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Havana Club
288 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Its great place for salsa.. they charge$12 on Friday night to enter and it’s worth it.. bar is located inside with decent drink menu...they give 30-45 minutes lessons for beginners... crowd is nice and music is good.. staff is also nice.. single person entry is allowed and u can find people to dance with..

Je
Review №2

$15 cover to get in. Classes from 9-10pm and then it’s a regular dance floor. It was a big and mixed crowd which is fun. Definitely recommend if you want to learn some tricks in a low pressure place

Ni
Review №3

We celebrated a birthday here and Jeff was really helpful and responsive with everything. The crowd was friendly and fun. There were two lessons going on at once and that was a bit confusing but otherwise we had a great time.

Ma
Review №4

Missing this place during COVID-19--theres no better place in Boston to dance bachata!!

Ch
Review №5

This place very much impressed me!! I took a friend for a night out on monday and we had a blast! The employees were very attentive as far as seeing if we were having fun and feeling comfortable. We felt very safe and they definitely showed us a few moves. Free water which was awesome!! Good music and everyone who attended were extremely fun and inviting. You will definitely find a partner within minutes of arriving even if you come alone!

A&
Review №6

Come here for great fun salsa! Not snobby. Friendly dancers of all races were here on Tuesday. The entrance was free after 9am on Tuesday May 2nd 2017. This was recommended by a friend who lives locally. Would come back here again.

Gt
Review №7

I’ve been to Havana. And this ain’t Havana. Fun though

Ar
Review №8

They renovated the place and now is a money grab. Cover fee $15, alcoholic drinks like beer start at $8, the section to leave your jacket now is not longer free. You will pay double for the same. Disappointed.

Hy
Review №9

Great place to learn salsa!

Da
Review №10

Plain and simple for dancing salsa, merengue, and bachata. Drinks are cheap and get the job done. Honestly, for Cambridge its 4/5 but in other major cities this would be a 2/5 lol

Ur
Review №11

There are only a few Latin places and Cambridge/Boston and by Latin I mean clubs were you can dance salsa, bachata and not only reggaeton.Here people come to dance or to learn. Theres a cover fee and the bar options are very limited.I believe classes start earlier and then it turns into a club. Very spacious so if youre learning you wont bump into other dancers.Bring comfy shoes and get ready to sweat it out — Latin style.

Jo
Review №12

Nice place to dance salsa, batchata and socialized.

Le
Review №13

This place is amazing. It is so much fun, and well worth the $12 to enter. I went with a friend and danced the entire evening, then I went back with the neighbor, and its very inviting. Its not like a typical pick up joint. The bartenders are excellent, and youre guaranteed to have a fantastic time!!!

Sh
Review №14

Always a fun time, lots of good music, fun ambience. On weekends its a healthy mix of dancers and novices who are very willing to learn with new partners. On weekdays the dancing post lessons is primarily between other students, so you dont see the experts but most people end up dancing with new people in every song and gaining a lot of practice.

Ja
Review №15

Had so much fun!!! Its a huge dance floor, with people of all ages. The drinks are fruity and taste good but weak. I loved every moment of it

Je
Review №16

Great place on Mondays for bachata with a class at 8 pm for beginners and other one more advance! The weekends are more club style but still enjoyable for hard core dancers. The place gets hot so Dress with layers

Mi
Review №17

Great place to dance salsa and bachata. It can get very crowded on a Friday or Saturday night, so come early if you dont want to wait.

Jo
Review №18

Fun and ample space to dance to Latin rythims. Drinks are reasonably priced. It does fill up after 11 p.m. so come early if you want to avoid a line to enter.

Al
Review №19

They charged me $12 for one hour lesson which looked like a joke than dance lesson. One guy on the stage on distance tries to teach basic moves to over hundred people in the hall. I was on my own, no one to corrected my moves or anything, even how I was doing my moves was not noticed. Imagine how much you learn. I would earn much better by watching YouTube.False claims on their website. They say no partner required. Completely untrue. Everybody comes with a partner and the dance requires a partner. If you are going alone, youd better sit aside and just watch.

Mo
Review №20

I enjoyed the Latin night there when I was in Boston

Am
Review №21

It is a great place to dance salsa. I went out two nights in a row. Never got rejected by any of the girls I asked out. My only advice would be that they should make it easier for women to get in. The male to female ratio was too high on Friday night. That means that they should allow ladies to get in for free until certain time of the night.

Pe
Review №22

Great salsa/bachata location for all skills levels, started with an intro section so newcomers can learn the basics, then you are set off to practice and dance the night away, great fun for a night out with friends

Jo
Review №23

No better place to learn how to salsa! Great teachers and a great community environment!

Ma
Review №24

My go-to social dance venue in Cambridge/Boston area. Parking garage and bar next door. Music variety is better some nights than others. If you dont get there early on weekends you could be waiting in line to get in for an hour. Not recommended for people who dont salsa as this is a salsa club, not a normal club. Cash only admission and bar.

Al
Review №25

What an amazing club! Great time, attended an after party here this past weekend and it was great, amazing staff and great drinks

Da
Review №26

Great dance lessons and awesome drinks!

