Top bar in the Caribbean and #26 in North America, so had to visit and did not disappoint. 4.5…read morestars Highlights: - Excellent drinks: from their champeta which was run ginger pineapple to pornstar martini to a classic daquiri and even a pina colada, the bartenders know what they are doing. - 6 different rooms to visit each with a different vibe and some different cocktails - Main entrance: front room with big windows was cool to pass through - Vino: wine based cocktails in a smaller spot - Shing A 'Ling: salsa room with dance floor and bands or DJs was the liveliest. Loved watching everyone no matter how old get into the groove. - El Final: red room with DJ booth for more dancing fun - El Desvío: Super small 10-seat candlelit area slightly hidden - La Cubanita: where we parked ourselves to chill Lowlights: - Weekend nights gets very crowded with a line out front in the heart of the nightlife area in old town.

First, the staff is insanely good at service and crafting the drinks. I was amazed sitting at the…read morebar as they made these drinks. Not to mind the price is perfect. I never had a bad drink here out of the two nights and many drinks had. The layout is amazing with multiple rooms, bars, and DJs. Anything from techno, pop mixes, to latin. Yes i did salsa with the love of my life. No that has no influence on my review haha. Definitely recommend for a night out!! During the weekday we didn't have a line but it was still full inside. On a Friday we had a short line at 10:30 and it was packed.

Best view in the city! We ordered small bites and drinks on this rooftop patio overlooking the…read moreoldest church on US soil. Really lovely experience.

Simple small rooftop overlooking church for sunset. 3.5 stars…read more Highlights: - Smaller rooftop overlooking the church - Watermelon gimlet served in a martini glass was a fun change of place - Old fashioned drinks were good too Lowlights: - Just a short stop before dinner so didn't spend much time here

Low Key is an awesome bar right off the main strip in Old San Juan. Its not far from the water or…read morewhere the cruise ships dock! It is absolutely worth dropping in for a drink, bite to eat, or to dance and hang with friends. The bar itself is bigger than I expected after seeing it online and is decorated with fluorescent lights that provided a lot of photo opts. The music was dope and there were a ton of drink options. I probably tried every local beer that they had! The food was incredible which I don't typically expect from a small bar! The fish tacos were so good that I came back twice while I was in town for them! Low Key is under new management and the owner is so friendly and accommodating. Definitely check this bar out it's a fun mix of locals and people passing through!

This is a super cute place with great music. We didn't try any food and the only drink. My husband…read moregot was a drink pouch, but I would definitely go back here.

Grear ambiance, vibes, drinks, and service. Love it!…read moreRecommended for locals and tourists.

I first discovered La Grieta approximately two years ago during a brief stop in Old San Juan. The…read moreatmosphere and warmth of our initial experience was so great that I made it a deliberate mission to find it again when visiting recently. We were thrilled when we finally walked through the door again after wracking our brains to remember our favorite spot in Old Town. Upon entering, we were greeted by a young woman who, mentioned it was her very first day as an assistant to the bartender. Despite being brand new, she was warm, engaged, and genuinely welcoming, excited for us that we had made it back after several years, and impressed with our efforts. Shortly thereafter the bartender on duty approached us mid-conversation, visibly irritated. When I mentioned that we hadn't yet decided on drinks but were being well taken care of in the meantime, she interrupted sharply to bark at us that she was the bartender and the ONLY one who could help us. The tone was unwelcoming enough that after a moment, my companion and I determined that we would prefer to move on and left without ordering. The atmosphere is truly special, and it deserves to be matched by the experience guests receive at the bar. Our experience was simply not the vibe that night, and I truly was disappointed FOR the new hire who was doing what she should in engaging us until we could be served. I sincerely hope to return on a future visit to San Juan and to rediscover the experience that first brought me back to La Grieta.

If you're looking for the perfect dive bar experience in Old San Juan, this place absolutely nails…read moreit. From the moment you walk in, you feel the vibe. It's small, loud, a little gritty, and completely inviting--exactly what a true dive bar should be. The walls are covered in graffiti and stickers from years of visitors leaving their mark, and honestly, that's part of the magic. You can't help but look around and smile at all the personality packed into such a cozy space. One of my favorite details? Look over to the right corner of the bar and you'll spot what looks like a vintage cash register straight out of the 1800s. Then right in the middle of the bar you've got the modern point-of-sale devices. The contrast is hilarious and perfect--old-school charm meeting modern bar life. There's a pool table, plenty of seating for such an intimate spot, and yes, a restroom inside (always appreciated in Old San Juan!). But what really makes this place stand out is the service--the staff is fantastic, welcoming, and they pour seriously strong drinks that are also refreshingly affordable. This is the kind of place where you come for one drink in the afternoon and suddenly the whole evening disappears in great conversation and good vibes. If you're wandering the streets of Old San Juan and want authentic dive bar energy, great drinks, and a place full of character, this is absolutely a must-stop. Highly recommend.

