This place is so fun!! Great drinks, atmosphere, & amazing hospitality. A bit hard to find but it's…read moreright between the fancy white hotel and a Mexican sports bar. A brown gate with an attendant will help you get in. I can't wait to go back!

El Daiquiri Lounge provided one of the most fun nights I had while in Puerto Rico!…read more My husband and I were fortunate enough to have an airbnb in the condominium that the Lounge is housed in. I had seen the reviews on yelp, but had no idea that we were staying in the same building. We asked a bartender at a hotel bar about EDL and quickly discovered we had walked past it on our way out of the condo earlier that evening. Let me start by saying that this place doesn't get going until midnight, which is normal for people like us who are from Miami...for others the hours may be a little tough. The owner/bartender Freddie is as hospitable as can be. We were welcomed into the small old fashioned bar right away. There was a mix of locals and folks like us from the states, but everyone fit in. We happened to arrive shortly before midnight on 2/13, and Freddie's birthday was on 2/14. Some of his friends had brought balloons and a birthday cake which he shared with us. It was an awesome way to experience our first night in PR! We went again on that Saturday and there was a 'real' birthday celebration going on! The bar itself is like stepping into a time machine. Freddie has pictures of his friends on the walls from years past. There are old poker and gaming machines around and an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. And this is before the karaoke starts! He has a great list and books in English and Spanish. We are NOT good singers, but the locals coming to EDL could rival the best singers at any karaoke bar you've been to. It can be a bit intimidating! The drinks are nothing fancy, just good solid classics and a small beer selection. If you're staying in Isla Verde I highly recommend spending a late night here. It is in a gated condo, so the security guard or a resident must let you in.

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.

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 Quiet Mon has officially closed after I think 26 years. It was a great low key place in Cruz…read moreBay, it will be missed.

A quaint little cheers in paradise! Excellent service and was quiet during the day. Great prices…read moreand while it may sound crazy their Chili was on point. Super cool memorabilia throughout makes for an authentic pub atmosphere. Very worth a visit and noteworthy to know if you are a late night person they are open until 4 AM. Definitely add to your list of places to not miss in St. John and particularly if you are a Kenny Chesney fan!

Only because it's ONLY for the young crowd. The exterior was sketchy. At first it was impossible to…read moreget a drink and or hookah. The peoples cool, lots of security.

Not bad. Next to a strip of clubs and bars. It was super litt!!! Definitely need to hit this area…read moreif you tryna hit the clubs amd get turnt... as of this place; drinks were cheap, bartenders stayed well aware of me and refilled my drinks fast. Hookah wasnt as good, refilled and dyed out quick, but might of just been mine. Dj was good. No dancing tho. But its coo.... Ooh and cash only. It has a green light on the outside. A little bit off the street from the other bars but only like half a block.

A friend and I visited the Dog House Pub when we were in St. Thomas and it was right on the road…read morewhere we were staying for the week. Not a super hopping area and on a street vs. the beach or anything fancy like that. We saw a chicken or two wandering around also. But the staff and food were great, so that made up for the location not being the best. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was super nice and helpful about which drinks might be good for us when we told him what flavors we were feeling. I had my first of many Island Summer Ale beers here (brewed in St. John). Served very crisp and cold in a frosty bottle. For food, I had the fish tacos (when in Rome - or on an island, in this case), along with tater tots. The tacos were tasty, with fried fish, lettuce, and a cheesy sauce on top. My friend had tacos too, but picked the beef protein, and chose the beans as her side. Her's also looked delish, so I would try those if I ever make it back that way. As we left (after dark), the bartender did us another favor. We almost got in the wrong car, thinking it was our taxi, and he ran out and grabbed us and said that was not a taxi at all! I'm not positive it would have been dangerous to get in the car, but it definitely felt like he saved us. If you're staying in the Havensight area of St. Thomas, and don't mind a sports bar style atmosphere vs. beachy vibe, then I would recommend checking out out Dog House Pub for the tacos and beer!

Loooooooove Doghouse. Between the bingo & jepordy nights, the friendly locals, and the kick-ass…read morestaff, this is one of my go-to spots on island for a strong drink and a huge crunchwrap. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, all of it is good. Even the vegetarian options. The pulled pork and the chicken wings are especially delicious. The portions here are hefty, and after a long day in the sun havin' fun, a pitstop here will ground ya for the night. Pricewise, this spot is a bargin. Its loud and can get a lil rowdy on the weekends, but otherwise a great spot to kickback and watch the game. The kitchen is open late too. Downstairs in the den there are a few lil lottery machines, a pool table and the typical dive bar essentials.

My absolute favorite bar stop while in Puerto Rico. I was bar hopping down the road in Condado when…read moreI saw the sign for Patrick's. I had seen them on the map earlier so was semi familiar. Upon arrival I grabbed a seat at the bar and was able to catch the last few and most important minutes of the Switzerland Columbia world cup game. The bartender, Joe, was FANTASTIC! He was super attentive, friendly and shared many of his traveling stories. The bar was rather empty on the random Tuesday night and I am not quite sure why. The drink prices were one of the cheapest I found in town and the service was great. Make sure you have a dollar bill with you to sign and tape to the wall or ceiling somewhere!! I will definitely return in I find myself back in the area.

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

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.

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

Colorism where it wasn't expected. For the sake of this review it important to know that I along…read morewith one of my other friends are two light skinned black women but the rest of our friend group are darker skinned black women. At first, the food was pretty okay. I got waited on and served relatively quickly. However, my darker skinned friends had to wait a longer time not just to order, but also to get their food. One of my darker skinned friends ordered three empanadas and only received two. When she tried to speak to one of the servers about getting her third empanada they refused. She said she was willing to pay for it, but they refused to serve her what she asked. Then, they said there's always a problem with "you people". Then all of a sudden they lied and said she was trying to scam them. As we're walking out, they start cursing at us and saying things like " I hope everyone except you (referring to my darker skinned friend) has a good day". The servers were overall very disrespectful, they cursed, and they were overly unprofessional. So even though the food was okay this was a horrible experience. As we were leaving, we saw two other darker skinned black women walk up to try and order. We told them about our experience and the servers started lying and saying that we are there every day and always causing problems. This was also untrue. That was the first time we've ever been to this restaurant. We walked a block down the street to wait for our car service. Then moments later, we bumped into the same dark skinned black women we saw earlier and they told us that their presence wasn't even acknowledged. So like I said even though the food was pretty okay. It wasn't good enough to be okay with the blatant colorism where it wasn't expected.

What a perfect little hidden gem right off the beach in Isla Verde. Torres' place has that "beach…read moreshack" vibe that makes you want an ice cold beer and a tostone after lounging in the sun or hitting the waves. It's a teeny spot with only about 10 seats, so you may have to wait. We were lucky to go on a cloudy day and snagged a little table. Chicken wings, pulled pork tacos, and the pork stuffed tostones are all yummy. There's an herby green sauce on them that is out of this world. Fresh and bright. Mojito was good, I'd steer clear of the margarita (seems like a mix is used). The OceanLab IPA was local and yummy.