A good night out should not require everyone to order the same kind of drink. One friend may be in the mood for a cocktail; another may prefer something without alcohol; someone else may still be deciding. At Cuba Libre in Clarke Quay, the current drinks menu includes both cocktails and mocktails, giving a mixed-preference […]

Cuba Libre’s menu is best understood as a conversation between Cuban roots, Mexican-style favourites and the wider energy of Latin American dining. The important part is not pretending these cuisines are identical. It is noticing how each one brings a different accent to the table. Start with Cuba. The menu describes Prawns à la Havana […]

Pick Your Character Halloween at Cuba Libre begins before the first song. It begins when you decide who is walking into Clarke Quay on Friday, 30 October. A glamorous ghost? A creature from the deep? A suspiciously well-dressed vampire? Choose your character, add a little drama and prepare for a night that refuses to behave […]

Some drinks arrive with a recipe. The Cuba Libre arrives with a story, a squeeze of lime and the feeling that the evening has just opened up. At Cuba Libre in Clarke Quay, the name is more than something printed on the cocktail menu. It sets the mood before the first sip. There is rum, […]