Bar

Esencia

155 locals recommend,

Why locals recommend it

Esencia is a cozy restaurant and bar, ideal for good conversation and enjoying a good show. It’s not 100 percent gay, but Monday evenings are diverse. It’s marvelous, in my opinion, since Monday is typically a dead night in Havana. Don’t miss a performance by drag queens Chantal and Blanquita—even if it’s a late show.
Francisco
December 7, 2016
Location
Havana, Havana

Tips from locals

Damian Y Katja
July 10, 2016
They have a nice Happy Hour every Friday. The building is beautifully renovated, keeping the colonial style.
César
March 8, 2018
Bueno para bailar y fiestar/ Good for dancing and parting Happy hour on Friday nights (17:00-20:00)
David Jesús
August 25, 2016
A great nightclub. They are opened till 3:00 AM.
Yoanky
May 9, 2018
Friday evenings at the after work party with happy hour it is getting lively there.
Rudy
January 21, 2019
This bar / pub is one of the hot spots in Havana right now. Theme nights: Happy Hour on Friday night, Reggeaton on Saturdays & LGBTQ+ on Monday nights. Great music & ambience. Safer and fun alternative to big clubs. 100% cuban party mood.

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