Espace de restauration de l’Hotel Brisas Varadero. Source Caribe Sol.
DINING ETIQUETTE
Varadero restaurant dress code: keep it clean, dry and light
The expected clothing depends on whether you are entering a buffet, an à la carte resort restaurant, a beach bar or a private paladar in town.
What to wear
| Venue | Practical choice | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Resort buffet | Dry shirt, shorts or light trousers and sandals. | Wet swimwear, bare feet or no shirt. |
| À la carte restaurant | Dress, blouse, polo, collared shirt, smart shorts or light trousers. | Beach cover-ups, wet clothing and very casual flip-flops where prohibited. |
| Beach grill | Dry beachwear and footwear. | Entering an indoor area while dripping wet. |
| Paladar in town | Clean casual clothing suitable for walking and a taxi ride. | Arriving directly in wet swimwear. |
Questions to ask at check-in
- Are long trousers required for men?
- Are clean Bermuda shorts accepted?
- Are sandals allowed?
- Do children follow a separate rule?
- Is a reservation required?
- Does a premium section have different restaurant access?
What to pack
- One or two clean tops for dinner.
- A light dress, polo or collared shirt.
- Light trousers, a skirt or clean Bermuda shorts.
- Clean sandals or lightweight shoes.
- A light layer for strongly air-conditioned rooms.
Children
For children, focus on dry, clean and comfortable clothing: a T-shirt, clean shorts, sandals and a light sweater for air conditioning.
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