Condé Nast TravelerMar 4
24 Must-Visit Bars in Puerto Rico for Every Kind of Night Out
The worlds of craft cocktails and beer thrive here—and not just in San Juan.
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- RincónNeighborhoodWith swaying palms and the sounds of the surf, it’s hard to imagine a lovelier setting than this poolside bar,…
- San JuanNeighborhoodHere's where to bed down in Puerto Rico's sun-drenched capital.
- Old San JuanNeighborhoodIts area roughly correlates to the Ballajá, Catedral, Marina, Mercado, San Cristóbal, and San Francisco sub-barrios…
- Rincón Beer CompanyBarcasual, bright, and lively with local art on the walls
- Rincón beachfrontSightoverlooking the Rincón beachfront at its namesake boutique hotel
- Tamarindo y SetasRestaurantoffbeat concoction with tequila, tamarind, mushrooms, toasted sesame
- Eleven Madison ParkRestaurantSometimes a New York City restaurant’s rich vibe comes from just how much space there is inside.
- Per SeRestaurantThe space hints at California rusticity with a fireplace, but the overall tone is sober (this is Serious Food, you…
- La PenultimaBarbalances hip, industrial-chic vibes with cozy neighborhood atmosphere
- Isla Borinquen FizzRestaurantcreamy, effervescent blend of rum, gin, coconut, pineapple, soda
- El KilometroHotelart gallery tucked behind it
- Caliente & FamosaRestaurantcocktail with mezcal, Campari, yellow chartreuse, habanero, passionfruit
- Volando BajitoRestaurantblend of whiskey, acerola juice, and tamarind
- El BateyBarlegendary little dive with graffiti covering the walls
- Cuba LibresRestaurantrum and Coke with lime juice
- Bar La UnidadBarelegant, dimly lit bar with Prohibition Era vibes
- CortaditoRestaurantbourbon, espresso, and chocolate bitters topped with white chocolate
- TambooBarquintessential Puerto Rican beach bar with sweeping views
- SunsetritaRestaurantwatermelon- and peach-infused margarita
- PassionistaRestaurantmix of vodka, passionfruit, grapefruit, with a splash of Sprite
- La FactoriaNightclubclandestine underground speakeasy with scuffed checkerboard floors
- Lavender MuleRestaurantvodka, ginger beer, and homemade lavender infusion
- KaiRestaurantbeach bar and restaurant on Playa Jobos with ocean views
- Cannon Club sourRestaurantgin, tamarind, lime
- La Taberna LúpuloBargorgeous Old San Juan tavern with soaring beamed ceilings
- DiscoballRestaurantwhiskey, green tea, soda and citrus
- La CompostelaRestaurantSan Juan’s leading wine shop/importer
- Purple RainRestaurantvodka, butterfly pea flower, and vermouth
- Kasbah du ToubkalHotel
- Les MouflonsHotel
- OuanoukrimTrail