Gate-side drinks and snacks in Terminal 3
Bar Arribos sits airside in Terminal 3 at José Martí International, a short walk from several international departure gates. It’s a basic counter-and-table setup: think quick drinks, simple sandwiches, and packaged snacks rather than a full restaurant menu. Service is hit or miss, but if you want a beer or soft drink without leaving the gate area in T3, this is usually the closest option.
Hours vary with flight banks, but Bar Arribos tends to open before the first morning departures out of Terminal 3 and stay open into the late evening when long-haul flights leave. Don’t count on 24-hour operation; if you have a 02:00 departure, assume it might be closed and plan accordingly. Payment is typically in foreign currency or card, and prices here skew higher than downtown Havana, which is normal for an international terminal.
Menu basics usually include canned or bottled beers, soft drinks, small spirits pours, and simple bar snacks like chips or nuts. Expect limited hot food in Terminal 3 in general, so if you need a real meal, eat before coming to the airport or at another spot in HAV. Figure on paying airport-level prices for a drink, with a beer often costing several times what you’d pay in the city.
Seating at Bar Arribos is limited, with just a handful of stools and a few small tables next to the bar. Power outlets in this part of Terminal 3 are scarce, so charge your phone before you sit down. Lines tend to cluster right before big departures to Europe and the Americas, so try to stop by 30–40 minutes before boarding starts if you want to avoid waiting.
One tip: if you care more about grabbing something to drink than where you sit, order at Bar Arribos, then carry your drink back to seats closer to your exact gate in Terminal 3.