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.
clandestine underground speakeasy with scuffed checkerboard floors
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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
