S.F. Cigar Smokers, Tell Me About The Occidental

[sactochris]

I'm going to be in San Francisco in March and was wondering what the Occidental was like. I have heard mixed reviews about the place. Give me the low down on the joint. I know some of you folks hang out there.

[Yoruba Hacker]

Not an SF guy, but have been going there when in SF since the Millenium.

Very small, and more of a neighborhood bar, in my experience, but a good crew of regulars, and an overal nice place to burn one when in town. Typically a central meeting point for cigar and scotch events in SF (e.g. Whiskeys of the World, etc.).

If you're looking for more of a "scene" then go to 850 Montgomery. Outdoor smoking venue with hot chicks and good music. But not as much of a proper cigar club. No complaints though. Did I mention hot chicks?

[Lotusguy]

Frequent guest there. Small place and the bartenders are usually drunk by the time I get there LOL. It's a hoot and almost every time I meet interesting people.

[Nino]

Some pics from my last visit at the Occidental,

I liked the place, the bar and the experience. Very relaxed, more like a neighbourhood bar. Interesting crowd. Pity not more of these places around.

A memorable cigar I smoked in SF was at the carrier USS Hornet :

http://www.flyingcigar.de/flying_cigars/2008_04_san_francisco_zigarre_auf_dem_carrier_uss_hornet.php

Nino