El Batey Bar

Love this place. Very unique and laid back atmosphere. Excellent service and drinks at really affordable prices. Plus the crowd was very chill and diverse. This will be a staple for me for any return trips.

Great dive bar and was open at 11am on New Year's Eve with the ships in town even with the island wide power outage. Great bar tender.

I couldn't have loved this place any more. Dripping with character. Awesome bartender with great taste in music. Turns out we had a mutual friend. Go figure. Sat next to a couple at the bar and before you know it we were enjoying shots and telling stories. My family had to drag me out of there. If you love a real dive with an open heart, old-school punk playlist, and decades of history, this is your spot. If you ever had a good time at TGI Friday's, it might not be your favorite.

This place is the best bar I’ve ever been in my life! If I lived close by it’d be my go to bar daily!

Luis the bartender made nothing but A1 drinks, was a good vibe the first time so we ended up going back. Only place in old San Juan with a pool table, we took full advantage at $1 a game. If you’re looking for something different, good drinks and some pool don’t hesitate to stop in.

The platonic ideal dive bar in Old San Juan. This place was a breath of fresh air after walking past many fancy cocktail bars. Top notch music selection and a surprisingly clean restroom for a dive bar.

El Batey is a legendary dive bar - Alan Ginsburg read poetry here, Hunter S Thompson apparently was a regular here, along with many famous artists and musicians.

The decor is unapologetically grungy and with an astute character. Signatures and notes scribbled along the walls wrap the space in a chaotic and social atmosphere.

The prices are fantastic, the house special being a can of Medallia (local beer) and a shot of delicious aged rum for $5

Need I say more?