Dive bar across from our hotel was a fun stop later at night…read more Highlights: - Atmosphere: small place with dollar bills hanging down from lights (not even just the ceiling) - Crowd: a party with everyone having a good time and - Carajillo was good - Fun music Lowlights: - Hard to get a hold of the bartenders to pay the bill

Had no idea this place even existed until someone mentioned that there is a speakeasy behind HP…read moretavern. Very nice getaway from the party scene of Placita. The decor is beautiful. I told the bartender that I wanted something fruity and he was a little snappy at first (hence 4 stars) but its because I was telling him what I wanted the wrong way. He wanted to know what alcohol I liked first and then if i liked citrus, fruity, etc. Regardless he did a fantastic job and the drink was amazing. Definitely will return again.

this place is just AMAZING. A Cocktail and whiskey secret bar behind HP Tavern in La Placita…read more Beautiful decor, amazing drinks, great ambience. Gotta get the entry code in the social media pages to get in.

OUT OF TOWNERS!! I went to this restaurant because the restaurant across the street was closed, and…read morethat was what I previously did research on as far as a meal !! next door was open, so I stopped by and the service was nice, but I have one complaint... I was about to order the shrimp and rice off of their menu, which is listed for $24, this is my first time being in Puerto Rico, so I thought to ask the server what would he recommend and he recommended shrimp in Mofongo... I assumed it would be similar price... considering it's still shrimp with a side when I got the bill I was charged $26 for just SHRIMP ... if I enjoyed my meal, I probably would not be as upset about this price but $26 for eight shrimp is absolutely absurd! Especially considering you have a entire meal that comes with shrimp and rice for 24... I'm usually not the type of person to cause complaints in a restaurant, but I definitely asked for clarification from a manager.. and he assured me that that price was correct... I absolutely did not care for them Mofongo... which I was anticipating trying because a lot of people have recommended it. theirs was very dry and firm. I definitely tried it with a open mind and others might have a different opinion than me. ...The shrimp was very good but not $26 good‍ .... The shrimp were average size they were not large or jumbo. ... for reference a side of shrimp where I am from (georiga) is about 10 maybe $15. I do get that I am in a touristy area so prices might be inflated. ... but that price just doesn't seem ethical. I also ordered a drink that tasted like cough medicine and the server was very nice with getting the drink replaced , lastly i ordered a piece of chocolate cake that is listed on the website to come with "snack and chocolate" and it was just a piece of cake in a box all in all I would write this restaurant a 1 ... definitely not worth returning to nothing was WOW, maybe I should have tried something else, but I don't feel like the food I got was worth what I paid‼

Un lugar al frente de un malecón y vista majestuosa del viejo San Juan; y cerca del pier para…read morellegar a pie. Un servicio ameno, la espera por una mesa fue como un relámpago, en segundos. Nuestra mesera Paula su servicio fue carismático y atento. Flipe con los chorizos en salsa de vino tinto y especias criollas. Los camarones parecían unas gambas, muy ricas es su punto de sabor de ajo no fue invasivo. Fue majestuoso en boca. Y que decir de la chuleta Can Can, sencillamente sublime, crocante, jugosa, el punto de sal único. 20 de 10. Maridaje cerveza local Medalla y cerveza sin alcohol Heineken 0.0. Sin embargo, hay cócteles de autor y tradicionales.

Best mojito in town! I go here every time I visit Puerto Rico! Another great drink was the "jelly…read morefish". Fun shot! Great service! Place is small so you might miss it if you're not looking for it you might miss it.

El sitio me decepcionó ... después de pasar 3 horas allí en mi cara mintieron de que al baño estaba…read moreNO listo cuando YO lo había utilizado 5 min atrás. Nos mintieron en la cara hoy 18/enero/2024. El bartender Jan super nice pero cuando llegó el que lo remplaza de pelo largo ... súper rude and horrible cerró los baños aunque estábamos consumiendo allí. Nos fuimos de inmediato y JAMÁS regresaremos allí! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE:(

La comida super buena. Tuvimos q esperar un poco pero valió la pena. El servicio muy atento y…read moreamigable. Super centrico buen ambiente

New friends I met in the island took me on a day adventure and after the beach our next stop was…read moreLas Palmas Station. This spot is highly regarded by the locals as a bar with reasonably priced drinks and good food. Puerto Rico has tons of tropical fruits and I ordered the parcha mojito (aka) passion fruit. It was so delicious with actual fruit and seeds in the mojito. For dinner we ordered the appetizer platter to share and a churrasco with rice, beans, and the jackfruit tostones (holy smoke delicious)! The platter is more than enough for four people to try out different frituras (fried foods). The jackfruit tostones are a must at this spot!

Perfect place to grab a light dinner and drinks! We got the shrimp skewers, Brie and prosciutto,…read moreand margarita pizza! All the food came out really tasty. Great ambience and doesn't feel like a "tourist" restaurant! After dinner go upstairs and check out the rooftop bar! Our server was super friendly as well!

The food was delicious. The staff was 100% amazing. They just made the entire experience perfect…read more My cousin and I sat at the bar and talked to the bartender and the server. It looked like they were having fun at work and they made our experience very enjoyable and entertaining. I learned that the bartender sings opera so definitely ask him about that lol! An absolute must visit next time in Puerto Rico! Decorations, lights, music - perfection.