Havana is a country of warm, friendly people, jiving to the Cuban beats and rhythms. There is an interesting cultural side to the Nightlife in Havana which makes visitors enjoy it to the fullest. As the capital of Cuba, Havana is the place where the country's nightlife is. Cuba conjures up the famous salsa dancing, which is the most known feature of the Nightlife in Havana.
Nightlife in Havana is thriving and there are numerous venues to shake a leg or two. Cubans know how to enjoy and party and one can sample some great live music even on street. The Bars and Restaurants in Havana start to enliven from 22.00 hours and goes till the last customer leaves, which is typically between 2 am and 3 am. Most of the entertaining establishments have a dress code of no shorts, T-shirts or Jeans.
There are two bars which have a great footfall. One of these is La Bodeguita del Medio, Calle Empedrado in Old Havana, which was once a popular place in the 50s, with famous visitors like Ernest Hemingway and Errol Flynn. One can see autographs of him on its walls. One should try its legendary mojito (rum and mint cocktail). Move to La Floridita, Calle Obispo which is the other Hemingway favorite bar and taste a daiquiri. For an authentic taste of the cocktail in a cheaper joint, visit the Bar Montserrate which is situated between Avenida de Belgica and Calle Obrapia. Here the famous Cuban trios and groups often play to a full house. The Gato Tuerto is the latest 'in' place to visit. One will get 'feeling music' as well as a bar, a coffee bar and a restaurant at this place.
There are many clubs in Havana. Young Cubans, keep track of the latest trends in the music scene. Piano Bar Margato in Hotel Florida offers good music and also good cocktails, all in a colonial house dating back to the 19th century. The Cafe Cantante Mi habana, situated below the Teatro Nacional is a popular discotheque and a salsa club with the young people of Havana. Habana Cafe located in the Hotel Melia Cohiba, Paseo is a established place in town for Nightlife in Havana. For some retro music, one can go to the world famous open air Tropicana. One will find here dancers beautifully dressed in sequins, feathers and amazing head dresses.
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