I absolutely love this bar!! The staff is super kind and knowledgeable. They were very helpful and…read moreattentive during our experience here :)) The speakeasy portion of the bar is SO FREAKING cute with ample COMFY seating in super sexy lighting. My drink??!! Sooooo good! I got the lavender beehive and WHOA. I cannot recommend this bar enough.

What a great spot for cocktails and to vibe out to music. I watched our bartender take pride in…read morehis cocktail making and really do everything right. From expressing oils from the orange peel to double strains and grating chocolate on top of my cocktail. I could have watched him work all day back in the states you don't realize see Latino bartenders and especially at his level of game. This is one of the few bars I've been at that I'm really impressed by the craftsmanship of the bartender, you can tell he takes great pride in his work. My bartender was Abdul(at least that was the name on his smock) with the beard. There was a good mix of older and younger patrons so I didn't feel like the old guy in the room who doesnt realize he's too old to be there. I'd would 100% go back on a slower night (we went on Friday night) so I get to fully enjoy the place. Cheers and thank you for the experience.

Classy bar atmosphere with excellent cocktails and decor. It has a rather nondescript exterior so…read morewas hard to spot from the street. It is very close to central square and Parque de Bombas, which is hard to miss. Look for the large V on the door. We visited on a Wednesday night and sat at the bar. Unfortunately, no live music on Wednesdays. The bar and the restaurant were not busy. We just saw one other couple dining. Service at the bar was fine. Note that the menu provided at the bar has no prices but the prices are listed on the menu online. All the drinks were reasonably priced- we have just had bad experiences at other places that do not list prices. We both had the Democracia drink with rum and banana purée. It was very good and just the sweet drink we were expecting as we had already had dinner at another establishment. So this was like a dessert cocktail. They also have a helpful diagram of drinks by sweet/ dry at the back of the menu. I found the low backed seats at the bar to be rather uncomfortable but appreciated that they had hooks under the bar for bags. The bathroom was very nice and clean but they had an ambiguous sign that roughly translates as "do not throw paper in the toilet". I hope they mean paper towels and not actual tp.

We stopped at this bar hoping to listen to some jazz and sip on a cocktail. We sipped on a cocktail…read morebut live jazz is only available on Saturdays. We sat at the bar and asked for a menu and we were given a menu that had very nice cocktail pictures and descriptions but no prices. When we asked the bartender about the prices she appeared to have a problem with that, so we went online and found a menu with prices. We tried the Democracia cocktail which was fruity and sweet, a nice dessert cocktail after having dinner at Hacienda Muñoz.

Vibey little cocktail bar with tasty drinks. Good and friendly service. Cool speakeasy lighting…read morewith an old world feel.

This speakeasy is located inside an intimate looking tea bar. Reservations needed since it's so…read moretiny. We accidentally made a resy for the wrong group size but were seated immediately and only requested to wrap up in an hour or so. Service is king here, friendly transparent and helpful. We tried 4 drinks - 2 of which were their Christmas blends (in Feb!!) and two vegetarian appetizers (tomato and arancini, both good). Drinks were alright -3/5.

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.

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.

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!

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.

A true experience. From the varied hidden treasures, the plentiful experiences, and the superb…read morestaff, this place was an amazing find for my 45th birthday. The food was superb, the drinks were elevated and our server/concierge was warmed, informed, attentive and resourceful. So many magical moments in just a short dinner...be sure to ask for the tour!

This was an unexpected surprise as I traveled to Puerto Rico for work. I always try to find…read morespeakeasy's wherever my travels lead me, but I didn't expect to find this quality one in this very hidden and indescript spot. It was beautiful inside and the service was amazing. The bar tender Patiently spoke about the entire speak easy and even gave us a grand tour. Definitely a Unique setting. We ordered the grilled octopus, and fish, sticks. All was amazing. The cocktails were classy and brilliantly served. Can't wait to go back.

Excelente servicio, aperitivos, cócteles de la casa y el ambiente perfecto para conversar entre…read moreamigos Excellent food Excellent ambience

This is a really cute, divey speakeasy with good food and good drinks. We got the braised…read morecostillitas (tender ribs, good flavor), queso fundido, creme brulee and Budin Ojala (some of the best bread pudding I've ever had). Really delicious all around! The atmosphere is really relaxed and easygoing (hence the name), and the service was amazing as well.

Had no idea this place even existed until someone mentioned that there is a speakeasy behind HP…read moretavern. Very nice getaway from the party scene of Placita. The decor is beautiful. I told the bartender that I wanted something fruity and he was a little snappy at first (hence 4 stars) but its because I was telling him what I wanted the wrong way. He wanted to know what alcohol I liked first and then if i liked citrus, fruity, etc. Regardless he did a fantastic job and the drink was amazing. Definitely will return again.

this place is just AMAZING. A Cocktail and whiskey secret bar behind HP Tavern in La Placita…read more Beautiful decor, amazing drinks, great ambience. Gotta get the entry code in the social media pages to get in.

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!