Get out of the tourist area and visit a truly unique Irish pub experience. Come for lunch and stay…read morethru dinner. Order the "Long Island Iced tea" typically 2 for 1... Local and imported beers. Great burgers. This place is not small in size but you never feel out of place. The bartenders are top notch and the waiters are always at your beck and call. It's a piece of Boston in the heart of the Caribbean with a Latin flavor. Live Music and DJ Music: Open 7 days a week with Sundays showing sf all major sports events. Tourists welcome to this locals bar. Search for them on Facebook: shannanspub@yahoo.com Enjoy, Cuco

Shannan's Irish Pub was a strange place to see while on vacation in Puerto Rico. What's an Irish…read morePub doing in PR?! They had the same funny signs as the pubs in Los Angeles, but played live Puerto Rican music. This place is famous for making good long islands and the drinks are super cheap. It gets sweatingly crowded in here even though the two story pub fits a couple billiard tables, several bars, a live band on stage, a huge dance floor, and another room for more tables. This place is not a tourist spot. If you don't look like a native Puerto Rican, expect to get mean stares from the local gals as I and my group of girlfriends did. Although we minded our own business, my girlfriends experienced some harsh we-don't-want -your-kind-here stares along with lots of not-so-accidental pushes and shoves on the dance floor. With all this, I had wished we stayed in the tourist zone!

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

In vacation. Needed place to watch game. Opened early today for game. Joe is great. Got wings -…read moreawesome!

Great drinks, prices and service. Wings are gas. Best bar…read morein PR!!!! Bring your dollars to decorate every inch of the place like a real Irish bar!

Stays open late. Nice cold beers and loud music. There's a couple games inside to play and the…read morevibes are always great here. It's just a little dive bar, no food.

I recently visited this place which was a staple hangout spot for me back in 2008. Things have…read morechanged around thou. The bartender was very attentive and friendly. The drink was great and reasonably priced, but it felt like a weird vibe to be solo at a place so dark and which felt like a couple's place and/or you needed to be with buddies to feel safe or comfortable. I love visiting local spots on my own, but it was too dark for my liking however, others around me looked like they were enjoying their time. I'd have to visit again with someone and see how my opinion changes. Back in the day it felt like a locals sports bar, very lively. This time it felt like a secret spot you don't want anyone to know you are at, perhaps the intention!

Service was awful and slow for them to not be busy. Waited an hour for food and when it came out my…read moreorder was wrong. The food was ok. The fried grouper was pretty good.

Douglas' Pub was so much fun!!…read more After a long day of hiking we just wanted a night out for drinks and some pool. Some friends recommended us this place so we decided to go. This is not a fancy place. It's a small spot with a couple pool tables upstairs and a very crowded bar downstairs. We mostly have beers and different shots. The jellyfish shot is a MUST!! (See video). It's an experience for sure. After making it look like actually jellyfishes they set it on fire and you drink it... WHILE ON FIRE. Would totally come back and try mojitos!! ESPAÑOL ¡El pub de Douglas fue muy divertido! Después de un largo día de caminata, solo queríamos una noche para tomar algo y jugar pool. Algunos amigos nos recomendaron este lugar, así que decidimos ir. Este no es un lugar elegante. Es un lugar pequeño con un par de mesas de billar arriba y un bar muy abarrotado abajo. En su mayoría pedimos cervezas y diferentes shots. El jellyfish shot esa súper recomendado! (Ver video). Es una experiencia. Después de hacer que parezca que en realidad son medusas, lo prenden fuego y te lo bebes ... TODAVIA EN LLAMAS. Volvería totalmente a probar los mojitos !!

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

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.

Surprisingly great experience. Heard of it being a great local hangout with great live music…read more Really enjoyed the drink menu, especially the Fireball Whiskey. Large venue! I would consider throwing a party here with my friends because of the large space and great live bands! Had a great time!

A restaurant with Caribbean food has opened on the location and if you call the number listed it is…read morean old Spanish lady who will not understand English and have you speak to her granddaughter who has clearly had it saying wrong number. Sorry

Love the vibe of this bar. Great menu for sharing, mozzarella sticks are to DIE, as are the lamb…read moresliders and shepherd's pie. Tried the Irish Maid cocktail and it is super refreshing. Ah and they have live music!

The ONLY bad service I've received since I've been in San Juan. Server literally walked by me 5x…read moreover 20 min and waited on a group that arrived 10 min after me. It's NOT packed in this place at all. He keeps avoiding eye contact with me even though I'm sitting here smiling at him. Smh.

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.