Havana Social
Havana Social
4.5
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Monday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
About
Pre-Revolution Cuban speakeasy style cocktail and cigar lounge in the heart of Bangkok. Open every day from 6pm - 2am. Playing a variety of Latino, Cuban, Salsa, Reggeatron and a large mix. We would also like to inform you that we have a smart casual dress code , which means we don't allow : Sandals, flip-flops or Birkenstock( only fully covered shoes for gentlemen) Sleeveless shirts for gentlemen. Shorts for gentlemen (during the weekend)
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Sukhumvit
With a mix of shopping malls, hip bars and food stalls lining both sides of Thailand’s longest road, you’ll rarely encounter a dull moment along Sukhumvit. While the main road itself doesn't offer a lot in terms of entertainment, it's the adjoining 'sois' (alleys) where the magic happens. Popular spots are soi 11 for a lively night out, soi 4 for naughty nightlife and soi 21 for world-class shopping at Terminal 21. It's hard to cover everything this area has to offer in on day, so be sure to take your time. Sukhumvit is heavily congested with traffic during day and night, so getting from A to B is most convenient using the BTS Skytrain right above it.
How to get there
- Nana • 8 min walk
- Ploen Chit • 10 min walk
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- tjh01Copenhagen, Denmark429 contributionsCool chilled vibeCool cool cool! The decor is rustic, cool and authentic...amazing! The vibe is really cool and all people were just happy, chilled and in a friendly party mood. The drinks were delicious, loved them all...you can taste they know what they are doing. The party is downstairs and upstairs you have the chill area, even with a cigar lounge. The music was great and there is a dance floor. Can only recommend this place!Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 7 November 2023
- Mathilda20399 contributionsWas it really in Bangkok?Ho ho ho.... I felt like I was somewhere in Cuba! You really can't missed the toilet! Obviously this place though! Really unbelievable, my friend took me there, they have a sorta payphone outside and the entrance was just couple hundred baths worth the experience though!!! Very lively music, lovely interior design and just feel youre somewhere in Cuba! Must visit and very recommendedVisited March 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 5 February 2024
- HMKarenLos Angeles, California1,348 contributionsCool little speakeasy with nice drinksWe were really looking forward to the live Cuban jazz at Havana Social on Friday nights. We headed over there. It's on a little walk street, the phone booth entrance is not hard to find. The interior is great, had a really good feel. The drinks and snacks were also tasty. The down side was some confusion we had about when the jazz started and how long it would go. We got there too early for it, and we ended up not sticking around. The Cuban jazz starts at 10 I think---we thought it was earlier, and apparently they only play for about an hour. So that was disappointing, but the place is still very cool and worth a visit.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 February 2024
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davedY3966OZ
Bangkok, Thailand57 contributions
Feb 2020
The bar serves over priced drinks ($12-$15). Are you serious? That's what I pay at upscale nightclubs with great DJs and so forth in major US cities. The place is a hole in the wall with nice decor but located in an ally. And the only girls you will score with you will have o pay. At least in the USA you can score for free. Bars like this are what has gone wrong with Bangkok. People visit Bangkok because it costs less. Bangkok is trying desperately to come off as a major world city in the advanced world of which it fails miserably to achieve for obvious reasons. If you are going to drop $15 for a drink at least do so at a bar with a 50+ story views of Bangkok such as what s offered at Vertigo and many other bars. I know better than to think the 5 star reviews on TA are an accurate reflection of establishments, especially in Asia, where it is common for management to make employees post reviews of their workplace. That said, I did not go by reviews prior to visiting this bar. When I saw the ratings I was more than shocked. I advise you not to waste your time or money at this place. If the prices were 50% less then okay maybe.
Written 16 July 2020
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MarcusfromDarwin
Darwin, Australia13 contributions
Jan 2020
Loved the Havana social, went three times. Its a small, quiet quirky fun bar beautifully decked out as Havana long ago, good drinks list and some nice themed cocktails, with a separate smokers area upstairs. Quiet themed background music. Great.
BUT on Saturdays they have a live band that plays SUPER loud, literally had to scream my order into the barman's face. Had half my drink and couldn't stand it, left disappointed. I recommend avoiding Saturdays.
BUT on Saturdays they have a live band that plays SUPER loud, literally had to scream my order into the barman's face. Had half my drink and couldn't stand it, left disappointed. I recommend avoiding Saturdays.
Written 28 January 2020
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JJ C
2 contributions
Apr 2022
I am a regular customer of Havana Social.
