La Gintonería Donostiarra

Cocktail bar · San Sebastian

La Gintonería Donostiarra

Cocktail bar · San Sebastian

Zabaleta Kalea, 5, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Highlights

Mixologists craft gin tonics with botanical infusions, dry ice, and show

Zabaleta Kalea, 5, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain Get directions

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€10–20

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"San Sebastián's Number-One Gin-Tonic La Gintonería, in the less-traversed neighborhood of Gros, could very well be the best gin-tonic in San Sebastián . With two shelves laden with premium and hard-to-find gins, it's a gintonaholic's dream. They have a selection of premium tonics and an arsenal of techniques to match. Watch as they instantaneously infuse your gin with cardamom using a pellet of dry ice. Or inhale as they drip just a few drops of bitters into your fishbowl glass. Whatever gin you choose, you are in for one of the best mixed drinks of your life."

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Leebow

Google

This is a cosy place with fantastic well made cocktails. They are quite pricey for the area but we truly enjoyed ours and would recommend. They are served with some peanuts and we ordered the chili olives which were Perfect to accompany the cocktails. Service was ok we asked for the bill but it was forgotten young girl on her phone!

Michael Velesz

Google

Outstanding Cocktail Bar with a great selection of Gin and other liquors. If you have an opportunity to sit inside with a view of the bartenders at work, do it... it's worth doing for the entertainment value. Varied menu of cocktails choose from, or ask the bartenders to do something special.

Christina Kessler

Google

We had a wonderful experience at this gin bar! The highlight was the bartender, Ivon—knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about his craft. He prepared his signature gin and tonics using dry ice to enhance the blending of flavors, which was both entertaining to watch and delicious to drink. Mine was made with Nordés gin, perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. Watching Ivon work elevated the entire experience. I’d highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting San Sebastián who enjoys exceptional cocktails and outstanding service.

Cristián Castillo Arredondo

Google

Awesome bar, amazing cocktails, bartenders really pro. I asked for the "aromatico", very good. You can also ask for regular cocktails, based on gin or other liquors. You can order at a indoor table, the bar or at the terrace. Highly recommended!

Miss Cool

Google

The best gin and tonic I’ve ever tasted. Not sure if the bartenders name but he was super delightful and explained the content of the drink. I had a Nordes and it had notes of eucalyptus, rosehip, bay leaf, mint and so much robustness. He used dry ice to create a cool smoke and allowed ingredients like bay leaves, grapes, and some other exotic ingredients that permeated the drink. The Nordes turned out to be super delish! It tastes like perfume on a bed of cube ice and floating grapes and blueberries. This was great! I’m glad I didn’t go for the cosmopolitan I was going to order. Once I saw the first drink made, I knew I had to try one as well. Come here for some good gin and tonic!

Ian Crano

Google

Easy to grab a seat on Saturday night. Gin and tonics were good but the Negroni was by far the best drink we had

Jemima Leon

Google

Having lived in many international capitals, I've had my fair share of cocktail exposure and, more often than not, have been disappointed. Last week, by pure chance, I came across “La Gintoneria Donostiarra” and was blown away. From the outside, this unremarkable and somewhat lugubrious bar doesn't stand out. You'll need to walk in and observe the head waiter hard at work to realise this is a serious cocktail bar with highly professional staff. Cocktails were unparalleled, not skimping on the alcohol and meticulous presentations. No drink is off limits. These people know their trade and are eager to please. Taking into account the myriad of ingredients and expertise that goes into each cocktail, I thought at 10 Euros a piece it was more than fairly priced.

Jasmine Ria Singh-Poon

Google

Beautiful bar which puts great precision into every drink. It was not very full when we went there but that didn't matter to us. Perhaps this was because it is more expensive than your average bar in San Seb but you don't get the craftsmanship anywhere else that you do here. I would put this on par with some of the best bars in London.