If you miss tropical fruits and evergreen palms, the hot sun and the soft splash of waves, if you are nostalgic for the fiery rhythms of salsa and want to feel the taste of a real clockwork cocktail again, you should definitely visit the Cuban institution Aruba (a bar on Taganka). Here you can dispel fatigue from the monotony of everyday life in an atmosphere of cheerfulness and true drive.
Aruba, bar (Moscow): acquaintance
It is necessary to cross the threshold of the institution - and you will find yourself in an environment resembling a small Cuban street. "Aruba" - a bar on Taganka (the photos in the article represent the features of the design of its interior), stylized as Cuban realities. Throughout the hall there are portraits of the legendary Che Guevara, green plants festoon the walls and ledges, bewitching enticing mouth-watering smells of the kitchen and amazing, distinctive sounds of Latin American music.
"Aruba" - a bar in the capital, characterized by an amazing atmosphere. The walls in the hall are decorated with red brick, cozy wooden benches are arranged. The presence of miniature windows and curly street lamps underlines the style of the establishment. Visitors, not even reaching their table, begin to feel a surge of vivacity and positiveness here.
What do people say about a place like Aruba Bar? Visitors are invited to enjoy the unique atmosphere, excellent food and mixes of experienced bartenders. Professionals are able to make any holidays truly unforgettable. “Aruba” is a bar, which, as many patrons believe, is worth a visit in order to relax and get acquainted with the unique culture of the people of Cuba.
History
Aruba is the first Cuban restaurant bar in Moscow. The institution opened in 1995 and today continues to delight visitors. The authors of the idea of creating a small size cozy restaurant where you could have a tasty meal, as well as have fun and interesting leisure time, were three Cubans who ended up in the will of fate in Russia. Muscovites were given the opportunity to touch the original culture of the people of Cuba: to get acquainted with its unique and amazing cuisine, fiery music, spend an evening in the company of gay descendants of the Spanish conquistadors.
Description
Aruba is the first Cuban restaurant to open in Moscow back in 1995. Due to the abundance of greenery inside the small hall, the sounds of lively incendiary Cuban music, even in winter a feeling of proximity of palm groves and tropical beaches is created. A peculiar highlight is the quality Spanish and Caribbean traditional cuisine. Aruba is a cozy restaurant where you can have a tasty and satisfying lunch, have a good time with friends. “Aruba” is a bar where, in addition to a hearty lunch or dinner, you can hold a corporate party or party, celebrate a birthday or have a banquet.
Live music
“Aruba” is a bar in which, according to reviews, it is especially hot in the evenings, when live Cuban music is played in the hall, and the audience indulges in flaming rhythms with dancing. Cuban musicians, dancers and artists regularly perform here. On such days, the bar can be crowded, you need to book a table in advance.
In January 1981, the Los De Cuba band was created, which until now continues the legendary Cuban musical traditions. In 2001, female vocals were added to the composition of the collective, and this gave the trio a unique personality. Los de Cuba is a multi-style musical group. Her repertoire includes world-famous songs: “Cha-cha-cha”, “Bolero”, “Guaracha”, “La Guajira”, “Besame Mucho” and others, which the vocalists perform in their own original manner.
In addition, the group's repertoire includes world-famous English, Italian, Portuguese musical compositions, South American folklore and songs of their own composition. Over the past few years, “Los de Cuba” (trio) performed at the National Hotel (Havana), being a kind of business card of the institution. The trio has been touring many countries of the world. Once upon a time, musicians had already met the word "Aruba". This is the name of the island in the Caribbean, where the trio worked for some time. Now their Aruba is the Moscow bar on Taganka.
Menu
Aruba is a bar that can surprise guests with pleasant culinary surprises: paella with seafood, eggplant escabeche, quesadilla, parrilla, light soups and salads, meat steaks. The menu is supplemented by an alcoholic card and an impressive list of cocktails, as well as a wide range of Havana cigars, a selection of coffee and original varieties of Latin American tea. Professional chefs prepare a wide variety of original dishes here, friendly waiters can enjoy a delicious business lunch, experienced bartenders will be given a pleasant surprise about a huge assortment of cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and a wide selection of real Havana cigars.
About the variety of dishes and prices
The most popular and most demanded, which caused a large number of enthusiastic responses, are some culinary masterpieces of Aruba masters presented below along with prices:
- The composition of the salad "Aruba" includes fried bacon, potatoes, fresh carrots, herbs, eggs, mayonnaise, soy sauce. The cost of a serving of 250 g is 310 rubles.
