Smoke in Chicago?

[mike74]

I’ve got an evening in downtown Chicago this week (staying near Grant Park). Are there any cigar lounges or good places to puff there? Thanks!

[canadianbeaver]

Absolutely. Check out Iwan Ries. There is the executive lounge and ask the guys to take you there. Tell Richard, the fellow who runs that lounge, Lisa says Hi!

[mike74]

Ah, I didn’t know they were open in the evenings. Brilliant. Thanks Lisa - i’ll say hi!

[El Hoze]

Iwan Ries is awesome. Just to give you more options, there are a couple of places that allow smoking outside...with the weather being nice this week (finally) figured I’d chime in. 

-Prime & Provisions: steakhouse on Wacker that has a great covered lounge area w a big screen, they let anyone smoke in there BYO. Kind of an indoor/outdoor thing, I like it alot as you have very little breeze but great natural ventilation...super comfortable. I am biased as this my neighborhood.

-Also, Sullivans Steakhouse in River North has a nice outdoor area as well though not as nice as P&P especially if there’s any breeze. Again home turf for me. 

If you need any other guidance let us know, enjoy! Chicago is great in the Spring. 

[mike74]

Thanks @El Hoze - looking forward to being there.

[Buck14]

Since you're downtown I'd try Iwan Reis, The Clayton, Jack Swartz (All in the LOOP pretty much)

 and/or Biggs Mansion (short "L", bus or Uber/cab from downtown) 

[El Hoze]

35 minutes ago, JackofSpeed said:

Does the Clayton have a day pass? Pass it almost everyday

The Clayton will let you smoke in the store area if you purchase one there. They actually have a decent (albeit pricey) selection of NCs. To get into the actual club though you have to be member or with a member. For me, I need alcohol/service. 

[canadianbeaver]

So I just got this email from Richard, who I mentioned above.

Good evening Lisa,

Nice to hear from you. Thank you for the referral. 

We, of course, are fine. The fire was in the building across the alley. A little smoked drifted by our windows, but no harm. 

Regards, -rrb 

Richard R BLEY

+1 847-630-9944

[email protected]

Iwan Ries Lounge

19 South Wabash Avenue

Chicago, IL 60603

+1 800-621-1457

www.IwanRies.com

[madandana]

Iwan Ries is cool. Has the old smoke shop feel. As you walk under the El it feels like you're in the the movie The Sting. You can bring a bottle. They have ice and glasses.

[Buck14]

Iwan Ries is fun, I think you can pay $15 for a day pass to the old school chicago members lounge...definitely worth it of you are going to be there for awhile.