Listen all you people who complain that this is really Spanish Tapas, have you ever been to Cuba? The people are starving there, hence all the home made rafts floating 90 miles to Florida. The food here is was good. Ordered off the early bird menu, 5pm to 7pm. Ordered 3 plates and were enough for sharing. Had a sangria and a beer, total was around 45 Euro for 2 people. I would defiantly stop in again. read more

Havana - Sangria - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

The bright interior and peppy Cuban music can't help but lift your spirits, especially on a cold dark Dublin day. The staff are as warm and as flavoursome as the food they serve... Not that I have taken a bite of them, but it's more an ode to the several nationalities working there. Great food list, excellent lunch time specials and also a place that you can go and have a coffee or beer and avail of their free wi-fi without feeling rushed. They also hold salsa dance nights, and Tuesdays between 4pm and 7pm they have informal converstional English, French and Spanish, all are welcome! To me that somes up the ethos of this spot, great simple honest cheap food with an eclectic clientale. You will always leave here with more colour in your soul! read more

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This place really has fallen from grace into the depths of average muck. I was here just before Christmas for some Chrimbo food and drinks with some friends. My friend had it booked and you can't be too choosey the week before Chrimbo as it's a nightmare to get a reservation. Mojitos in a Cuban restaurant should be good. Bahahahahaha No. AWFUL I shared a bread and dips with my friend and ordered the paella for my main. The dips were fairly nice and the bread was pretty OK too. So I was quite content with this part of it. However, shop bought tortilla chips as part of a bread an dips plate? Hhhmmm. Hello Eddie Rockets! So the worst part of this experience? The paella! There was a choice of chicken and chorizo or seafood and chorizo. I asked what seafood was in the dish and the waitress said prawns, mussels and squid. I asked could I have it without the mussels. She said no. I was like em OK I will just pick them out. The only way I could describe the seafood in this dish is like it came from a frozen mixed seafood packet from ALDI. Disgusting. Tiny little prawns. The chorizo was also terrible. Bland. Flavourless. The texture was not what you would expect from a good quality chorizo. I left majority of the dish. Absolutely horrendous. I have a feeling I will be made come back here at some stage with friends and I may stick with the patatas bravos and bread as these were average but not inedible. read more

Havana - Bread, tortilla chips and dips - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

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A nice place to wander into if you're looking for cheap, cheerful & decent food. The staff are super sound, they give off that "we'll look after you" vibe that so many restaurants lack. The menu is an assortment of spanish inspired food that doesn't require much thought when you're ordering. I've eaten the paella (€5 on Monday!) and also the spanish omelette with cheese & bread and it's all nice, if a little bit safe and unexciting. It's got a slightly rustic feel to the place, like you're stepping into your nana's cottage in the countryside. I've heard this place can be good for drinks, but I've only ventured here at lunch times so can't comment on this yet. Overall, it's kinda impossible to hate or love this place. It plays it safe and does exactly what it wants v. well. A nice fallback option if the more experimental cafes & restaurants get on your nerves. read more

Havana - Vegetarian Spanish omelette with bread, hummus, cheese & salad (€6.50) - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

Yummo! I loved their chicken/seafood paella. Also order a platter of the Mixto which was very tasty as well. The decor was rather interesting. They have all of these Latino country flags strung about the place. They also had a rickety ukulele lying around which I picked up and belched out a few chords. Service was very attentive. No complaints there. Bar service is not so hot. I ordered a mojito which was overly sweet. Tasted almost like juice. Just stick to the food and you'll be fine. read more

This was one of the first places I ate at when I came to Dublin. It's a small place and I think they play music in the evenings/weekends. The atmosphere is nice and there's a good amount of food traffic/people reading books to make it nice. As for the food - it's pretty good and relatively inexpensive (which should be taken with a grain of salt - this is still Dublin we're talking about). I had the chorizo and potatoes, which turned out to be pretty darn good. The sangria definitely helped me overcome my jetlag as well :) read more

Havana - chorizo and potatoes - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

Havana is gorgeous. I used to go to the one on Grantham Street all the time - it's brilliant. The food is delicious. From cheese and meat plates to paella, chorizo stew and gorgeous soups. They warm you to the core. And they're good value. I love the Spanish meatballs with patatas bravas - a large one is just €10.95 and boy is it large. Their desserts are lovely too and it's the type of place you'll want to sit on. They do salsa in the evening if you're feeling more energetic! read more