I went to the bar with three friends on Friday April 15th around 8.30pm. I was ready to pay in front of the counter while my friends were talking to each other. There was absolutely no one else waiting in line at the entrance.
At that moment the young and strong Thai doorman told me to get out of the queue if I was not willing to enter. I told him that of course I was going to enter and that it was not necessary to rudely kick me out of the entrance queue, to which he dismissively replied 'its ok'.
After paying when I approached the door phone to insert the entry code, the doorman rudely yelled at me from a distance, 'hey you, put the correct code'. Which seemed very rude to me, so I mentioned to the doorman again the need to yell at me to which he sarcastically replied again 'its ok'. If he wanted to make sure the code was correct, he could have simply walked up to the phone to give me a friendly direction, instead of yelling at me.
The Thai doorman speaks fluent English so it is not a communication problem, he acted in a rude manner deliberately first taking me out of the entrance queue and then yelling at me.
I hope Havana Social takes the proper action against this worker if they want the expat community in Bangkok to continue coming to this bar. Because given the price, a more professional treatment is expected at the entrance than that of a roadside bar.
Later, after entering, I tried to order a drink several times from a Thai waiter with blonde hair who ignored my request saying that he had seen me but would come back later. However, after serving several customers, he continued to ignore me, going to another end of the bar to not serve me.
In fact, when asking for a second drink at the bar, the same Thai waiter with blonde hair deliberately ignored me again after clearly seeing that he was requesting another drink. A horrible service, rude that of said waiter and great lack of professionalism.
I went to the bar with three friends on Friday April 15th around 8.30pm. I was ready to pay in front of the counter while my friends were talking to each other. There was absolutely no one else waiting in line at the entrance.
At that moment the young and strong Thai doorman told me to get out of the queue if I was not willing to enter. I told him that of course I was going to enter and that it was not necessary to rudely kick me out of the entrance queue, to which he dismissively replied 'its ok'.
After paying when I approached the door phone to insert the entry code, the doorman rudely yelled at me from a distance, 'hey you, put the correct code'. Which seemed very rude to me, so I mentioned to the doorman again the need to yell at me to which he sarcastically replied again 'its ok'. If he wanted to make sure the code was correct, he could have simply walked up to the phone to give me a friendly direction, instead of yelling at me.
The Thai doorman speaks fluent English so it is not a communication problem, he acted in a rude manner deliberately first taking me out of the entrance queue and then yelling at me.
I hope Havana Social takes the proper action against this worker if they want the expat community in Bangkok to continue coming to this bar. Because given the price, a more professional treatment is expected at the entrance than that of a roadside bar.
Later, after entering, I tried to order a drink several times from a Thai waiter with blonde hair who ignored my request saying that he had seen me but would come back later. However, after serving several customers, he continued to ignore me, going to another end of the bar to not serve me.
In fact, when asking for a second drink at the bar, the same Thai waiter with blonde hair deliberately ignored me again after clearly seeing that he was requesting another drink. A horrible service, rude that of said waiter and great lack of professionalism.
Written 16 April 2022
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Dear jjcG4215A,
Greetings from Havana Social.
Thank you for joining us and for your constructive feedback. We will review them for future improvements and take the proper action against our staff.
We hope you will see your experience as an isolated incident and you will give us the chance to redeem ourselves by having you again at Havana Social. Please feel free to contact me directly upon your next visit at gabriel@sohohospitality.com
Yours sincerely,
Gabriel.
Written 17 April 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Avoid Soi 11
1 contribution
Feb 2020
I arrived with my girlfriend on Saturday evening at the small soi which our Grab taxi assured us was our destination. Having walked past some hard faced massage parlour ladies on chairs, we encountered what I assume were staff who were eating. They ignored us. A house on the left seemed to be the only possible location however the cleaner in Thai informed my Thai gf that a tiny outdoor area with a sign Cubanos was the club. I have no way of knowing whether a club existed on this small soi. I won’t be back as I despise Soi 11. If one wishes to have a secret club, be my guest. I have lived in Bangkok for three years. My girlfriend is local. If we cannot find the club what chance do tourists have? If you plan to visit this club one must arrange to go with someone who has been there before. If not you will go away disappointed and find oneself on a Soi that is on a par with Khan San Road. The latter has less clubs viz Levels, Insomnia, Sugar that are owned by a boiler room predator who has ripped off pensioners off for $250m with pre IPO scams. He is protected. Go to his clubs at your peril.
