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

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

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.

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.

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

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!!!

What a hidden gem!!! We passed right by it the first time…read moreand didn't even notice this was here. Super cute and they have an inside and outside bar too. The drinks were crafted beautifully and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great local suggestions as well. Highly recommend stopping by for a few drinks here.

Popped into this place to check out the music. The hotel staff recommended it. The ambience was…read morespot on there were two different rooms, actually three. Each of them have different music. One room, the main area had salsa, dancing, and music and eventually at 9:30 PM a live salsa band came on. That was a whole lot of fun however it was very crowded. The second room had a nice house music going on. There was a bar and a DJ and it was not as busy as the main area was. And the third room was the bar that leads to the outside called La Cubanita, which was playing mellow lounge music with a tropical beat. The food at La Factoria was definitely overrated and just OK. I did not think it was worth the price and I probably would not eat there again. None of us really liked what we ordered, but we ate it because well... We were hungry. They do offer a wide range of beverages from your standard beer, wine, and top shelf brands, however, they are known for their own concoctions. All of the drinks we ordered were delicious. Overall, we had fun, and it was not too pricey for the beverages. I don't think that I would ever go again, especially not later in the week as it is so busy, and we went on a Monday and we were dancing cheek to cheek!!! Enjoy!

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

Good spot for happy hour or to meet up before you head down to Old San Juan night life! Wish they…read morehad more TVs to watch sports!

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.

Stopped in to have a drink and unfortunately I just wasn't feeling it. The service was subpar. It…read morealmost felt like I was bothering the bartender by coming in. The service was slow and there wasn't really many people there. I don't think I will be back. E got one drink and left.

An afternoon of planned bar hopping was totally ruined by this place because we ended up staying…read morethere almost 5 hours and never went anyplace else. The owner and servers are phenomenal. Very generous drink pours and reasonable prices. Great atmosphere, kind of a Texas honky-tonk type vibe. We never ate any entrées but from what we understand the food is really excellent. Update: We went back and tried several entrees and everything was awesome!

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.

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

Food was great, drinks were delicious, bartender was fantastic, vibes were chill. Would give 6…read morestars if possible.

Excellent cocktail bar along Calle Cerra. Went right when they opened for the night and before the…read morecrowds piled in so got to hang by the bar and chat with the bartenders. Julio was fantastic and gave me all the recommendations for other spots to visit + vibes to expect when I mentioned I was bar hopping alone. Amazing recs! I got to witness the strong bartender/mixologist (even though they don't like the labels) community / culture here in Puerto Rico and already am excited to try the other spots Julio mentioned when I come back to PR The food menu at Machete was small but they were hits! I got the pulpo (octopus) with sweet potato fries and it really hit the spot. Freshly fried fries with some of their ketchup+mayo combo - can't go wrong