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When I go out for dinner, I like to go to places where I don't know how to make the food. I mean, do I really want to pay 12 Euro for a lasagna when I could buy the ingredients myself and make it for a fraction of the cost? And lasagna isn't very exotic, is it? Well, that's why I like Havana. The food is different from what is served in other restaurants and I don't feel like I'm being being cheated out of my money. Despite being named after a city in Cuba, the cuisine is mostly Spanish. The menu entices you with such dishes as paella, Spanish meatballs, calamaris and Chorizo Frito. I ordered the Havana meat platter to share with my friend and a bottle of wine. The place was packed so we ate at the bar where I got a good view of all the action in the kitchen. Another good thing about this restaurant is that they offer Spanish classes to customers. Me gusto mucho Havana! read more

Havana - Photo by Alexandra M - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

Havana is always busy in the evenings, particularly on weekend nights, as its keen prices and mojito pitchers prove an irresistible draw for the hungry gourmet and the broke student alike. Inside, service is rough and ready - the waiter may balance something on your head as he navigates a tricky corner - but friendly enough. The food is the usual tapas dishes, including fab Spanish meatballs and lentil and chorizo stew. read more

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Good range of tapas and wine. Particularly a fan of the €5 seafood paella on Mondays. read more

Lovely dinner for 2 people in my birthday! Cheap and delicious food, I am really happy to find another favorite place for food in Dublin! read more

Have to completely and utterly disagree with the last review that this place got. The fact that this place is constantly packed should speak volumes. I have been here several times and I have always had a fantastic time. Staff are warm and welcoming and not afraid to flash their Pearlie's (that means teeth in case you're wondering). Food options also include vegetarian dishes and they are perfect for sharing (although the lamb was so delicious I was prepared to attack any wandering hands with a fork). You might find it easier to choose different dishes and spread them around the table to share as you will want to taste each culinary delight on the menu. A great place to visit especially if you have a group of amigos and want to natter away over good food and drink long into the evening. The best part is when the bill comes to the table, such good quality for money. read more

"Havana Good Time" is the oh-so-clever title of the review I wrote about this place for my college newspaper a few years ago. And I'm still a fan. Lentil soup used to be favourite dish as a child. Made Greek style with onions and garlic and a generous serving of feta cheese, it was the king of comfort food. So, it was a delight to see lentil and chorizo soup on the menu here. And it tasted like home. I've been here before on a Spanish night, where native speakers and the rare Irish person who's making an effort to speak a foreign tongue drink coffee and converse in castellano. It's a great idea for meeting new and interesting people and for getting custom into this cool tapas bar. And if you can't make your own mind up about the place, you can read everyone else's opinion from menupages.ie in the bathroom. Now, how can we get our Yelp reviews up there...? read more

Ode to Havana's Chicken Wings Oh Havana Chicken wings How is it that you managed to get it just right With your blend of spicy, sticky and chickeny? Even though its been three days I'm still thinking about you. And you're not even cake. Which is weird because I normally only think about cake for this long, And ice-cream sometimes. If we were both teenagers I'd be writing texts to you, but not sending them, trying to play it cool. But we're not teenagers... I'm almost 32, and you're chicken wings. When can I see you again without seeming over-eager or like I'm stalking the staff? read more

Havana is a tapas bar with genuine Latin spirit, from the music and warm atmosphere to the simple, delicious food. It's usually busy in the evenings and if personal space is an issue, this might not be your first choice of eating place. But while the tightly packed tables may not lend themselves to shared intimacies, or even the awkward spaces that can need negotiating on first dates, they add to the sense of a shared experience amongst diners - a communal intimacy, perhaps - that suits just fine if you're out for a casual bite to eat, a catch up with friends over tapas. And, if you're on your own, you won't feel out of place here either, reading your book or just sitting back and people watching (though you might have to be subtle because, well, they're probably only around four inches away from you). I've always found the staff here to be great - welcoming, attentive, unfussy. They manage busy times with aplomb and the food - unfussy, too, in keeping with the set up - comes fast and plentiful, and tastes good. A reasonable wine, a few beers, a good coffee - all are yours for the taking, and your pocket won't feel stung. And if you're in the mood to let loose and swing your hips, weekend evenings often lead to salsa dancing, and all are encouraged to join in, in much the same way they do in the city of Havana, where the tourists can get to make fools of themselves as they attempt to look graceful and sexy (or in my case, to simply not look like a complete idiot) while incredible dancers of the tradition strut their stuff just a few paces away. And if anyone's laughing, well at least they have the decency to keep it to themselves. Fun, free-spirited and fresh, this cool eatery knows what it is, and does what it does well. Long live Havana! read more