I have been to great Latin American clubs throughout the world but they were not playing silly buggers apropos location. This is a bar for those in the know. A private members’ club in all but name. A speakeasy where your voice will not be heard as it’s hidden on purpose. When one take’s one’s girl out of an evening one should not choose a hidden maze of commercial stupidity. This club won’t last long as no-one other than the concierge at Fraser Suites can find the bloody place. One should stop there first or better still don’t even bother as I should have done.
I have been to great Latin American clubs throughout the world but they were not playing silly buggers apropos location. This is a bar for those in the know. A private members’ club in all but name. A speakeasy where your voice will not be heard as it’s hidden on purpose. When one take’s one’s girl out of an evening one should not choose a hidden maze of commercial stupidity. This club won’t last long as no-one other than the concierge at Fraser Suites can find the bloody place. One should stop there first or better still don’t even bother as I should have done.
Written 23 February 2020
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mmr135
Chicago, IL182 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
The decor is really cool - you fee like you could be in Havana - there are lots of different rooms with different vibes as well. Drinks were good. Empanada was tasty. Later at night you can dance or there are rooms where you can sit and relax. Fun establishment overall.
Written 14 November 2022
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Dear Mmr,
Thank you for your kind review :) We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
Hope to see you back very soon!
- Havana Social Team
Written 7 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Christopher M
Barcelona, Spain3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Me and my 3 friends decided to go to Havana for a fun Friday night out. We ordered a bottle of vodka so we could get a table and have a place to sit. In Havana they have these Panama Hats that are around the bar that you can wear. My friend really liked it and we wanted to take one home. We left Havana and I wanted one of their cuban sandwiches which I ordered one and the cook thought we ordered 2, so we paid 700 bhat plus vat for those 2 sandwiches (which are really good but a little over priced). Once done, we decided to walk and we are now about 600 meters from Havana, and a male staff member from Havana riped the hat off my friends head and yells at her to say this hat is his and that we weren't allowed to take it. He should of stopped us and should have been polite, but he was aggressive and used force.
The hat is sold on lazada (thailands amazon) for 47.43 bhat which is 1.39 USD. (SEE PHOTO BELOW) We were having such a great night, and at the end for $1.39 USD over a hat it ruined the evening. We will never go back their and because we live here we will be telling all of our friends about this experience. Yes, maybe we shouldn't have taken it, but the way the staff member ripped the hat of my friend aggressively then yelled at us, was totally unacceptable and disgusting.
The hat is sold on lazada (thailands amazon) for 47.43 bhat which is 1.39 USD. (SEE PHOTO BELOW) We were having such a great night, and at the end for $1.39 USD over a hat it ruined the evening. We will never go back their and because we live here we will be telling all of our friends about this experience. Yes, maybe we shouldn't have taken it, but the way the staff member ripped the hat of my friend aggressively then yelled at us, was totally unacceptable and disgusting.
Written 30 December 2023
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philippuss
Cheyres, Switzerland494 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
This hidden bar is a real authentic Cuban bar
You enter through an English-style telephone booth by entering the code on the keyboard to enter!
For the uninitiated, there is someone at the entrance who will guide us.
A change of scenery guaranteed, you are in Havana! 2 bars, one on the ground floor and a second upstairs where you can buy and/or smoke your cigar while sipping one of the many cocktails.
Finally a very large, and good choice of agricultural and other island rums!
It’s my bar at the start of the evening, quieter for smoking! Afterwards the temperature rises becoming more festive
You enter through an English-style telephone booth by entering the code on the keyboard to enter!
For the uninitiated, there is someone at the entrance who will guide us.
A change of scenery guaranteed, you are in Havana! 2 bars, one on the ground floor and a second upstairs where you can buy and/or smoke your cigar while sipping one of the many cocktails.
Finally a very large, and good choice of agricultural and other island rums!
It’s my bar at the start of the evening, quieter for smoking! Afterwards the temperature rises becoming more festive
Written 17 March 2024
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Hannah
Baden, Austria60 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Although we have been here before Covid already and enjoyed it back then, the entry was very complicated and disappointing this time. Men must wear long pants on weekend-days (which is Friday and Saturday) and closed shoes (no crocs or other “bad” shoes allowed) while women can literally wear whatever they want. We were here two days ago already and weren’t allowed in due to the regulation above, although we were dressed appropriately. Today the entry was discussed again by the security, which already made it unenjoyable for me and my group of friends. The main reason for our visit there, are the weekly dance events (salsa, bachata, etc.) After entering we were very disappointed to hear, that there was no dancing event that day. Even though I googled it beforehand and it said so on different websites. Nice music, but sadly won’t come again.
