New Old Havana-Themed Concept To Open At Lena's In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Diners will be whisked to the old Havana of the 1940s and 1950s as Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap's latest loft concept in Alexandria.

The new concept called Havana 151 opens at 5 p.m. Friday. It comes after Lena's closed its 1920s-themed Velvet & Rye concept, which had been open since late 2021.

Lena's describes Havana 151 as a "sultry, elegant supper club with a Latin / Cuban flair" inspired by a 1940s and 1950s luxury hotel of old Havana. The concept will offer cocktails with Lena's Havana 151 Punch for two as well as seasonal food options like Havana mussels, seafood paella and coconut rum cake.

Reservations are still available for opening night and the coming days.

The loft concepts were first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other past concepts have included Loft at Lena's Winter Lodge and Loft at Lena's Full Bloom. Its Lena's Oasis concept at its parking deck ended as the City of Alexandria's temporary COVID-19 outdoor dining program shifted to a permanent program with fees.

Another themed concept, Miami Vibes, is open at the pop-up bar at 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue, ALX Now reported. The concept comes from Homegrown Restaurant Group, which owns the adjacent Holy Cow and Pork Barrel BBQ restaurant among others in Alexandria.