Jo
Review №27

The space is perfect. You can really dance and have a good time. People come to dance and party and that is rare in the city.

Al
Review №28

Awesome place for latin dancing in Cambridge. But whats the deal with the pice? Too price for a college town

Kr
Review №29

Fun. Great instruction. Decent pricing. Only a few creepballs the large majority are just fun and enjoy dancing.

Da
Review №30

Great place for Salsa and bachata. $12 cover charge, drinks are about $9 w/ $10 minimum. Lessons at 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Gender ratio is pretty good.

K
Review №31

Havanna Club has some of the BEST salsa and bachata dancing in Boston! Come here to DANCE. The place is spacious, but not super atmospheric (kind of reminds me of my elementary school cafeteria with a stage). Drinks are inexpensive, people are super friendly. Cash only for entrance, but bar takes cards. If you want an epic night of Salsa/Bachata, Havanna Club is it.

An
Review №32

I hadnt been in a few years and it was even better than I remembered. The dance hall has been well-maintained and is beautiful. A large crowd of wonderful dancers of all abilities, from beginner to advanced. The instructors for the lessons are fun and put everyone at ease. No partner necessary. I love bachata and thought I would be excited to go to a salsa/bachata dance night, but I found that I would have preferred a higher ratio of salsa songs. At any rate, I stayed for hours and had a blast.

Ru
Review №33

Very fun place, nice owner and great club for dancing!

Wi
Review №34

Great atmosphere, dancing is VERY fun and everyone is genuinely looking to just dance and enjoy the night

Ma
Review №35

Friendly people, easy to follow and practical instructions to dance salsa, good prices, nice music! Strongly recommend!

va
Review №36

Love that place! Dj is awesome, music is great, dancers are very talented!Best place to dance salsa/bachata in Boston!!

Be
Review №37

Havana club is one of the best Salsa and Bachata venues in all of Boston offering dancing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.The music selection varies by night. My personal favorite is Bachata Mondays.Wonderful for first time dancers with a club class offered most nights. Also fantastic for more advanced dancers, with most of the latin dance community visiting on one of the many nights.Come and enjoy!

Br
Review №38

A frequent mix of both regulars and noobs, and always a kind crowd. Its the perfect club for non cluby people. The instructors are competent and enthusiastic and its a fun element for sure.

Da
Review №39

Its ridiculously hot. Seems like no AC is working in order to let ppl pay for jacket section. Cover fee($12) is way too much.

Ri
Review №40

Best place for salsa and bachata. Always a fun crowd of all levels.

Sh
Review №41

Great atmosphere and fun place to learn salsa/bachata

An
Review №42

Great place to dance salsa.. very impressing people that dance salsa

Ll
Review №43

Nice but crowded, many different level are learning at the same time.Good experience, but will not go there every friday

Pa
Review №44

My favorite place to dance in Boston.

Na
Review №45

Best location for salsa and bachata dancing in Boston.

Jo
Review №46

Nice atmosphere. They offer salsa lessons too.

Ch
Review №47

Great place for latin dancing for beginners and experts alike. Nights start out with a lesson and break up into social dancing the whole night after

Pr
Review №48

Always fun. Great place to dance on weekends

Ka
Review №49

Great place for latin dancing, however dont expect much in terms of ambiance.

Se
Review №50

Great place, great people expensive sometimes, goo to enjoy with friens

su
Review №51

Great place to be if u r looking for fun and relax after some tiredful weak, thumbs,

Ar
Review №52

Went on a Bachata monday, lesson & social. Fun experience

Je
Review №53

Good place to practice your latin dancing skills

mi
Review №54

Best place in Boston for casual latin dancing on weekend and some weekdays. Usually full of people of various ethnic background and age, with apx 70% guys vs women. All nice and kind. Many regulars and studio ppl (students). Salsa mostly on 1 with few exceptions. There is a class (2 levels) to start with and get you going through the night. Music varies, sometimes more or less inspiring, mostly slasa, some bachata (depending on day of a week), little merenge/chacha/kizomba (kiz started recently).

Ot
Review №55

Best place for salsa in Boston and the happiest people!

Th
Review №56

One of the best salsa social place to be

El
Review №57

Best Latin dance in Boston area.

Da
Review №58

Excellent lessons, after the lesson the dancers are typically very experienced. It can be intimidating as a new dancer.

Fa
Review №59

Best place for salsa in the Boston area.

Av
Review №60

Fun salsa and bachata

An
Review №61

Great place to learn to dance bachata and salsa

A.
Review №62

Air conditioning was busted in 80° weather and got turned away at the door because tank tops arent allowed. Ridiculous.

Da
Review №63

Great music and upscale, friendly clientele.

Am
Review №64

Awesome dance place

Vi
Review №65

Awesome ambience and great experience

Ve
Review №66

The best dancing place around

sv
Review №67

Unfriendly staff.

Ya
Review №68

Cash only. Not very friendly vibe at the door.

Lu
Review №69

Great Music and Dancers

Je
Review №70

So fun!! Bachata lovers!

Ka
Review №71

Salsa sessions are fun!

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  • Address:288 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
  • Site:http://www.havanaclubsalsa.com/
  • Phone:+1 617-312-5550
Categories
  • Night club
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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