Best Local Happy Hours in San Juan

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, happy hours are an endless source of enjoyment. Throughout San Juan, multiple establishments offer their own unique deals and discounted drinks or snacks which are worth checking out. After a thrilling day exploring the cultural sites of Old San Juan or swimming in the sea, these spots are the best way to kick off an evening out on the town. Our top tip is to reach these venues early so you can grab a table and don’t miss out on their spectacular deals.

Morton’s The Steakhouse

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Location: 1 Calle San Geronimo Grounds, Suite 13, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

Timings: 5pm-7pm Sunday to Thursday, 5pm-6pm Friday

Boasting glorious coastal views, Morton’s The Steakhouse is a chic restaurant serving delectable aged prime beef as well as seafood fresh from the sea. If you’re in the mood for drinks before you take into an appetizing meal or just before heading out for the night, then Morton’s The Steakhouse is an ideal location. At certain points, the establishment runs Power Hour; choose from discounted prices on an array of beverages including beer, wine and craft cocktails.

You can find out more at their web page here.

Ostra Cosa

Location: FV8J+VGF, C. del Cristo, San Juan, 00926, Puerto Rico

Timings: 11am-11pm Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, 12pm-11pm Friday, 11am-10pm Sunday

Specializing in Caribbean cuisine, Ostra Cosa offers delightful outdoor seating where you can soak in the sun and sip on a Medalla Light for only $2.50. This beer is Puerto Rico’s signature lager and its refreshing taste is perfect after a long, hot day in the island’s tropical climate. From the outdoor terrace, you can gaze as the sky shifts from pale blue to peach to lavender shades as the sun sets.

You can find out more at their Facebook page here.

Cayo Caribe 

Location: 1451 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

Timings: Offer different deals on specific days 

Cayo Caribe, located in Condado, is an authentic Caribbean restaurant offering an extensive menu of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Pay attention to Cayo Caribe’s social media because they offer happy hour deals on different days throughout the year. For instance, last July they served beers for as cheap as $3 to celebrate summer.

You can find out more at their web page here or their Facebook page here.

Deshistoria: Birra & Empanadas

Location: 150 C. de la Cruz, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

Timings: 3-10pm every day

Nestled in Old San Juan, this restaurant sells the best Spanish-style drinks at prices that are impossible to turn down including: $5 sangria, $5 for 2 Mendola’s and $5 rum punch. Running all day, the happy hour is a gem in Puerto Rico. Just make sure that you visit early in the day because Deshistoria: Birra & Empanadas is a relatively cozy and modest establishment, so you will want to secure a table. Along with the drinks, ensure that you don’t miss out on their titular empanadas which are a Spanish classic and come in both meat and vegetarian varieties.

You can find out more at their Facebook page here.

La Barrita del Lado

Location: 250 Convention Blvd, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

Timings: 4pm-12am every day

Spanning 476,000 square feet, the Distrito T-Mobile is a retail, entertainment and dining complex that opened as an aspect of the rehabilitation project for the Puerto Rico Convention Center. If you’re there for shopping, or to watch a concert that evening, head to La Barrita del Lado for their #DelLadoHour to sip on their selection of cocktails. We’d definitely recommend cooling yourself down with frozen mojitos or their Te Quiero Frosé.

You can find out more at their website page here.

Banyan Tree Grill

Location: 6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, 00979, Puerto Rico

Timings: 4pm-6pm every day 

This clubhouse-style restaurant offers a happy hour each and every day. Located in the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, this is an idyllic location next to palm-lined beaches and crystal clear waters. If you’re feeling peckish, Banyan Tree Grill offers plenty of appealing snacks and club sandwiches that work brilliantly with your drinks.

You can find out more at their website page here.

STK Steakhouse

Location: East Tower Entrance, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, 1055 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

Timings: 5pm-6pm Sunday to Thursday

STK Steakhouse, found in the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, runs a happy hour on multiple days with discounts on wine, beers and cocktails. All of the latter are a unique combination of flavors such as the Strawberry Cobbler which is embellished with its own graham cracker crust. One of STK Steakhouse’s best features is that they offer enticing deals on a range of food as well as drinks. Indulge yourself with $3 oysters or $7 truffle fries that will definitely complement the happy hour experience.

You can find out more at their web page here.

In the mood for discounted drinks and a buzzing ambience when in San Juan? Head to any of these establishments and you’re guaranteed an entertaining experience with your friends or family.