Your favourite Cigar Divans/ Cigar Divan Experiences?

[El Presidente]

 

In the JJFox thread  luvdunhill asked/alluded to  what would be the top 10 Cigar Divan experiences in the world. 

I have seen cigar divans with million(s) dollar fitouts and yet no atmosphere. I have seen ones put together on a shoestring budget and which are an absolute joy. 

From the places our members have visited/spent time in. What are your favourites and is there a memorable experience you have had while there?If you have a photo, post them up. 

Let's see if we can get a nice list going 

[luvdunhill]

I think my question was top 10 cigar experiences, which is a bit broader

Regardless, my favorite is Red Cigar Divan in Hong Kong and for that matter the Sheraton across the channel in Kowloon.

[Colt45]

I like Federal Cigar in Portsmouth New Hampshire, O'Shea's in Nashua New Hampshire.

Always liked the now gone Churchill's in Boston, and also enjoy Boston's Stanza dei Sigari.

[Jfeath74]

The Living Room Cigar Lounge at the Park Hyatt Vienna was the most memorable cigar lounge I've experienced and the start of my fall down the rabbit hole of Cuban cigars. The Siglo IV in my hand was the 2nd Cuban cigar I ever smoked, the 1st was a Siglo II 2 days before this picutre in Zurich, which can be seen in my profile pic. 

The Living Room had everything you want in a great lounge, plush leather seats, mahogany and classic decor, a walk in humidor and a large spirit selection. The unique thing was the ordering was self served and on an honor system. You walk in and there are order tickets in the humidor and on the bar. I grabbed my Siglo IV and a healthy pour of Jack Daniels Sinlge Barrel. I marked my ticket as such, the waiter took my ticket and brought me a bill for a Siglo I and JD #7. I don't know if he hooked me up on purpose or by accident, but he received a nice tip either way and I left happy as could be. A memory that will stick with me to my dying day! 

[BMWBen]

1 hour ago, Colt45 said:

I like Federal Cigar in Portsmouth New Hampshire, O'Shea's in Nashua New Hampshire.

Always liked the now gone Churchill's in Boston, and also enjoy Boston's Stanza dei Sigari.

Have you been to twins in Londonderry? definitely my favorite right behind stanza

[Guest Nekhyludov]

45 minutes ago, BMWBen said:

Have you been to twins in Londonderry? definitely my favorite right behind stanza

Twins is really nice place to hang out, particularly when it's less crowded. I'm there most weekends during the winter. 

Although I have to admit that I could do without the 300lb bikers gnawing on pitch black, 60rg logs and angrily announcing their political opinions to the entire bar. 

I stopped by Cigar and Lounge in Watertown for the firsttime this afternoon. Not bad!

[canadianbeaver]

When in Chicago, I hang out with Richard, the guy that runs Iwan Ries's lounge. It is really nice. 

Recently in San Francisco, loved Occidental. A Cigar bar and great spot to hang out.

In Amsterdam, Didi owns The LCDH and we are still friends on Facebook etc, as I am sure he is with everyone on earth! That place is awesome.

Last one I vote number one is JJ Fox in Dublin. Matthew and spent an entire afternoon with Yiorgos, and then later dinner with Yiorgos and Mod "Ryan".

Also note, we always meet up with an FOH member!

[jcorona]

Although not as fancy as the pics above, the lcdh in Yerevan, Armenia, is a nice place to hang out too, with a nice walk in humidor.

 

 

[Colt45]

10 hours ago, BMWBen said:

Have you been to twins in Londonderry? definitely my favorite right behind stanza

I haven't, but will stop in next time I'm up that way.

[BrightonCorgi]

The lounge next to Portmann's in CH or Jimmy's lounge behind the Regent Singapore are both memorable.  The cigar service at P.G.C. Hajenius is really novel with staffs they carry cigars out of humidor with.  

[smokin.joe]

There are several memorable cigar divans in Hong Kong, but the one I enjoyed the most was Cigarro. The selection was quite impressive, with some rare and aged cigars for sale. The private humidors are clear allowing you to see what is stored inside. Some very impressive collections. Nice comfortable chairs and friendly staff too.

[luvdunhill]

When in Chicago, I hang out with Richard, the guy that runs Iwan Ries's lounge. It is really nice. 

Have you been to Casa de Montecristo in Chicago? Looks like they are opening one in Austin, TX and curious if the experience will be similar.

[99call]

Chardonnay Cigar bar in Tokyo is brilliant. Basically you get out of Harajuku station, and about 300 meters on the way out of the station walking toward Omantesando Hills look for a sign left into a basement bar.   Nothing beats Japanese class and hospitality. The guys behind the bar are excellent and give you an experience of attentment that is similar to the barman in the Shining.  Served fine bitter chocolate thins and all sort of wonderful epicurean snacks on the house, and the prices were pretty good (10 yrs ago). Great cigar and booze menu. Had lots of deleted stock when I was there last.  

Great place to get out of the hustle and bustle off the main drag,,,,,,,,,, and errrrm have the 'MAIN' drag

Enjoy     PS other peoples places look wonderful, can't wait to hunt them down.   

One of the best things about these places is you get one of two things. It to watch noobs panic buy "gorilla thumbs' as Ken puts it, and then turn green and leave in haste, or you meet a like mind and have a great chat.