Pamplona's rooftop bars cost €5-€12 for a beer at sunset, with views of the Cathedral visible from 3 locations.
Navarra · Photo by Hotellook Pamplona's rooftop bars cost €5-€12 for a beer at sunset, with views of the Cathedral visible from 3 locations. Last July, I squeezed into a tiny seat at Bar 22 just as the sun dipped behind Pamplona's medieval walls. That €5 local beer (served in a plastic cup, no less) was worth every minute of the 15-minute walk from my hostel. You don't need a fancy reservation here—just arrive by 8:30 PM to snag a view of the Cathedral without crowds. Which rooftop bar has the best Cathedral view without a €15 cocktail? Bar 22 wins. It's not a hotel bar—it's a local institution in the old town, steps from the Cathedral. Their €5 beer (Cerveza San Miguel) is poured from a tap, not a bottle, and you can watch the sunset while locals chat on benches below. Avoid the overpriced "rooftop" at Hotel Ciudadela; their €12 drinks don't justify the €20 cover charge when Bar 22 is free and 3 minutes away. Where to stay for i...