This bar is worth going to for the music and dancing and is one of the livelier places. It is just off the main square and doesn't look like much of a bar from the outside but when you walk through the shop there is a pleasant courtyard which provides shade at any time of the day. There was no beer when we went but the mojitos were good.
This is a must go place - sensational, non-stop music with excellent dancers and lots and lots of people. Very loud and very crowded, but what a place! There is no pressure to buy the CDs of the bands playing (as suggested elsewhere) and you do need to pay to use the toilets (as you do in lots of places in Cuba, and elsewhere) but that's quickly forgotten and you get caught up in the rhythm of the place
This is a great spot with reasonably priced drinks and great music. There are travellers and locals alike and everybody is extremely friendly. Everyone gets on the dance floor. Nobody cares if you can't salsa etc. properly they are just happy that you are there and enjoying their culture.
Over our trip in Cuba this was by far the best Casa de la Trova. Agree with other reviews that the area is small but there was always a (tiny)space to dance. And the more you move the more room you gain! We had fun dancing with the locals, one of whom was very kind and patient in teaching me some basic salsa. The bands were good; the music was a mix of salsa, son and Cuban and all very lively. It was great to watch some very competent couples dancing too. Prices for drinks good. Cds are offered but if you don't want one just give a small tip for the band. We did actually buy one and having played it today was relieved to hear it was good and brought back happy memories.This Casa is in the centre. It costs 1 CUC entry fee. It is also worth going on to the church area where the party goes on in the street!
Wonderful atmosphere in small bar. Good music. Feel free to join in the dancing in response.. Friendly people.
We had a great couple of hours here mixing with mainly Cuban people, there was non-stop music from local bands with great dancing.A lively, enjoyable, authentic experience amongst friendly folk, but do get there early-ish if you want a table as it does get very busy.
This is a good place to spend your night in Trinidad. You will enjoy the music, as well as watching people dance. It is located in an colonial house in Trinidad, and you will seat in a small patio, under the sky. Not a high end place, but you are in Cuba, you are looking to have a good time. The bar, certainly not the best one...
The place is popular for turists, so the place is crowded of them. But the music is nice, and the building as well. Cheap entrance. Go try you salsa moves for an hour or two, and then continue to one of the other clubs.
Quite infectious - something special about the music here. Did though prefer watching others od the salsa than doing it ourselves.
If you want to experience real Cuban music, look no further. This is probably the best and most charming place to listen to Cuban music in Trinidad. This cafe/bar is set in a beautiful restored colonial mansion in the city center, just 100 metres to the Plaza Mayor, and music is played in their lush green patio. There is a cover charge of 1 CUC and mojitos and piñas coladas are sold for a reasonable 3 CUC.Music is played from around 8 pm to 12 pm or 1 am and every half an hour a new group is invited to join the stage. There is also a dancing area for the brave...Summing up, a quite nice place to drink while listening to real Cuban music and hanging out with locals...