Must-see nightlife in San Juan

This iconic hotel's three lobby bars are undeniably the most glamorous in town, with acres of gleaming marble and lashings of art deco elegance. Choose…

Set up by award-winning Puerto Rican barista Abner Roldán, this contemporary cafe wouldn’t look out of place in New York or London. Supporting the island…

Condado’s most historic hotel has a suitably opulent lobby bar. The master mixologists craft classic and one-of-a-kind cocktails, partnered with some…

Santurce's famous market – La Placita – is also the hub of one of San Juan's hottest nightlife scenes. Especially good on Thursday and Friday nights, the…

Hiding in plain sight just off the Placita de Santurce, this chilled bar boasts mixologists who craft killer cocktails, such as the adios pantolones …

If Hunter S Thompson's ghost wanted to relive his Rum Diary days, this is where you’d find him. Unashamedly crusty, the walls of this cavernous drinking…

The so-named Hijos de Borinquen (or Sons of Puerto Rico) has three distinct zones in one shabby-chic space – a cool cocktail lounge, wine bar and swinging…

This cupboard-sized cafe, with its industrial-chic walls and Scandi-influenced furniture, brews top-notch coffee, perfect with the delicious vegan…

You'll find your best cup of San Juan joe at this cozy cafe that's a bit like wandering into someone's living room. Beans come from the family's coffee…

Inside the El San Juan Hotel, this club gets packed with beautiful people. A mix of hip-hop, Latin and international sounds fills the small, two-level…

The big draw of this multi-level rooftop bar are the showstopping views over Playa Isla Verde. Closely followed by the cocktails and light bites, perhaps…

With showstopping views over La Perla and the Atlantic's endless blue expanse, this buzzy chinchorro (casual restaurant serving local dishes and drinks)…

This beautiful old corner bar has been updated with Puerto Rico's best selection of artisan beers, including Ocean Lab and Boxlab. Pull up a stool to…

Barbershop by day, dimly lit bar by night – the clue's in the name (barbero means barber). Mixologists rustle up great house cocktails, many with hair…

She admits to being almost 30, though the boys who pack Tia Maria’s are aged across the spectrum and turn up from all over the island for the strong…

Those craving some top-notch caffeine should head to this joint opposite the cruise port, a cross between a cozy cafe and cool hangout. The beans are…

This dive bar comes with art-covered walls, mismatched tables and chairs and a small interior patio. Latin music streams through the speakers as you knock…

An example of why the city has become a coffee mecca: beans grown and roasted at their own finca are used in an impressive range of drinks, at prices you…

Don't let the bars on the windows turn you off, this is a popular gay club in the heart of Santurce. DJs play house and Latin music, keeping the small…

There's a lot to like about this 2nd-floor, old-school lounge bar. The creative cocktails – try the Moscow Mule with house-made ginger beer, the well…