Havana Bar
About the Business
Welcome to Havana Bar, an award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant located in the vibrant and cozy historic cottages of Wellington, New Zealand. We take pride in serving a diverse range of internationally inspired tapas and seasonal plates, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for our guests.
At Havana Bar, we not only offer delectable food and drinks but also support local and international musicians and DJs, who perform two nights a week, creating a pleasant ambiance for your listening pleasure.
Conveniently situated at 32a-34 Wigan St, Te Aro Wellington, just around the corner from Fidels on Cuba Street, Havana Bar is easily accessible. You can find us on Google Maps or check out the map of our location below.
We are now open for lunch on Fridays from 12-3pm, and from Tuesday to Saturday, you can join us for tapas, drinks, dinner, cocktails, dancing, and good times. Whether you're seeking a casual evening of tapas and drinks or planning a function, we welcome you to sit in our bar. For function inquiries, please email us at info@havanabar.co.nz.
For group bookings of 8 or more, we offer a special group menu (Terms and Conditions apply). Please email us at info@havanabar.co.nz for further details or to make a booking.
Musicians interested in performing at Havana Bar can send links to their music and bio to Potti at info@havanabar.co.nz.
To reach us, you can email us at info@havanabar.co.nz or call us at (04) 384 7039. Our opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm till late, with Friday lunches starting from midday.
Tapas is a wonderful way to share food with good friends, and we offer group bookings of 10 or more on Sunday to Thursday nights and for lunch. Please read our terms and conditions for further information. Early Friday and Saturday night group bookings are also available, but please note that these must be sat between 5pm and 6:30pm and vacate by 8:00pm.
At Havana Bar, we take pride in our handcrafted concoctions created by our finest bartenders. We combine products sourced from around the world with an array of local and international wines and beers, ensuring a fresh, exotic, and exciting experience for your taste buds.
Join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm for $10 tap beers and $10 wines. While dancing on the dance floor is currently off the cards, you are more than welcome to dance from your seat.
Havana Bar is located in two historic Te Aro workingmen's cottages on Wigan Street, dating back to the late 19th century. This area was once known for its gambling, opium dens, and gentlemen's pleasures, as it was on the outskirts of Wellington's old China Town.
In 1991, Havana Coffee Works set up shop in 34 Wigan St, and later acquired 32a. The idea of a Cuban bar started brewing, and with the help of the owners of Fidels Café, Havana Bar was officially opened in 2003. For over 13 years, we have supported local and international musicians, providing a unique musical experience for Wellingtonians. We have embraced all things Cuban, from its history, music, rum, famous cigars, and coffee.
In 2010, Havana Coffee Works relocated, and we transformed the cottage into a stunning and award-winning tapas-style restaurant. Havana Bar is a unique urban oasis nestled among high-rise neighbors, providing the highest quality products sourced from the 'Best little capital in the world', including the rest of New Zealand and abroad.
We invite you to join us at Havana Bar, where you can indulge in delicious food, refreshing drinks, and enjoy the finest music and dance. Come and experience the relaxed and spontaneous sanctuary that is Havana Bar.
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Location & Phone number
34 Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:00 PM - ?
Wednesday:
4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Thursday:
4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday:
4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Sunday:
? - 3:00 AM
Reviews
"Had a nice evening here with friends… tapas so you need to order a few dishes, nice food but we did say to the waitress that we were not sure if we had ordered enough…. only be told that when we we’re ready for more that the kitchen had closed and was only now doing desserts. Would have liked a warning to say the kitchen was closing…. Had to stop for takeout on the way home! Not ideal."
"Great atmosphere and service, staff is friendly. I've been there for drinks and I'd totally recommend the Caipirinha, one of the best cocktails there is!"
"if I could give this place 10/10, I’d give it 15. honestly the service was amazing. the servers and the chefs were all so lovely and accomodating. they made sure to explain every dish, how the menu worked, always refilled our glasses before replacing the jug. loved the vibe of the place, so many things to see, the music was beautiful and felt just right. only con would be that it sort of felt a bit cramped, just a little though. but the food… IMMACULATE. some of the finest food I’ve ever had in my life for sure. it was all soooo flavoursome and surprisingly filling too. well worth the coin, would definitely come back and would like to thank the workers there for making it such an enjoyable night."
"Lovely meal. The zucchini tart was amazing, as were the prawns. Everything was so good. Really nice staff and a chill atmosphere too."
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