Written 13 August 2023
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Dear Hannah,
We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We apologize for any inconvenience you faced during your visit, and we're grateful for your past support as well.
We understand that our dress code policy on weekends has caused frustration, and we value your feedback. We strive to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for all our patrons. We'll definitely take your concerns into account as we review and refine our policies to ensure fairness and consistency for all guests.
Regarding the dance events, we're sorry for the confusion and disappointment you encountered. We rely on various sources to communicate our event schedule, and we'll work to ensure accurate information is available across platforms moving forward.
Please know that your feedback is invaluable to us, as it helps us improve and provide the best possible experience for our visitors. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back under more favorable circumstances.
Above Eleven Team.
Written 14 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jjmartinn6@gmail.com
21 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
I went Havana on Sunday July 17, 2022 around 8pm. At the entrance it was a small slim young guy probably half Thai-Indian with short hair almost shaved at lower part. When was going to enter he stopped asking me for my ID, however, he let enter first a copule that was behind me even if I was situated first before entering. He didn't ask the ID to the other couple only to me.
I am a European senior man of 38 years old. However, he treated me as a young boy even if this security guy was much younger. He was completely rude letting tje couple behind entering first and making me wait asking for crazy questions. Of course I let the place very angry.
I am a European senior man of 38 years old. However, he treated me as a young boy even if this security guy was much younger. He was completely rude letting tje couple behind entering first and making me wait asking for crazy questions. Of course I let the place very angry.
Written 17 July 2022
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Greetings from Havana Social.
Thank you for joining us and for your constructive feedback. We will review them for future improvements and take the proper action against our staff.
We hope you will see your experience as an isolated incident and you will give us the chance to redeem ourselves by having you again at Havana Social. Please feel free to contact me directly upon your next visit at gabriel@sohohospitality.com
Yours sincerely,
Gabriel.
Written 8 August 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tjh01
Copenhagen, Denmark429 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Cool cool cool!
The decor is rustic, cool and authentic...amazing!
The vibe is really cool and all people were just happy, chilled and in a friendly party mood.
The drinks were delicious, loved them all...you can taste they know what they are doing.
The party is downstairs and upstairs you have the chill area, even with a cigar lounge.
The music was great and there is a dance floor.
Can only recommend this place!
The decor is rustic, cool and authentic...amazing!
The vibe is really cool and all people were just happy, chilled and in a friendly party mood.
The drinks were delicious, loved them all...you can taste they know what they are doing.
The party is downstairs and upstairs you have the chill area, even with a cigar lounge.
The music was great and there is a dance floor.
Can only recommend this place!
Written 7 November 2023
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People still using the phone during Covid times to get inside ?
Written 24 February 2021
Buenas noches. Unos amigos nos recomendaron este lugar aunque nos avisaron de que no se puede entrar en chanclas. ÂżSerĂa posible entrar en deportivas? Más que nada porquĂ© llueve. Muchas gracias.
Written 22 August 2019
Reservation needed on Saturday?
Written 29 September 2018
We went on a Saturday night without a reservation, there is a cover charge at the door, which u redeem for a drink inside
Written 30 September 2018
Anything happening this weekend at Havana Social this weekend Saturday or Sunday as it’s Buddha days ....?
Written 27 July 2018
On Sunday we have our regular Saturday line up with our Cuban band at 945pm followed by a Latin DJ! Promises fun! See you there...
Written 29 July 2018
Hi we have a small dress code as the following...
For Men. No open shoes ( sandals / flip flops etc )
No sleeveless shirts/tshirts
No backpacks, although they can leave at reception desk outside.
Regards
Written 12 April 2018
Hi,
Excited to see your place tonight. Is it possible to book a table?
Written 2 March 2018
Dear Srijata,
Friday are fun night at Havana Social, we have a live band until midnight and after comes a Latin Dj until closing time - 2am.
We hope to see you tonight.
Kind Regards,
Andrea
Written 17 November 2017
Hi! I wanted to know what is a good day to come to the bar? Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night?
Written 30 May 2017
Hi Jannat,
If you are looking for a party, dancing atmosphere, I will recommend you to come on a Friday or Saturday. If you are looking for more like a chilling night with cocktails and good music, come on a Wednesday.
The best time to come at our place it's from 9:30 pm to 10 pm .
Looking forward to seeing you soon
Kind Regards,
Andrea
Written 31 May 2017
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