Yep. This is a great place to get delicious cocktails and enjoy PR nightlife in Old San Juan. Take your vaccination card and just go! read more

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Our favorite bar in all of San Juan! We came here twice and the first day was by far the better experience. We were in the second room/bar on the first day and both the bartenders working there (Saturday) were fabulous. The mojito I had there was by the best mojito I have ever had! I understand this is a bold statement, but it true. We tried a variety of drinks that day and they were all great. I wish I remembered the bartenders name that day. When we went the second day (Monday) we had a different bartender in the main room and the drinks were just not that good. The lavender mule we had seen others get didn't look or taste like it was prepared properly. The mojitos were also very tart and didn't have the same proportion of ingredients in the drinks. We left after two drinks but I'm still giving this place a 5 star because our experience the first day was so wonderful! read more

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Whether you come here to dance the night away to latin beats, or chill in the lounge area with an absolutely amazing cocktail, or just want to check out the bar where Despacito was filmed... La Factoria is your spot! We came here on two separate occasions and loved each time! There are multiple rooms, as is mentioned in other reviews. The AC room is by far the largest and where the salsa DJ rocks the house. It can get pretty packed during peak hours, but stay a little past 12:30am and it becomes more spacious, but still busy. Music is a salsa lover's paradise. Cocktails are different depending on the bar - so make sure you check them all out! Our favorites were defintiely the Champeta (all pineapple creamy goodness) and the Pomelo (grapefruit refresher). Cocktails are about $8-10 each - but are very addicting and easy to drink (and deceptively strong!) The spot also feels quite local. Though there are definitely tourists coming in, this is by no means a tourist joint. We met many locals who just love dancing and come out here to shake it and have a good time. We will be back for sure! read more

Place was hard to find at first but asked a local and they guided us to the right location. Amazing cocktail list and had the lavender mule from the menu and it was amazing. The bartender was so friendly and full of so much energy. Also there is another bar that is open in the evening until 4 am that is suppose to be one of the best! Don't forget to check it out if your in Old San Juan read more

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Every was super friendly We had a great time Would recommend to any visitor to San Juan read more

I would say that this place is very popular with locals, and because of the "Despacito" song, now it's even more popular for tourists. The place is not recognizable from the outside. It's kind of disguised... the first part is a seat down area with a few tables to have a drink enjoying the weather or breeze from outside. Their bartenders are very experienced and they can make any mix drink requests. Just watch the price as some of them can get to $14 easily. One piece of advise, the place looks like it's never been taken care of. Having said that, the restrooms are not clean...so if you are having dinner, use it before you head to this place (especially for ladies). Then you ask, that's it??? Nope, there is a small door to the right of the bar (which opens at 8pm) where you can get to the 2nd bar. It's also a small area where you can sit and chat with the bartender or sit on the chairs close to the back wall. Minimum space in between...now if you are in the mood of dancing, then you have to get through the 3rd door. Then you have an open space area with another bar, a VIP section (call in advance if you want to get a seat here) with around 6 to 8 tables, and the dancing area. They have live salsa music on Mondays after 10pm. One scary thing? No visible Exit doors. If this place is crowded and you need to get out, I'm sure it will be tough. Anyway, this place is all bricks and stone, so nothing to worry about. Other than that...enjoy a local Medalla (very cheap) or a fresh Mojito and get to the dance floor!!! Morena baila pega'o read more

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This place is amazing! Best drinks, service was great, laid back and totally relaxing. read more

La Factoría - Lavender for the Lavender Mule - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Coolest all around bar in old San Juan. A must when visiting the town. 5 or so different rooms all with different drink options, music, and vibe. read more

Heard so many great things about this bar so had to try it our last night in Puerto Rico! We were happy to see it open on a Monday, and packed! Got a seat at the bar immediately (luckily) and was serviced right away. The bartenders were very friendly and fast! To be honest, we were going to try this bar the first night we arrived in Puerto Rico but decided against it after reading reviews that the service was slow, and workers being rude. Definitely not the case at all, and again even though it was a Monday it was packed full of people. Me and my bf ordered 3 rounds of drinks and all made fast and tasty! We go inside the two other bars, the one at the very end was very lively! No room to sit but was a very fun atmosphere, and great place to dance. The bathrooms though are horrendous, men and women bathrooms are together, and the signs say don't flush paper, yet no one listened because the toilets were so filled with pee and a mountain of soggy toilet paper. But other than the bathroom situation, it was a really great bar, definitely lived up to the hype. read more

