La Gintonería Donostiarra

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!

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.

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!

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.

Wow wow wow!!!
Almost beyond words!
The most impressive cocktail experience I have seen.
Infusions and essences to match or highlight the qualities of each gin.
Let the staff (who speak english) guide you to your best gin tonic ever. Try a gin you never had and see it brought to life before your eyes by a master mixologist!

Why do you need a cocktail menu when you can create your own? A very nice cocktail bar known for its Gins from around the world. They also serve non gin based cocktails. They make them in front of you and it's a bit of a show. :) Not cheap (by Spanish standards - we paid 11 Euro for each cocktail) but worth it - outstanding service and delicious drinks.

The bar offers high quality gin drinks for reasonable prices. As a bonus you get a nice show experience watching the bar staff preparing your gin, including some special effects with dry ice.
(Edit) 2nd time still awesome

I went here twice in one week it was so good. The drinks are tasty and sitting outside in the summer was such a vibe. I felt cool and I loved the ambiance in and outside the bar.

Go to place for Gin and Tonic and other cocktails.

Fantastic Gin and Cocktail bar in San Sebastián. The bar staff really know how to make a stand-out cocktail. Amazing range of Gins and they add the appropriate garnishes. If you like Gin you must go.

If you are a a fan of finely made gin and tonics or up to a cocktail around gros, you definitely should visit the Gintoneria. They have a remarkable cocktail menu, all of them expertly mixed by the barmen, but G&T is the star of the show. They have an ample selection of different gin brands and they have the perfect combination for all of them. The staff is greatly knowledgeable and they will explain to you all the different ingredients and techniques they use and are open for questions about the process patiently. And reasonably priced too!

One of the best dry martini I have ever tasted!

Absolutely excellent experience 😃🙌🏻
The barman knows his area very well. It was a funny and wonderful experience 😃👍🏻

Great bar. Service is fantastic and the cocktails are unbelievable. Attention to detail. They make the best Pina Coladas...

These are fishbowl sized gin and tonics and yes they cost 10 euros which is 3X what you normally pay for a drink in this town, but they are world class G&Ts so a better comparison might be the $18 you would spend for this in London or NYC or San Francisco.

Cool place with exquisite cocktails. In the evening the street is rather calm as well. It's a bit more pricey but they're worth it. Also friendly staff!

Billed as a Gin Tonic bar which it clearly is with multiple GT concoctions on their set menu. Great place to start but clearly these bartenders are way way way past that. Just ask them to create something with the spirit and flavor profile you like and just let them go to work. You will not be disappointed and I’d wager you’ll probably settle in for a WHILE
Just awesome a privilege really.

Big and boozy gin and tonics made with care!

Excellent cocktails, excellent bartenders and service. Do not miss out.

Not just gin and tonics! A proper bar serving a range of cocktails that looked to be more for the locals than for the tourists. They take their booze seriously, but it's unpretentious -- our drinks came with a plate of gummy sweets! Not expensive, although pricier than the 2e Rioja and vermut found elsewhere in town.