- Salad "Islet" consists of shrimp, avocado, pineapple, lettuce, shrimp sauce. A serving weighing 190 g costs 350 rubles.
- The composition of Caesar salad is complemented by Romano salad, Parmesan cheese, grilled chicken fillet, croutons, cherry tomatoes, Caesar sauce. 205 g of dishes cost 310 rubles.
- “Shrimp arugula” is made from arugula, tiger shrimps, orange slices, strawberry sauce. A 180 gram serving costs 290 rubles.
- For the preparation of Havana salad, a combination of tiger shrimp, squid, salad mix, cherry, Thousand Islands sauce is used. A portion weighing 175 g costs 340 rubles.
- Ensalada de Mariscos uses a mix of octopus, Chili sauce, squid, tiger shrimp, red onion, celery, olive oil, 165 g (serving) costs 390 rubles.
- “Ensalada de poio aioli” is appreciated for the content of chicken fillet, iceberg lettuce, friese, avocado, aioli sauce. The cost of a portion of 180 g is 290 rubles.
- To prepare Primavera vegetable salad in Aruba, a combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, salad mix, lime juice is used, seasoned with olive oil. The cost of 190 g of salad is 340 rubles.
- 120 g of beef tongue with Perekhil sauce (from cold appetizers) costs 280 rubles.
- The cost of 70 g "Jamon serrano" (a type of dried pork ham) - 410 rubles.
In the menu of the restaurant-bar there are still many who have already become beloved and still unexplored dishes of Spanish and Latin American cuisine.
Restaurant Information
- Type of facility: restaurant / bar (beer restaurant).
- Cuisine: Cuban, European.
- Average bill: 700-2000 rub.
- Guests have the opportunity to use Wi-Fi (free of charge).
- Payment by card is possible.
- Services and amenities: holding business lunches, watching sports broadcasts, parking is possible.
- The cost of a glass of beer is 150-330 rubles.
- Belongs to the price category “expensive”.
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday: 11: 30-24: 30.
- Friday and Saturday: 11: 30-05: 00.
- Sunday: 14: 00-24: 30.
Address: st. Narodnaya, 4, p. 1, Tagansky district, Central Administrative District, at the Taganskaya metro station. Call by phone: +7 (495) 698-63-01.
Facility Features
Provided by:
- menu in English;
- takeaway food;
- seating;
- reservation;
- playing live music;
- the hall has a bar;
- waiters serve.
This institution provides the following goals of the visit: have dinner with friends, have fun dancing, drink plenty.
Good to know
The restaurant sells inexpensive beer (draft) - Golden Barrel. Serving price (500 ml) - 250 rubles. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, live music plays (Cuban group): from 19:30 to midnight. The bar has a wide range of alcoholic cocktails, there are many varieties of rum. Video broadcasts occur without sound (extremely important sports broadcasts). The noise level in the institution is average. Seats - 55. The system of discounts and promotions. Business lunches are available from 12:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday). Prices - from 320 to 390 rubles.
Login Terms
- The entrance is free.
- Age: No restrictions.
- Face control is not provided.
- Dress code is not provided.
Guest Impressions
In the Aruba restaurant on Taganka, guests are attracted by the opportunity to immerse themselves in the original culture of the Cuban people, taste the amazing taste of exotic dishes, bright cocktails, enjoy the aroma of Havana cigars and get a good positive charge. Visitors who have discovered such an institution as “Aruba” (a bar on Taganka) leave reviews about the visit mostly positive. Many note an interesting atmosphere, cleanliness, speed of service. "Aruba" is called a cozy Cuban restaurant. Guests like pleasant high-quality live music in the restaurant and the fact that musicians walk around the hall and perform their compositions separately for each. Many visitors celebrate delicious cuisine. Prices in the establishment are above average, guests say. And yet today, despite the enormous competition, for many, it is Aruba (bar) that remains a favorite vacation spot.
How to get there
Bar "Aruba" is located near the station. Taganskaya metro station (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line), on the street Narodnaya, 4. Those who wish to spend the evening in Aruba need to get off at the metro station on ul. Big Masons. Turning left, you need to walk about 70 m and go out onto People's Street. After 30 meters, there will be a building on the right that houses the Aruba Restaurant.