:) : Great atmosphere, superb location, nice music, excellent cocktails, good platters, quickness of the service, friendly and energetic staff !! :( : Size of the restaurant limited, slightly too spicy. Very positive overall experience for a reasonable price! I'll be back! read more

Four stars for ambiance, pleasant staff and reasonable food. Taken individually, the food isn't at its best though: paella is a bit dry, tortilla is a bit like a brick, chorizo always a tad overcooked etc... but I suppose it doesn't matter that much because you don't go there for a unique gastronomical experience. You go there to have a casual, fun evening with your friends and that you'll get. One thing: don't get their pitcher of mojito. You will actually get sober drinking this and it is really bad value. read more

Will def. come back for an organic, fairtrade coffee, free internet and the enjoyable window seat. Will def. never order the cinnamon bun or Chicken Satay again - sadly way below average canteen level. Bring headphones if on your own, sound system is boomy and as bad as food mentioned above. read more

I am on holiday seeing Europe one bite at a time. My venture has taken me to beautiful Rome, punkish life of Berlin, sophisticated Paris, and then there is Dublin. What can I say, Dublin is like the bastard teenage child going through his rebellious stage. Guinness was founded in Ireland, one can finally understand why the Irish created a drink with enough calories and fullness to be the equivalent of a meal. Thanks to Annie L. correcting me that Guinness actually has less cal than most beers, it's all the more reason to drink more Guinness. Like many restaurants the early bird special is a common concept to lure people in for some good food at a so called special price. I ordered the pinchos and a glass of wine. I understand now that I should have just drank a glass of Guinness than to waste my time eating and filling it with mediocre wine and food at this place. read more

Nice bar, good service, but the decor is just weird, which means you spend a third of the time chatting about how the beach scene on tv is skipping again and laughing at how all the international flags are labeled - we guessed that the servers were just tired of answering questions about them... The food was good - we had a cheese plate, some dips - the hummous is very garlicky! - and chorizo, and it shared nicely between three people. Cheese was presented beautifully, with some crackers and jam and tomatos and lettuce to accent each individual flavor. There were probably five or six different cheeses, all of them tasty. The chorizo came sliced into rounds over a bed of home-fry style, large chunk roasted potatos. It was nice, but not exceptional. The dips were also pleasant - they came with Dublin "nachos" (tortilla chips to Americans) - and were each different. The pesto was chunky with pine nuts, which was unique (to me at least) and the hummous, as I said, was garlicky. Our favorite dip was the red one, but I don't know what that was called. We got the mojito pitcher, too, and it wasn't very strong or flavorful...I would recommend trying something else. read more

Ohhhh those Havanaaaaaa niiiiiights! I've been to this restaurant twice now - once for cocktails and another for a dinner event. This place is just so fun! The atmosphere is so casual and they have a few drink specials - 15 euro pitchers of mojitos, buy one get one cocktails, etc! I tried the wings and they were coated in the best tasting sauce - part buffalo and part Caribbean! So nice! I also tried the meatballs which were really tender. The chicken paella was the best of all the paella I had which were: chicken, seafood and veg. For desert, we had the churros. They tasted like the food that had been cooked in the fryer last - disappointing! They came with a nice chocolate dipping sauce. This might be ideal for a first date - not too romantic and loud enough to fill awkward silences. Oh and nice on the wallet! read more

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Only eaten here once but the food was very good. Some lovely tapas dishes. A good Tapas place for me is one that keeps the standards up across all the dishes you have. If one of your dishes isn't great then basically its not a top Tapas place. Havana meet this challenge with 5 very delicious dishes so gets my vote! It was pretty good value as well which is a surprise considering the location! Definitely worth a look if you are in the area. read more

I stopped in for a quick lunch yesterday in the middle of a shopping spree. I had the Havana lunch- an omelette served with Serrano ham, a small salad and bread and hummous. The omelette was as good as any I've ever eaten in Spain! It was deliciously light and savoury. The Serrano ham was good quality and 4 decent sized slices of it. The salad was unfortunately stained with taste of coriander (which I despise) but otherwise fab. The hummous was very good tho I prefer it with veg as opposed to bread. All in all a great value at just under €8! I had a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon which was a decent sized pour of a pleasant wine for 5.95. Service wise, I was greeted and seated immediately by a very friendly man. It took a while to place my order. My bad- I forgot to ask for water when I first ordered but then never got the chance again as the girl simply dropped my plate to the table and that was that. She had vanished never to be seen again. All in all, a good experience worth repeating. read more

