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.

Perfect place to grab a light dinner and drinks! We got the shrimp skewers, Brie and prosciutto,…read moreand margarita pizza! All the food came out really tasty. Great ambience and doesn't feel like a "tourist" restaurant! After dinner go upstairs and check out the rooftop bar! Our server was super friendly as well!

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!

Grear ambiance, vibes, drinks, and service. Love it!…read moreRecommended for locals and tourists.

I first discovered La Grieta approximately two years ago during a brief stop in Old San Juan. The…read moreatmosphere and warmth of our initial experience was so great that I made it a deliberate mission to find it again when visiting recently. We were thrilled when we finally walked through the door again after wracking our brains to remember our favorite spot in Old Town. Upon entering, we were greeted by a young woman who, mentioned it was her very first day as an assistant to the bartender. Despite being brand new, she was warm, engaged, and genuinely welcoming, excited for us that we had made it back after several years, and impressed with our efforts. Shortly thereafter the bartender on duty approached us mid-conversation, visibly irritated. When I mentioned that we hadn't yet decided on drinks but were being well taken care of in the meantime, she interrupted sharply to bark at us that she was the bartender and the ONLY one who could help us. The tone was unwelcoming enough that after a moment, my companion and I determined that we would prefer to move on and left without ordering. The atmosphere is truly special, and it deserves to be matched by the experience guests receive at the bar. Our experience was simply not the vibe that night, and I truly was disappointed FOR the new hire who was doing what she should in engaging us until we could be served. I sincerely hope to return on a future visit to San Juan and to rediscover the experience that first brought me back to La Grieta.

Best view in the city! We ordered small bites and drinks on this rooftop patio overlooking the…read moreoldest church on US soil. Really lovely experience.

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

It's so vibey. There was this live singer playing a guitar completely killing it, crowd in the…read morerestaurant singing along. What a fun experience. We came in for the passion fruit crème brûlée and when I tell you it was probably one of the most amazing things I've ever had. Also the manager Isaac was very kind and attentive and made sure we were properly taken care of as it was a busy night. That's always a nice touch

Classy spot for a cocktail and live musician…read more Highlights: - Great drinks - Rum drink with candied bacon and chocolate was delicious - My hub got a drink in a pineapple glass that he enjoyed - Open big space with white and black tiled floor - Live solo sax player was very cool Lowlights: - Could only stop in for 1 drink later in the evening

A super fun must try while you're visiting Old San Juan. We happened across this location while…read morelooking for a great place to hang out that had a rooftop view. This establishment has multiple floors and is a little bit deceiving from the outside. While you can hang out in the bar on the first floor and have a great time playing one of the provided games, you can also head up to the second or third floors for varying scenery. On the second floor it's a very lounge vibe with some great cushion to seating and eclectic art. On the third floor is picnic style tables on the rooftop, and limited view. Our bartender was excellent, and you'll need to go back downstairs if you're not on the first floor, to order more drinks. It's a drinks only spot so come thirsty! Overall: A+ Great vibes, great service, fun drinks!

Distillery with few levels and good drinks…read more Highlights: - Good drinks - Dark stormy with bitters was a great option - Different levels: downstairs main floor with a bar, couch area on mid level as you go upstairs, and rooftop - Chill vibe even on a weekend night which was nice in comparison to the main bar area of the city Midlights: - Rooftop was a nice open air option with its own bar and a good size to hang out, but didn't have a view of anything Lowlights: - Didn't get to do a tour as it's only once a day 5:45pm Thurs-Sat

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great drinks! The bartender, TK is phenomenal! She greeted us…read moreimmediately, had great recommendations, and her energy was on 100%! 10/10 would come back!

Very cute place, be prepared to sit outside but the breeze is nice from the bay. The food took a…read morewhile to come out but it was absolutely delicious. Will be trying to recreate it at home myself for a while! Raymond was amazing and so kind and offered a lot of knowledge about the area. Highly recommend!

beautiful restaurant, the attention, enviroment and food, specially the famous paella, are…read morewonderful .Cant wait to back

We made a couple of friends at the bar next door and they suggested that we head over here for the…read morebest drinks. We headed over and found that they had a similar drink menu. I think these two locations are connected. But the bartender over here Claudia was the best. She fixed me multiple drinks that I had next-door and hers were definitely better. This bar, the music is a little bit more tamer and it's great for sitting around for conversation. It's beautifully Decorated. Definitely a great time when you're walking around old San Juan to stop by this location and stop in for a drink. Tell Claudia I said hi!

An easy going dive bar in old San Juan. The bartenders were friendly as were the guests. We had a…read moregood time hanging out there chatting with everybody. The drinks weren't overpriced like some other bars we visited, so we didn't feel ripped off. The ambiance was nice because they keep their doors open and you can see the street activity while enjoying hanging out in a friendly place.

Looks like an older dive bar. Anytime I'm in Puerto Rico, I need chicken on a stick and a…read morepastelillo. They were absolutely delicious. The kitchen wasn't going to open until 1, but the cook got there earlier and served food early so amazing service.

Such a fun dining experience in Old San Juan--I'd highly recommend it! The space is very small and…read moreintimate, with a cool neon purple light adding to the vibe. The menu changes constantly and isn't written down, so I can't remember exactly what I had, but everything was absolutely delicious. The first course, which included a mini lobster roll and a tart, was my favorite. My friend loved the second course, a crudo, and said it was the best. Every dish was unique, creative, and full of flavor. We left completely stuffed. One thing to note: the cocktails are all premixed, so they can't adjust the sweetness or other preferences, which was a slight downside. Still, the overall experience was great--and the chef/owner was incredibly kind and personable!

Wow - - incredible experience. We sat at the chefs table, so highly recommend that route if you go…read more We started with lobster roll, a quiche and tuna tartar. Had a pasta dish and then pork belly - - which were all incredible. The service was amazing. Very attentive. The ambiance was classy yet still had the old San Juan feel to it.