Guys in the States...

[Colt45]

Dicko, no true locals for me, but there are a few I like when I feel like taking a little trip. Stanza dei Sigari in Boston - Rob A and Rob C have been there. O'Shea's Tavern in Nashua New Hampshire, and Federal Cigar in Portsmouth New Hampshire. I won't describe them - when you take a little world tour, we can check 'em out

[Lotusguy]

Dicko, no true locals for me, but there are a few I like when I feel like taking a little trip. Stanza dei Sigari in Boston - Rob A and Rob C have been there. O'Shea's Tavern in Nashua New Hampshire, and Federal Cigar in Portsmouth New Hampshire. I won't describe them - when you take a little world tour, we can check 'em out

I find myself in Boston on a monthly basis with the new job and Stanza is the only lounge I have been able to find - thankfully it is pretty nice and most of the time they don't charge me the $10 cutting fee (more often on the left side than the right side, for some reason).

There was supposed to be another lounge opening last June but I haven't seen any updates on that.

In my home neck of the woods, there obviously is the aforementioned Occidental in San Francisco. Closest to me is the Los Gatos Cigar Club which is very nice but requires membership or a pretty steep one day pass.

[Rocketman64]

I'm in Boston 2 weeks of the month -- by Patriots Stadium. I love a great place in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Only 20 minute drive down I-95. Its Boulevard Cigars on Armistice Ave. Full bar and kitchen. http://www.boulevardcigars.com/

food is excellent.  Standard NC selection at good price  

Back home --- nothing like this within 1-1/2 hrs.  All I have is some cigar shops with seating area.  

[omgpauljr]

Any recommendations for downtown Los Angeles?

[krish the fish]

On 2/6/2018 at 12:04 PM, zeedubbya said:

Very lacking around me. Some cigar lounges in Columbus (Ohio), but they’re either very small or have that shady feel of about to get robbed and/or first timers smoking ****** and giggling. A luxurious comfortable cigar lounge would be very successful around here I think. I am surprised no one has opened one up yet.


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I go to La Chaveta on High St in Clintonville often. Lots of comfortable leather seating, has a parking lot, and only cigars (no water pipes).

 

Figure it's worth saying I'm not associated with them in any way other than having a locker there myself. I live down the street walking distance from another shop but still find it worth it to drive 15 minutes across town to get to La Chaveta because it has a ton more space, is nicer, and has a bigger humidor

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[Stogieninja]

They outlawed them in Washington state, but there are a few scattered about on tribal land. I’m fortunate that two of them are within 15min of my house, though I only get to them 2-3 times a year. Both are quite nice but down to earth. One has poor ventilation though.

Most of the time I smoke on my patio or in my garage.

[shadowACE]

Unfortunately, due to the fact that I live in Ontario Canada, our smoking laws are strict to say the least. Luckily I am a five minute drive to the Michigan border where there is a cigar bistro by the name of "Churchills". Amazing food and drink combined with a well stocked humidor. Coupled with the fact there is no membership fee and I can bring my own cigars, I find myself there about once a month in the winter months. 

[FreedomMN]

We got a couple of B and M around town not bad but always crowded. I’m lucky enough to belong to a private cigar club with multiple location depending on where I’m at. 

[PigFish]

I cannot say that I relate to the 'lounge smoking' crowd. Guys puffing away at fat domestic cigars, watching different sports on different tubes blabbing golf... Not really my thing! Now meeting up with a member here to smoke a few is fine, but I just don't hit it off with domestic cigar smokers. To them I am a snob, to me, they appear to smoke as a symbol of something... something other than good taste! It is not my cup of tea.

I am glad some still exist. If I lived around Czar, I would be there often. It is the people I suppose, and where I live many would rather pose with a certain cigar band then understand cigars. All my humble opinion, accurate or not!

Smoking outside with Lady Piggy and Cano (the dog) is my thing. Or I will light up in the humidor shop...

Cheers! -Piggy

[stunod]

JR’s in New Jersey. This is one of 3 rooms plus a bar and a small restaurant. Not to mention the largest humidor in the world.

