosto 7

“La Cepa” whose main interior decorations are wooden tables and the topsides suspended from the ceiling, offer some of the best jamón jabugo (highest quality ham) in the city.


Martinez

Calle de 31 de Agosto 11

This is a very popular choice amongst locals and tourists and even though there might be some difficulties getting through the crowd to the counter, it is worth it. When we were at this bar, the chefs were creating miracles from summer squash and crabs.

Bar Ganbara
Calle de San Jeronimo 24

This is a small bar that is a favourite amidst locals. It pleases with a wide range of qualitative appetizers.

About the author

Aksel Ritenis

Axel is the Editor and Publisher of Connoisseur Magazine "for the Finer Things in Life" and has been the custodian of the magazine for over 10 years and leader of a team of freelance Journalists and Community Members who continue to make it all happen!-Join the Team at Connoisseur Magazine!

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