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.

Got it -- that changes the context a bit. Here's a revised version that makes that clear:…read more 173 Degrees is a dimly lit cocktail bar with a cool, intimate atmosphere that almost feels like a speakeasy, even though it doesn't fully lean into the theme. The focus here is clearly on serious craft cocktails, and the drinks reflect that. Everything is thoughtfully made and well executed. The menu has a fun crossover theme with Pepito, the comic book character, which adds a playful element to the experience without taking away from the quality of the drinks. The bartenders were all friendly and chatty if you wanted to engage, but not intrusive if you just wanted to enjoy your drink. They struck a really nice balance. Overall, it's a great spot for a fun night out. Excellent cocktails, relaxed energy, and a vibe that makes it easy to stay for more than one round.

From the aesthetic, to the drink menu presentation to the food, everything was amazing. Service was…read morealso great and attentive. We got a bunch of food to share and everything we had was delicious. My favorites were the ropa vieja empanadas. They also have non-alcoholic beverages. This will be a go to spot whenever I am visiting San Juan.

Looks like an older dive bar. Anytime I'm in Puerto Rico, I need chicken on a stick and a…read morepastelillo. They were absolutely delicious. The kitchen wasn't going to open until 1, but the cook got there earlier and served food early so amazing service.

An easy going dive bar in old San Juan. The bartenders were friendly as were the guests. We had a…read moregood time hanging out there chatting with everybody. The drinks weren't overpriced like some other bars we visited, so we didn't feel ripped off. The ambiance was nice because they keep their doors open and you can see the street activity while enjoying hanging out in a friendly place.

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.

Very nice place and strong drinks! Great spot to sit down and get some AC plus dance some salsa…read more Vibes are immaculate def hit this place up when you're in Old San Juan

As someone from Puerto Rico, we will absolutely come back to this bar! Absolutely the best service…read morewe received in San Juan. Wonderful playlists and the most personable bartenders. (Andrew, Misael & Javier) perfecto!

My friends and I loved coming here to escape the wild and loid crowds on a Saturday night. We were…read moregreeted with friendly service and they were happy to seat 10 people together quickly. The drinks were delicious! I ordered the pina colada which was sweet but also strong!

This was a recommendation from my sister during our travel to La Placita. We wanted drinks in a…read moreless chaotic environment. She did really good on this. Jungle Bird was set in a darker but comfy vibe. Shutting out the clash of a zillion genres playing simultaneously. Seating us in a low volume but vibey couch corner. We ordered 3 alcohol drinks and 1 mocktail for my teen daughter. We ordered mini alcappurias, tuna tartar, Mac with spicy chicken and eventually kukaraage fried chicken. The drinks were so good we ordered doubles. The food was so good it started as 2 to taste and rolled into 4 as well. The ambiance was dark and moody but also comfy. The waitress was really sweet as well. Drinks and apps were absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be back next trip!

10/10 service, food, vibes and drink options!…read more Service: ask for Hiram, Jose or Daniel. They're fantastic! They never let our drink go empty, sought us out from across the pool for refills and always had a smile on their faces. Favorite drinks: mojito, Don Q Coco and Pineapple, Tequila and Passion Fruit juice Favorite Menu Items: turkey wrap, fish tacos, quesadilla and shrimp salad

Ah yes, the Caribar, the all purpose gathering space located at the Hilton Caribe. Irish coffee in…read morethe morning, a midday cocktail after pool side or a glass of wine with dinner, this is the place. From calm, relaxing and quiet to dance party DJ turn up, enjoy yourself here. Wide open floor plan with tables, chairs and a full bar in the center with all the libations of choice. It was here in 1954 the Pina Colada was created by Bartender Ramon Marrero which became Puerto Rico official national drink in 1978.

Great place on a happening street. Super good staff. Try the Tropical Mule because it will hit the…read morespot on any given day.

Stumbled across this bar yesterday while walking around Old San Juan. Cute little corner bar with…read moreamazing mojitos! Our bartender, Solis(works on Sundays) was so fun! Planned to only stop for 1 drink and ended up staying for 3! Definitely will be stopping in again!!