Cuba Guide
Northern Oriente
Eating, drinking and entertainment
1 Casa Colonial Independencia no.20. Housed in the eponymous casa particular (see Casa Colonial, this paladar is well placed in front of the Museo Colonial and serves up good portions of pork, chicken and shrimp with rice, beans and salad.
2 El Faro Parque de las Madres Also known as La Concha, this state restaurant is the town's only convertible-peso establishment. Although there's not much to recommend in the rather substandard fried chicken and fries-style fare, the restaurant boasts a sea view, crackling sound system and pool table.
3 Los Hermanos Calle Céspedes no.13 e/ Luz Caballero y Peralta A paladar doubling as a casa particular, with a couple of tables set around a sunny, attractive courtyard. Service and food are both excellent, with satisfying portions of comida criolla and some seafood, all served with imagination and flair.
4 Mirador del Gibara Los Caneyes For the best view over the town, head up to this (supposedly) 24hr hilltop bar near the fort. A regular hangout for locals, it has a certain ramshackle charm, and whilst they accept convertible pesos for beer, rum and soft drinks, it's best to bring national pesos as well, as they are unlikely to have much change.