Havana - Havana lunch- omelet, Serrano ham, salad, hummous - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

Where to start. Well on entering I was really excited. Lovely bright and friendly and fun looking. Then I got the menu and it was all downhill from there. This will be a short review. Overpriced, not a bit authentic - I lived in this region for over 8 years and this has to be the worst tourist slap I have ever tasted and being over charged for. Sangria, not normally what I would go for but I felt like something light and this was dreadful. So all in all I feel cheated. Terrible food, overpriced and bad service. Will I go back???? need you ask? read more

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Went here with friends from work for lunch, and to this day I still do not know what tapas are; don't tell me I'm waiting for a surprise! Instead of tapas, I have a wonderful goats cheese sandwich, which was divine, and absolutely filling. The side salad was fresh, with a beautiful dressing, and I even got some mini wedges with some dip too, all for around six euro. Mightily impressed with the large feed for such a small price. Also it doesn't charge you for tap water; charging for tap water really gets my goat - pardon the pun. The staff are devilishly charming and seem to add to the exotic feel of the bar, while the atmosphere and decor encourage you to truly believe you might be in Cuba. Really enjoyed this place, and I am definitely coming back again for drinks, to experience Havanas properly. read more

I stumbled upon this place while shopping in town, and on a hunt to try something a little different for lunch. I ordered the chicken and chorizo paella, and it was delicious. Very tasty, not too spicy and the regular size is perfect for a hungry lunch. It looks as though it is going to be spicy when it comes out, but really it is just full of flavor. The chicken and sausage are both so tender you can literally cut them with a spoon. All in all, a great first experience for the food, and I'm excited to return to try something else. One thing though, I wouldn't say it's great for drinks or cocktails. The Sangria tastes a bit cheap, and I wouldn't suggest here if you want a typical "tapas bar" and cocktails. One thing also to remember here is that it is a bit like a café, so is quite casual and I'd say not exactly a cocktail type of place, as mentioned above. It can be misleading, because typically when I think of a tapas bar, I think of strong cocktails and good wine, and this is a more casual café like place. Good food, good atmosphere, but the drinks leave something to be desired. read more

Healthy lunch, not sure about dinner time but defiantly will come here again :) I like design in this place. Staff are really polite. Love it :) read more

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I was walking down Georges Street with my friend last Saturday night and saw Havana - it looked interesting and different so we said we would give it a try. We ordered dips, first of all, which included hummus, which I love, pesto which I don't but this pesto was gorgeous and olive oil for dipping special bread into. There was also nachos. I was impressed with the dips because I wasn't expecting much. I also ordered a glass of white chilean wine, which I must say was very nice indeed. The spanish omlette with onion wasn't the best however. It was cooked some time previously and just heated up which was fine but I just wasn't too impressed with it. Maybe if I had got the pepper ommlette I would have liked it better, but Im not sure. My friend got chicken skewers and they were quite nice. The dessert menu looked tempting with tirimasu, banoffi, apple crumble and cream, along with chocolate chip muffins. We didn't indulge in dessert however. I had a chamomile tea and my friend had an earl grey, both of which were served with 2 minstrels on the side, which I thought was nice. Because it was a bustling but laid back kind of place, there were people coming and going all night...I don't honestly know what time they stop serving. There was a group of people at one table playing cards..it is that kind of place. I think everyone should give it a try..if only for a different place to go on a night out. The staff are friendly and pleasant and price of food here is reasonable. For dips, 1 white wine spritzer, and a slice of spanish omlette and a camomile tea, I paid €20. I suppose this place is not really a place to go if you are really hungry...Tapas is about samples, portions of food, so I would advise having a normal dinner at home earlier and then going to Havana later. Its more of a snack at Havana. It is definetly a place to go if you want something different. I liked the ambience/atmosphere and would go there again. The music that was playing was very cuban and to me, very cool. I want to go to Cuba now :) read more

Spanish food. Not a single latin dish. All Spanish food and bad. They could have at least added a black bean soup with white rice and fried plantains dish to the menu. read more

