great bar, not as divey as people make it out to be, they serve really solid cocktails. friendly…read moreservice, nice spot

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

It's the dive bar you're looking for... Pulsing with a local, friendly vibe, cash only. Karaoke on…read moreTuesday nights starting at 10! See https://www.facebook.com/ElLocalenSanturce

This was a cool spot - very hipster vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Drinks had generous…read morepours and were cheap. There's also a cool gallery off of it.

Fantastic little dive bar. Our bartender, Rafael, was super friendly and give us awesome…read morerecommendations for where to eat in town. His drinks were affordable and really on point! Got the pinacolada and it was just the perfect flavor of pineapple and coconut! It's tucked away from the main drag and you might find a couple of neighborhood cars pay you a visit if you sit outside. Playing pool here is super affordable! Only $.75!

Great bar. Beautiful building and cool rooftop.read more

Cool spot. It is less a bar than a divey counter where you can buy a drink to take out to the…read morestreets. This whole area is basically a party in the streets, with dozens of people hanging out with loud music blasting. It is almost like La Placita-lite. It's a fun time, and Watusi seems to be the epicenter of the action. We had a reasonably price Don Q Coconut and a beer and wandered around to enjoy the tropical weather and fun vibes. Bonus points for the wutang logo above the door.

One of my servers recommended that I come here. She said it's a spot that the locals frequent. The…read moredrinks were cheap and good. Five bucks for a coconut rum and pineapple. You won't get that in the tourist areas. I went on a Friday night and there were people everywhere. On the sidewalk and on the streets. I don't even know how cars managed to make it through, there were so many people. There was loud music but I don't remember if it was coming from this club or the open air club across the street... It all bleeds together after a while. This spot is less of a club and more of a local hangout spot. Not really much dancing going on... Just drinking, talking, laughing, and catching up with friends. Not quite a "chill" vibe, but much more chill than some of the surrounding venues. Perfect for enjoying a few beers or cocktails, people watching, and unwinding after a long week, or a long flight.

OMG i loved this bar! i think it was my favorite bar in Puerto Rico!…read moreit was super divey and super sketchy when i looked in...it was a long dark hallway and i couldn't see the end of it...so of course i wanted to venture inside...my husband and 2 male friends waited outside (chickens)... there was a bar with 4 barstools, a back patio with 2 tables... we walked around the rest of town and circled back here... ordered a few drinks and they told us that there was also seating out front...hmmm...must of missed that! we went outside to see 4 tables set up in the street...taking up a few parking spots! haha that is so funny...we set up on a table right by the bumper of a parked car. super cool! an ice cream cart rolled by and the vendor was having a drink...i bought ice cream from him (it wasn't that good) we ordered another round and headed to the next spot.... love love love this place!!!

Best mojito I've ever had and fast service. Passionfruit mojito is worth the stop. Unfortunately a…read morebit pricy

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.

I love this place! It's my happy place! If you ever have the opportunity to visit my hometown…read morePuerto Rico, this is the place to stop! It's a very nice open bar! Great balcony with a view! You have a variety of drinks and Music! It's located in a great spot for whatever event is happening in San Juan! Specially "La fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián" in January.

Cute little bar with lots of food available. "Best mojitos on the island" on the sign! Service is…read morefine.

Bar with competent beers, friendly locals, great service, and top notch fried bar foods…read more 5.0 - Empinada, beef 4.5 - Empinada, chicken 4.7 - Empinada, Chicken Alfredo

The bartenders were very attentive and the vibe is on point. Food is great but the bartenders are…read moreawesome. We really enjoyed our time here over other spots.

Booty's is a hidden gem. Don't be fooled by the western theme decor Booty's is much more than a…read more burger joint. Head chef Giani cooks up a mean burger as well as delicious Risotto. His chorizo and sweet plantain risotto was a perfect blend of sweet and salty. The creme-brulee was beautifully plated and tasted just as good as it looked. The prices are very reasonable, especially for old San Juan. We had a lovely date night and will definitely be going back.

The only reason my family and I stopped in here was to escape the wicked heat while sightseeing in…read moreSan Juan. Although we were trying to hunt down an authentic Puerto Rican meal, everyone was too hot and hungry to be picky. This was actually a surprisingly cute restaurant, considering the name. There is a heavy Country Western theme, and most of the food is stuff you'd find in any American restaurant. I could have done without the nonstop country music, personally. I ordered the Mamposteao because it was the only traditional item on the menu. It was very delicious and the flavors were true to the island. The rest of my family ordered burgers and appetizers. No one was thrilled about their meal. The best part of the restaurant was probably the waitress. Despite her thick accent, she was wearing a cowboy hat and cowboy boots and trying desperately hard to fit the theme of the place. She definitely has some work to do, but she was hilarious and very nice!

Parking may be difficult to find. We parked down a side road and walked less than a block to get…read morehere. This is a more of a bar than restaurant but it offers some restaurant style menu items along with some unique cocktails. We tried a cocktail with grapefruit and gin; don't remember the name. It was better than expected. The place has an urban, hipster-like atmosphere. It's basically one large room with a bar, a few tables of varying sizes, and two "lounge" areas with couches. It also sports a few TVs. We came here on the recommendation for the Mero Bites (deep fried grouper); an appetizer. So we ordered those, a Quesadilla de Pollo, and a side of Tostones. The Tostones came with a mayo-ketchup style dipping sauce and tasted like, you guessed it, tostones. The Quesadilla de Pollo came with small sides of sour cream, refried black beans, and guacamole. It was also drizzled with a creamy sauce. Overall, it was satisfying and better than average. The Mero Bites were definitely worth it. They were large flakey chunks of grouper, deep fried to a golden brown, and slightly crispy. They came with a side of tartar that paired with them perfectly but they were delicious without it as well. Definitely get the Mero Bites if you go here. The staff was friendly and our waiter was excellent. If you're in the area and want a snack and a drink, I'd recommend stopping in for the Mero Bites and one of their unique cocktails. The Mero Bites alone were worth the visit.

This place has great aesthetic and atmosphere BUT the service is the WORST I have ever encountered…read more They had 3 people working a medium size bar and instead of each working a specific part, they all concentrated on the same area. It was incompetente and idiotic. The people that work there either have a low IQ or don't have a sense of geometry. Either way, please learn how to work a bar before actually doing it. I don't plan on coming here again. Este lugar tiene buena atmósfera pero el servicio es ridículo y no vale la pena ir si tienes que esperar más de 20min por un trago. No vuelvo hasta que resuelvan este problema