Or you could take the old Otis elevator up to the rooftop terrace of 'Hemingway-was-here' Hotel Ambos Mundos to sip on a daiquiri. Shabby chic bars like La Guarida’s stylish hub, or the high-end Hotel Gran Manzana by Kempinski offer up some of the most stunning views of the city skyline.įor a more pocket-friendly option, head over to Bar Encuentros, a chic speakeasy on top of a Vedado mansion.
On a warm Havana night, cocktail in hand and a rooftop view of the city is all you need. Miramar and El Vedado stay up long after the Old Havana quarter shuts down, so if you’re a true night owl, opt to move to the western part of the city by the witching hour. In recent years, local bars and restaurants feature trios, quartets and septets that blend perfectly with an easy-going ambiente (cool ambience). From the grand atmosphere at Teatro Karl Marx to a lazy seaside stroll on the Malecón, the music will always find you. It won’t be hard to find the heartbeat of the Cuban people. It’s Cuba in its essence.The Havana nightlife scene is filled with salsa dancing, cocktails and delicious tapas © Diana Rita Cabrera / Lonely Planet Hitting the right note This “Cuban Paradise” is not just a restaurant or a business, it’s an experience and a feeling.
At Havana Carolina, we focus on creating a unique dining experience which allows each one of our customers to travel in time and spend a day in our old and glamorous Cuba. It flaunts the endeavor, the courage and the strength of those who look for success in new places. Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar is Cuban family-owned and operated. There is a very popular phrase that says: “Donde come uno, comen dos.” This means, “Whenever one can eat, there’s enough for two.”
If you arrive at a Cuban house while people are eating, they will ask you to sit at the table and eat with them the shortage and the difficulties are not important. The most important ingredient in each recipe is “love”.Ĭubans are known for their harmony. Our blend of Caribbean ingredients is added to elevate each unique dish to a different level. Our distinctive Cuban cuisine is a fusion of many varied elements of Native American Taino, Spanish, African, French, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese spices and food techniques.