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Met a friend here for a catch up and a...
 
Met a friend here for a catch up and a few drinks. We shared the dips and bread and also had the pinchos platter and two glasses of wine each. The breads were lovely and alongside the pinchos platter was the perfect amount for two. The whole thing cost us twenty each inluding the tip which I felt was amazing value seeing as we'd stayed well over two hours..closer to three. The atmosphere was really lovely with a good few tables of young groups sitting and chatting.  Will be making this a regular after work place

Visited on: 10 Nov 2009 Posted By: lisajane (Status: Foodie) 2 Weeks ago


Pleasant First Date! I went here with...
 
Pleasant First Date! I went here with my boyfriend on our first date a few weeks ago. We both wanted some tapas and Spanish wine and so decided to go to Havana. The atmosphere is hip and young, they offer free wi-fi and have funky decor. We got two platters between us, the plato mixto and the havana platter, and a bottle of the house red, followed by mojitos. We had a great experience, the wine was great, the cheese and charcuterie were delicious and the atmosphere was lively and perfect for young couples dining out. I'd recommend it for a casual night out with inexpensive yet tasty food.

Visited on: 09 Sep 2009 Posted By: SunflowerGirl (Status: Newbie) 2 Months ago


I love Havana.

I love Havana. I have never had a bad meal there. Day or night, the atmosphere is always cool and relaxed. Friendly staff and friendly diners eating fab food. The tapas are small and very reasonably priced which allows you to order a good variety. They have a nice selection of beers and I love the trendy decor. I highly recommend this place. My favourite tapas bar by far

Visited on: 18 Feb 2009 Posted By: lilpiggy (Status: Connoisseur) yesterday  (www.menupages.ie)

 

Was here with really big group on Sat...

Was here with really big group on Sat night - a great night had by all, and I have to highly compliment the staff: it must get really awkward to serve such a large group of people, spread over a few tables, and the service was prompt and always friendly (even when some of us were very very much the last people in the restaurant! sorry!). I've only ever had dinner here before, and then moved on somewhere else - but we were there for the whole night on Sat, and the Salsa band really added to the atmosphere - there was such a good buzz about the place. Will definitely be back, and will go for the whole night the next time again! - except possibly more tapas and less mojitos the next time!

Visited on: 21 Mar 2009 Posted By: yummylicious (Status: Connoisseur) yesterday  (www.menupages.ie)

 

Love this place - have been back...

Love this place - have been back repeatedly (alone during the day and with friends) since a friend brought me a few months ago. Warm, friendly, efficient service. Great for a group dinner with friends, casual couples etc, or eating alone - never feel rushed, could sit around as long as you want here it's super relaxed & inviting. Food is great, lots of choice and great options for sharing as well - personal fave is the Pinchos. Wireless, magazines, board games if you want, friendly staff, & cheaper lunch options - you can end up spending hours in here without even realising it.

 Visited on: 29 Jan 2009 Posted By: teneues (Status: Newbie) 2 Weeks ago (www.menupages.ie)

I've always thought this place looked...

I've always thought this place looked interesting so a friend and I popped in for lunch on a quiet Monday afternoon. Suffice to say I was glad I finally gave Havana a try! The first thing that struck me about inside was 'unique' decor! I found it a bit chaotic but not overbearing in the slightest and generally seemed to fit in with the general feel of the establishment. We were given free reign to sit wherever we wished so we decided to pick a cosy spot down the back next to the 'Language Wall'. The seating was in the form of comfortable couches, perfect for a relaxing Monday Lunch! The decor was welcomely complimented by the carefully selected clearly Latin music which one would expect to find at a genuine Tapas Bar in Spain. Think cheap and cheerful but overall very friendly an welcoming, the crowd seemed pretty diverse too which is always a bonus. The food was as expected - Spanish 'Tapas' style and one would certainly not be left disappointed with the competitive pricing, excellent diversity (including lots of vegetarian choices) and authentic dishes. Drink wise, there was a whole range available to wash down our meal, from cocktails to a well selected wine list to the atypically Spanish San Miguel beer. In short, everything was top notch. However what's really special about Havana is it's atmosphere. There was absolutely no rush from the staff and with complimentary books, magazines, newspapers and games lying about the place you get the feeling that they never want you to leave! Whilst this isn't really a spot for formal dining it is the perfect place for a relaxing, cheap and fun lunch or even a couple of cocktails during the infamous Saturday Night Salsa Dancing. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Havana and would urge those who are tempted to give this place a shot. Who knows, like me, you might just find yourself a new favorite haunt!

Visited on: 16 Feb 2009 Posted By: KeenDiner (Status: Newbie) last week  (www.menupages.ie)


 Was here on Friday night and must say...

