coaster, Bodeguita del Medio

Name/Title

coaster, Bodeguita del Medio

Entry/Object ID

ACS-000126

Description

Circular coaster from La Bodeguita del Medio, one of the most famous restaurant-bars in Havana.

Context

La Bodeguita del Medio, often shortened to La B del M, is a bar and restaurant in Havana established in 1942. It originally started as a small store, but gradually expanded in popularity and offerings. Originally called "Casa Martinez", by 1950 hardly anyone used its original title, instead calling the place "la bodeguita del medio" -- the small store in the middle (of Empedrado Street). The establishment is often credited as the creator of the Mojito cocktail.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

La Bodeguita del Medio

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

La B del M, La Habana Vieja, Cuba

Language

Spanish

Dimensions

Diameter

9.5 cm

Parts

1

Material

Cardboard

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025