Fun place for drinks and watch bands rehearse (afternoon) and shows at night. Located just a few minutes from the Plaza Mayor.
Like anywhere, sometimes the music is great, and sometimes not so much. The whole atmosphere is great though!It's the centre of the universe come nightfall.Sometimes admission is charged ($1), but not always. Drinks are not that cheap either. Buy drinks across the street from the bottom of the stairs (during the day it's a small crafts shop..at night they set up a mini walk-up bar)! Half the price (1.50 mojito).
During the day the dancers perform mainly for tour groups who seem to be encouraged to buy drinks by their guides. The dancing was fun, but nothing spectacular and of course some tourists are 'forced' to join in. Each dancer ame round with the hat and their CD.
The African influence in the Cuban music scene is pretty upbeat and has a character of its own. I loved the high energy dance performances and the cool laid back vibe of the place.The staff and the seating arrangements could be better.
Bar is horrible,canchanchara was awful,spectacle was ok,but environment was not of my liking ,ok if you want to see old Africa dancing and tradition
Really enjoyed this show that was based on the culture of the African slaves who later settled Cuba. Some high quality dancing and performance with epic African beats and singing. Still listening to the CD of the show now!
We stopped by with our tour group for a short dance performance. Nice music, but pretty much tourista stop.
We spent an hour there and we enjoyed the performance.Service was good and the drinks also.After visitingthe old city it was nice to come there and relax while watching the musicians and dancers.
We went here whilst touring cuba.The music and atmosphere was absolutely amazing.The staff were friendly and helpful and my husband even got up and danced to traditional Cuban music.Also because they didn't have diet drink they welcomed me to drink my own by giving me glasses and ice.We must of spent over an hour just enjoying the atmosphere and music.
For $2, you absolutely cannot beat this entertainment. There is drumming and dancing, all done to a high standard. Go early enough to get yourself a comfy white plastic chair - you'll enjoy the performance even more.