| For any person who enjoys a good jar of beer there | | | | Looking for a quick bite? You can stop for a bite to |
| is a special place in Old Havana, and I might say that | | | | eat in this bohemian tavern as well. They have an |
| it’s definitely a “must” for every visitor | | | | outdoor barbeque that serves delicious grilled |
| who comes to Havana city in their Cuba vacations. La | | | | skewers of shrimp, lobster, pork, chicken and chorizo |
| Muralla Tavern has become a great spot for those | | | | sausage. If you are feeling hungry after drinking you |
| who stroll through the beautiful squares of the | | | | can choose from among hamburgers and sandwiches |
| Historic Centre of the Cuban capitol and want to | | | | too. I highly recommend to sit on the patio under the |
| take a cool drink in the hot and humid seasons of this | | | | stars, where the atmosphere is wonderful, there is |
| Caribbean island. Set in a corner of the lovely Plaza | | | | great live music, and you can truly appreciate what a |
| Vieja, this tavern has tables outside and is a fantastic | | | | magnificent job has been of restoring the area to its |
| place to try micro-brewed beers and listen to live | | | | original 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 is | | | | of typical Cuban “ajiaco” on the house. |
| the only micro-brewery to be found in Havana! The | | | | |
| brewery is well worth a visit, because it serves | | | | Sitting in the precious inner yard to drink a few cool |
| delicious home-brewed beer and tasty meals in its | | | | jars is quite pleasing as well. There are two roosters |
| barbeque, set within a beautiful 18th century building | | | | and a lavish vegetation that gives a beautiful touch |
| with plenty of outdoor seating to watch the world | | | | to 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 the | | | | Moreover, an ancient automobile (a Ford of 1913) |
| best beer in town! Two kinds (light and dark) of this | | | | that served to transport beer barrels is nowadays |
| exquisite drink are made in the mini-brewery’s | | | | the principal attraction for children, who likes to get in |
| vats, using raw materials from Austria. The Austrian | | | | and 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 where | | | | have a drink while observing the moving multitude |
| curious objects linked to the world of beer consume | | | | outside. So, if you are planning to visit Old Havana |
| are exposed. In the back of the tavern you can also | | | | make sure to drink a cool jar of home-brewed beer |
| visit the brewery installations. So make sure you learn | | | | at La Muralla Tavern and enjoy the beer-making |
| about beer-making in your visit. | | | | show! |
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