Was here on Friday night and must say we had a great meal. I come here a lot during the week with friends but this was my first experience here at night and I wasn't disappointed. Had the paella which was fab and also the tomato and manchego salad which was huge. The others got the lamb with potatoes which came with a delicious mint and lime sauce on the side, garlic potatoes which were really garlicy and pinchos which could have fed a small family! The wine was delicious and at 19.95 for a good bottle of rioja you couldn't go wrong! i also hear they have a salsa night on saturdays which is meant to be great, and although I'm not one for mojitos, they are meant to be quite good too! all in all a winner!!

Visited on: 08 Dec 2008 Posted By: ainecurran (Status: Newbie) yesterday  (www.menupages.ie)

 

Ate here on Monday night with my...

Ate here on Monday night with my friends. It's a great, cheerful place. I had the pinchos which were lovely and we had shared the starter plates. Lovely lemon cake there as well.

Visited on: 01 Dec 2008 Posted By: ri_ra (Status: Guru) 5 days ago (www.menupages.ie)

 

 very good drinks (mohito especially),...

very good drinks (mohito especially), nice tapas, very crowded on saturdays (salsa party). good place for a drink and latino music.

Visited on: 22 Nov 2008 Posted By: Aashley (Status: Guru) 2 Weeks ago  (www.menupages.ie)

 

 Visited Havana with a group of friends.

Visited Havana with a group of friends. We had no reservation but the staff were very friendly and moved us to a larger table as soon as one came available. Food was very prompt and cocktails were good! Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Visited on: 05 Nov 2008 Posted By: yummyscrummy (Status: Newbie) last month  (www.menupages.ie)

 

 Cheap and cheerful and never...

Cheap and cheerful and never disappointed!

Visited on: 06 Oct 2008 Posted By: nuggets66 (Status: Guru) last month  www.menupages.ie


Only tried this place for the first...

Only tried this place for the first time recently, which was long overdue as I love tapas. Enjoyed this visit so much I went back several times since. Great laid back atmosphere, and you can walk in off the street and wait for a table, which is great for a last minute bite to eat. Drinks are great, especially the yummy mojitos. All of the food I've tried so far has been delicious, particularly the bread/nachos and tasty dips, and the platters. Great value for great food. Will be one of my regular haunts

MenuPages.ie   Visited on: 28 Mar 2009 Posted By: smurfette (Status: Guru) 3 days ago


"The prices were astonishing - they seemed to be struggling to get out of single figures..... €47.90 for two - one of the cheapest restaurants on the southside"
Chris Lowry  :  Herald AM

"..perfect for a girls night out....and so reasonable too"
U Magazine

"The place is bursting with colour, music and fun.....and the pitchers of Mojito add to the reckless devil-may-care atmosphere....the spicy Casablanca Cous Cous is definitely worth trying ...."
Lucinda O Sullivan : Sunday Independent Life Magazine  

"...I finished our modest meal with an unusual sense of well-being and satisfaction.....we ordered a portion of beef stew to share....it was delicious : tender meat in a curiously creamy and slightly spicy sauce with bits of potato and carrot "
 Tom Doorley : Irish Times Magazine 

 

"The feeling isn't exactly cafe or restaurant or bar which may be the point....The Chorizo and Lentil stew was a winner ... creamy, earthy comfort food......The prices are good, the menu is fun and whoever is behind it is full of ideas.  Two people could eat well and share a bottle of wine for less than €40"
Sunday Tribune, Dublin

"....stepping over the theshold is like diving into a picture postcard - South American flags flap from the walls, sexy rhythms purr from the sound system and snapshots of beach gods brighten up the walls..."
Evening Herald, Dublin 

"Bustling and bursting with energy, this Cuban-Spanish eaterie is a great place on Friday or Saturday night.  Wines, beers and cocktails lubricate the mixed crowd who munch endlessly on tasty tapas"
The Lonely Planet  -  Dublin condensed

 


 "This small tapas bar has pretty decor, pretty staff, pretty customers and a pretty good sense of fun.....regulars tell tales of pushing back the tables and dancing the night away....."
Time Out Logo

"This modern, bright and stylish place serves little dishes that are perfect for grazing - chorizo, hummus, jamon and paella - washed down with wine, beer or fairtrade coffee.  All dishes are around €7 and there's plenty for vegetarians...."
Footprint - Dublin


"Enjoy a glass of Rioja to Latin rhythms.  Great choice of delicious tapas, Spanish wine and sangria"
 Everyman CityMap Guides - Dublin

"Havana is a delightful place to while away an afternoon or an evening sipping some fine South American wines, nibbling at some Spanish tapas with a collection of Cuban sounds making you forget the Irish weather ...."
Totally Dublin magazine