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CUISINES
Bar, International, Pub
Meals
Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Casa antigua en el Vedado fundado en 1880. Decorada al estilo de la cuba de los años 50, se caracteriza por su exquisita decoración. Incluye un área de Bar con su imponente barra que deja fascinados a todos los visitantes. Un lugar para recordar los tiempos de antaño, llevándonos al disfrute de la verdadera “Esencia de La Habana”.
CUISINES
Bar, International, Pub
Meals
Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.0
85 reviews
Excellent
48
Very good
20
Average
9
Poor
3
Terrible
5
Savannah E
4 contributions
Jan 2019 • none
Vibrant club with lots of drink options. We visited four or five times during our trip. We always went at 12:30 or 1 am because most of the locals don't go out until then. There was plenty of space on the inside, and a nice yard out front. We joked that it reminded us of an upscale frat house@
Written November 16, 2019
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Guilherme C
Havana58 contributions
Jul 2018 • friends
I've been living in La Habana for six months now and drink beer is something that I do A LOT! Unfortunately finding a cold beer is not easy, actually is very hard.
In Esencia I'd the coldest beer in Cuba, dressed as a bride, as one may called, with ice on the bottle. We had over 30 beers on the night and almost all of them were like this.
The atmosphere is really nice, good music and to go with the beer there was an incredible Jamon serving!
Great place overall! Will certainly come back.
Written July 8, 2018
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HIGHVISTA
Gracias por su visita y por sus opiniones sobre nuestros servicios y comidas.Esperamos que nos sigan visitando y sigan disfrutando de nuestro bar.
Written October 29, 2018
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aura256
Bucharest33 contributions
May 2018 • friends
We were there on a Wednesday night when most of the famous night places were closed.The atmosphere was nice diverse music at first then only Cuban reggueton ( even there were lot of internationals there). The pub is little so no much room to dance,
The prices & drinks were acceptable,but there was something which ruined our night.
When seeing the check we have noticed that they charged us extra drinks we didn;t order.
When asking the waitress she became really annoyed blaming us we are not willing to pay and she will be charged for the extra drinks.
We were all sober so we got pissed off also by the situation. In order to avoid the fight go on we paid the extra drinks no consumed and swear never going back.
So be careful with this - there are also unknown people going to bar and asking for drinks into your account !!!!
Written June 23, 2018
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HIGHVISTA
Buenas, ante todo disculpe la demora en responder, y gracias por dejar su comentario. Sentimos mucho que haya sido una decepción para usted ese problema de la cuenta, tomaremos medidas para que no vuelva a ocurrir. Hacemos todo lo posible para que cuando visite nuestro bar se sienta cómodo. No obstante le invitamos a que no se quede con esa mala experiencia y si lo desea regrese en otra ocasión y así nos dice si valió la pena. Saludos
Written October 29, 2018
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TheArmasFamily
Charlotte329 contributions
Aug 2017 • none
My cousins recommended this place and we loved it. The old Cuban memorabilia, the drinks, lots of food options and the best music. Great ambience. Recommend 100% safer and fun alternative to big clubs.
Written November 5, 2017
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KenVicLee
Huntington Beach2086 contributions
Sep 2017 • friends
If I was 20 years younger, no, make that 30 years younger, I would have enjoyed this more. At this point I would tell you this is just a club where you go to see and be seen.
Bear in mind this is Cuba. Everyone is supposed to be equal. But in this club it is obvious that some locals are more equal than others. Dressed to the nines with the latest cell phones and air kisses all around. If you are a person who is into the club scene, this is the place for you.
We were a group of four couples, all in their 50's and 60's who were here because, well, our host/guide wanted us to see it. We sat in the bar which became increasingly crowded as we sipped our mojitos and cuba libres. But I was happy to leave so the real party goers could get their drunk on.
Written October 26, 2017
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2000DP2000
Grand Cayman7 contributions
Jun 2017 • friends
Well, because it is close to where i stay i suppose. Friday Happy Hour is packed! All of Havana shows up it seems. Great fun. Other nights it has just been me. They do have a wee bit of consistency issues in the kitchen (it was good every time but... ) three times in one week i had carpaccio, three different plates, garnishes, and how the parmesan was sliced/grated.
Wont stop me from going back.
Written August 31, 2017
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AVIA
Trujillo Alto326 contributions
Aug 2017 • solo
A great place to listen to music, isn't a site of dancing, but you can dance. To eat have "tapas". A great service. Very friendly. It was a house, it's a beautiful place, with high ceilings and maintains much of what was in the home.
Written August 6, 2017
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visitopinion
Havana25 contributions
Jul 2017 • friends
It is a bar restaurant located at Vedado neighborhood in Havana. They have very nice daiquiris and mojitos (just for 2.95 cuc) and an excellent well decorated place. Fridays they offer a "happy hour" option, were the drinks cost the half of the original price between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. The prices of the food are superior to 8 cuc for main dishes. It's a place to share.
Written July 31, 2017
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Avilio L
Miami59 contributions
Feb 2017 • couples
This place has always captivated me for the attention, drinks and decor. It's an almost general opinion that's the bar with the most populated list of drinks in their chart and have the best bartenders ever.
I'll never get tiered of it.
Written March 3, 2017
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KarlaPCastillo
8 contributions
Oct 2016 • couples
Had a GREAT time there, service was good, music was loud but not too loud and the local named Roberto, a retired Cuban American attorney from Miami now living there did a GREAT job with Sinatra's - I did it MY WAY!!!
Written October 26, 2016
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Luis d
New York City2 contributions
Jul 2016 • couples
Very nice place for drinking and catch up with friends, you enjoy a very nice enviroment, live music, live shows. i would go there definitelly again
Written September 16, 2016
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PapermansCoffeehouse
Grand Cayman342 contributions
Jul 2016 • couples
I love this place. Very cool renovation of an old house. Multiple seating areas and a cozy bar with great video music, well priced drinks, and tasty food.
Written July 29, 2016
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paulslawson
Boracay679 contributions
Feb 2016 • couples
We went for a evening billed as a gay party. The is a beautiful Spanish style home converted to bar and Cafe. Decor is excellent. We were only there in the evening, it was packed with a good cross section of people. The music and the drag show excellent. The cocktails and selection of drinks was very good, the wait staff efficient and prompt. We had a spectacular time! The crowd was stylish, very friendly, was mostly Cuban with only a few tourists! We will certainly be back.
Written March 7, 2016
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Roberto36
Havana38 contributions
Jul 2015 • family
Very nice crow during happy hour. People from all ages. I did not see any kid. It is great for drinks. I did not try the food. I had a great time. I have visited 3 times withing two years and always had a great time.
Written August 12, 2015
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Shabi S
New York City19 contributions
May 2014 • friends
This is a gorgeous bar with fun music and fantastic huge drinks in Havana. Everything is well made and professionally executed. A great new find!
Written June 20, 2014
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