A place for beer lovers in Old Havana

For any person who enjoys a good jar of beer thereLooking for a quick bite? You can stop for a bite to
is a special place in Old Havana, and I might say thateat in this bohemian tavern as well. They have an
it’s definitely a “must” for every visitoroutdoor barbeque that serves delicious grilled
who comes to Havana city in their Cuba vacations. Laskewers of shrimp, lobster, pork, chicken and chorizo
Muralla Tavern has become a great spot for thosesausage. If you are feeling hungry after drinking you
who stroll through the beautiful squares of thecan choose from among hamburgers and sandwiches
Historic Centre of the Cuban capitol and want totoo. I highly recommend to sit on the patio under the
take a cool drink in the hot and humid seasons of thisstars, where the atmosphere is wonderful, there is
Caribbean island. Set in a corner of the lovely Plazagreat live music, and you can truly appreciate what a
Vieja, this tavern has tables outside and is a fantasticmagnificent job has been of restoring the area to its
place to try micro-brewed beers and listen to liveoriginal colonial splendor. Or, if you prefer more
bands. Those looking for draught beers in Havana,intimacy, you can choose the cozy air-conditioned
this is the place to be.tavern, with special offers. One hour after the 9pm
 cannon-shooting ceremony, visitors can enjoy a bowl
But why this place is so special anyway? Well this isof typical Cuban “ajiaco” on the house.
the only micro-brewery to be found in Havana! The 
brewery is well worth a visit, because it servesSitting in the precious inner yard to drink a few cool
delicious home-brewed beer and tasty meals in itsjars is quite pleasing as well. There are two roosters
barbeque, set within a beautiful 18th century buildingand a lavish vegetation that gives a beautiful touch
with plenty of outdoor seating to watch the worldto the decoration. You can even admire the paintings
go by.of famous Cuban contemporary artists like Kcho and
 Nelson Domínguez. at the walls of the tavern.
As many people say, this is where you’ll get theMoreover, an ancient automobile (a Ford of 1913)
best beer in town! Two kinds (light and dark) of thisthat served to transport beer barrels is nowadays
exquisite drink are made in the mini-brewery’sthe principal attraction for children, who likes to get in
vats, using raw materials from Austria. The Austrianand play.
firm Salm and the Cuban Habaguanex have come 
together to open this unique tavern in June 2003.The tavern could not have asked for a better
 location than Plaza Vieja, where it is so pleasant to
Plus, the place is a factory and museum wherehave a drink while observing the moving multitude
curious objects linked to the world of beer consumeoutside. So, if you are planning to visit Old Havana
are exposed. In the back of the tavern you can alsomake sure to drink a cool jar of home-brewed beer
visit the brewery installations. So make sure you learnat La Muralla Tavern and enjoy the beer-making
about beer-making in your visit.show!