THE Famous La Factoria club of where Despacito, Heart Break, and other songs were filmed here. When…read morein Puerto Rico, this is a must. AMBIANCE: Parking: Welcome to Old San Juan, it get get pretty busy - best to carpool or do public transportation. Seating: Indoor seating or private cabana set ups for groups. Room for a total of 100 people. Feels: Welcome to Old San Juan, a mix of touristy and culture. The spot itself is popular for locals and tourists. As for the space itself, what's unique about this spot is this place isn't just one bar. It's actually a series of connected rooms (about 6-7 different spaces), each with its own vibe - speak easy, dance, casual, house, live music and more! I'm surprised each room can contain it's sounds while maintaining its own energy. It feels like a speakeasy maze meets nightlife experience. Dim lighting, vintage touches, and just enough chaos in a good way. DRINKS/EXPERIENCE It was such a fun night, not sure what I ordered but there is an abundance of flavors as every room has different selections. But popular drinks if you're looking for guidance - lavendar mule, espresso martini, a classic mojito. They got the classic to your well-crafted cocktails. Some spots provide food while others is sip and chill or sip and dance. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Fast-paced but solid. Staff keeps up with the crowd and still manages to be engaging. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars! Good choices, reasonable prices, and a vibe like no other. As a gemini that can be quite indecisive, I enjoyed this spot - especially with its multiple options. This is more than a bar - it's an experience. A spot where the night can go longer than expected. TIPS: * Walk through ALL the rooms--you'll miss half the experience if you don't

Amazing. Seemed a little intimidating at first with fancy vibes but it was great. Bar tender was…read morekind and helpful. Honestly the Paloma was o e of the best I had all trip. Pricy but the atmosphere was worth it. Seemed to be cool people upstairs but we sat at the bar. Bouncer frisked only young men, which was hilarious as it seemed to surprise the white dudes, lol. Music was a highlight. 90s hipster stuff, we asked about it and it is a custom playlist. Velvet Underground and the like

I believe this is Puerto Rico's only true beer garden, or at least one of the few. Most that…read moreadvertise themselves as beer gardens (or biergartens) are indoors, thus disqualifying them from being beer gardens. La Esquinita is all outdoors. It is located in Downtown Bayamón. Plenty of street parking available. They don't brew their own beer but they have a variety of excellent beer on tap and in bottles/cans. They have a bit of everything, mostly craft beers (local and imported). Although, they do have a few commercial beers for those weirdos. I am not sure if they make their own food or if they pair with guest businesses... or both. All I can say is from my experience when I went, they had food from Smoke 'Em All BBQ Team. I'd have to return to confirm. And return, I will. This place is the best. I had this place bookmarked for quite a while. I'm glad I chose Saturday to finally make it out. They were having an Oktoberfest celebration with live music from a band called Beans Polka. Not sure of they regularly have live music, it the band was awesome. A good mix of rock with Bavarian style music. Lots of fun. It was a packed house. There was a long line to order food and drinks, but it moved smoothly. The staff was working hard and were awesome. The food was very good. I really liked the Butifarra Sausage with bacon Kimchi, as well as the garlic parmesan fries. What makes this place rock, though, is the vibe (as well as the excellent beer). Great atmposphe. Family friendly so bring the kids. They will have fun. There is a projector that screens live sports. I am definitely returning. Only bummer is that they don't open on Sunday, so Saturday is the only day I can make it out since I work during the week.

Great laidback outdoor spot that accepts dogs. They have great food, a large plethora of beers and…read moreeven a full bar. The music is set to the typical mood you'd find in a beer spot/bar. Soft rock during the day and rock to metal during the night. Once COVID us done they'll bring back the live bass which I'm sure I'll love.

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.

Buen ambiente, Excelente servicio y sabrosa comida. Lo recomiendo y seguramente regresaré.read more

Excelent homemade burguers, nice selection of artisanal beers and whiskeys. Little clothes and…read morepuertorrican stuff shop

Fun hip spot for drinks and live music! Bartender was great and the vibe in the place had you…read morerelaxed and tapping your foot to the music.

Rumor has it this place is run by cocktail elves…read more Rumor has it the Kamikaze will have you waking up on the beach the next day. Rumor has it the Sat night band was in the top 10 of American Idol back in the day. It is very possible these rumors, like the bar itself, are simply a figment of my drunken imagination.

Excellent cocktail bar along Calle Cerra. Went right when they opened for the night and before the…read morecrowds piled in so got to hang by the bar and chat with the bartenders. Julio was fantastic and gave me all the recommendations for other spots to visit + vibes to expect when I mentioned I was bar hopping alone. Amazing recs! I got to witness the strong bartender/mixologist (even though they don't like the labels) community / culture here in Puerto Rico and already am excited to try the other spots Julio mentioned when I come back to PR The food menu at Machete was small but they were hits! I got the pulpo (octopus) with sweet potato fries and it really hit the spot. Freshly fried fries with some of their ketchup+mayo combo - can't go wrong

In San Juan for work and was looking for something cute for happy hour after work. This place was…read moresuch a vibe, im pretty sure every person there was the coolest person in their friend group. I was welcomed in got an awesome carrot cocktail (yes carrot), then got a second because it was to good to try something else. Then on to food, pulpo with sweet potatoe fries and ceviche. They were so good !! I did take some ceviche to go since it was alot but appreciated the sustainable take away containers.

This bowling ally DOES NOT MAINTAIN THEIR BALLS OR LANES. Puerto Rico humidity has warped the lanes…read moreso bad that if you baby roll one of their chipped up no use left balls down their candy cane lanes it will gutter. Just get drunk at the bar so you dgaf first

This is a beautiful rooftop bar with both an indoor and outdoor area. Unfortunately, it was…read moreinsanely too hot to go outside and relax by the pool in the early afternoon hours. However, it was nice that the indoor area was well attended and served beautiful drinks to enjoy. All in all, I wish that there was some sort of covering outside so that you could enjoy the view and the lagoon while sipping on a drink. But perhaps that's inevitable given the glaring sun. All in all, beautiful hotel and decor. I'd definitely be back.

This is an updated review from a returning customer. Arya is going through changes, and it is still…read morea great option. We were a party of 7 adults who wanted to enjoy the sunset, some food, and drinks, celebrating a birthday. Making a reservation was easy as was dropping off at valet. The rooftop now has an actual roof, which took away a lot of the open sky, but it is still open enough to see it without being affected by rain. Service was fantastic, as were drinks. On this trip, the appetizers were great and the main entrees were okay. From what I heard, the entire concept will be changing after they shut down in mid-November and re-open in December. I look forward to returning in 2026.

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.

Awesome spot; so glad we wondered in. Low key, great views, fantastic service and the food (tapas)…read moreand dranks were awesome! Must do spot for a low key and relaxing snack and drink while in the heart of San Juan.

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.

Always a good time here. Love the grunge vibe. The Pina Batida was delicious! Service was friendly!read more