Havana Gay Bars

Run by Rafael Rosales, a celebrated Cuban movie director, Café Bar Madriga Havana offers fancy cocktails, pop décor and comfortable seating areas. Theres a terrace balcony, a living room which features cool music, arty atmosphere and delicious deserts.

The quirky interior and tapas menu and draw in a diverse crowd of locals, women and LGBT men and women in the 25-45 age range.

Located in the residential are of Miramar Playa, Café Fortuna Joe is a cool, gay-friendly bar that usually gets busy. The mixed crowd come to enjoy the 24 specialty coffee fusions and great quality food.

The interiors are unique and impressive with ancient typewriters, radios, a bathtub for two, and toilet bar stools. Efficient service and friendly staff.

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 start's at 23:00 pm every night and includes dance, comedy sketches and drag performances, so this is not one to miss!

Overlooking the 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 having 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 discotheque venue is transformed every Friday night when they hold their spectacular LGBT party. Escaleras al Cielo is located in Old Town Havana close to the "La Rampa" gay area of Havana.

Escaleras al Cielo features a large dance floor, a sophisticated laser light system and pole dancing. LGBT Cuban youth 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! There is no entrance fee and you enjoy cheap drinks all night alongside some great company.