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Almost missed this spot but came from the great reviews. After a sudden rain shower we decided to grab some drinks prior to "empanada hour" ( we found a great local empanada bar in old san juan that wasn't open yet). Walking down the street unless you are actively looking for this bar it's pretty easy to miss where it is located. There is no actual bar sign indicating that you are at La Factoria. I remember watching a youtube travel vlogger talk about how inconspicuous this bar is and was on the lookout for it, also yelp maps helped to locate the bar. Once we arrived the bartender came over and took our temperature prior to entry. We settled into a small table in the off the side of the bar, it's important to note that only the main bar is currently open and that when we arrived there were no food options available just superb cocktails. I tried a mezcal cocktail and my boyfriend got a "basic ass" (jk but not really lol) mojito. Both cocktails were super refreshing after our walk around the two forts and before our empanada journey! Whenever we go back to San Juan again this is for sure a place we will visit again! read more

This bar is such a gem and deserves the title of one of the best bars in the world. On the outside it looks like nothing special and if you're not paying attention you could easily miss it. Once inside you walk into a dive style bar with an eclectic vibe and lots of character. The bartenders are very friendly and fast and the extensive cocktail list is filled with beautifully decorated and flavorful options. What makes this spot so unique is that it has multiple sections that open at various time and all have a different vibe. This sections are hidden from the outside and you have to start at the first bar and enter the other bars from the that one. read more

Drinks are AMAZING! Just make sure you don't ask for no boring drink, the food WAS CRAAACKKK! Five stars allll day boy read more

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Recently returned from my second trip, within a year, to Puerto Rico. La Factoria is a must stop, although they are not at their full potential due to Covid restrictions throughout the territory. This bar is swanky without pretention. Beautiful people sipping hand crafted cocktails in a place with the charm only San Juan can provide. The charm of the multi century aged building is second to none and is on par with it's neighbors in the area. There is beautiful art work, the sounds of Salsa music on the large speakers and multiple rooms with different bars to explore, when they are all open. Even though the whole open until 5 A.M. experience is not part of their offerings currently it is definitely worth a stop for a bite and drink or too. read more

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While a little hard to find, when you do find it, you'll be pleasantly surprised. La Factoría was apparently ranked as one of the best bars in the world and I believe it. As soon as you walk in, the mixologist greet you and you will feel right at home. It very much gives off NYC Speakeasy vibes. I sat at the bar by myself and ordered a Pornstar Martini. As a Puerto Rican, any time I visit the island, I have passion fruit everyyything. The Martini was made with Vodka, Passion fruit Puré, Vanilla, and Lime. It absolutely rocked my socks off. It was perfectly balanced. A part of me wanted to try other drinks but I just couldn't get away from the Pornstar. LOL. Overall, I had an amazing time visiting La Factoría. The mixologist and even the people there were extremely friendly and didn't mind chatting. The pics of other drinks I posted were snapped as the mixologist made them. I didn't drink them just thought they were cute. read more

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Where to go for a cocktail vs a bar drink! They only had few people in at 1pm... (2pm listed opening time! Lol) Ordered from their cocktail menu... the true test of a good bartender is to order off menu but had to move on to see old San Juan! Fast service and great bartender! read more

Great chill vibe, delicious and creative cocktails. I don't need much more than that on a hot afternoon after our walking tour of old San Juan. Recommend the Champeta if you enjoy rum like I do. The ginger and pineapple flavors go well together without one overpowering the other. My husband the whiskey-only drinker was pleasantly surprised with his spiced old fashioned made with a local rum. It's a small space and does get busy but the staff really took all necessary COVID precautions. We would absolutely come back. This is a beautiful area of the city and La Factoria is a great place to stop for a drink while exploring. read more

