Havana Club

Bars & Nightlife

Nightlife in Varadero is geared primarily towards visitors and vacationers, but most clubs welcome a diverse clientele consisting of both Cubans and international travellers. Bar-hopping may be hard to do on your own, since nightlife establishments tend to be quite spread out along the narrow peninsula, so looking into a pub-crawl type program may be a good idea (these often include entry to one of Varadero's festive cabaret shows).

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Calle 62

Calle 62 is a place unlike any other - at night, part of the road leading up to the establishment is closed off to traffic and gets turned into a makeshift dance floor. The bar is popular with both locals and tourists, hosts live music shows and invites professional dancers to get the crowd …

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Casa de la Musica

One of Varadero's hottest meeting spots, Casa de la Musica is where locals and tourists mingle in the upbeat setting of a modern Cuban nightlife establishment, with regular on-stage live performances and dancing till the late-night hours. Smoking indoors not …

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La Bamba Disco

Located on Tuxpan Hotel premises, La Bamba welcomes all - hotel guests and visitors from elsewhere alike (this includes both Cubans and internationals). The club is busiest on Friday and Saturday nights, when a clientele of the 20 to 40 age range fills up the dance …

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Mambo Club

One of the venues to not be missed, Mambo is a live music club that regularly puts on great live shows. The club is known for its added open bar service (unlimited drinks included in the entry fee). There is dancing on some nights (and a pool table to make use of as an …

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Bar Mirador Casa Blanca

The top floor of Varadero's opulent Xanadu Mansion is occupied by this luxurious lounge with some of the best views over the charming Cuban sunset. It is one of the resort town's most romantic spots, whose appeal is complimented by a good value happy …

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La Comparsita

La Comparsita's major draw is the fact that the venue's dance floor is set right under the stars, making it much more airy and refreshing than some of Varadero's popular indoor clubs. Open bar is sometimes included in the price of entry; live music and dance shows are often put …

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Cabaret La Cueva del Pirata

Located inside a natural cave, La Cueva del Pirata is a busy cabaret popular with the young crowd. Evening start with a rowdy music and dance show, swiftly followed by a night-long dance party for all who wish to stay. Most hotels organize transfers for guests - enquire at you accommodation's …

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Havana Club

One of Varadero's favourite nightlife venues, Havana Club is a lively discotheque that attracts both locals and tourists. The party usually starts quite late (usually after midnight), with guests dancing and savouring the excellent mojitos mixed …

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