Hotel Raquel – Bar Lejaim

CA2
Style of place: Scenic view/café
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Calle Amargura, esquina San Ignacio, Old Havana
(+53)7860 - 8280
noon-midnight daily
  • This is a pleasant downstairs bar located in a gorgeously renovated Old Havana boutique hotel whose roof will take your breath away. Every Wednesday evening there is an open bar.

    
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