Havana Beach

Havana Beach is a waterfront live-band bar on the Haiwan Park waterfront in Huli District, Xiamen, in China's Fujian province. Haiwan Park is a long coastal park on the western shore of the island, with promenades and views over the water, and the venue takes advantage of this setting with outdoor tables facing elevated stages where live bands perform. The open-air layout gives it a different character from Xiamen's indoor clubs: the mood is breezy, social and informal, closer to a beach-bar than a club. The listed hours are evenings, and as with most outdoor venues the busiest period begins after dark, when the stages come alive. Music is provided by live bands, and the style is likely to include pop and rock covers alongside local favourites, although the specific lineup and genres are not confirmed. The crowd is mixed, including groups of friends, couples, local residents, visitors staying in the Huli area and people who have walked in from the park, generally in their twenties to forties. Dress is casual and suited to the weather; there is no known dress code. Prices fall in the mid-range (two yen symbols). The drinks programme follows a beach-bar pattern, with beer by the bottle or jug, cocktails, spirits and mixers, and some snacks to share, though the precise menu is not confirmed. Because tables face the stages, seating matters; arriving early on weekend evenings helps secure a good view. There is usually no cover charge. Reservations are not typically required for small groups, but larger parties may prefer to arrange a table in advance for Friday and Saturday. Bottle service is not central to the format. As an outdoor venue, it is affected by weather: rain, typhoon-season winds and cooler winter evenings can reduce the experience, so late spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to go. Mobile payment is standard, and taxis and ride-hailing apps serve the waterfront for the return trip.