Furtivo was absolutely beautiful it felt like stepping back into the 1920s. The atmosphere was…read moreelegant, with stunning red velvet walls, gorgeous chandeliers, and live music that truly completed the experience. It's a true speakeasy, hidden away with great service! We arrived a little late, so the live music was winding down, but the vibes were still there m. The drinks were excellent, and the croquettes were absolutely amazing. Every detail, from the decor to the cocktails, made the night feel special. This is the perfect spot for a date night or anyone looking for a unique experience in Puerto Rico. I can't wait to go back!

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.

Downstairs below Kuros Cigars. Enter through a backdoor in the Kuros humidors…read more The ventilation system does not work very well. This is especially apparent when someone is smoking a shisha. Staff is friendly. Cocktails are good. Hours are irregular. It's a nice place for craft cocktails and a cigar.

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!

speakeasy vibe, ok cocktails, friendly service. small bar with some tables on the perimeterread more

Excellent cocktail bar along Calle Cerra. Went right when they opened for the night and before the…read morecrowds piled in so got to hang by the bar and chat with the bartenders. Julio was fantastic and gave me all the recommendations for other spots to visit + vibes to expect when I mentioned I was bar hopping alone. Amazing recs! I got to witness the strong bartender/mixologist (even though they don't like the labels) community / culture here in Puerto Rico and already am excited to try the other spots Julio mentioned when I come back to PR The food menu at Machete was small but they were hits! I got the pulpo (octopus) with sweet potato fries and it really hit the spot. Freshly fried fries with some of their ketchup+mayo combo - can't go wrong

In San Juan for work and was looking for something cute for happy hour after work. This place was…read moresuch a vibe, im pretty sure every person there was the coolest person in their friend group. I was welcomed in got an awesome carrot cocktail (yes carrot), then got a second because it was to good to try something else. Then on to food, pulpo with sweet potatoe fries and ceviche. They were so good !! I did take some ceviche to go since it was alot but appreciated the sustainable take away containers.

Kitchen was closed when we stopped in. Gentalmen behind the bar made us a couple of basic drinks…read more Super strong smell of incense.

I'm pretty sure you've never experienced a bar quite like Bar Bero. The name is a play on the…read moreSpanish word for "barber," and the place is designed in such a way you feel like you're drinking in a working barbershop. There are even fun barber-related knick knacks hiding in plain sight, such as shaving brushes hanging from a chandelier. Keep an eye out and see what you spot. It's all dimly lit and much more romantic than it sounds. This would be a great date spot. They serve high-end cocktails, but great food, too. We enjoyed the fish tacos quite a bit. The drinks are the star, though, and their list is huge. The menu has two sections, one for classics (think, moscrow mules, mint juleps, old fashioned, aviations, corpse revivers, etc.) and one for house creations. The selection is impressive, but it's the quality that earns them five stars. Everything we tried was expertly mixed, but the consensus fave was the barbero viejo, an old fashioned variation with mole, maple syrup, and a flamed orange peel. It was delicious, very subtle with the sweetness, and potent, too. Highly recommended. Pro-tip: they keep the door locked at all times, even when they're open. If you see people inside, just wait patiently. They check vaccine status and mask status and require you to wash your hands with sanitizer before entering. It's first come first served seating, so we like to show up right when they open, which is supposed to be 7:00 pm. They aren't exactly punctual, though, so don't be surprised if they stay locked up until 7:15-7:30. Extra bonus points for the many drawings and photos of prodigiously mustachioed men throughout the space. My faves: Dali, or Mario/Luigi.

Fantastic! Even though I misunderstood the dish (they did exactly what I asked), they fixed it for…read moreme without a problem. And the food and atmosphere were terrific. Was our last night in San Juan. Should have gone here on our first.

We really enjoyed our visit to Semilla. The menu had a nice variety of dishes, and after a fairly…read morelong vacation up to that point, it was refreshing to find a place that blended flavors and influences from multiple cultures instead of another menu that looked much like the last place. Everything we ordered was very good, and on an extremely hot day, I was especially appreciative of how well the A/C was keeping up. I was actually a little cold--and I'm never cold. It felt so nice after getting overheated right before we got there. One thing I noticed while wandering around Old San Juan is that some restaurants likely survive on location and foot traffic alone, while others earn people seeking them out. Semilla definitely felt like the latter. It's tucked just around the corner from some of the busiest pedestrian areas, so it felt like we escaped the crowds for a little while without actually going very far. Overall, I'd happily come back. If you're staying nearby and looking for a good meal without being surrounded by the busiest tourist crowds, Semilla is well worth checking out.

Really nice spot for traditional Puerto Rican food near La Placita! It's a great way to start the…read moreevening with a filling meal, to prep yourself for a night of dancing and drinks afterward :) Came here with some friends and without a reservation we were seated quickly outdoors. I ordered the longaniza risotto, which was such a delicious and hearty meal. The crispy pork skin on top was a nice touch to contrast with the creamy risotto. It had a generous amount of sausage chunks too. So good! Ambiance here is excellent since we were outdoors and were able to watch all the fun festivities going on at La Placita. We didn't have any issues with the service. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here!

This is the place to go when enjoying a night out at the Placita Santurce. It is located right in…read morethe middle of the music. The best is that you can call them and make a reservation, they were super helpful over the phone and even when we were arriving 15min late they told us no problem. The food is delicious! Tasty, great portions and price just right. Highly recommended! Parking is located all right outside the Placita. We found a spot that charged $6, walking distance.

The food was delicious. Service good as well. Disappointment came at the end. After the four of…read moreus ate and drank they automatically added a 20percent tip which was fine but didn't tell us nor gave us a paper copy only the clover pad to add another tip which we didn't know was already there. So added another 20 percent which is just wrong on so many levels. When I asked about it to our waitress of course couldn't understand English. Yeah right. Sought out a manager who made it right. But buyer beware. Again there was only 4 in our party and paid on 2 separate tickets.

We came here straight from the airport to watch our Chiefs play in the divisional round of the…read moreplayoffs. When we arrived it wasn't very busy and we found a table facing the 2 tvs that were showing the game. When Miguel realized we were there for the game he tuned all the tvs to it and put the sound up. We stayed for the whole game, ordering food and drinks. It gradually got busier, was full when we left, but Miguel took good care of us all night. I had the tavern sliders and fries with bacon and cheese and it was delicious!!

I don't know what's going on with this place these days…read more The hours posted on Yelp! are incorrect. The lounge was definitely not open today at noon. Unfortunately, no hours are shown on the door. I was also unable to find hours on the website.

I can not articulate the warmth and hospitality we were given our first visit. We learned so much…read moreabout the various selections and the local Speakeasies. Anita made the experience.