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!

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.

Bar Catedral is a beautiful rooftop bar with an amazong view of the Cathedral of St. John the…read moreBaptist, the first church on U.S. soil. I got the Plaza de Armas ($13) and it was refreshing. They use brown sugar and mavi, a tree bark-based beverage to give it more of an earthy under tone to the cocktail. I would highly recommend checking Bar Catedral out for a drink and amazing views. Service was great too!

The food was delicious. The staff was 100% amazing. They just made the entire experience perfect…read more My cousin and I sat at the bar and talked to the bartender and the server. It looked like they were having fun at work and they made our experience very enjoyable and entertaining. I learned that the bartender sings opera so definitely ask him about that lol! An absolute must visit next time in Puerto Rico! Decorations, lights, music - perfection.

Awesome spot; so glad we wondered in. Low key, great views, fantastic service and the food (tapas)…read moreand dranks were awesome! Must do spot for a low key and relaxing snack and drink while in the heart of San Juan.

We had passed by the entrance a number of times, but approaching Hijole, I realized Tabla was a new…read morevenue. They are dedicated to Tapas; accordingly portions are not for the hungry. We started with a glass of wine (a Pinot Noir), and I must say it was as excellent as it was generous. Had the steamed dumplings and 3 Cheeses with truffle grilled. The service was Superb, as well as the cocktails that followed (Romance, Reposo, Tabla Ahumada), carefully crafted by mixologist Jonathan. It was both an outstanding visual show as well as an exquisite experience for the palate. If you are looking for fabulous cocktails, wine and service, in a chic adult environment with ambiance, and be rocked gently by an elegant and wonderful staff and owner, this is your place.

From the owner: Tabla, high end Restaurant now in Dorado! We specialize in tapas, cocktails and wine.read more

The ambiance and presentation were stunning--this place definitely knows how to create a vibe. The…read morecocktails looked incredible, but unfortunately were much sweeter than expected. The charcuterie board was visually appealing at first glance, but the cheese was extremely salty and lacked the variety and balance you'd hope for. It's a beautiful venue with a lot of potential, but the food and drinks didn't quite match the atmosphere.

This bar is a VIBE! A little hard to find but that's the point. Very unique and cozy atmosphere…read more We were a party of 4 with reservation, but they do take walk-ins depend on availability. From the moment we stepped inside the staff was welcoming and friendly. The girl that was taking care of us, very knowledgeable, asked us our predilection on hard liquor so she could suggest different cocktails. She nail it! I had the 'Walk in the Woods' which is their version of an Old-fashion, amazing! My friends had 'De La Tierra' with mezcal and Rose and Peper with vodka/gin. They loved them. All cocktails had A+ on presentation as well. Besides the amazing cocktails they also have a small sharing-style food menu. We ordered several things like the steak, chorizo turnovers, ceviche with malanga chips, octopus salad and beef carpaccio all of them delicious. This bar for sure will remain permanent on my list of favorite bars in Puerto Rico!

Nice place, savory menu and drinks. Great for a quick and fun outting with the chance of enjoying…read morea good live music performance

Low Key is an awesome bar right off the main strip in Old San Juan. Its not far from the water or…read morewhere the cruise ships dock! It is absolutely worth dropping in for a drink, bite to eat, or to dance and hang with friends. The bar itself is bigger than I expected after seeing it online and is decorated with fluorescent lights that provided a lot of photo opts. The music was dope and there were a ton of drink options. I probably tried every local beer that they had! The food was incredible which I don't typically expect from a small bar! The fish tacos were so good that I came back twice while I was in town for them! Low Key is under new management and the owner is so friendly and accommodating. Definitely check this bar out it's a fun mix of locals and people passing through!

This is a super cute place with great music. We didn't try any food and the only drink. My husband…read moregot was a drink pouch, but I would definitely go back here.

Sama was so good that we went twice during our Puerto Rico trip and honestly, I would've gone back…read morea third time if we had more time. This is a smaller, more intimate restaurant, so definitely make reservations ahead of time because seating is limited. But from the second you walk in to the moment you leave, the service is absolutely incredible. The staff makes the entire experience feel so warm and welcoming that you genuinely don't want the night to end. Huge shoutout to the chef because every single dish was executed flawlessly. You can tell that every detail on each plate was intentional and thoughtfully done. The standout dishes for me were the elote ribs, which were unreal, the grilled octopus cooked perfectly tender, and the ceviche con leche de tigre, which was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the night was the whole branzino absolutely phenomenal. And for dessert? Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the options. We ordered one of each for the table and genuinely could not pick a favorite because every single one was that good. Hands down one of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Rico.

Service was abysmal- like worse than substandard, even for island time. 30 minutes after being…read moreseated, we still had no drinks in front of us and our waiter only offered 'specials' were appetizers.... Not going well for a Saturday night fine dining experience, right??? We were also told at that time we had to place appetizer and main orders at the same time -- keep in mind I've not yet placed a drink order... No seafood tower... it was retired on the menu yet we came almost 3,000 miles for it), and a fine dining menu that came super far from even being close to fine. No celiac options and while billed a great option for fresh inventive dishes, we found this place a huge let down and not willing to try. The front end staff needed a lot of help. The menu looks unrehearsed and neglected. I was glad to not spend my money here. Thankfully, we could leave before the $50 bottle of wine we ordered arrived. We went elsewhere!

The shots around around 10$ each, beer around 5$ depending on what you get. They play a bunch of US…read morepop throwbacks, so if that's your kind of music, then this might be the spot for you. A lot of both locals and tourists alike here. They even have a hidden "underground" room for a more intimate vibe (although it was a little musty in there).

This place felt like I time traveled back to the Lamba Chi Alpha house at USC ahahahaa. Lawless and…read moregodless. I had a front row seat to witness a couple guys from our hostel who were on a mission to meet some Puerto Rican mamacitas. I stood in the corner because I'm really shy and introverted and I'm okay with that [shy monkey emoji]. They returned from Tulum bruised and battered 2 nights in a row when they were shown not an ounce of love by the mamacitas. A bitter pill to swallow indeed. But fairplay to them as they are the ones actually in the arena, faces marred by dust and sweat and blood. Overall this is the crown jewel of La Placita. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

We had a GREAT time! Fun music, fun atmosphere, fun bartenders. Definitely go there and have a…read moreblast like we did. Carlos, the owner, is so friendly and welcoming.

From the owner: This wave or vibe is a unique experience to taste, eat, drink like you are in a surfing beach. All…read morescratch sushi, natural and Best quality in all Puertorrican sea food, condiments and vegetables. Welcome and taste this infusion of Thailand, Hawaiian and Puertorrican Sushi In Dorado, PR. Enjoy.