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Wow, there are so many that I would like to recommend, following is a list and location of the hottest places in San Juan.
Babylon: The crowd dresses up at this popular disco club, which is a lively place on the weekends. Open Thurs.-Sat. 9 p.m. Admission is $10. Credit cards: AE MC V. Wyndham El San Juan Hotel, Isla Verde; 791-2781 or 766-7700. (My personal favorite)
Club Bacchus: Chariots grace the frescoes of this mythology-themed club, but the music is from the modern age; from Latin pop to Motown to '70s hits. Dress is casual-elegant (nice shorts permitted). Open Wed.-Sun. 8 p.m. Admission: $10. Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Hotel, Route 693, Dorado; 796-1234, ext. 3305.
Club Lazer: Check out one of the hottest dance clubs in San Juan, featuring three levels of action, each with its own atmosphere. Choose from the friendly pub on the first floor, the main dance level (complete with a state-of-the-art light show) and the rooftop terrace. Open Mon.-Tues. 8 p.m.; Thurs. 9 p.m.; Fri. 10 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 p.m. 251 Cruz St., Old San Juan; 725-7581.
Stargate: The former Egipto club in Santurce has entered a new dimension and become a futuristic-themed nightspot. The music includes Latin rhythms and songs from the '70s and '80s. Open Thurs., Sat., Sun. 9 p.m.; Fri. 5 p.m. The club is open until about 4 a.m. Admission $8-$10. Credit cards: AE MC V. 1 R.H. Todd Ave., Santurce; 725-4664.
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Wasn't here long enough to get the low-down on how the nightlife works. Like many tourist spots though, Old San Juan only really comes alive around the weekend, so expect a Tuesday night to be radically different from Friday. Nightlife seems pretty irregular, with clubs / bars closing down or changing names frequently. The places that do exist will barely be noticeable by day, with peeling wooden shop fronts and perhaps a small sign. Later that evening the same street is crowded with 20 something's and a heavy police presence (not that its ever probably required). My best advice is not to bother finding out about specific venues, rather wander the streets and find places by following thumping Latino beats or the recommendations of the bar workers and cocktail shakers you'll come across. Old San Juan is that small that you could easily cover all the main roads in an hour or so - if you start on the east end of Calle Fortaleza, you shouldn't be looking long.
Music is a big part of Puerto Rican life and most bars and clubs (as well as restaurants) have live music on the busier nights. Annoyingly, those Puerto Ricans who aren't excellent musicians, can dance like Patrick Swayze on E, leaving tourists (even drunk ones like us) to sensibly watch from the sidelines.
Back in the San Juan hotels, the evening entertainment is geared towards affluent middle aged tourists, so expect piano lounges, cocktail bars & casinos to rule. For the younger crowd, The Water Club and its nightly dance parties are probably the best bet. Liquid, which I presume is the small bar at the back of the restaurant Tangerine, is the more refined of the two, attracting an older, more sophisticated crowd. Upstairs, Wet Bar is party central but with two drinks costing us $18 up, we didn't spend long at either.
From Thursday to Saturday, the best conventional nightclub is Babylon inside the Wyndham El San Juan Hotel on Isla Verde. This surprisingly well equipped and designed nightclub would be a total cheese fest back in the UK with RnB on the lower (main) dance floor, and house on the balcony, but works well here even if it does have a $15 cover. Bouncers enforce a strict dress code though. Reached via the fantastic mahogany & chandelier lined Palm Court bar.
Other clubs I'd heard about:
Olio - Recinto Sur 305 (787/977-1082)
Rumba - Calle San Sebasti'n 152
Club Lazer - 251 Calle del Cruz, San Juan (787-725-7581) Near the corner of Calle Fortaleza
Zabo - 14 Calle Candina Entrance is via an alleyway on Av. Ashford out of Old San Juan (787/725-9494) Leave a Comment Theme: Dancing
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Relaxed atmosphere, the bouncer is from Chicago, so he speaks English and is very friendly if you open up to him. The owner is also a very friendly young adult who isnīt afraid to express himself if he enjoys your presence. We all got many free drinks here, but you just have to remember a key thing about San Juan: people are nicer to you if you show them that you're as relaxed and care-free as they are.
Casual. Hence the name.. Beach BUM.. Just don't take it too seriously and dress like a bum, or people will give you looks. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: Avenida AshfordDirections: Above a hip, trendy clothing store across the street from the Walgreens
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2 J's .. there are alot of bars in Old San Juan but if you want to stay near the hotels .. its in walking distance .. thers another one in the Wydham !!
you can bar hop there but its a cool hip hop (english) club !! Go let me know if its still POPPIN lol
Hip Hop, rap, dance, and spanish musica
Wear Casual ... most night life is jeans, but look as slutty or as cute as you want ... We wore skirts and dresses alfits be careful of nightlife dress codes !!
Feel comfortable ..
lot of pervs but lots of hotties ..
for both guys and girls ..
Most speak english but obviously with an accent !! Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: san juan strip
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This club used to be called Babylon. It has a large dance floor, and the dj's play a mix of house, rap, and local music. It is located in the lobby at the Old San Juan Hotel. Drinks are pretty expensive (10 dollars for a grey goose and red bull). Hint: tip the bartenders well and they will ask you how much you want to pay for drinks after awhile. The girls in Puerto Rico have a good combination of being extremely hot and very friendly. So if you cant have a good time here it is your fault.
Dress nice, its a club for heavens sake. Leave a Comment Theme: Nightclub
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Located here at that El San Juan Hotel & Casino is this beautiful, fantastic bar where you can enjoy a few Puerto Rican cocktails and chat up some very hot men!! Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and Drinking
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If you're in San Juan make sure to hit up Babylon in the Wyndham El San Juan Hotel. The lobby is huge with many, may beautiful people. A great spot for people watching, but drink prices can set you back though. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are all great nights to go out there. Some of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen are here. Make sure you dress to impress because you'll be embarrassed if you don't. If the nightclub is not for you, there's always the Casino and the Salsa bar in there as well. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: Wyndham El San Juan HotelDirections: Isla Verde
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Paul (Guantanamera) sent me here, and I'm ever thankful. Come to this small dance club in Old San Juan, and plan to stay and dance til 5am on weekends! Leave a Comment Theme: Dancing
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Dunbars is great place for drinking El Presidentes, shooting pool and just hanging out in general. The place has a "well-worn" look to it that fits like a comfortable old shoe...
If you are hungry, Dunbars also serves great burgers...try the Black & Blue Burger... Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 1954 Calle McLeary, San Juan, PR 00911Phone: (787) 728-2920Directions: Ocean Park area of San Juan
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We shot a lot of pool and drank a lot of El Presidente while in San Juan, so, we naturally ended up at the Upstairs Bar & Grill a few times. Although the name is not too creative, there was no shortage of beers and pool tables at this sports bar. Good local crowd as well... Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 1157 Ashford Ave., San Juan, PRPhone: 787-725-3210Directions: Condado district.
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