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.

Dive bar across from our hotel was a fun stop later at night…read more Highlights: - Atmosphere: small place with dollar bills hanging down from lights (not even just the ceiling) - Crowd: a party with everyone having a good time and - Carajillo was good - Fun music Lowlights: - Hard to get a hold of the bartenders to pay the bill

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.

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.

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

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!

This was a cool spot - very hipster vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Drinks had generous…read morepours and were cheap. There's also a cool gallery off of it.

Hands down my favorite place for a beer. Endless array of performances, art installations, and…read moreevents. There's a backyard, there's a side yard, there's console games, DJs, a jukebox, vintage TVs, what more could you want?? This is the place to be for an awesome late night.

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!!!

We went with a large group and the service was very good considering the number of people. The only…read moreproblem was that they didn't do separate checks. The most they could do was split 3 ways and that never turns to be a good idea. The croquettes were amazing.

First off, we were reeling from a hellish day dealing with Expedia, who had royally messed up our…read moreValentine's Day trip. This place was packed, but after dealing with two people quickly, the greeter set us quickly. She then allowed us to move to a better table, on the terrace overlooking the ocean, when it became available. Our server, Billy, cannot be beat. He made excellent recommendations and described every drink and dish perfectly. We had the mushroom appetizer, which is fantastic, and the shrimp, also highly recommend. For mains we had the salmon, red snapper and mahi mahi, all fantastic and different. Really no need to go into it too much because the menu changes and everything was good. Just ask questions to make sure it fits your savory/sweet and raw/cooked preferences. For drinks, the house White was great and mineral-y, the Mezcal cocktail and rum with pineapple cocktails (new one at very top 2/14/2026) were great. 2 comments...not a fan of Medallia, but Billy recommended ...its natural...got a Michelob...just saying. Also, would've been great to have a little bread with the shrimp because the sauce was so good, my daughter lapped it all up. They are so great over there, pretty sure they would have found a way to accommodate if asked...dont miss this place IMO.

John was awesome introduced me to Mario who makes the bomb dot com sandwiches hands down…read moreyessir!!!!! Tripleta sandwich yes and thank you. Get one and a Cuba libre etc add a little chichaitos pistachio or horchata. Boom! Thank me later.

Caveat I only came to Puerto Rico as a tourist so I only spent like an hour or so in the bar, but I…read moreloved being at this bar! It's great for just stopping by for a beer super quickly with a friend, and the beers are cheap and they seem like they tended to have sales going on whenever we walked past. As your local non-Hispanic, contiguous American speaking broken Spanish, the bartender was very patient with me when I thought I could correctly pronounce Puerto Rican beers. And after speaking to him he was a pretty cool dude. Seems like a place I'd stop by from time to time again if I lived in San Jaun

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

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.