El Batey

Dive bar vibes. Pool table. Nice staff. Decent bathroom. Cool art. Had a very cute time here with my boyfriend.

cool little dive in Old San Juan, bartender was awesome and made great drinks, dives are my thing (unironically), so this hit the spot for me

My favorite bar to visit when I'm in old San Juan. The vibe is perfect. The bartenders are cool no matter the time you roll in. Just ideal for having a good night out.

Found this on Pinterest and thrilled that we stopped!! Hard to tell it's a super cool dive bar from the outside but atmosphere awesome inside! No food, but full bar and great beer choices. Would recommend if walking through Old San Juan for a cold one!

Small dive bar located in San Juan that we stopped in for a had a drink while exploring the town. Graffiti and stickers on all the walls, advertising bands,.products, etc, and of course, the initials and dates of everyone that had come in. Staff was friendly and attentive. A unique place.to check out if in the area!

Eclectic dive bar in San Juan with lots of history. Great music and no nonsense service. A must visit when in Puerto Rico.

Cheap stiff drinks, great old watering hole. Actually it's the oldest operating bar in San Juan. This is not fancy but has a ton of ambiance and charm. Luis will take care of you and leave a dollar with a note.

Love it. Great dive bar. Good prices. Cool and welcoming staff. Big fan of the boss cat!

Was recommended this place by some acquaintances and it was a delight. A dingy delight.

This no fuss dive bar is grungy and dark and fun. Came here early and it wasn't too busy. The menu is set but there's something for all. I had a $6 rum and soda while my friend had a $5 shot and beer combo.

The bartender was kind and gave a great recommendation for dinner. The atmosphere was light and chill. I'd definitely stop by here again!

This is a must stop in you are in OSJ. Yes it is a divey bar but the service is great, the dinks are fairly priced, and the ambiance is intriguing with plenty of stuff to see and read. You may even think about bringing something reflective of your hometown to contribute to the decor.
Note that they do allow smoking at the bar and even sell cigarettes. I am not a smoker but sat at the bar anyway and it did not bother me given that the doors and windows are wide open. If you sit at the tables you will be away from the smoke.