I went to Havana Tapas Bar on a Monday lunch time, having heard from a friend about their Paella deal. The environment at Havana Tapas is very pleasant, and sitting in the window you can really watch the world go by as you're eating. I chose the chicken and chorizo paella, which was well spiced and filling. It was a good lunch, and good value. I would go back if I wanted to grab a quick lunch or something a bit different from the norm. I'm not particularly sure where the Cuban influence comes into Havana Tapas, as it just seemed like a regular Spanish restaurant. I did notice that Havana does very affordable food for students (especially at lunch time). I have yet to try any of those deals. I believe I was served by the owner the day I was there - he was really very friendly and made the experience fun. All in all, a good spot for lunch, decent paella, but nothing special I'm afraid. read more

ever since a particularly evil night out featuring another completely unrelated place called Havana, i've had a totally irrational fear of stepping foot into any place by the same name. luckily last night there was impetus for me to overcome my mental obstacle and join a lovely group of yelpers there. i'm a huge fan of tapas so i'm very glad i got over myself and finally tried Havana. the food was great, there were tons of dishes to choose from and by the time we'd had our 3rd or 4th cup of sangria or mojito, everything was just as it should be. the staff was very nice, very patient and helpful with us being indecisive as to whether or not we wanted pitchers or glasses, and generally friendly all around. the service was quick, the portions reasonable for the price. for a group of like 7 people we ordered something like 3 platters (with 3-4 small dishes each) and 2 meatballs w/ potatoes. it was a good assortment and definitely enough food. definitely try the meatballs and the cheese platter. YUM! read more

At any time of the day or evening, I find this place just homy, great, comfy, welcoming...I just love it. Plus when you're on your own, just on a break or waiting for a friend, it's a great people watching spot :-D read more

To be fair, there is a nice atmosphere here and I feel I was a bit harsh on the food side of things, its much more then "just" a café, its a nice meeting place, but what I say about the food sticks. read more

This is a great place for a cheap, but tasty lunch. I've only ever been for lunch, but each time I've always enjoyed my order. Their paella is quite nice, as is their chicken wrap and soups. If you're look for a nice tapas dinner, I prefer The Market Bar, but I like this place when I'm looking for a quick, nice lunch. read more

Good food, nice little restaurant. And I would eat here again. The main reason they lost 2 stars is the fact that they are called Havana and make a terrible mojito. If you are going to name your restaurant after a city in Cuba and you are going to offer a mojito, please make it a good one, not the overly sweet crap drink this place offers. read more

This place is amazing. I just can't stop eating there! I get the lentil stew in the middle of summer because it's just that good. The bread with dips is also amazing, every dip is made from scratch. THE SALAD! I don't know what it is they put on that salad, but I would give up all food for the rest of my life and just have that. It's so good. Good homemade food, good low prices! read more

Called in here with my wife to just get tea. The tea for both of us came in a small pot. Would have rather two small pots each! Didn't try any food but looked nice. We sat at the window and read the papers. We were there for about forty mins and staff didn't seem to mind that we spent that amount of time there after spending so little. read more

I stopped in for the student brunch, which was €6 for half samdwich or omlette, some.fries and salad. When i asked the waiteress for the omlette as part of the deal she said i couldnt have that, even though it was printed on the menu. The meal i got, serrano ham, fried egg and a lovely sauce on white bread, with fries and salad was delicious. The place had a lovely atmosphere and the deal was reasonable. The only thing that lets this place down is the service, it was not good. read more

Havana is for the most part, a 'cheap and cheerful' tapas restaurant in the city centre. I think it's best for an early meal, ie, pre a night out. I wouldn't make it the focus of the evening because it's not fantastic enough for that. The food is pleasant, albeit a bit oilier than I care for myself. The ambience is cosy and casual, and the staff are generally friendly and attentive (but if you go on your own they all look at you like you're the world's biggest loser!). It's also in the low to medium price range for the kind of food on offer. I have the best experiences here when I go with a few friends to share some food before we head on elsewhere. Grand! read more

A very easy going place to go eat. Its also not hard on the pocket. The food is tasty and they do nice wines there. One can get Sangria there or a Mochito or a pitcher or beer. Strangely enough the clientele seem to speak very loud at Havana. Some times the pitch can get to shouting level. It gets difficult to hear what your pal is saying and then they find they have to shout and I findI have to shout to be heard by my pal who is less then one foot in distance from me. At approximately 22:30, huge bongoes are wheeled out. Then at full shrieking volume, latino music is belted through the speakers. Then the giant sized bongo drums are pounded and it feels like we are preparing for war. Mind you, that is merely my own thoughts on the matter, however people get up and dance to the bongo beating that seems to be trying to shroud out the music from the speakers. A nice fun place. read more