Security was so rude to us and we tipped all night on a Monday night made us wait in the rain!! Bartender was also drunk! She was extremely rude after she saw we tipped well she changed her attitude . read more

Good selection of unique craft drinks. Order a unique twist of an old fashioned made with local top shelf rum. Needless to say, an impressive list of craft drinks. A happening bar that close late everyday right on one of the main strips of Old San Juan. read more

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Great ambience and service. Can be a bit tight/ busy. But the friendly staff and fantastic cocktails are worth the visit, esp on a hot day. Their Ginger cocktail was rocking! read more

Great music, drinks, staff !!! This is a must visit spot if you come to PR. I have a blast!! Only downside was that it was super packed and not much room to move to. read more

So fun, great drinks , different vibes in each room. This is definitely a place to stop by in PR for a fun night out

Great bar! Worth a visit when you're in Old San Juan. Creative cocktails mixed and served by wonderful bartenders. I was too early to experience the adjoining bars but the main bar is airy, homey, and great for photo ops. A must do for sure! read more

I am not normally a cocktail drinker. These cocktails were the best. Very unique flavors with great customer service. I would highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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Great ambient and drinks! There are different rooms that play different kind of music which makes it a fun place to go with your friends!

So glad we were able to stop by this bar. Unfortunately because of covid we couldn't go everywhere but we still tried several delicious cocktails and were able to see three of the bars! Definitely want to go back when they are operating as normal. read more

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If you want to party with locals then La Factoria is the place for you. Located in Old San Juan, it is the place to be on a Saturday night. Everybody and they mama comes here so be ready for a crowd. It's an old building with 4 different sections. When you enter it just looks like a typical bar overcrowded and music blaring. There is a small doorway that will lead you to the next area, which has more of a speak easy vibe. It's dimly lit and has another bar. This section is more laid back and is probably the best spot to just chill. Jazz music softly floats while the bartenders make amazing drinks. They have great signature cocktails that taste as good as they look. Once you are ready to dance heading to the next area which will make you feel like you are in Havana. Latin music pulsates this small area and people are dancing for real! You will think it is Dirty Dancing live. If you want to Salsa or pachata you will love this part of El Factoria. Don't be shy because if your two step is on point you will be asked to dance. There is a bar near the back of this section that serves the same great drinks the other bars serve. The last section of the bar is in a room that reminded me of a rave. Techno music thumped in this area. I didn't stay in this part of the bar, just took a peek to assess the scene. Whether you want to dance, rage or have a cocktail El Factoria will quench your thirst. read more

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Great drinks and a great spot! Cool, chill atmosphere to check out. Good spot! The drinks were so good and delicious. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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Great drinks!!! An Uber driver gave us the tip of coming here! Got the Lavender Mule and it was delicious! read more

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Love this place. Cocktails and service was top notch. They had a bottle of Malört but sadly it was empty. I'll be back in April and I'm bringing it with me. Shout Out to Jose. read more

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This is the best place on Earth. Yes. It's a speakeasy inside a speakeasy inside a speakeasy inside a speakeasy. We were looking for "La Factoria" via a recommendation from the waiter at Marmalade (also highly recommended!) -- walked along San Sebastian and couldn't find a sign... but of course! It is THAT BAR at the corner, the one without a sign. Step in. You'll find amazing craft cocktails, most notably the "lavender mule" -- lavender and ginger, I never knew I needed this combo in my life. Then, go through that door in the back. Yes, just do it. You'll find a wine bar and continue (or stay, if you'd like) to walk down the hall to another bar... this time, with a dance floor and endless salsa music. You might not find yourself whisked away by some suave Latin man and instantly be taught to spin and side step, but you can try with your girlfriends. Next, go through another hidden set of doors to reveal the last speakeasy with cushy couches and low light ambiance. I probably walked through all of them a few times throughout the night, but couldn't help but linger around the dance floor, making new salsa friends and getting it all on video. read more

