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    Havana

    3.6 (51 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars
    Closed 2:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Vegetarian Spanish omelette with bread, hummus, cheese & salad (€6.50)
    Andy O.

    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.

    chorizo and potatoes
    Reid Y.

    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 :)

    Natalie M.

    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!

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    Alexandra M.

    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!

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    Aoife R.

    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.

    Paella galore!!

    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!

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    It is ok, to be fair tapas are not really my thing, so I may have been missing out, but unless they are you thing, you should probably avoid

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    Le Basement

    Le Basement

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.1 kmSouth Inner City

    We were fortunate to experience Le Basement during our time in Dublin…read more It's located on the second floor of a restaurant in a small office sized room with a bar, sofa seats, and a few dining tables. When we came they had a band already playing. It was honestly like an American jam sess where people can come up and sing and perhaps play if the request is honored. My husband asked the guitarist if he could join and the guitarist was gracious enough to loan him his guitar and pick as we are foreigners and didn't pack his guitar for our trip. He was able to play for about three songs and it was amazing to see the two cultures mix and mingle on stage. You could tell that the vibe changed throwing him in the mix. I would imagine this magical mix occurs each time they invite any unique talent that visits Le Basement. The drinks were inexpensive, the environment was welcoming, and the music was soulful.

    A hidden gem in the heart of Dublin's nightlife, and what a great discovery! Located on Dame Lane…read morejust across from the popular 4 Dame Lane, Le Basement offers a unique evening experience for Dublin. Presented in a similar style to the famous Parisian Jazz clubs, you descend the stairs to a small and atmospheric room with soft lighting and comfortable leather seating. There is decent quality beer on tap and array of the usual alcohol options available with a decent looking menu if you fancy a bite to eat (although I did not). Most evenings around the weekend there is a live Jazz act and, on the night I was there, we had a delightful lady singer with a fantastic voice and a great support band. Table service is available and the staff are friendly and prompt. There is a cover charge ranging from €5 to €8 depending on who is playing. Le Basement is part of Le Cirk - a hotel/bar on Dame Street. If you are looking for a romantic spot to take your partner or just a place to appreciate some quality jazz tunes, then look no further. I highly recommend Le Basement.

    Havana - spanish - Updated May 2026

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