Gros bar regarded as a pioneer of modern pintxos, known for gratinated spider crab.
Bar Bergara in the Gros district, across the Urumea river from the old town, is described by guides as a pioneer of modern pintxos. A neighbourhood guide gives txangurro gratinado at EUR 4.20 (about USD 4.83) and pintxos at EUR 2.50-4.50 (about USD 2.88-5.18).
Guide hours: Monday-Saturday 09:30-16:00 and 18:30-23:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00 (another listing differs); confirm.
| Price | €€ (pintxos about EUR 2.50-4.50 / USD 2.88-5.18) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Guide: Monday-Saturday 09:30-16:00 and 18:30-23:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00 (sources differ; confirm) |
| Reservations | Walk-in only; pintxo bar counters do not take table bookings. |
| Address | General Artetxe Kalea 8, 20002 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain |
Signature dishes
- Txangurro gratinado (spider crab gratin), about EUR 4.20
- Seared foie gras with caramelised apple
Good to know
- Known for
- Gros pioneer of modern pintxos
Location
General Artetxe Kalea 8, 20002 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
43.3242, -1.9764 View on map
Highlights
- Gros pioneer
- Spider crab gratin
- Foie with apple
Tips for visiting
- Start a Gros round here.
- Order hot pintxos in rounds.
- Pair with cold txakoli.
When to visit
Lunch or early evening.
Accessibility
Pintxo bars are small, busy and often standing-only; step-free access is not confirmed in published sources, so visitors with mobility needs should check ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Where is it?
General Artetxe Kalea 8, Gros.
How much are pintxos?
About EUR 2.50-4.50 (USD 2.88-5.18).