The Indian Head is one of those bars I’ve walked past many times and never ventured inside! When it comes to bars Gran Canaria offers a fair bit of variety and this bar looked a bit different from the outside. It was totally different on the inside too – few bars here have red carpeted walls, American Indian photos all over the place and sculptures of American Indian heads! I visited with my partner Mike and we decided to have a drink there, despite Sitting Bull and Custer frowning down at us from a huge painting.
Photo by Sidehike
After getting our drinks, we decided to sit at the bar but soon began to see a lot of cockroaches crawling around! I also spotted a mouse dart inside across to the stage! The toilets are labelled as “squaws” and “braves” (possibly confusing to the current Scandinavian clientele) and they were very clean.
I left the “squaws” and went back to the bar area where the air had become decidedly frosty. The previously friendly barmaid deposited our un-asked for bill in front of us and Mike explained that he had asked the barmaid how come there were so many cockroaches in the bar!! That question obviously went down like the Titanic.
The prices were reasonable, the bar is interesting and there is live music from 10:30pm every night. If you are going to be in Gran Canaria at Christmas, you might want to try this bar for a change. The Indian Head is located on the first floor of the Puerto Rico Commercial Centre so if you fancy a different kind of night and the company of older people (and you don’t mind small wildlife) pop along for a drink. But don’t mention the roaches.
22 responses so far ↓
1 kath raw // Oct 27, 2008 at 6:57 am
Ha Ha!! Next time I’m over I have to visit this bar! And I shall mention the roaches!! x
2 Victoria // Oct 27, 2008 at 7:22 am
They were only small ones. By the time you come over they will be huge!!
3 glen // Aug 27, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Interesting that.. been in the bar and loved it. Found the staff wonderful and friendly. As for the cockroaches think you will find them everywhere in Gran Canaria. Think the mouse was caught. Pity cant say the same for the 2 rats who decided to write an article after one visit. LOL x
4 Victoria // Aug 27, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Actually some bars are dirty and others are clean (a bit like apartments). The grime bothered me more than the roaches!
But… different strokes for different folks. It would be boring if everyone liked the same bar (and pretty packed – you’d never get to the bar for a drink!) LOL x
5 stuart // Nov 13, 2009 at 6:47 am
if you can sing then you will sound very good in here. Denis,who owns the place is an excellent country and western singer and has things set up perfectly for anyone who wants to have a go at karaoke.
the area is all kept very clean. i absolutely recommend this bar. stu
6 Heidi // Nov 15, 2009 at 11:55 am
My husband and me have been down to Puerto Rico for many years now, and we came over this bar a few years ago. I fell in love it right away! Denis and the staff is so lovely and the people you meet there are so friendly and nice. I recommend you all to take a drink in this bar and listening to all the great singers. If you have been there once – I promise you – You come back next time for sure
7 Victoria // Nov 17, 2009 at 11:39 am
Well there certainly seem to be plenty of people who love this bar
8 pam and bernard // Nov 27, 2009 at 11:19 am
Just come back from Puerto Rico. Had a great time
and went in the Indian Head every night!!!
Janet who serves the drinks is lovely friendly person and Dennis and Audry as mine host are great.
One thing for certain it is cleaned every day and you would have to go a long way to find a bar clearner and friendlier!!!
Will be back there in January – hope to see you all there.
9 Tor and Linda // Jan 11, 2010 at 3:35 pm
We have also visited the Indian Head the last two years we’ve been to Gran Canaria in November. We have been there a few nights and had a lovely time. If you read this, we want to give our regards to Bernie, Dolly, Bobby and everyone else who have been singing in this bar. Hope we’ll meet again some time …):
10 Doug & Ed // Jan 12, 2010 at 5:55 pm
We have been going to the Indian Head for 10 years plus. Best bar we have ever been in!!! So clean & friendly. We go in every night for a month. We would never dream of going to any other bar in Puerto Rico. Best sound system in any karaoke bar we have ever been in.
