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El Castillo 14

Google (104) 4.3
Tripadvisor (6) 5.0
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What reviewers say

Visitors praise El Castillo 14 for its good music, friendly staff, and fun atmosphere, with some calling it the funnest gay bar they found. However, some find the music outdated and repetitive, with one reviewer specifically complaining about excessive reggaeton. It can also be difficult to get a drink.

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Domingo Sarmiento, San José, Barrio Chino, Costa Rica
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About this place El Castillo 14

El Castillo 14 is listed as a gay-friendly bar on Calle Domingo Sarmiento in San José's Barrio Chino, near the Paseo Colón end of downtown. It rates 4.3 from around 100 Google reviews, but there are no published hours or details on whether it runs as a gay bar or a mixed one. Check its Facebook page for opening nights and events before going. Downtown San José is best reached by taxi or ride-hail at night rather than on foot.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Latin Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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4.3
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104 reviews

Based on 104 Google reviews.

Yuri Zanozin
Yuri Zanozin Feb 2026
★★☆☆☆

A very decadent gay bar with specific public. They had very nice music though!

Luis Bustos
Luis Bustos Jan 2026
★★★★☆

The music is somewhat outdated and repetitive.

Luis Daniel Espinosa
Luis Daniel Espinosa Nov 2025
★★★★☆

I haven't tried the food, but the staff are friendly, the music is good, and the atmosphere is pleasant. It's a bit like a cantina, but it's a fun place to be. The non-alcoholic drinks run out very quickly.

Melvin Chaves
Melvin Chaves Oct 2025
★★★★★

A 10 for the DJ, she's fabulous!! The music is excellent, with great remixes that get better as the hours go by. The atmosphere is great, the people are very nice, and the place is really fun. It's a good time, very little reggaeton, thank God!

Adrian
Adrian Oct 2025
★★★★★
Mauricio Nunez Brenes
Mauricio Nunez Brenes Oct 2025
★★★★★

Gay bar, good music. Affordable prices.

JD Hornbuckle
JD Hornbuckle Aug 2025
★★★★☆

This was the funnest gay bar we found in San Jose. It was a bit hard to get a drink, but the music was really good. Everyone was really friendly and there is a decent amount of space to dance.

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Last updated on 20 October 2026

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