I had the misfortune to go to Havana Bar & Grill a few years ago before Covid. Even then, it was full of the nastiest local and ex-pat community that KL has to offer. Tonight I was enjoying a nice night out with friends and...after dinner, the majority wanted to head to Havana. I was not enthusiastic but wanted to continue enjoying the company of my friends.
When we arrived we were informed that men would have to pay a RM 30 charge to enter (we were a mixed group of respectable professional males and females in our 40s, 50s & 60s). All of my friends agreed to pay, but I refused. How can they charge an entry charge for men who want to sit with their friends and have a drink?
I asked to speak to a manager who was arrogant and blasé beyond belief. He said, men, are often rude, and drunk and ruin the atmosphere. It was hard to take this information from a grown man with a ponytail.
After hearing such a ridiculous and stupid response I informed him I would not be paying the charge and going home. I am sure I would have spent of more than RM30 if I had been allowed to enter a bar (yes, a bar) without paying a cover charge.
Changkat continues to be a horrible sleazy area with the worst that Malaysia has to offer in terms of locals and ex-pats (there are a few gems like 'Pinchos' and 'Dining in the Dark'), but in general I would avoid the entire area and awful places like Havana that are managed by jumped up arrogant people. AVOID!More