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Welcome to Havana ’59!

The string lights, crumbling plaster walls, palm trees, and aroma of cigars take you back in time to enjoy the tantalizing delights of a bygone era in Havana, Cuba.

Havana ’59 has been a staple in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom District since its opening in 1995. We are proud of the community we have served for 25 years and the loyalty and longevity they have provided us, as demonstrated by our 2017 OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award. We invite you to step back in time to the tradition of indulgence in 1950’s Havana, when the island city was known as the “Paris of the Caribbean”.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Havana 59

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Emily Sent on 03/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough great things about our wedding at Havana ‘59. From planning to the actual day, it was completely perfect! The space itself is gorgeous. You get the entire 2nd floor and 3rd floor open air patio for your event. There was no room rental fee, just a food and beverage minimum. Tip: minimums are lower in the “off season”. They provide tables, chairs, linens, and even have a good supply of table decor and runners which we used. The place is so beautiful you don’t need much additional decor. Food and beverage options are really flexible. We opted to host beer, wine and mojitos for our guests. The bar in the space is fully stocked so guests who wanted liquor could start their own tab if they wanted. The mojitos are THE BEST. All of the food was amazing too. Tres leches cake and mini key lime desserts highly recommended.

Jessica, the event coordinator, made the planning so easy. She was available any time I needed to chat with her and she was ultra accommodating and helpful with our multiple layouts.

We had our ceremony and reception at Havana. We had 30 guests and were very comfortable. It was cold and rainy on our wedding night so we didn’t utilize the covered outdoor area on the 2nd floor as much as we wanted during/after dinner, but it was the perfect setting for our ceremony. There are 2 heaters outside and plastic walls that come down to keep the space warm. The 2nd floor would accommodate twice as many guests or more if you are planning to use the entire space for dining tables. It was the perfect size for our ceremony and reception.

If you’re looking for a cozy, laid back and stress free wedding, do yourself a favor and check out Havana ‘59.
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Monet Sent on 09/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Engagement Party at Havana was magical

If you're reading reviews deciding whether or not to have your event at Havana 59.. the answer is to do it ! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to host our intimate engagement party. The best part is that it's a one stop shop everything from drinks , food and decor. Katherine the event coordinator was on top of it! Let me tell you. I am an event planner and at the end of the day I fully trust Katherine because I knew she knew exactly what I was visioning for my event and made it happen . I'm especially thankful for her patience, understanding and professionalism. The space is perfect for a small intimate feel, the food and drinks were so delicious. My guest especially loved the cigar bar on roof top. The only sad part is that it only happens once because I wish I could do it again ! Thank you Katherine and all the staff at Havana 59
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Krystal Sent on 04/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing experience with Havana '59 and the coordinator, Jessica! We cannot say enough great things about Jessica. She was responsive, flexible, and so easy to work with. We had both our ceremony and reception there and she did a perfect job assisting us in achieving our vision. Our guests raved about the food, the bartenders and servers on staff were on-point and they all took care of every little detail. As bride and groom, we did not go unfed and even left at the end of the night with dozens of boxes of food, thanks to the incredible staff!! The value for the price you pay simply cannot be beat. They provided table covers, runners, and even centerpieces. We were so impressed with the attention to detail and quality of service we received. Everything about our wedding day came together exactly as we imagined!
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Abigail Sent on 10/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievably Exceptional Experience

Katherine, the event coordinator, was absolutely amazing during the entire process. She was so friendly and knowledgeable, but most importantly incredibly responsive and so fun to work with. She was so flexible with us and helped to make our Big Day the ultimate dream. From helping us select the appropriate amount of food, to being flexible about our bar options, to being so responsible about the gift table, to helping coordinate and communicate with our DJ, to - most importantly - helping us feel so taken care of and celebrated, Katherine helped to craft our day and made it a moment we'll remember and cherish forever.

I could not recommend Havana '59 for your event, or your wedding, more!
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Kj Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This venue was the perfect choice! The best part was not having to do any set up or clean up. We just showed up and enjoyed ourselves. It was easy to plan and the food was phenomenal. You can do as a little or as much of the planning as you want too. All of our guests keep telling us how much fun they had and we couldn't have been more pleased.
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Kayla Sent on 10/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband I used Havana 59 as our wedding reception location and we absolutely loved it. We got tons of compliments on the food and the space and all of the staff including Cheryl who helped us organize and plan were great. It truly looked and felt magical and we are so happy we chose them for our wedding.
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Jack Sent on 11/08/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal dinner and welcome party

We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party here. The planning was very easy, Daniel was responsive on what was available for food and drink (expansive options for both) as well as the settings for the actual dinner. The ambiance was fantastic, and the place settings, along with candles looked very nice. The drinks were perfect, and the bartender was top notch, she was swamped all night but was polite, fast and very attentive. The small bites and desserts were fantastic as well.

The PA system didn't work well, however the space is small so that wasn't a massive issue.

Unfortunately we opted for a plated dinner. I don't know if it was a one off or a reoccurring event but our dinners were late out to our guests, and the time between arrivals varied by up to 30 minutes such that many were done eating before others got their dinner. I would opt for the buffet to mitigate the risk of it happening again.

Aside from the plated dinner and PA issues, the space was perfect, the planning easy, and the servers/bartenders professional. We had our wedding at Main Street station, so it was a very convenient location. Would recommend to anyone!
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Ryan Sent on 10/16/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

All in one wedding vendor

Finding a vendor is stressful, and all we wanted was a party with good food, alcohol, and music. Working with Havana was perfect for us as we didn't have to rent any furniture, linens, glassware, etc. The crew was flexible and super helpful with decorating and set up. Everything was put together perfectly in a fun environment, which is exactly what we wanted.
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 04/12/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

Professional and Flexible

We chose Havana 59 as our reception venue. Their value and food are unmatched and it was a beautiful venue, everyone had a great time and the wedding day went beautifully! We ran into some issues regarding how many guests could actually be seated in the space as well as some last minute issues with our ceremony site (17th street market) due to permitting issues, due to a change in Event Coordinator during our wedding planning period. However, the staff and owner were extremely flexible and did everything they could to make it right, and we left the experience very happy! I would recommend Havana for a super fun wedding - just keep your guest count below 100!
Kendall
Kendall Sent on 06/27/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and One Stop Shop

Havana ended up being our choice because it's more of an all inclusive vendor. We were able to book the space and include food and alcohol all in one-- very helpful! They actually do not charge for the space, but instead have a F&B minimum to meet in order to use the space. Being on a budget definitely limited our options with venues but we were able to do so much by booking Havana for our reception. Things were a little bumpy in the beginning-- there was a lack of communication and it was difficult to get responses via email, there were several changes in staffing that caused some delay with planning but we were able to bring things together with a little time to spare. Katherine ended up carrying us through our wedding day and despite meeting her only a couple of weeks prior to our date, she executed my vision perfectly. Everything was beautifully decorated exactly as planned and I couldn't have been more pleased. We got so many compliments on the food and service received! A few things to keep in mind: 1) if you plan to have a DJ, make sure you cover this in depth with Havana - we had the police called on us twice for the noise level during the reception. If I had known that they tend to have this issue at Havana, I would have coordinated with my DJ about it to avoid any problems. 2) there is NO elevator to the second/third floor so if you have a lot of older guest or people who can't do stairs, keep this in mind. 3) the space is a little small and I wouldn't recommend anything over 100 guests, just to keep people comfortable. Overall we had a great night and I appreciate all of the little things that were done in order to keep things running smoothly!
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