5 Best Nightlife in San Sebastian, Bilbao and the Basque Country

Having the the most intriguing natural wine list in town is this newcomer postage-stamp bar's claim to fame. Go for the spontaneously fermented oddball varietals; stay for the Argentine-inflected pintxos and ever-rotating vegetable-heavy menu. Reservations are a must.

Formerly known as Bebop, this San Sebastián classic—which eschews the usual Top 40 in favor of Latin, jazz, and unconventional dance tunes—recently got a major face-lift and is all the better for it.

This feel-good dive bar, named for an ancient Basque billy goat deity, is a perfect late-night refuge for music and drinks.

San Sebastián's top dance club, in business for four decades, is near the western end of La Concha. Guest DJs and events determine the vibe, although you can count on high-energy dance music, a young clientele, and enthusiastic imbibing.

With its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking La Concha, Gu is a glitzy indoor-outdoor cocktail bar and nightclub housed in a futuristic building resembling a cruise ship.