I'm not a big beer guy. But, a few years ago at número uno they had this beer con parcha (passion…read morefruit) that I really enjoyed. So, we are walking around old San Juan and I'm like homie I need the first drink we can find! Enter La taberna lúpulo. First, dude servicing the bar was extra cool. Just friendly and engaged and didn't act like we just business, but friendly. I wasn't even planning on drinking beer. But my homie was like what do you recommend and he poured a sample of some blonde ale and... wheat ale con parcha!! I was like o snap let me have a glass of that. Fire!! I wouldn't call it sweet, but it has that hint. More importantly it was fresh and not funky. I personally find tap beer is usually not fresh tasting and tend to prefer bottles or cans when I drink beer. But that was not a problem here. Tasted brand new and delicious. The location is unbeatable, in the heart of old San Juan. The decor was fun and eclectic. I'm a fan of the elephant personally due to my old school ties with elephant size productions. Oh and it was super inexpensive. It was like $4-$5 a beer iirc. Which is crazy for a trendy neighborhood like this (La factoría around the corner). Great job to the staff at Lúpulo. Highly recommended.

A fine place to stop for lunch. The food wasn't bad, but wasn't anything special. We tried a beer…read morethat I'd rate pretty highly, but it was just something shipped in from the states. The staff was nice enough but far from attentive.

It was a great place to take my husband that lives IPA beer! My husband had 2 and enjoyed them. But…read moresurprised by the exceptional service and attention given to an older couple that you know are tourist. They were great. The beer my husband enjoyed but again the hamburger and chicken sandwich were wonderful!! Went in one day just for 2 chicken sandwiches that were so crispy and a great sauce on them. Spicy but not hot spice. Again treated with such attention. It is a great spot for lunch. Nicely decorated and comfortable.

Best Smash Burger and chicken sandwich no joke.. good service and cool ambiance! Pet friendlyread more

Excellent pizza and service! View was wonderful, staff was…read moresuper friendly and attentive. Absolutely on our short list when we come down to the district. Margaritas are

Beer Garden? 10/10 this place was so neat and the beer options were awesome. We opted out of…read moregetting pizza as we just ate somewhere else but the beer was awesome. I ordered a tart sour beer and it was perfect.

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

Very cute little vibey spot! Simple yet aesthetic ambiance with outside seating! Great customer…read moreservice (I'm not the best with Spanish but felt very welcomed)! Got a drink and shareables... 9.5/10! Definitely try this place if you are nearby and want something authentic yet simple!

I really liked this spot. I'd recommend it. Hip vibes, fun and lively atmosphere. It's a great…read moreplace to hang out with some friends for some drinks, although it's not very big. They have outdoor seating. They are located across from Ciudadela. The menu is tapas and sandwiches (bocatas). We went with the tapas. We had calamari, patatas bravas, croquetas, octopus, and a platter of meats and cheeses. Everything was tasty. Next time I'd like to try a sandwich.

Cocktails are amazing. The bartenders here may be the best in Puerto Rico. Every drink we had was…read moreinspired and unique. They are artfully crafted which takes time, precision, and care. The atmosphere could be described as island industrial. Bottom line, if you want an amazing unique cocktail bar that is unapologetic about their Puerto Rican identity this is 100% the place you are looking for.

Very cool bar with a good vibe, knowledgeable and skilled bartenders and good music. I had a…read moredaiquiri and it was really good. The other cocktails looked good as well.

The best place for beer and pizza. Great ambiance and…read moreservice. Insane beer selections

Great beer selection, worth the drive from the beach. Bartender quickly discovered our lack of…read moreSpanish and welcomed us in English, despite what appeared to be a largely local crowd. Appetizers were good as well. Definitely a great, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of beer on tap, cans and TO-GO.

What a hidden gem!!! We passed right by it the first time…read moreand didn't even notice this was here. Super cute and they have an inside and outside bar too. The drinks were crafted beautifully and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great local suggestions as well. Highly recommend stopping by for a few drinks here.

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

Love-Love-Love this place!…read more I was geeked to go here because for one I was on vacation on a beautiful island with my beautiful woman and two they were right down the street from where we were staying. Upon entering you are welcomed by a set of stairs that lead you to an open floor plan that is decorated simple yet somewhat of a beach theme. There wasn't any employees anywhere to be seen except the patrons enjoying themselves so we were somewhat confused on what to do so we walked over to the register and were greeted by a gentleman from the back. He said we could sit anywhere we'd like and he'd come and explain how things work. He explained to us that they use a wristband and the taps have a sensor and we scan our wristband and it measures how much we get each time and we are billed by the ounces we pour; what a great concept. We enjoyed many of their beers, each one just as great as the last. My personal favorite was the peanut butter porter, delish! The ordering for the food is by QR code which I hate, but it is what it is. I feel like if you're paying for food and giving a tip you should at least bare minimum have someone taking your order and tending to your needs. We ordered: Fish tacos 5/5 Croquettes 5/5 The one employee who was working was kind and courteous and great, so we left him a nice tip on our beer and food, which were separate bills. We will see you again the next time we are on the island. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Thanks again :)

Great place located upstairs... been on tap by oz. Spacious and self served .. food Al an be…read moreordered and pay online easy to use. The guy came up to us got our name and gave us bracelets for the beer.

We stopped by The Place while on vacation. The restaurant…read morehas a nice chill vibe. TVs to watch sports/news. Menu was good. My wife and I tried the Skirt Steak plate with rice and beans and tostones. Everything tasted great, but it took about an hour for our food to get to our table even though they were not busy. The server was nice and touched our table a few times, apologizing about the delay on the food. I'll definitely visit again for drinks and a nice vibe, but not if I'm hungry since food took a long time.

The Place is the place of you're in Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico & cruising Ashford at night. The…read morechow is great. The drinks are great. They have an amazing beer selection. The staff is so cool. Edwin is the bar boss who has trained his team to be awesome. The dudes are all cool & the gals are so sweet you want to take them home (is that wrong?). They have a real cool outdoor backyard that's great, too. PR is absolutely worth a visit.. Condado is a real fun easy zone. Indulge in it ... and end your night at The Place.