Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Philadelphia, PA United States

Cuba Libre is a restaurant and bar, but there is a dance floor and performances on Fridays and Saturdays. It's a fun place to go to watch, eat and have fun with friends. The dance floor is crowded and is great for folks with no formal training who just want to enjoy an evening on the town.

Genres: Bachata, Merengue, Salsa

Cost: No Cover

Music: Latin music in general. Salsa, Merengue, Bachata

DJ Playing: Various DJ's

Dance Styles: Latin Dancing

Age Restriction: 18+

Dress Code: Casual evening wear, not jeans and sneakers!

Drinks & Dining: Wonderful array of rum based drinks and Cuban Cuisine

Schedule:Fri, Sat

Location Info

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Address: 10 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106

Neighborhood: Olde City

Closest Intersection: 2nd and Market

Parking: Public parking, Valet Parking and a number of nearby lots

Type: Restaurant / Cafe

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