El Cocinero
El Cocinero is a roof terrace with a bar located in Havana, set within a former industrial building. The space features seating areas for drinking and socializing, while the exposed concrete structure and open layout reflect the building's original purpose as a production facility.
The building started as a production facility during Havana's industrial era and served this purpose for many years. It was later converted into a public gathering space, marking a shift in how the neighborhood uses its industrial heritage.
The name comes from its former life as a cooking-related industrial building that once stood here. Today, visitors gather on the terrace to socialize and enjoy the city views, showing how this neighborhood has transformed its relationship with such spaces.
The place is quiet during the day and fills with visitors in the evening, especially at sunset. It is easily accessible and offers open views of the surroundings, so visiting during clear weather works best.
The place demonstrates how old industrial buildings are being repurposed in a neighborhood known for artistic and creative transformations. This type of adaptive reuse has become a pattern in how Havana is breathing new life into its architectural remnants.
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