Starbien LH 
5+
Located in a sleepy residential neighbourhood of Vedado in a two storey colonial house, Starbien has an update and modern feel, which seems a little out of sync with the neighbourhood. Upstairs there …
Contemporary BarCalle 29 # 205 entre B y C. Vedado. | La Habana, Cuba 
La Fontana LH 5
The basement bar at La Fontana used to offer a comfortable (albeit invariably smoky) place to drink the night away. In early 2012 ago this bar was closed and a major renovation undertaken, which has r …
Electronic music / DJ Contemporary BarOpen: Open: 12m to 12am dailyCalle 46 No. 305, esquina 3ra, Miramar 
Bertolt Brecht Café Teatro LH 5
The Teatro Bertolt Brecht has a number of attractions including No Se Lo Digas a Nadie (Don’t tell anyone!) nights which features some of the best contemporary Cuban musicians in an MTV’s unplugged sc …
Contemporary fusion Traditional barAdmission: CUC 2Open: 8pm to 2am Wed to SunCalle 13 e/I y J, Vedad 
Sangri-la LH 5
Sangri-La was the first in the new wave of bars to open in the summer of 2012 and is still going strong. This is located in the basement of a Miramar mansion up on 21st Avenue (&42nd street) which …
Electronic music / DJ Contemporary BarAdmission: CUC 5Avenida 21, Entre Calle 36 y 42, Miramar 
Humboldt 52 LH 5
Opened in May 2013, the hot staff, comfortable setting, and welcoming vibe at this, Havana’s first full-time, openly-gay bar, make for a fun night out, regardless of orientation. There’s plenty of sea …
TaBARish LH 5
Best for: A comfortable place to chat / hang out with your friends. Great service. Don’t Miss: The homemade Russian soup – just like Matushka makes it.
Contemporary barCalle 20 #503, e/ 5ta y 7ma. 
El Cocinero LH 5+
El Cocinero opened in February 2013 and has instantly become a smash hit. Located underneath the imposing brick chimney of the same name (which used to be a vegetable oil factory), this bar/restaurant …
Electronic music / DJ Contemporary BarOpen: 12m to 2amCalle 26 e/ 11 y 13, Vedado 
La Zorra y el Cuervo LH 5
Probably the most well known venue for jazz in Havana, the ‘Fox & Crow’ offers an intimate environment in this basement venue notably marked by a red English telephone box at its entrance. Top jaz …
Jazz Jazz ClubAdmission: CUC 10Open: Open 10pm-2am dailyCalle 23, entre N y O 
Casa Miglis LH 5
Little is given away by the regular entrance, but as soon as you walk into the restaurant you get an idea why this took Mr Miglis over a year to renovate this building to fit his dream of opening Cuba …
Factoria Plaza Vieja LH 5-
This is a great place to drink beer, which is lucky given that this Austrian joint venture microbrewery does not serve any other alcoholic drinks. It is located in the wonderfully renovated Plaza Viej …
Scenic view/caféOpen: noon-12pm dailySan Ignacio, esquina Muralla, Plaza Vieja, Old Havana 