Easy sophistication is the attitude you’ll find at Havana Club, The diverse crowd at this Cuban Salsa and Cigar Bar is classy yet carefree; it’s not about getting wasted like you’ll find in other nearby Buckhead clubs, instead people come here to dance and enjoy themselves. It’s not about just standing around looking good either, people are letting loose, laughing, smiling, and the dance floor is always packed with energy. Bring your best smile and most comfortable shoes.

You can gauge the cultural authenticity of this establishment by the percentage of Latin clientele inside. You’ll find some real talent on the dance floor, so be prepared to let your jaw drop a little at the impressive spins and twirls whirling around you. However, don’t worry if you’re a gringo who doesn’t know the hip gyrations of Latin beats, because there are free Salsa and Meringue lessons on Thursday nights from 9:30pm to 10:30pm. Admission for ladies is always free.

If you’re a single lady looking for a private dance tutor, this is the place where you’ll find a plethora of men eager to take you under their tutelage. Also, there’s refreshingly no pretentiousness to be found on the dance floor, and it’s just as packed with beginners as experts, with people just having fun moving to the music however it moves them. You’ll also find a large number of married couples here for a night on the town.

Havana Club is located upstairs from Frequency, and is styled in calming turquoise colors and casual Cuban décor. There are live Latin DJs and bands from Wednesday to Saturday, with a mix of hip-hop and R&B on Mellow Mondays. The club also offers a walk-in humidor and cigar bar, with brands such as Monte Cristo, Cohiba, Avo, Macanudo, and even cognac-dipped cigars.