King Bar

Club · Havana Vedado

On Calle 23 in Vedado people dance late into the night: King Bar is one of the pioneers of Havana’s queer disco scene, with DJs, a cocktail bar and occasional drag.

• ★ 3.8 on Google (194)
• DJ sets
• Cocktail bar
• Open daily

Address

Calle 23 e/ D y E, Vedado
Havana

Opening hours

daily until approx. 3 am

Entry

depending on the night

Crowd

mixed, queer and arty, fairly young (20–35), locals and travellers

Flirt factor

high

Programme

DJs every night from midnight, occasional drag or live music

What makes King Bar stand out

King Bar is on Calle 23 between D and E, in the heart of Vedado. It’s considered one of the city’s first gay-friendly discos and today attracts a diverse, queer and arty crowd. Things only really get going after midnight, when the DJs start. The cocktail bar mixes drinks, and sometimes there’s drag or live music.

On busy nights it’s worth booking. Because of the power cuts in Cuba, a night can also be cancelled at short notice; current information is on the bar’s social media channels.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mixed, with locals and travellers partying together. Guests praise the energetic atmosphere, good DJ music, cool air conditioning and friendly staff. It’s busiest at weekends.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut, Cuba Group Tour (January 2025), Lonely Planet, Google reviews (3.8 stars, 194 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.