San Juan, Barrachina

[Tidra00]

How do you get from the cruise port to Barrachina Restaurant and back to the cruise port. Taxi? Any other suggestions? Thank you

[PORT ROYAL]

9 hours ago, Tidra00 said:

How do you get from the cruise port to Barrachina Restaurant and back to the cruise port. Taxi? Any other suggestions? Thank you

Taxi 1 minute or walk 4 minutes

 

Edited October 14, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
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[PORT ROYAL]

26 minutes ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Taxi 1 minute or walk 4 minutes

 

 

Apologies….. incorrect map 

 

[Tidra00]

Ok but what if we are at the Pan American Pier. Seems that just Carnival stops at the Old San Juan Pier.

[PORT ROYAL]

47 minutes ago, Tidra00 said:

Ok but what if we are at the Pan American Pier. Seems that just Carnival stops at the Old San Juan Pier.

Cab… Too far to walk….No idea on price… But guess per cab about $20 e/w  including tip.

Edited October 14, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
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[njhorseman]

59 minutes ago, Tidra00 said:

Ok but what if we are at the Pan American Pier. Seems that just Carnival stops at the Old San Juan Pier.

That's not true.

If a ship of any cruise line is making a port call there's a 99% probability that it will be in Old San Juan. 

Pan American is used for port calls only if there are too many ships in port to all dock in Old San Juan, which is a rare occurrence. 

 

Otherwise Pan American is only used for homeport operations.

[Tidra00]

Thanks for the response 

 

[Elaine5715]

It is an easy walk.  Done it several times

[cruizinisthebest]

never been but have heard lots about it. How big is this place and how crowded does it get when ships are docked? I think we are the only ship in port. 

[PORT ROYAL]

1 hour ago, cruizinisthebest said:

never been but have heard lots about it. How big is this place and how crowded does it get when ships are docked? I think we are the only ship in port. 

Think it can cater for 80/100 inside.

Remember Barrachina is very popular with Embassies, Government, the business community, local residents, hotel guests, holidaymakers and visitors from other parts of Puerto Rico, not just with cruise pax.  The number of ships in port is almost irrelevant on certain days.

Book early, book early…..

[cruzinisgood]

On 10/30/2023 at 10:48 AM, PORT ROYAL said:

Think it can cater for 80/100 inside.

Remember Barrachina is very popular with Embassies, Government, the business community, local residents, hotel guests, holidaymakers and visitors from other parts of Puerto Rico, not just with cruise pax.  The number of ships in port is almost irrelevant on certain days.

Book early, book early…..

I'm trying to figure out what to do with our luggage too; Flight is at 2. Do you need to reserve a spot at this Barrachina for our luggage? 

[PORT ROYAL]

20 minutes ago, cruzinisgood said:

I'm trying to figure out what to do with our luggage too; Flight is at 2. Do you need to reserve a spot at this Barrachina for our luggage? 

If dining they have an area where luggage is deposited while one dines, a small gratuity to luggage staff is appreciated.  Definitely book dining in advance.

However, one previously did leave luggage when not dining, where the fee was $5 per item, and out of courtesy did request/advise in advance. 
It was recently posted on CC that there was no charge for non-diners, who just rock up, but one has no first hand knowledge of this.

Edited November 27, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
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[cruzinisgood]

13 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

If dining they have an area where luggage is deposited while one dines, a small gratuity to luggage staff is appreciated.  Definitely book dining in advance.

However, one previously did leave luggage when not dining, where the fee was $5 per item, and out of courtesy did request/advise in advance. 
It was recently posted on CC that there was no charge for non-diners, who just rock up, but one has no first hand knowledge of this.

Thank you, Not sure if we will dine there. But certainly will have a cocktail if we can. Have no problem paying and tipping..

I will reach out to them and see if we need to let them know how many pieces of luggage we'll be leaving with them. Basically going to just walk around for a couple hours till noonish

[mets123]

Keep in mind that the pina coladas are pre made and come from a bubbler machine. They were not made to order when I was there last year.

[bkrickles1]

Is it a good spot to go to around lunchtime for a drink and an app maybe?

Our stop in SJ is pretty short in April and we wouldn't mind a pina colada and a snack.

[PORT ROYAL]

14 minutes ago, bkrickles1 said:

Is it a good spot to go to around lunchtime for a drink and an app maybe?

Our stop in SJ is pretty short in April and we wouldn't mind a pina colada and a snack.

If one wishes to experience the history and essence of OSJ, then take cocktails and nibbles at El Convento…..  take a step back in time and feel the history while enjoying the refreshments. 

[bkrickles1]

9 minutes ago, PORT ROYAL said:

If one wishes to experience the history and essence of OSJ, then take cocktails and nibbles at El Convento…..  take a step back in time and feel the history while enjoying the refreshments. 

is it within walking distance of the cruise pier?

We're open to other places, but would like a simple walk back and forth.

any good recs for that?

TIA

[PORT ROYAL]

12 minutes ago, bkrickles1 said:

is it within walking distance of the cruise pier?

We're open to other places, but would like a simple walk back and forth.

any good recs for that?

TIA

To assist…… Just a short walk