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El Batey

Bar, Dive Bar, and Speakeasy$$$$

San Juan

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El Batey

8.6^/10

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"Best jukebox in sj"(8 Tips)
"Bring a sharpie... You'll know what to do."(3 Tips)
"few cheap drinks while touring the heart of the city."(5 Tips)
"... and walls full of graffiti'd history. If Hunter S. Thompson were alive..."(5 Tips)

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Patrick McGarrityNovember 22, 2012
El Batey is an amazing dive bar. Don't look for food or restrooms, but for cheap drinks and pool and a little of the sketchy charm you gotta go. Find David and smoke a cigar with him.
John JeffreyAugust 14, 2015
A classic dive in a city which lacks them. With a solid wood counter and walls with more words on them than most books, it's a must stop for a few cheap drinks while touring the heart of the city.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014
This dive is full of character and has a classic rock 'n' roll jukebox. The walls are covered in graffiti, there is a pool table and it's right in the middle of the Old City. Read more
Dan RichardsonMarch 31, 2013
This is a dive of the first order. Write your name on the wall, smoke inside. Just get a Medalla Light (local PR Lite beer) and chill out. GREAT jukebox.
Cole KnightDecember 23, 2015
Great dive, interesting bartender and walls full of graffiti'd history. If Hunter S. Thompson were alive and in Puerto Rico, he'd drink here.
Chaz DeckerJuly 15, 2015
My favorite 'dive' bar in San Juan, it's like being transported back in time.
MarthaJanuary 29, 2015
dive bar in Old San Juan. graffiti everywhere. fun, chill spot. i visit there every time i'm in town.
Stig VenaasSeptember 1, 2014
Super divey, but fun place. Cheap basic drinks and beer. Place opened half a century ago and a lot of old writing on the walls.
Stephanie DeDeckerApril 16, 2018
Cheap drinks, laid back atmosphere, pool, and plenty of wall graffiti
Susan LohDecember 29, 2012
holy shit they make strong well drinks here. and for only $4.50!
Fargie 🍴December 3, 2012
The jukebox is solid gold from the last 40 years. You can't go wrong. 25 cents a song.
Kristin PSeptember 11, 2021
very fun bar must do in old san juan
Natalie VFebruary 21, 2017
Pretty grimey and my friends whiskey sour was awful. Too bad, loved the graffiti look of it and it has potential- we did like the jukebox.
Hector SedaNovember 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great place to hang out! Cheap beer! If you are there say hello to Lou... He's the bald guy at the bar!
Jeremy FisherFebruary 23, 2016
GREAT dive. Jukebox is 💯
Olga ZhukovaJanuary 21, 2014
local gem. Must visit if you're in Old San Juan!!!
Violent FlamesAugust 12, 2011
Awese dive bar like; double Down Lounge, Duff's, Mutiny, Exit, like those places, you will be home here.
Matt KonradJanuary 21, 2010
If you're in San Juan and you don't sit here for hours drinking Ron del Barrilito, you're missing out on one of the city's greatest pleasures.
doobieJune 2, 2013
You might find a pirate here. Best bar in OSJ, no question.
MarianaAugust 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
if the jukebox pages don't flip, 01 is beatles, 45 is zeppelin and 46 is pink floyd. you're welcome.
John RasmussenJuly 10, 2013
Wow what a phenomenal dive bar. Never been anywhere like it.
Joe HughesJune 8, 2015
Great for weddings!
Chichi SolerMarch 4, 2018
Stop by this place .. period
OlaApril 21, 2013
Hands down best dive bar in Old San Juan.
Harold KimMarch 12, 2010
Chill environment, strong drinks, super interesting wallpaper. Bring a sharpie... You'll know what to do.
Asher MossMay 29, 2010
As a nashville native, this is a great dirty rock n roll kinda bar for cheap beers and muy bueno musica.
Joe HughesJune 8, 2015
Friendly owner
Rafael RiosFebruary 25, 2013
Ask for David. Dont forget to bring him a cigar.
Pepe VillegasApril 26, 2013
Old San Juan's classic & must!
Lukasz Wolejko-WolejszoOctober 24, 2012
Really nice place. Cool interior
Joe HughesJune 8, 2015
The beautiful baños!
Pepe VillegasApril 26, 2013
With Zelda at El Batey...we have arrived!
Patrick FarrellMarch 17, 2013
Christo is the best bartender!
jenni konradJanuary 5, 2010
you could hit random numbers on the jukebox and it would still be great. leave your name on the wall in sharpie!
JohanFebruary 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best jukebox in sj
Kayla ByersAugust 14, 2014
Good spot for a Medalla
Pam LunaMarch 31, 2014
Love the lamps!!
Pepe VillegasApril 26, 2013
Leaving the fingerprint at El Batey
FelixJune 17, 2013
best bar ever!
VDS MediaJuly 9, 2010
One of my favorites bar in Old San Juan
Fes82October 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Grab a sharpie and leave your mark Read more
Mario GarciaMarch 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If grace is here do not speak to her, she may dislike you
IgorOctober 8, 2012
Drink fight fuck.
Chris RobertsMay 3, 2010
$2.75 medalla light beer
Eduardo BarajasJanuary 2, 2019
Los “bartenders” son muy pesados, creo que se cansan de atender a tanta gente 24/7 pero es lo único abierto en El Viejo San Juan a las 5 am en adelante ... vayan para conocer y no mas
Rafael RiveraOctober 31, 2014
Lo mejor de lo mejor!
Jorge MéndezFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 25+ times
De los mejores sitios en VSJ, ese Jukebox hay que envidiarlo
Paola SanchezMarch 23, 2013
Alguien tiene un sharpie?

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