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Café Cuba

Café Cuba Amsterdam Holland 52.3727017 4.9010624
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Bar / Café

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Neighborhood:

Nieuwmarkt

Address:

Nieuwmarkt 3
1011 Amsterdam
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Phone:

020 6274919

Hours:

Su–Th 11am–1am, F–Sa 11am–3am

Recommended as:

Day Spot Night Spot

Café Cuba Review

Tip from Emma:

“This place definitely doesn’t skimp when it comes to quality and quantity – come here specifically for the large thirst-quenching drinks, always perfectly iced.”

The Scene

People flock to the popular Café Cuba for its fabulous mojitos and cool Latin beats, then stay for its classic 1950s Cuban vibe.

People flock to the popular Café Cuba for its fabulous mojitos and cool Latin beats, then stay for its classic 1950s Cuban vibe.

Wicker chairs, muted colors, and slowly spinning fans create a mellow atmosphere perfect for sipping exotic cocktails and lounging away the afternoon. Below the vintage photos and posters of Cuban scenes and personalities, patrons gather at tables to sip sensational and reasonably-priced favorites like the Hemingway Specials, lemon caiprovskas, and Tequila Sunrises, all made with freshly-squeezed juices and real fruit.

By day, the café attracts a mix of visitors and young professionals who... read more

Crowd

Lively locals and young business people on weekdays, 20s to mid-30s. Mix of regulars and visitors on weekends.

Entertainment/Music

Latin music fused with Cuban classics. Pool table.

Food/Miscellaneous

Bar snacks include meatballs and chips. Extensive menu of cocktails and rums.

Prices

Meatballs €5, chips €2. Beer €2–€4, cocktails €6, mixed drinks €6+, fresh sangria €3.

Dress

Casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Friday nights for a lively crowd and weekdays for a low-key setting in which to enjoy delicious mojitos.

Close By

Café Cuba is sandwiched between two brown bars worth checking out: Cotton Club and Café Stevens.

The Cotton Club has maintained its smoky, cool vibe even if its fame as a hangout for jazz cats is long past, while Café Stevens overflows with a stream of Dutchies mingling over local biertjes (beers).

Tags:

20sCaipirinhasCasualDancingDiverseHigh EnergyLatinLocalsMid 30sMojitosPool (Billiards)RegularsRumSangriaSnack FoodSpecialty CocktailsSummerTerraceTouristsUpscaleYoung Professionals