About this spot
Alabama Café is one of the best spots in Parte Vieja (Old Town), San Sebastian. Not a tourist tapas trap — this is where locals actually go.
💡 Tips before you go
- Lunch is 14:00-16:00, dinner after 21:00 — eating at 18:00 marks you as a tourist
- Tapas at the bar, not at a table
- The menú del día (lunch set menu) is always the best deal
- Tipping not expected — just round up if the service was great
Common Questions
Where is Alabama Café?
It's in Parte Vieja (Old Town), San Sebastian. Address: San Frantzisko kalea, 45
Do I need reservations?
Tapas bars: walk in and stand at the bar. Sit-down restaurants for dinner: book ahead, especially Fri-Sat.
About this page
Restaurant: Alabama Café
Cuisine: breakfast
Location: Parte Vieja (Old Town), San Sebastian, Spain
Source: Curated from local review platforms