Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern
Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern is widely known as Taberna del Pintor. A new concept in Little Havana offering wine, tapas, and live music. A unique ambiance in Miami's Historic Calle 8 district, with the main protagonist Agustin Gainza. A South Florida art scene staple for over 15 years, Gaínza Art Gallery now transforms it's space serving small platters, lite bites and Gainza's famous Mojito. Now, you can admire the art of Agustín Gaínza, while you enjoy a glass of wine. His trajectory spans across more than 4 decades dedicated to drawing, etchings, ceramics and his constant medium, painting. He has exhibited in galleries in the United States, Europe and the Carribean, including his native country, Cuba. His work can also be found in both private and public collections. Since 1979, Gaínza lives in the city of Miami and in 2001, he established Gaínza Art Gallery, both a gallery and his personal studio, in Calle 8. Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern brings a magical creative and artistic flavor to the heart of Little Havana.
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Gene K
Salisbury, NC1,219 contributions
Feb 2020
Stopped here during a food tour of Little Havana. Mr. Galnza is an excellent and welcoming artist. He produces products in a range of styles and prices. It is great to have a combination artist studio and Tavern.
Written 5 March 2020
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Deina2015
Boston, MA113 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
If you like refined Art this is the place to go on Calle 8!
Agustin is so humble. I wanted to take all of his artwork home. Everything is so precious.
If I ever make it again to Miami I will definitely visit again!
Agustin is so humble. I wanted to take all of his artwork home. Everything is so precious.
If I ever make it again to Miami I will definitely visit again!
Written 18 January 2020
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Aliina H
Lancaster, PA24 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Agustin and his wife were so welcoming and kind when my daughter and I wandered into the cafe to escape from a really bad bus tour. We fell in love with his art and enjoyed hearing the story of how their gallery transformed into a cafe. It's unusual to find an artist sitting right there at the front of his gallery, painting! I wish I'd had more time to spend there and will definitely go back if I return to the area.
Written 24 June 2019
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Trish M
Philadelphia, PA13 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Agustin is a talented artist who brings his artistic ability to his drink making. He makes the best mojito in LIttle Havanna. The lime ice cubes made for a tasty drink.
Written 30 April 2019
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Kathryn H
Sonoma, CA429 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This is a small art gallery on South West 8th Street - the Main Street of the Little Havana area of Miami - with delightful pieces of Cuban art. The artist is in residence at the gallery. You can watch him work! I purchased one of his pieces.
His wife is in charge of the small bar area, where you can get a drink and sit at one of the tables to admire the art. There is also a cabinet in which there are several types of wine bottles available for sale. I bought 3 bottles to bring back home to California - two bottles were from
Spain and one from Italy. My husband works for a winery in Sonoma, so I was pleased to try a few of the wines from Spain and Italy.
This is a small gallery with big art; and, well worth the time to visit.
His wife is in charge of the small bar area, where you can get a drink and sit at one of the tables to admire the art. There is also a cabinet in which there are several types of wine bottles available for sale. I bought 3 bottles to bring back home to California - two bottles were from
Spain and one from Italy. My husband works for a winery in Sonoma, so I was pleased to try a few of the wines from Spain and Italy.
This is a small gallery with big art; and, well worth the time to visit.
Written 3 February 2019
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Nopuma
Los Angeles, CA205 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This location was our meeting point for the Little Havana Food and Walking Tour where we met the artist. He has an incredible story and an amazing talent. His artwork is expressive and bold; I became an instant fan. We are so happy to be able to purchase a couple of unique pieces to add to our art collection from our travels. Mr. Gainza and his wife were down-to-earth and humble; we are glad to have met them.
Written 3 November 2018
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rob60607
Chicago, IL48 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Fantastic art studio on Calle Ocho. Señor Gainza is wonderful with his vibrant use of colors in his multi-media creations -- from traditional prints to wall decor to light fixtures. We had the pleasure of visiting him and his wife at the studio where we were warmly welcomed and truly impressed. And yes, this is a tavern. Señor Gainza was working when we entered and stopped to take a turn behind the bar and mix our mojitos himself. Best mojito ever.
This is definitely worth a stop on any Little Havana tour, whether you're part of a group or exploring alone. Highly recommended.
This is definitely worth a stop on any Little Havana tour, whether you're part of a group or exploring alone. Highly recommended.
Written 17 October 2018
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R7945PYtaras
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Jun 2018 • Couples
It felt like such an honor to be surrounded by Mr Gainza’s magical paintings, with him in person, in this quaint hip-happening cafe . I felt like perhaps this visit was a leaf in history’s book because Mr Gainza is certainly going to go down as one of the Cuban greatest artists of his time.
A must visit if you are in Miami because you never know.. you might be telling your grandkids about it in the years to come!
A must visit if you are in Miami because you never know.. you might be telling your grandkids about it in the years to come!
Written 20 June 2018
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urbanguy
Richmond, VA4,585 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We stopped off here while we were walking up and down SW 8th Street. We looked around at the art and the crafts items. Beautiful and interesting!
Written 16 February 2018
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Isabel
Miami Beach, FL4 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
If you are in Calle 8, you cannot miss a visit to Agustin Gainza arts and Tavern . The place is great for tapas, drinks, music and art. If you are looking for fun and enjoy beautiful Cuban art
this is the place to go!!
this is the place to go!!
Written 29 January 2018
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evagross81
San Francisco, CA15 contributions
Street parking yes
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- Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern is open:
- Mon - Thu 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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