Must-see nightlife in Cuba

  • Bar Yesterday

    Camagüey

    This Beatles-themed bar has a large inner patio and life-sized bronze sculptures of the fab four. Locals come for snacks and chilly brews.

  • La Taberna

    Bayamo

    This busy local place on the main shopping street has beer on tap in ceramic mugs and a constant buzz of conversation. Pay in Cuban pesos.

  • Cubita Café

    Cienfuegos

    Strong, thick coffee for trained Cuban palates, or weak lattes for those reared on Starbucks, plus some ultra-sweet cakes.

  • Barrita de Ron

    Santiago de Cuba

    A tourist bar attached to the Bacardí Rum Factory; offers rum sales and tastings.

  • Tropisur

    Cienfuegos

    A fiesty open-air venue on the Prado with a traditional Cuban vibe. Known for its cabaret.

  • El Ranchón

    Baracoa

    Atop a long flight of stairs at the western end of Coroneles Galano, popular El Ranchón mixes an exhilarating hilltop setting with taped disco and salsa…

  • La Bigornia

    Camagüey

    Local youths are drawn to this lurid-purple boutique bar-restaurant. The sports store on its mezzanine level draws scantily dressed-up 18-to-25 year olds…

  • La Casa de la Cerveza

    Trinidad

    The 1840-vintage Brunet theater has been a ruin since its roof collapsed in 1901. Today it serves as a beer hall and live-music venue. Don't get too…

  • Restaurante El Mirador

    Holguín Province

    Perched high above town near El Cuartelón, this place has a view to die for but not much in the way of good food. Come for a drink.

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