Cuba Libre

You come for the live bands — Cuba Libre runs back-to-back live music and a DJ every night, with bands such as Stereofly and resident DJ Boi Kay mixing reggaeton and Latin party tracks. It sits on the Clarke Quay riverside; the main room is a long bar with riverside seating and an open performance area rather than a separate dance hall. Music switches between live-band sets and DJ-led dance mixes; salsa and bachata appear on advertised event nights.

Friday is the busiest night and the venue routinely stays open into the small hours (regular hours show closing after 03:00). Reservations are accepted for dinner, but the dance space is shared with diners and the bar — expect pockets of floor rather than a polished salón. The place is music-first and party-focused; if you need a structured warm-up or practice time, arrange that before you come. Come ready to dance between sets and to navigate a mixed dining-and-dancing crowd.