Cafetería Sofía

CA2
Style of place: Neighborhood bar
Ambience
Popularity
Entertainment
Service
Best for: People watching on the busy thoroughfare
Worst for: Pretty basic place. Not much in way of décor.
Calle 23 No. 202, esquina O, Centro Havana
(+53)7832 - 0740
24 hrs daily
  • This is the local that everyone loves to hate. On a quiet night it may be the only bar in the neighborhood that is really busy, which, given its unattractive décor and lack of sophistication may come as something of a surprise. This is a people-watching place at a more down-at-heel level.

    
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