La Bodeguita del Medio, Cuban restaurant in Old Town, Czech Republic
La Bodeguita del Medio is a Cuban restaurant in the Old Town district with two separate areas for eating and drinking. Dark wood furniture, Cuban artifacts, and historical photographs cover the walls throughout the space.
The restaurant opened in 2002 as the first of its kind in the historic center, introducing authentic Cuban cooking to Prague. Since then it became an established destination for Caribbean food and entertainment in the city.
The place draws people in with Cuban music and dancers who perform regularly, keeping Caribbean culture alive in the space. Visitors experience a blend of entertainment and traditional cooking that reflects island life.
The place is open several days a week and works best if you book ahead, especially for evening dining. The upstairs lounge with a cigar bar is a notable feature to keep in mind for longer visits.
The venue houses the first cigar lounge of its kind in the country, where visitors can purchase and smoke Cuban cigars from a broad selection. This specialized upstairs space sparked a new trend for Cuban cigar culture in the city.
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