La Factoría
Bar · San Juan
51 C. de San José, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Highlights
Cocktails, live music & salsa dancing in a multi-room bar
Cocktails, live music & salsa dancing in a multi-room bar
"Mentioned as a nightlife spot, I’d go dancing at La Factoría — the text highlights it simply as a place to dance during a Puerto Rico night out." - Nicole Kliest
"If you are looking for a bar with great cocktails, a laid back “trashy-chic” atmosphere, keep your eyes open or you might miss it. On the corner of San Sebastian and San José St. a sign that says “Hijos de Borinquén” points to "La Factoria”. Cocktails are delicious and if you are hungry, a door next to the bar leads to “Vino”, another secluded bar with a great selection of wines and delicious food. A third door leads to another bar where live music is played. You can spend the evening there, jumping from bar to bar to bar" - Ana Jovane Serrano
"A dimly lit Old San Juan cocktail bar repeatedly honored as one of the region's best: it balances salsa-fueled local vibes with international acclaim while retaining a neighborhood feel. Signature drinks include the lavender mule (widely popular) and the Hijos de Boriquén, described as "made from Don Q añejo rum, apricot liqueur, and plenty of cinnamon," a cocktail that evokes Caribbean warmth and playfulness." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A celebrated San Juan nightlife destination recognized among the region's best bars, renowned for inventive cocktails, a lively atmosphere, and a reputation that draws visitors seeking vibrant evening entertainment." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A cocktail bar in Old San Juan singled out for its salsa‑dancing nightlife scene, making it a recommended stop for couples seeking lively local evening entertainment." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
