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Parte Vieja pintxo crawl

  • CoverNo cover
  • VibeSocial, standing, loud
  • PricePintxos about EUR 2-4 (USD 2.30-4.60) each
  • MusicCrowd noise

The poteo in the Parte Vieja runs along Calle 31 de Agosto, Calle Fermin Calbeton and the side streets toward Plaza de la Constitucion. The custom is one drink and one or two pintxos per bar before moving on. Hot pintxos are mainly served from about 19:00. Pintxos cost roughly EUR 2-4 (USD 2.30-4.60) each; a small beer or glass of txakoli costs a few euros.

Traditional pintxo crawl along 31 de Agosto, Fermin Calbeton and the streets around Plaza de la Constitucion.

The poteo in the Parte Vieja runs along Calle 31 de Agosto, Calle Fermin Calbeton and the side streets toward Plaza de la Constitucion. The custom is one drink and one or two pintxos per bar before moving on. Hot pintxos are mainly served from about 19:00.

Pintxos cost roughly EUR 2-4 (USD 2.30-4.60) each; a small beer or glass of txakoli costs a few euros.

Practical information for Parte Vieja pintxo crawl · Last updated September 2026
Price Pintxos about EUR 2-4 (USD 2.30-4.60) each
Cover No cover
Hours Most bars open about 12:00-15:30 and again about 19:00-23:00; Sunday and Monday closures common
Address Calle 31 de Agosto, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (start point)

Good to know

Signature
Bar-to-bar poteo through the old town's classic pintxo streets

Location

Calle 31 de Agosto, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (start point)

43.3238, -1.9840 View on map

Highlights

  • Dozens of bars within a few streets
  • Hot pintxos from 19:00
  • Cheap and social

Tips for visiting

  • Order the bar's specialty rather than everything on the counter.
  • Pay at the end by telling staff what was eaten.
  • Keep bags zipped in crowded bars.

When to visit

Thursday to Saturday, 19:00-23:00.

Accessibility

Accessibility is not confirmed in published sources; visitors with mobility needs should check with the venue before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the pintxo crawl start?

Calle 31 de Agosto or Calle Fermin Calbeton in the Parte Vieja.

When are hot pintxos served?

Mainly from about 19:00.