[Colt45]

On 2/8/2018 at 7:20 PM, Lotusguy said:

I find myself in Boston on a monthly basis with the new job and Stanza is the only lounge I have been able to find

There is also Koullshi just over the bridge in Charlestown, though I've still yet to try it. I used to like the now gone Churchills, and stopped in to Cigar Masters once when it was still on Newbury street. Purportedly there is a new one slated to open at some point in Post Office Square.

[Dmpotocek]

I’m in St. Louis for work and I came across Charles P. Stanley’s. Awesome place to smoke. The bar is well stocked and reasonably priced. The humidor has a good NC selection or you can bring your own. I’ve been in on a few different occasions and have really enjoyed it.


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[wade1979]

6 hours ago, stunod said:

JR’s in New Jersey. This is one of 3 rooms plus a bar and a small restaurant. Not to mention the largest humidor in the world.

Great pics. You can find me 2-3 times per week at the large table in back of your picture. 

[mrmessy]

The new Cutters location in Alpharetta, GA is great. Large humidor, and modern but comfortable environment. Growing whiskey bar.

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[LGC]

The new Cutters location in Alpharetta, GA is great. Large humidor, and modern but comfortable environment. Growing whiskey bar.

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They move down Windward?

[mrmessy]

They move down Windward?

They moved next to the lowes last year from the location by the barber shop. Much larger and nicer.

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[stunod]

13 hours ago, wade1979 said:

Great pics. You can find me 2-3 times per week at the large table in back of your picture. 

 1 or 2 day a week for lunch. Some Saturdays when it’s too cold or wet to smoke outside

[McBeardface]

JR’s in New Jersey. This is one of 3 rooms plus a bar and a small restaurant. Not to mention the largest humidor in the world.

Used to go here when I lived in Jersey. Good place to go with a group or if you want to be solitary and anonymous. Tons of space.


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[mrmessy]

JR’s in New Jersey. This is one of 3 rooms plus a bar and a small restaurant. Not to mention the largest humidor in the world.

That humidor is unbelievable. Massive!

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[Colt45]

29 minutes ago, McBeardface said:

Good place to go with a group or if you want to be solitary and anonymous.

One of the beauties of the cigar lounge in my experience. One can easily engage other patrons, or sit quietly alone

[abjd14]

JR’s in New Jersey. This is one of 3 rooms plus a bar and a small restaurant. Not to mention the largest humidor in the world.

Is that the jrs in whippany? I go to the one in paramus

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[Corylax18]

Jr's in Whippany is a great spot. I have family that lives near by and I have smoked at that location dozens of times. 

I didn't realize it until today, but Cigar Aficianado actaully did a review of Churchills at the Brown Palace in Denver. They printed it on their website about a week ago. @fabes and I enjoyed a couple smokes there a few weeks ago. Reading the review makes me want to go back again!

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/review-churchill-bar-the-brown-palace-hotel-denver-colorado

 

[fitzy]

The closest to my home is a horrible cigar store & lounge. When you walk in the door the smoke is thick as london fog. I seriously doubt there is any ventilation. If you're in the store for more than a minute or two your clothes just stink of stale smoke. The entire room is humidified so every cigar they sell is sitting in this fog of smoke 24/7 and they are roped off behind counters so unless you know what you want your out of luck as you can't see what they have. 

 

 

[fabes]

3 hours ago, Corylax18 said:

Jr's in Whippany is a great spot. I have family that lives near by and I have smoked at that location dozens of times. 

I didn't realize it until today, but Cigar Aficianado actaully did a review of Churchills at the Brown Palace in Denver. They printed it on their website about a week ago. @fabes and I enjoyed a couple smokes there a few weeks ago. Reading the review makes me want to go back again!

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/review-churchill-bar-the-brown-palace-hotel-denver-colorado

 

Interesting piece on a cool spot. I’ve gone back a couple times after work. A very convenient and short walk away and makes for a nice way to unwind before heading home. 

 

While I lived in Northern California, I found a handful of good lounges from Santa Rosa down to Fremont. Squire (Santa Rosa), Telfords (Mill Valley), Napa Cigars (Napa), Cigar Bar & Grill (SF) and Ohlone (Fremont) were all places I’d go back for a visit.