Slice Playbar

The food it's actually goood if you do love spicy food ask for the patatas bravas !! With scrambled…read moreeggs it's so good ! The bartender REY is amazing. The cook was too !!

We were walking the streets of Old San Juan when we stumbled upon The Mezzanine, and what an…read moreawesome find! This cozy bar and tapas restaurant has a charming speakeasy vibe that immediately made us want to stay. There were four of us, and we shared three different tapas. The meatballs were hands down our favorite--they were absolutely amazing! The hummus was delicious, and the shrimp was just as impressive. The atmosphere is cute, quaint, and incredibly comfortable, with cozy chairs and small tables that give it more of a lounge feel than a traditional restaurant. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Old San Juan. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping in. We loved everything about it and would absolutely go back!

The bar with Cuban vibes

Pinchos de camarón y piña

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El Maestro

Arya Rooftop

4.3(42 reviews)

0.3 km

This place is absolutely stunning. I am a sucker for a great rooftop. The marble is gorgeous and…read morestaff were so fun to interact with and hear about their local experience on the island. Try the local liquors!

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.

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Margarita

La Factoría

4.5(788 reviews)

4.2 km

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.

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Our most loved signature cocktail: Lavender Mule

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Smoked old fashioned and pornstar martini

Kane Rum Bar

4.6(83 reviews)

0.5 km

Absolutely love this little gem with a fantastic bar, one of the best bartenders and really great…read morefinger food like sliders! Came here the first night visiting Puerto Rico and totally knocked me off my feet! For one thing I wanted to try some authentic drinks from Puerto Rico. Two, I was starving and we ordered a bunch of appetizers! One was better than the other, we got sliders we got tacos. I'm surprised this place isn't busier. Totally love the ambience inside cute little place with an absolutely gorgeous bar fun little tables to sit at and view of the street! Recommend hitting the spot up when you visit the Coronado Beach area of Puerto Rico!!

Traveled last week to PR with my fiancé and we encounter this mini bar. the drinks were amazing,…read morebut what really stood out was the incredible customer service from Sergio. He was attentive, friendly, and genuinely made our night! His service definitely made our experience even better! If you visit Kane Rum Bar, definitely ask for Sergio -- he knows how to take care of his guests and try out his latest drink cocktails . Definitely will come back here for vacation

Dumplings

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Gone Bananas.

Bar Catedral Rooftop

4.6(13 reviews)

4.2 km

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

Nice rooftop bar with view overlooking the Cathedral (hence the name). We came here for drinks and…read morea light snack of croquetas. I enjoyed a glass of their Chateau de la Pierre Gamay and mi amor opted for their Santurce Prison IPA. We both enjoyed our drinks and the wine was a pretty generous pour. We scored a nice two top overlooking the cathedral, right next to the railing. Service started out great but then disappeared when it was time to check out and pay, so we had to ask another server take our payment. Not a huge deal for us as we were not in a rush to leave, but maybe be mindful of this if you have another commitment after dining here. This bar is accessed via the Decanter hotel entrance. Definitely would return here. When we first arrived the atmosphere was a little suboptimal due to a large group of about 8, but once that group left, it quieted down and was mostly couples of all ages and small groups of 3-4.

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Furtivo Speakeasy

4.0(20 reviews)

1.8 km

Furtivo was absolutely beautiful it felt like stepping back into the 1920s. The atmosphere was…read moreelegant, with stunning red velvet walls, gorgeous chandeliers, and live music that truly completed the experience. It's a true speakeasy, hidden away with great service! We arrived a little late, so the live music was winding down, but the vibes were still there m. The drinks were excellent, and the croquettes were absolutely amazing. Every detail, from the decor to the cocktails, made the night feel special. This is the perfect spot for a date night or anyone looking for a unique experience in Puerto Rico. I can't wait to go back!

