The Dos Hermanos Bar- Restaurant

In 1894, the Gonzalez brothers from Granada, Spain constructed a building on the port road running in front of the Havana harbour and opened their Dos Hermanos or "Two Brothers" bar and restaurant. This beautiful wooden bar soon became popular with locals and visitors alike. The latter included Graham Greene, who was a regular customer during his numerous visits to Havana.

In the 1930's the famous Spanish poet, Garcia Lorca, who hailed from the same home town as the brothers, also visited. More than one Cuban film has used it as a location for some of its scenes.

In the famous Cuban detective novel by Leonardo Padura, Fiebre de caballos or "Horse Fever," there is a long passage where the young protagonist sits in the bar receiving wisdom on growing up while surrounded by drunks and