San Juan Nightlife - A Local's Guide

In San Juan, you can’t miss a night of dancing, craft cocktails, or just a dive bar to soak up the local ambiance so let's get right to our guide to San Juan nightlife!

La Factoria Bar

In La Factoría Bar you will enjoy an exquisite atmosphere, incredible cocktails harnessing local flavors, and excellent Puerto Rican music. La Factoría is one of the 50 best bars in the world thanks to their tropical cocktails infused with salsa. This is where Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi recorded some parts of the video ‘Despacito’, a song that became the world's most-streamed.

La Placita de Santurce

La Placita is the best stop for anyone visiting Puerto Rico. This location has been a two tiered market square for over 100 years. This market is open during the day and in there you can find local fruits and vegetables. In the evening, beginning at 6:00 pm, the recognized Placita de Santurce begins to fill with locals and tourists alike. You'll find recognized restaurants and local kiosks that sell Puerto Rican fried foods like empanadillas, alcapurrias, and bacalaítos. Yummy, let’s get started!

Calle Loíza

If you want to hang out, Loíza street is a great place to go. It is the best place to go bar-hopping. There are a lot of bars and restaurants to choose from. Also, if you like beers, there is a place you definitely have to visit whenever you’re around, called El Tap.

Distrito T-Mobile

It is Puerto Rico's ultimate venue for fun and entertainment. If you’re looking for a place that has it all, District T-Mobile should be on your list of places. With a lot of restaurants to eat at, an urban park, open spaces, karaoke spots and more, this modern location is ideal for experiencing Puerto Rican flavors, culture, music, adventure, art, and dance.

Puerto Rico is the ideal place to enjoy an exquisite vacation. The island will help you piece together a charming and memorable trip, but as always, remember to check on the restrictions and the closing time of the stores before your trip. You're going to have a lot of fun and don't forget to check out our Best Things to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico!