Escaleras al Cielo LH 
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Recently opened (early 2011) this is the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ nightclub. This is not going to be easy to find for anyone first time round but then perhaps Heaven shouldn’t be too easy to get into. Jus …
Contemporary fusion NightclubAdmission: CUC 5658 Zulueta Street, between Gloria and Apodaca?Old Havana 
Las Piedras Bar LH 4
Las Piedras definitely has a niche as the after party venue of choice. This would though be limiting its appeal since although yes it does have great musicians (last week Francis del Rio) who start to …
Electronic music / DJ Contemporary Bar1ra y 43, Playa 
Oratorio de San Felipe Neri LH 4+
The opening of this concert hall is a result of the architectural work being carried out in La Habana Vieja. Originally a church built in 1693; it was acquired two centuries later by a bank and remain …
Classical music Church/catedralAdmission: 2Calle Aguiar No.412 entre Obrapia y Lamparilla, Old Havana 
El Templete LH 4
El Templete Bar & Restaurant derives its name from its proximity (less than 50 meters) to a monument, which, erected in 1828, evokes the founding of the city of Havana in 1519. The bar is a pleasa …
Traditional barOpen: noon-midnightAvenida del Puerto No. 12 esquina a Narciso López, Old Havana 
Café Jazz Miramar LH 5-
This new jazz club has quickly established itself as one of the very best places to hear some of Cuba’s best musicians jamming. Forget about smoke filled lounges, this is clean, bright – take the fags …
Jazz Jazz ClubAdmission: CUC 2Open: Opens 2pmCine Teatro Miramar Calle 5ta Esquina A 94, Miramar Playa. 
Café Cantante Mi Habana LH 4
What Café Cantante lacks in comfort and service (especially from the doormen) it more than makes up for in the quality of the artists which play there and the busy atmosphere. Afternoon shows feature …
Salsa/Timba Live music venueAdmission: CUC 10Open: 8pm to 3amTeatro Nacional de Cuba, Avenida Paseo, esquina 39, Plaza de la Revolución 
Parisién Cabaret LH 4
The Parisién is located within the Hotel Nacional and benefits from the same rich history. The show is on a much smaller scale than the Tropicana with much fewer dancers, which makes it more intimate …
Cabaret Cabaret venueAdmission: CUC 35Open: Open 9pm-2amHotel Nacional, Calle O, esquina 21, Vedado 
La Campana LH 4+
Chill out bar and grill, La Campana seems at first glance more an upmarket homestead finca (farm) than anything else. This is an upmarket ranchón beside a nice pool. The tables are comfortable and wel …
Electronic music / DJ Contemporary BarAdmission: CUC 5Open: Open 10am-midnightCalle 212, No. 2904 entre 29 y 31, La Lisa, Playa 
El Mesón de la Flota LH 4
The Meson de la Flota is the quintessential tavern. Relatively dark inside and with a great flamenco band, which is basically headquartered here, this makes for a good intimate atmosphere. You do need …
Flamenco Live music venueOpen: Open 12m to 12am$44 - $65ROOMS: 5Mercaderes No. 257, entre Amargura y Teniente Rey, Old Havana 
Melia Habana Sports Bar LH 4+
Opened early in 2013 this represents a creative leap of thought by the management of the Melia Hotel. Out with the Brazilian outdoor restaurant and in with the uber modern sports bar with big screen T …
Sports BarOpen: 12:30 1a.mMelia Habana Hotel, Ave. 3ra entre 76 y 80, Playa 