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If you find yourself roaming the streets of San Juan, set your GPS to La Factoria STAT! On my trip to Puerto Rico, I spent one night in San Juan, and with all the great reviews, knew my boyfriend and I had to make a stop. We're so glad we did. The decor is very old and rustic, fits well with the look of Old San Juan. The drinks are listed on a board in one of the upper corners of the room, and the bartenders are very helpful when helping to decide what you like. We tried a variety of drinks: Spiced Old Fashion, Hijos De Boriquen, Mercado roma, and Peligroso. Honestly, all the drinks were delicious but the spiced old fashioned was the BEST old fashioned I've ever had. Honestly. Even if you're not an old fashioned type of person, try it out. read more

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Not gonna lie, the way this place is reviewed, I thought this was going to be a more upscale kind of speakeasy with $20 drinks and a super fancy vibe. I was not expecting a bar that looked like the bars I went to in college, complete with 2 bathroom stalls both with toilets that did not flush. That said, we still had an amazing time and really enjoyed the drinks at La Factoria. We reached out to make a 6pm reservation before our dinner res at Marmalade and they were happy to accommodate us. The place was fairly empty (covid times and all) when we arrived but by 7pm it was pretty socially distanced hopping. There are multiple rooms within this bar - main area, wine bar, cocktail bar, and another area that turns into a dance floor (I assume this one is currently not in use with covid restrictions). We were seated in the cocktail area that was dark inside but open windows and views to the streets. The cocktail menu is quite robust but the bartenders clearly know what they are doing and are happy to create concoctions for you on request. One member of our party was pregnant and without her asking, they created a few delicious mocktails for her to enjoy the evening with the rest of us. The drinks are delicious and unique. The presentation takes a little bit away from the experience as an upscale bar could serve the same drink but in a nicer glass with some fun garnish and charge 30% more. But that's part of the charm at La Factoria. They don't care about the pomp and circumstance. They want to serve you a delicious drink at a reasonable price without the snootiness and more importantly, they want you to relax and have fun. Just make sure you don't have to go to the bathroom... read more

Very cool vibe! This is a couple of bars, all attached. The bartenders were kind and helpful. Nobody had to wait a long time for a refill. My Champeta did not disappoint! I wish we had visited later in the evening because we did not get to experience all the bars, some od them were closed. That is completely on us, though. read more

Never been in a place with hallways and different music in each "room". Danced salsa once before the pandemic on a Sunday night and I keep going there with different friends and each time is wonderful, magical and unique. Also, if you love house music you haveee to come and dance !! read more

I try to stop by the best cocktail bars wherever I am at in the world and this place did not disappoint. Ricardo made me what might be the best rum old fashioned I've ever had. My wife got the lavender mule and it was unique twist on a classic. Very refreshing. Carlos took time to educate us on the best puerto rican rums. A must stop place for a great drink. read more

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No wonder this is one of the best bars... Otto and Harry are amazing..., the service is top notch, the food and the drinks.... you have to try. You won't be dissappointed. read more

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Fun environment but the bartenders were not that friendly and the drinks are wildly overpriced. read more

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Great place to visit if you are looking for unique signature drinks , Live music and a good conversation read more

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Absolutely loved this place. It came up as a bar to visit in Old San Juan we passed by. It's easy to miss because the name is not out front. When you walk in it is a bar however there is a door that leads to other rooms behind the first ... I won't spoil the fun like everyone else did in their reviews but just go. The drinks were excellent and the place is low key with good vibes read more

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this is a "speakeasy" located at old San Juan. there is very limited street parking in this area as the streets are very narrow but if you are willing to walk a little you may have some very cheap parking garages just a. couple of blocks away. I said cheap and I mean it, some of the garages charge at most 5 dollars for a lot of hours so its pretty great. as we walked we felt the life of the streets, there is music everywhere and people having fun, bar hopping from one location to another with no care in the world. this is a very uniques experience to come around here at night. as we arrived at the speakeasy it was great, we needed to get in through another bar that had a hidden door to 2 additional bars with DJs and one quiet bar for hanging out and talking. this place gets pretty packed of locals and tourists alike. it is a mess of fun and dancing, drinks and sweat, this is a very romantic and sexy place for a date for sure. we had a great time dancing here and the drinks were pretty good as well. I will definitely come back here as soon as possible. this made me feel like I was in one of those movies where the gringa goes to an exotic location and all around is just sexy and tropical and fun. im in love with this place. read more

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