2 cruzen Posted March 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) I live in a town that doesn't allow buying a drink and then walking around town. Does OSJ have any such restrictions? I want a Piña Colada from Barrachina's, but don't want to stay for lunch. Thank you. Edited March 13, 2014 by 2 cruzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlscruise2011 Posted March 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I live in a town that doesn't allow buying a drink and then walking around town. Does OSJ have any such restrictions? I want a Piña Colada from Barrachina's, but don't want to stay for lunch. Thank you. When we were there in January we walked to the Fort and it was hot. On the way home, we stopped at a local bar for a beer. Asked the bartender about taking it out and he said it wasn't allowed. Out came the Red Solo Cups :D. Just ask them to put it in a to go cup. I'm sure they can accomodate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted March 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2014 gotta love to go cups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The replies so far might suggest that alcohol bottles and cans and in drink glasses are a no-no, but alcoholic drinks in plastic cups are fine. They are not. You might get away with it, but if a San Juan City policeman (dressed in black) catches you, you might get a citation. If it's a "State" policeman (dressed in blue), he very well may ignore you. It's a city ordinance for certain sections of the San Juan metropolitan area, Old San Juan included. The ordinance is waived during certain special events like the San Sebastian Street Festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayInPR Posted March 14, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The ordinance is waived during certain special events like the San Sebastian Street Festival. To take this one step further ... during activities like SanSe, drinking in the streets is permitted in certain areas. The police typically set up "barricades" ... drinking is permitted on "this side" of the barricade, but not on the "other side". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&RCurt Posted March 14, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yes, the rules / laws are the same as in any major US city with the exception of New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Those are the rules in Boston. No open containers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yes, the rules / laws are the same as in any major US city with the exception of New Orleans. We have also walked around with drinks (plastic glasses) in Key West. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlscruise2011 Posted March 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I agree that most places especially in the US have open container laws but I think in the tourist type areas, the cops may look the other way as long as your walking around, keeping to yourself, just exploring and not acting like a fool. I think if you are being rowdy, loud, falling down drunk and acting like a fool, they will probably stop you and possibly arrest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruzen Posted March 16, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted March 16, 2014 The replies so far might suggest that alcohol bottles and cans and in drink glasses are a no-no, but alcoholic drinks in plastic cups are fine. They are not. You might get away with it, but if a San Juan City policeman (dressed in black) catches you, you might get a citation. If it's a "State" policeman (dressed in blue), he very well may ignore you. It's a city ordinance for certain sections of the San Juan metropolitan area, Old San Juan included. The ordinance is waived during certain special events like the San Sebastian Street Festival. THANK YOU...I guess I will enjoy my Piña Colada in the restaurant. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313steve Posted March 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, the rules / laws are the same as in any major US city with the exception of New Orleans. Or Vegas, Or Key West (Duval St) , or Savannah (Historic District), or Memphis (Beale St). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted April 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Doesn't really matter what the laws are and what people get away with in other places. Does it? The question is about San Juan. Specifically, Old San Juan. There's a nice bar in Baracchina. After a day in the hot sun, just order your drink and sit and enjoy it. No need to order lunch. :D Personally, I'm not a fan of the place. Had a rather unpleasant experience when storing my bags there. I prefer to go to Punta de Vista and have one of their very good (always 2-for-1) mojitos. Sit out on the patio, under cover, right along the waterfront. But I have to wait several months to be able to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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