11 ROBBIE // Jan 13, 2010 at 9:24 am
just back fron puerto rico, 8 yrs on trot. Please visit the Indian Head, its a must. best karaoke bar and freindliest staff and owners denis and audrey, simply the best. see you all next year. xxx
12 sandra // Jan 13, 2010 at 12:37 pm
just been browsing through comments about Indian Head,we are going back Puerto Rico for the fourth time.Loved the bar spent lots of fun nights in there with good company.Met people recentley in Benidorm ,asked me “didn’t we see you singing in the Indian Head”Dont know wether thats good or not.Still cannot wait to go back next week
13 Victoria // Jan 14, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Well the Indian Head certainly seems to have a lot of fans!!
14 Sheila Bufton // Jan 21, 2010 at 9:11 am
bestest bar and friends we could ever have got to know, Den Aud and Jan you make every holiday so memorable can:t wait to get back there in your company with the best music in town. KEEP IT COUNTRY such wonderful singers and comedy acts .
15 Sandra+JohnJ // Jan 26, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Just returned from our Jollies in Gran Caneria Fab time.Visited Indian Head every night.It was as much fun as previous holidays.We met up with some old friends+some new.We love the atmosphere in this bar,its like no other.Long may Dennis+Audrey reign,carry on singing Den it’s country at it’s best.Many thanks for the hospitality .Looking forward to our next visit xxx
16 JIM AND IRENE // Mar 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm
GREAT MUSIC BAR, WE HAVE BEEN GOING EVERY NIGHT WE ARE ON HOLIDAY FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS.TWICE A YEAR GREAT KARIOKE LOADS OF GREAT SINGERS. DENNIS AUDRIE AND JANET ALWAYS MAKE US VERY WELCOME ALTHOUGH WE DONT SING. ALWAYS MEET LOADS OF GOOD FRIENDS EVERY TIME WE GO.
17 Derek and Evelyn // Apr 21, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Been coming to Puerto Rico for 19 years 2 or 3 times per year, not missed many nights in Indian Head since it opened. We have met some wonderful people over the years, had some excellent nights and the singers are real class. We would not dream of ending our night anywhere else. Dennis, Audrey and Jan are good friends to everyone and make you welcome. Roll on July 5th and October 4th
18 Ade, Dave & Marion // Jun 26, 2010 at 1:56 pm
We have all been going to the Indian Head for 10 years, last visit May 2008. The Indian Head is the most friendly pub on the island. Dennis & Audrey are the perfect hosts & give a tremendously warm welcome to everyone who visits. I hope the wonderfully Dolly is still singing “after the loving”, does anyone know whether Dolly is a professional singer- I was taken aback when she sang that Englebert Humperdink classic. We hope that you are all well & look forward to seeing you soon. Love Ade, Dave & Marian, Cheltenham England x
19 Heidi // Jun 28, 2010 at 4:12 am
I know that Dolly earlier has been singing on different night clubs. As far as I know she still sings on “The Palm Tree” in London once a week.
20 alan penrose // Jul 13, 2010 at 4:56 pm
hi could anyone tell me if the indian head is still going strong and does not look as if it may be closing down
21 glen // Jul 14, 2010 at 6:10 am
Yea the Indian Head is still open and doing ok considering the current lack of visitors to the island, And increase in All Inclusive Holidays. It is closed for the summer hoildays till the end of August to let Audrey, Dennis and Janet get some rest but is due to reopen in september as usual for their busy time in the winter season! All are doing fine! Looking forward to seeing new and Old friends and having lotsa Fun and Gr8 music! Enjoy!!!
22 martin // Aug 22, 2010 at 1:35 pm
This is by far the best bar in the resort. Janet is lovely, Denis and Audrey are your fantastic hosts, going back on the 29th September……never ever seen a roach..or a mouse.
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