If you’re lucky, you’ll glimpse a 2000-passenger cruise ship gliding through Havana’s narrow bay entrance. It was the traditional business central district where most of the city’s commerce and entertainment activities took place. 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. Fresh, fragrant seafood dishes and summer salads, as well as the best breakfast in northern Old Havana are found at cute corner café, Lo de Monik. Old Havana, just as its name suggests, is characterised by narrow streets and overhanging balconies. 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. The Havana nightlife scene is filled with salsa dancing, cocktails and delicious tapas © Diana Rita Cabrera / Lonely Planet Hitting the right note Paladar Kilometro Zero is a tapas bar on the corner of Teniente Rey y Avenida Belgica in Old Havana.
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