Havana Social Bangkok Review: Cocktails Behind the Phone Booth

This place is perfecto, even the menu is in the 1940's Havana style with cocktails sorted as pre and post revolution.

Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. Our cocktails and impressions come from an earlier visit; opening hours and dress code were checked against the bar’s website.

Havana Social Bangkok hides behind a phone booth off Sukhumvit Soi 11. We came for the promise of a 1940s Havana setting and good cocktails, and left with a particular fondness for the room’s worn walls, old furniture and remarkable attention to detail. This Havana Social review follows our visit from the entrance to the three drinks we tried, with current planning details below.

The Quick Verdict

Is Havana Social Bangkok worth visiting?

9.3

What We Loved

The playful phone booth entrance
Layered, lived-in 1940s Havana design
A broad rum selection
Memorable, well-presented cocktails

What Could Be Better

The entrance code adds an extra step for first-time visitors
The strong music will not suit a quiet conversation later in the evening
Current cocktail prices are not confirmed here

Best for: Cocktail and Latin music lovers who enjoy a bar with a little theater.

LocationSukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok

Opening hoursDaily, 6 PM–2 AM

Dress codeSmart casual

Price guideMost signature cocktails at Havana Social cost around US$12.00–$13.50

Contents

What We Loved
What Could Be Better

Havana Social Bangkok: The Phone Booth Entrance
Inside the Cuban-Inspired Bar
Drinks and Rum Selection at Havana Social
The Cocktails We Tried
Our Verdict on Havana Social Bangkok
Havana Social Review Card
Havana Social Practical Details
Havana Social Bangkok FAQ
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The alley entrance gives away little of what is inside.

The entrance was half the fun. We found a phone booth in a side alley off Sukhumvit Soi 11 and dialed a code to open the door. On our visit, the man selling Cubano sandwiches outside helped us with it. That small ritual made the transition from the street to the bar feel deliberate, even though the secret was hardly impossible to uncover. Ask the staff for the current entry instructions when you arrive; we would not rely on an old code.

A friendly dog kept us company outside the bar.

Vivi at the phone booth, working out the entrance code.

Havana Social made its strongest impression once we were inside. Low lighting, old furniture and deliberately weathered walls gave the room a convincing sense of age. The long timber bar had vintage stools, while we settled on a velvet sofa to wait for our drinks. It was one of the most carefully dressed hidden bars we had seen in Bangkok.

The long bar and patterned floor set the scene inside Havana Social.

Upstairs, the theme continued in a lounge with a cigar collection. Even the restrooms carried the idea through, with old posters and recordings of Fidel Castro’s speeches. The music belonged in this setting too. The bar now advertises DJs from 10 PM and a Sunday salsa program, so check its events calendar for the night you plan to visit.

Old furniture and worn walls make this corner especially inviting.

A mural brings another layer of Havana to the seating area.

The drinks list was as detailed as the room. Rums were arranged by country, with bottles from Cuba, Jamaica, Nicaragua and several other producers. We also saw vodka, gin, tequila, single malts, wine, beer and soft drinks. For a different Bangkok bar with its own deep drinks list, see our Bamboo Bar review.

The illuminated bottle display hints at the bar’s extensive spirits list.

At the time, the cocktail menu divided its drinks into pre-revolution and post-revolution sections, alongside shots and mocktails. The printed menu matched the vintage look of the room. Menus change, so our descriptions below record the drinks we actually ordered, not a promise that each recipe is still available.

Even a quiet corner has its own collection of details.

Fedora hats and wall lettering carry the Cuban theme through the room.

After a long look at the menu, I chose the spicy Capitol Couture and Vivi chose the sweeter Ricardo Robson. I went back for an Old Fashioned afterward. Those three drinks gave us a good sense of the bar’s range, from playful fruit and spice to a more direct bourbon cocktail.

The framed illustration adds another old-Havana reference.

Capitol Couture

Our Capitol Couture combined vanilla and turmeric-infused 42 Below vodka with salted caramel syrup, lime, pimento ginger soda, Thai chili and rock salt. The first impression was gently sweet, followed by ginger, turmeric and a modest chili kick. The salt sharpened the lime at the end. It was a particularly good match for a warm Bangkok evening.

Capitol Couture brought ginger, turmeric and a little chili heat to our table.

Ricardo Robson

Vivi’s Ricardo Robson arrived with a generous piece of honeycomb. The recipe on our visit listed Diplomático Añejo rum, house hibiscus grenadine, orange, lime, blood orange liqueur and honey. Citrus and hibiscus came first; the honey rounded out the stronger rum underneath. We nibbled the honeycomb between sips, which was more satisfying than leaving such a garnish untouched.

Vivi’s Ricardo Robson arrived with a generous piece of honeycomb.

A vintage lamp beside the cocktail shows how carefully the bar is styled.

Old Fashioned

My last drink used Evan Williams 1783 bourbon, Angostura bitters, lemon zest oil and a sugar cube. Here the bourbon was unmistakably in front, with vanilla, oak, citrus and sugar following. It had more weight than our first two cocktails, and it was the one I would choose again when I wanted the spirit itself to lead.

My Old Fashioned, photographed with the menu and a fedora.

Havana Social remains one of our favorite hidden bar visits for the pleasure of finding it and the care put into the room. The cocktails earned their place in the story as well, especially Vivi’s honeycomb-topped Ricardo Robson. Come for an evening with atmosphere and music, and allow time to look around before the room gets busy. If you are making a night of Sukhumvit, our visit to The Bar Upstairs wine bar offers another stop in the neighborhood.

There was something to notice in almost every corner of the bar.

The blue telephone serves as the bar’s unusual door key; ask staff for the current code.

9.7/10
ATMOSPHERE – 9.7/10
9.2/10
SERVICE – 9.2/10
9.2/10
DRINK SELECTION – 9.2/10
9.1/10
PRESENTATION – 9.1/10
9.4/10
OUR DRINKS – 9.4/10
8.9/10
VALUE – 8.9/10

9.3/10

Detail	Information checked in September 2026
Bar	Havana Social Bangkok
Address	41/3 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110; entrance off Sukhumvit Soi 11
Date of visit	Earlier visit; exact date not recorded in the article
Category	Cuban-inspired cocktail and Latin music bar
Price guide (USD)	US$10–13 per cocktail on our visit; current signature cocktails at Havana Social cost around US$12.00–$13.50
Hours	Daily, 6 PM–2 AM, according to the official website
Dress code	Smart casual; men need fully covered shoes. No sportswear or large bags.
Phone	+66 2 821 6111
Website	Official Havana Social website

How do you enter Havana Social Bangkok?

Look for the phone booth off Sukhumvit Soi 11. We dialed an entry code on our visit; ask the staff for the current instructions rather than relying on an old code.

Is there a dress code at Havana Social?

Yes. The bar currently requires smart casual attire. Men need fully covered shoes, and sportswear and large bags are not permitted.

What time does Havana Social open?

The official website lists daily hours of 6 PM to 2 AM. Its DJs are advertised from 10 PM, though individual events may differ.

How much are cocktails at Havana Social?

We paid approximately US$10–13 per cocktail on our earlier visit. In 2026, most signature cocktails at Havana Social cost around US$12.00–$13.50

Is Havana Social good for dancing?

The venue advertises Latin music, DJs and a Sunday salsa program. Our visit was memorable for its music and Cuban-inspired setting, so check the calendar for the particular night you want.

For more Bangkok nights out, read our guide to hidden bars and our review of The Bamboo Bar’s jazz and cocktails.