Stopped in on a Monday night alone. This was a solid spot for a solo meal! It was a little hard to…read morefind, it is a speakeasy after all, but was very vibey and dark once inside. I made a reservation and that helped me find the door. The server was very friendly and sat me immediately. I ordered tapas and a drink for myself and everything was delicious. It was VERY dark in there which was cool, but also difficult to see. A little pricey, but drinks especially were good. Would definitely come again.

Furtivos Bar

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Marcella Orquidea Violeta

4.3(23 reviews)

1.0 km

Glad we made a stop here to try something unique: Marrow Tartare. My guy loves marrow and I love…read moretartare. Happy to report, we both enjoyed the dish. One worry of mine with marrow, is how salty it can be, but this wasn't the case here. Everything was seasoned nicely and they provided fresh, crunchy crostinis to enjoy with it. The only complaint would be the brussel sprouts that came with as they were bland and didn't add anything special to the dish. We enjoyed our drinks as well: Melonjito and Red Point. Both refreshing, tasty, and would get again.

Everything we had here was quite delicious - especially the ravioli and the cod stew. I would…read moreactually pass on the bone marrow. For appetizers, I really enjoyed the shrimp sausage. A very cute date night spot.

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Jungle Bird

4.5(81 reviews)

1.4 km

My friends and I loved coming here to escape the wild and loid crowds on a Saturday night. We were…read moregreeted with friendly service and they were happy to seat 10 people together quickly. The drinks were delicious! I ordered the pina colada which was sweet but also strong!

This was a recommendation from my sister during our travel to La Placita. We wanted drinks in a…read moreless chaotic environment. She did really good on this. Jungle Bird was set in a darker but comfy vibe. Shutting out the clash of a zillion genres playing simultaneously. Seating us in a low volume but vibey couch corner. We ordered 3 alcohol drinks and 1 mocktail for my teen daughter. We ordered mini alcappurias, tuna tartar, Mac with spicy chicken and eventually kukaraage fried chicken. The drinks were so good we ordered doubles. The food was so good it started as 2 to taste and rolled into 4 as well. The ambiance was dark and moody but also comfy. The waitress was really sweet as well. Drinks and apps were absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be back next trip!

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Coctel

3.3(3 reviews)

0.9 km

•$$$

A really cool bar offering all types of island drinks. The bar itself is beautiful. The bartenders…read moreare quick and friendly. All drinks were expertly made. This place has a really cool vibe. They have live music which helps with the ambiance and you are able to visit the one of many restaurant options to get a quick app or dinner if you like.

Seems closed. Drive here today and gps couldn't find the place. Then I googled the Mercado plaza…read moreand it says out of business. Last review on Coctel on Yelp is 3 yrs ago..

Negroni

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173°

4.6(20 reviews)

1.6 km

Got it -- that changes the context a bit. Here's a revised version that makes that clear:…read more 173 Degrees is a dimly lit cocktail bar with a cool, intimate atmosphere that almost feels like a speakeasy, even though it doesn't fully lean into the theme. The focus here is clearly on serious craft cocktails, and the drinks reflect that. Everything is thoughtfully made and well executed. The menu has a fun crossover theme with Pepito, the comic book character, which adds a playful element to the experience without taking away from the quality of the drinks. The bartenders were all friendly and chatty if you wanted to engage, but not intrusive if you just wanted to enjoy your drink. They struck a really nice balance. Overall, it's a great spot for a fun night out. Excellent cocktails, relaxed energy, and a vibe that makes it easy to stay for more than one round.

From the aesthetic, to the drink menu presentation to the food, everything was amazing. Service was…read morealso great and attentive. We got a bunch of food to share and everything we had was delicious. My favorites were the ropa vieja empanadas. They also have non-alcoholic beverages. This will be a go to spot whenever I am visiting San Juan.

Indoor seating area

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Kelly G.

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194

3 years ago

Have been here twice now, was waiting for them to open but then had to go out of town and was so happy they were open when I returned! Pizza is great, garlic knots are great (those are all I've had so far) people are very friendly and they have a lot of happy hour specials so going to have to stop by more often! Definitely a good spot! read more

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