havana bar

the service was slick and friendly, and we had a great time sharing the various courses, without any arguments over who got what! for a large group it certainly was an enjoyable spot to dine.

when you've worked hard all week and simply want a quiet corner to relaxing havana is great, shame you need to put up with bar staff think there too cool to serve somebody willing to spend money in this venue, maybe the owner is making so much cash he doesn't give a dam about his staff throwing drinks around the bar and acting like it's their own living room. i liked the spot but hate 21 year olds thinking there all it when really they don't have a clue about service, is it a job or a hang-out? it's a job not an excuse to hand out free drink to there friends while paying punters wait. i won't be back and if there was more competition this like many places in wellington would struggle.

cute dining area. the outdoor bar area is great to have a drink first before dinner. maybe the chef has changed as it’s not as good as it used to be

interesting and fun vibes, the staff were also highly attentive and friendly. however, as the restaurant was full, we had to be moved to the bar which was less warm and inviting, it was also pretty quiet for a friday night. we ordered the crispy potatoes, sautéed prawns, maori bread w dip, pan fried mushrooms and poached cauliflower.

highlights include the crispy potatoes — great portion, certainly crispy, salty, hot and overall tasty; the sautéed prawns which were mouthwateringly flavourful and also, the poached cauliflower, this worked beautifully with the aged cheddar, truffle and prune, a combo im not familiar with but incredibly excited about! the maori bread was warm and so soft, it worked surprisingly well with the dip. the pan fried mushrooms were the only let down, by the time they had reached our table they were almost cold. however, flavour wise, they were relatively enjoyable.

overall, i had an enjoyable experience and look forward to returning!

i was recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. right from the moment we walked in, where someone offered to take our coats you were made to feel very welcome. all the staff that tended our table had excellent knowledge of the menu. in fact, with my nut allergy, they altered a few dish's to accomodate me. the food was absolutely divine. we shared 8 different plates and could not decide on a favourite. i would recommend havana bar to anyone that enjoys great food and service. a great experience. thankyou.

i visited havana bar for the cuba dupa festival.
i got free meals as i am a foodie.

i got to try the crispy eggplant, and it was absolutely delicious! i’m not sure if they currently have this on their menu.

this was recommended by our hotel, and they were right on. they told us they had killer cocktails. so true. they told us it was funky and eclectic - absolutely. and they told us the food was great. they didn't lie. fun place. great vibe. comfortable and welcoming. fun menu with lots of unusual food pairings. everything is tapas style and menu changes frequently. we had 8 dishes for three of us and everyone was great, well presented and yummy. my fav was the black pudding! really. not only great cocktails, but also a very nice wine list. when i next return to wellington i will also return to havana.

arrived at 7ish where all the bar was almost full. we grabbed some tapas and some drinks. all the food and drinks were fairly good. we loved the potatoes so much. the price was a bit high for tapas but quite reasonable with the atmosphere.

the coolest bar in nz! not a lot for vegans but the crushed potatoes, mushroom dish and yams were yummo went with 5 others who said their food was amazing
the staff were excellent just such a wicked spot well done guys!

delicious food and lovely ambience. definitely recommend the beef brisket! the sangria was very yummy. the decor was very cute and staff were very friendly

my first time to be here having met some friends for a few drinks. it's a little gem that's hidden from the main thoroughfare, and i'm not surprised it's one of the fav haunts of some of my mates. the ambiance was really nice; staff were friendly; no blaring music that drowns the conversations. there was a wide range of drinks, from cocktails, beers, to liquors.  it was a very good experience and would definitely recommend to other friends.

this unorthodox hidden gem is a well known secret and is located right behind campus. coincidence? went in with a group of friends on a regular friday looking to be amazed and we were after seeing the quirky decor. the whole fidel castro, cuban theme running through wellington at the moment, you know the one. anyway after being shocked by the length of the menu we decided on some sangria to share as well as a few hasta mananas because they were so close to my name that i ended up folding because of it. the cuban cigar based concoction although left us $28 a glass lighter, the whole experience was (almost) worth the price. after our expensive cocktails we choose one other and i picked flowerbomb which was delicious and affordable. overall the waitstaff are really quick and seem to know when you're thirsty, also not a coincidence. i love this place and i do recommend it if you're wallets bloated.

we had we had such high expectations of having lovely food , yes the food was delicious but very overpriced and portion sizes when they eventually appeared where very small, they forgot my tapas and never offered anything in return ,and as i couldn't eat anything else due to being restricted with food allergies i went home very hungry , in my option the staff just weren't interested , they may have been busy earlier in the evening but certainly weren't when we where dining .wouldnt be rushing back and don't think i'd recommend it

a wedding anniversary treat.  we had heard so many good things about havana we came with very high expectations and didn't have them dashed.

the sharing plates were lovely and the quantities meant we left satisfied but not bloated.

very efficient too - we even got out in time to see a movie across the road.

fantastic atmosphere and food. great service. highlights are definitely the braised cabbage, and the pork belly. 10/10 would go again! not a bad word to say.