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La Bodeguita del Medio

C. Empedrado entre Cuba y San Ignacio | La Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
62-4498
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Ranked #5 of 24 nightlife in Havana
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking, Dining
Description: Just the place for a cigar and tequila, Hemingway's favorite bar offers a dining room and banquette, a cigar divan and a patio.
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Dunstable, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We had a fantastic evening here on our second day in Havana. The little bar was crowded, but we sat at the bar, Cohiba in one hand, Mojito in the other and spent a great evening, chilling the night away to the sounds of a brilliant 4 piece group who had managed to squeeze into a very small space!! Our... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

It is a very nice quirky little bar (we didn't eat here) with plenty of history and atmosphere, but they served the most expensive Mojitos ($5cuc) we found in Cuba, and sad to say they weren't the greatest quality. Go there if you want a couple of drinks and cigar and a bit of atmosphere... and maybe a Buccanero beer... More

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Regina, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

We went around 5 p.m. for a bite to eat. We sat in the restaurant, which wasn't at all busy. The service was prompt and the food came to our table fast. The bathrooms were among the cleanest I've seen in Havana. I'd go back next time I'm in Havana.

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Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

really there is nothing to tell about it. too much famous place. a pilimigrage for who goes in havana. worth a visit always, if you like to drink or not

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Rotterdam, Nederland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

Always crowded, and there are a lot of better bars in Havana Vieja. Don't know what the fuss is about really... The mojito isn't even invented there!

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Zagreb, Croatia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

What can be said about this famous bar that hasn't already been said? You have to see it your self.. Small and often crowded bar and one of the places where you 'must' drink Mojito .. It's not 'fancy' as maybe Floridita (which is also a great place) bar, but it has that atmosphere and authenticity that few of them... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

It is a interesting place, but mostly because of its history. It was not the best mojito in town, although it is very expensive.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

The atmosphere in la bodeguita is great even though it is such a touristy sight. It is worth it to check out even with the more expensive mojitos. It was neat seeing them all made up at the bar and especially with the music of the local band that often plays inside.

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Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

This bar takes you back to a time when Hemmingway lived in Cuba and came to this bar to drink mojitos. Sure, it is more expensive than other bars in Cuba. Sure, it has many tourists. And, yes, it's small and not exciting to look at. But it has something that other places don't... authenticity! One can imagine Hemmingway relaxing... More

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Cancun, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I have been living in Havana for about 2 years now and only until recent did I decide to check out this place. BDM is one of the most popular bars in Havana if not all of Cuba and really truly for one reason.. Hemingway! Sure the mojitos are quite good, Atmosphere is lively. Food on the other hand isn't.... More

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