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    4.2 (50 reviews)
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    St C.

    I have been to Ocho and this hotel, but the Havana was never opened when we visited. So, I was excited when they announced #HavanaHiFi was back. Especially with Adrian Quesada from Black Pumas spinning some tunes. Place is small, but a perfect setting to the evening as we sipped on some drinks. If you are looking for a great, non-tourist place on the Riverwalk, then Havana is for you. Bartenders make some wonderful drinks that you can enjoy in this area or sit on the patio.

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    Kimberly F.

    This is one of my favorite downtown bars because the atmosphere is relaxing, and the specialty cocktails are really excellent. All of the furniture is mid-century and has a sort of upscale living room feel. I especially love the antique light fixtures above the bar. It's in a hotel basement, which is already pretty dark, but whoever decorated this space just leaned into the darkness. Earlier in the evening, they keep some of the lamps very dimly lit, but late at night, they leave all of the lights out and just use copious tall red glass pillar candles all along the floor and tables. It may be a fire hazard, but it looks amazing! Also, it is right on the Riverwalk for easy access. The Cuban focus of their drink menu makes this place unique. If you're ordering a cocktail, I'd recommend sticking with their menu because they do everything well. Everything is reasonably priced in the $8-12 range. Trace of Cin is my favorite because it combines an unexpected dash of fruity flavors with bourbon and cinnamon. The Havana Mule is my second favorite--like a Moscow Mule, but with rum and pineapple instead of vodka. Refreshing! The Monserrat is very smokey--a lot like a Manhattan but extra savory. You can order off the menu, to be sure, and there will be a Caribbean twist on what you get. My big tip is to get there early if you'd prefer a quieter, less busy bar. It tends to fill up late into the evening (especially on weekends.) They don't usually play music, so you can actually have a conversation there when it's not too busy. I love going to a bar that makes me feel a little like I stayed at home.

    Cool atmosphere, even the POS had a cover on it to keep the darkness alive.
    Ray D.

    Awesome bar below Hotel Havana, after I checked into my room I asked where it was and she said enter the elevator and hit B. I hit b and the door closes, it moves, opens up to a super dark candle lit interior with light ambient music playing, my mind was blown. What an awesome bar, what an awesome surprise right below my room was a speak easy style bar. I was super stoked to try some authentic Cuban cocktails. Hence the 3 stars, the bartender was fast, almost two fast for his own good. I tried 3 different cocktails, all were garbage. I think he put 4-5 ingredients into a daiquiri which scared me. The first one I had the "punch" was over sweet and sour bearing and had little to no flavor of punch, tasted like #$#$. He promised he can make me anything awesome and with class. The daiquiri I received tasted like sour and lime garbage again. Not sure where he got his bartender training, but for $10-14 cocktail you need to retrain him. I'd go back for the atmosphere and hope for a different bartender.

    Love this intimate place
    Rebecca L.

    Bryan the bartender is amazing! Super down to earth and very knowledgeable on drinks! He made us some of the best drinks I've ever had. Loved how it was dark and lit with candles. It was definitely a more quiet and different vibe but it was a great experience. Drinks are a little expensive but well worth it. Parking is very limited since it is mainly for hotel guests. We were staying at the hotel at the time so I'm honestly not sure where else you can park if you are not staying at the hotel.

    Isabel B.

    So our tourist guide plan continues and we thought this place is definitely a must stop. The bar is just so cool that you have to come and experience it for yourself. The bar is in the basement of the hotel. It's dark with red lighting and your eyes have to adjust but once it does everything is crystal clear. The bar tenders are amazing and very talented giving us suggestions for what our tastebuds are craving for. I had a mojito and my husband had a right hand. Both were perfect and my husband said it was the best one he has had. This is a great bar but do come in expecting to enjoy the drinks and not worry to much about the bill. It was a little pricy but as we don't do this often we didn't mind it just for tonight.

    Jordyn T.

    This was a pretty neat experience overall! Very dark outside of the bar area which made it kind of hard to read the menu and talk/see the people you're with, but also part of the experience! The drinks our group got were all tasty, but kind of pricey. (Probably pretty normal though compared to other bars in the area). The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the drinks. If you're staying at the hotel above, definitely check it out.

    Jacob M.

    Havana Ohh na-na ay is where my heart is at My better half wanted to take me for happy hour at Taco Cabana oh but my heart is at Havana. Ok enough of that shit here is a bar that's is dark and creepy but cool just like my personality...really Yelpers. The cocktails are expensive but will worth it cause the bartender really takes his time to make one for you, you can't rush a good thing so just lean back,lean back then you be like Wow! If I was a Vampire this is the place I would take the lovely ladies too. I like the dim lights and all the candle lights and all the sofas and cool chairs this place has to offer. You can take a tour of the hotel by taking the elevator in the bar to the lobby or all the way to the 3rd floor and chill out at the balcony under the moon light with a cool breeze. I saw people come and go... some stayed and some said damm it's dark in here they don't know how to embrace the dark side of Havana oh well. Every one there was sexy and beautiful young and old just like a vampire hangout. I want to do UYE here one day...one day. Cheers !!

    Kierstyn G.

    Great service! Amazing bartender! Dark bar with candles. Great for dates. Amazing drinks! Fun times for a relaxed vibe. Comfy couches

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    Weeknights are not the best nights. The inside look very hip speakeasy. I would say try one weekends

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    Adrian was awesome, entertaining, and informative! Love the vibe, the cool ambiance, it's a must stop when we're downtown!

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    Cozy, romantic speakeasy atmosphere! Great cocktails and location to spend with that special someone!

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