It's no secret that Puerto Ricans love to dance (and are very good at it). There are dozens of different venues in San Juan where you can go out and dance the night away. Salsa and other Latin styles of music are ubiquitous as are the more traditional plena and bomba. Some places even offer free classes on certain nights. If that's not your style, there's something out there for you, too: Hip hop, house, techno, rock—whatever you're in the mood for, you'll probably find a place around the capital city that's playing your tune!
Here Are 13 Places To Check Out for a Fun Night of Dancing in San Juan:
Every night is ladies' night at Aguardiente in Santurce.
Aguardiente
Address: 204 Calle Canals, Santurce
At Aguardiente, every night is Ladies' Night, and after 8:00 p.m., women get free sangrias until midnight. This is the place that makes you stay out too late dancing and drinking, jamming to live music in La Placita in the heart of Santurce. This is not the place you go to for a chill night—it's where you go to dance until dawn.
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La Piazza Club
Address: 1210 Ashford Ave., Condado
Located on top of the trendy Di Zucchero Restaurant and Lounge in the luxurious Condado neighborhood, La Piazza Club offers rooftop partying with world-class DJs and various events for everyone, like Girl's Night, Themed Parties, Special Brunches, and more. The intimate lounge setting makes it a great option for smaller groups and couples.
Enjoy live Salsa music and dancing at Taberna Los Vázquez.
Taberna Los Vázquez
Address: 1348 Calle Orbeta, Santurce
From Friday to Sunday, there's live salsa music and dancing at Taberna Los Vázquez. Actually, almost every day of the week, you can find dancing at this laid-back bar on the fringes of La Placita. Also, Wednesdays and Thursdays are karaoke nights!
El Local
Address: 1425 Ave. Manuel Fernández Juncos, Santurce
Nestled in the heart of Santurce, this local favorite, aptly named something that loosely translates to “the Spot,” El Local is a dive bar beloved by many as a place to listen to local artists perform (and sometimes get their start). It’s a great vibe, with incredible live music and dancing into the wee hours of the morning.
Puerto Rico is a perfect place to practice your dancing!
Shing-A-Ling
Address: Inside La Factoría, 148 Calle San Sebastián, Old San Juan
The innermost bar of La Factoría is a popular spot among locals and visitors who are thirsty for some salsa dancing. Need a break? Step out to Vino or the front bar for a breather and a drink. And because you're in one of the top 50 bars in the world, you can’t leave without ordering one of their signature cocktails.
Dance the night away at La Terraza de Bonanza.
La Terraza de Bonanza
Address: Ave. Eduardo Conde 1751 Pda 25, Santurce
If you want an authentic experience, swing by La Terraza de Bonanza on a Monday night for some live bomba and plena music. These are two styles of traditional Puerto Rican music with a driving drum beat and intricate dance moves. Let the experts show you how it's done while you enjoy the unstoppable rhythm chased with a cold beer and some fried appetizers to share.
El Boricua has been a nightlife staple in San Juan since 1979.
El Boricua
Address: 5 Calle Saldaña, Río Piedras
At El Boricua, you can come to dance salsa to a live set, listen to eclectic indie bands fusing the Caribbean, Latin, and American genres, relax to some local jazz ensembles, or shake things up to plena and bomba. This is a popular spot where locals have come to hang out and dance to live music since 1979.
Put to practice what you learn right after a salsa lesson at Piso Viejo.
Piso Viejo
Address: 1917 Calle Loíza Local 2, San Juan
For some midweek relief, head to Piso Viejo on Calle Loíza. Jukebox Wednesdays feature a mix of '80s, '90s, and 2000s hits, along with today’s favorites—yes, including Bad Bunny—paired with a happy hour. Thursdays are all about Salsa Nights, along with a live orchestra, they also offer free salsa dancing lessons. And don’t miss a Dirty Friday, where DJs set the vibes with some sexy beats.
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La Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro
Address: Calle Tanca, Old San Juan
During most of the week, La Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro is just a regular bar, but on Sundays, the drums come out, and people dance bomba, plena, and salsa in the street. On Fridays, DJs play Latin music, and for special events, they'll bring live bands to get the fiesta started properly.
Dance the night away at La Respuesta in Santurce.
La Respuesta
Address: 1600 Fernández Juncos Ave, Santurce
Mondays at La Respuesta are for hip-hop, soul, R&B, and dancehall, with plenty of room to show off your moves. Weekend events can include DJ sets, MCs, indie rock bands, and the occasional Latin music group.
Club 77
Address: 1102 Ave. Juan Ponce de León
In the heart of the Río Piedras neighborhood, this is a hotspot for arts, culture, music, and a fantastic party vibe is a favorite among local college students and local rock fans. In addition to having a great menu and beer selection, Club 77 offers plenty of live music acts, drag shows, and DJ performances that make it a hub for the Island’s art scene.
Catch the biggest shows with cutting-edge audio and visuals at Coca-Cola Music Hall.
Coca-Cola Music Hall
Address: 250 Convention Blvd., San Juan
The Coca-Cola Music Hall is a state-of-the-art concert facility in Distrito T-Mobile at the Convention Center. Depending on who is playing that night, you can take your moves to the venue’s large dance floor while enjoying live music by local bands and artists. Check the schedule for upcoming shows.
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Red Coral Lounge
Address: 1309 Ave. Ashford, Condado
At Red Coral Lounge, the refined space and delicious cocktails are only a small piece of the magic. Located at the prestigious La Concha Renaissance Resort in Condado, this exclusive lounge not only offers great music with its selection of DJs—but also serves as a stage for a full 10-piece band playing salsa and merengue hits to dance the night away!
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