If you are in need to quench your 'thirst' there are so many places to choose from in havanas diverse capital. A mojito is probably cuba's most famous cocktail so you will be sure to find some of the best here in havana.

Café Bar Madriga Havana offers fancy cocktails, pop décor and fabulous seating areas. There’s a patio, and a lounge filled with cool music vibes, chilled atmosphere and delicious desserts. The unique interior and tapas menu bring a diverse crowd of locals, women and LGBT 25-45 age range.

Situated in the residential area of Miramar Playa, Café Fortuna Joe is a cool, gay-friendly bar that usually gets quite busy. The varied crowd come and enjoy the 24 specialty coffee fusions and the high quality food. Inside it's unique and impressive with old typewriters, radios, a bathtub made for two, and toilet bar stools.

One of Cuba’s long-standing gay bars and hangouts, Cabaret Las Vegas is state-run and is situated in Vedado, Havana just a short walk from Humboldt 52. This bar is home to Divino, one of Cuba’s most accomplished drag acts. The show usually starts at 11.00pm each night and includes dance, comedy sketches and drag performances, so this is not one to miss!

Overlooking Old Havana, Don Eduardo Alegre is in a prime location for a romantic drink, and a classic Cuban dish. The bar is split into two stories; the top floor has some stunning views of the square below. The staff’s friendliness towards LGBTQIA+ people makes for a safe place for any gay couple to visit. This disco venue is transformed every Friday night when they hold their spectacular LGBT party. Located in Old Town Havana close to the “La Rampa” gay area of Havana.

Escaleras al Cielo features a large dance floor, a amazing laser light system plus pole dancing. LGBT young cubans and tourists come to enjoy the live DJ and provocatively dressed performers – both men and women.

X Y, formerly Bar Myxto, is known for its tasty tapas as well as its excellent drag shows! With free entrance you can enjoy cheap drinks all night alongside some friendly company.

Havana is a great place to be yourself and an opportunity to enjoy a holiday in one of the most spectacular cities

Havana restaurants sometimes get a bad reputation when it comes to variety and service. Imports of some ingredients are restricted due to the US embargo. As a result, you’ll find similar dishes popping up over and over again,  it’s also rare to find a restaurant that can actually offer everything on the menu. But the restaurant scene in Havana is in continuous evolution due to its great diversity. The fact is,  you can now get some pretty interesting and innovative meals throughout the country. From the far west valleys of Viñales to the eastern mountains of Santiago de Cuba, Cuban food and restaurants, especially Havana restaurants, have been experiencing a transition over the years.

Home-run restaurants have built a buzz around ‘Nouveau Cuban’ cuisine, and dining out has become one of the best things to do on this most fascinating of islands. From fine dining in local palatial apartments to hipster tapas bars, these are some of the best restaurants in Cuba. Eating in paladares is one of the must DOs of your Cuban trip. The introduction of private enterprise allowed Cubans to set up a limited number of tables in their homes and sell home cooked food.  These pop ups  were called paladares.  The name means “palete.” The words paladar and restaurant are frequently used interchangeably. The difference is that paladares are private restaurants rather than those run by the  government. Also, the paladares offer much better; quality, service, variety and ambiance.

The paladar concept took off and as they evolved and the country's  regulations changed. The more successful paladares left their small kitchens in private homes and moved to larger, much larger buildings to accommodate more customers.

Popular Cuban food or dishes to try:

1. Comida criolla – roast or fried pork and chicken accompanied by rice, beans and viandas (root vegetables).
2. Ropa vieja – shredded beef (or lamb) served as a kind of stew, prepared over a slow heat with green peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic.
3. Ajiaco – a rich stew. Ingredients vary according to region but always includes at least one kind of meat, corn and usually some green vegetables.
4. Tasajo – a form of fried dried beef.
5. Lechón or suckling pig – a delicacy, commonly marinated in garlic, onions and herbs before being spit- or oven-roasted.
6. Meat and seafood enchilado – cooked in a tomato and garlic sauce with mild chilli.