light up, america F I F T Y O F T H E F I N E S T C I G A R - F R I E N D LY P L A C E S I N T H E U . S . proudly sponsored by Cigar Aficionado presents light up, america FIFTY DISTINCTIVE PLACES WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE A CIGAR There was a time when a man could light up a cigar practically anywhere in America, but smoking bans have severely trimmed the number of venues that allow cigar smoking. To help in the never-ending search for a proper place to enjoy a cigar, we enlisted the readers of Cigar Aficionado magazine to name their favorite cigar bars, cigar-friendly restaurants and cigar lounges across the United States. The editors of Cigar Aficionado sifted through the list, selected the 50 finest spots and verified the information, creating this directory ALASKA ideally suited to the traveling cigar aficionado. To view the list online (or to let us know about a spot we missed), go to www.cigaraficionado.com/placestosmoke. Whether you’re searching for a steak house where you can fire up a bracing robusto after a meal of thick cut Porterhouse with all the trimmings, a swank, smoke-filled lounge where you can order a crisp, cold Martini and lose yourself in the tunes of rich jazz, or the classic tin-ceiling cigar bar with a walk-in humidor brimming with supple and alluring handmade cigars, each is a place where you and your cigar will be warmly welcomed. GRAND HAVANA ROOM 796 Chena Pump Road, Fairbanks (907) 479-8452 | pumphouse.com Smoke your cigar in Alaskan gold rush style at this DiRoNa award-winning restaurant, which overlooks the Chena River. 301 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills (310) 385-7700 | grandhavana.com This members-only retreat in the heart of Beverly Hills is the iconic spot to enjoy cigars. Grand Havana sports a celebrity clientele, who enjoy puffing away in the spacious lounge, which is dominated by a huge humidor room with intriguing curved walls. Those looking for an alfresco smoke can step out to the large patio. ARIZONA LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO THE PUMP HOUSE RESTAURANT & SENATORS SALOON MCMAHON’S STEAK HOUSE 2959 N. Swan Road, Tucson (520) 327-2333 | metrorestaurants.com McMahon’s features aged steaks. Cigar smoking is allowed on the patio, which is cooled in the summer and heated in the winter. 463 S. California Avenue Palo Alto (650) 326-7762 | labodeguita.com Smoke a cigar while sipping a minty Mojito at California’s version of the classic Havana restaurant. THE OCCIDENTAL CIGAR CLUB THE WRIGHT BAR AT THE ARIZONA BILTMORE RESORT AND SPA 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix (602) 955-6600 | www.arizonabiltmore.com 471 Pine Street, San Francisco (415) 834-0485 | occidentalcigarclub.com You can smoke in San Francisco at this owner-operated bar, where Martinis and cigars go together naturally. The Wright Bar features Bourbon and Cigar dinners, part of the Biltmore’s celebration of the finer things in life. COLORADO CALIFORNIA DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE BUENA VISTA CIGAR CLUB & LOUNGE 8100 E. Orchard Road Greenwood Village (303) 796-0100 | delfriscos.com The cigar lounge at this premier steak house features live entertainment, a roaring fireplace and a Wine Spectator–approved wine list. 9715 S. Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills (310) 273-8100 | buenavistacigarclub.com A California rarity, where one can smoke indoors. Talk cigars with shop owner Rigo Hernandez, who once worked for Cubatabaco. CONNECTICUT GEORGIA THE OWL SHOP NEW YORK PRIME 268 College Street New Haven (203) 624-3250 | owlshopcigars.com 3424 Peachtree Road, NE Ste. 100-Monarch Tower Atlanta (404) 846-0644 | newyorkprime.com Located only steps from the campus of stately Yale University is Connecticut’s finest cigar bar, with a vibrant nighttime scene. After a meal of steak or lobster, retire to the cigar-friendly Martini bar for a libation to pair with your smoke. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INDIANA SHELLY’S BACK ROOM NICKY BLAINE’S 1331 F Street NW, Washington (202) 737-3003 | shellysdc.com Fire up a cigar and smoke as you dine in this rustic cigar bar, which features 100 humidified lockers. 20 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis (317) 638-5588 | nickyblaines.com This downtown cocktail lounge has a long, curved bar and a walk-in humidor with dozens of brands of cigars. FLORIDA IOWA ART DISTRICT CIGARS DUCK CITY BISTRO 1638 SW Eighth Street Miami (305) 644-0444 This hip, cigar-friendly spot in Miami’s Little Havana sits on historic Calle Ocho, the center of Cuban culture in Miami. 115 E. 3rd Street, Davenport (563) 322-3825 | duckcitybistro.com This homey restaurant features an upstairs, employee-free room where smoking is permitted. LOUISIANA CORONA CIGAR CO. 7792 W. Sand Lake Road Orlando (407) 248-1212 | coronacigar.com Choose from a myriad of cigar selections while watching the game indoors or enjoying the weather in the large outdoor seating area of this supersized cigar shop. CHURCHILL’S 7949 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge (225) 927-4211 | churchillsbatonrouge.com This cigar-friendly oasis has two bars and a wide variety of cigars from which to choose. MARYLAND THE HAVANA CLUB 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, 55th Fl. Miami (305) 373-2600 | thehavanaclubofmiami.com This members-only club sits high atop the Wachovia Financial Center and sports unforgettable views of the Miami area. THE HAVANA CLUB IL GABBIANO MASSACHUSETTS 335 S. Biscayne Boulevard Miami (305) 373-0063 | ilgabbianomiami.com Dine on the large, cigar-friendly patio overlooking Biscayne Bay at this northern Italian hot spot. 600 Water Street, Baltimore (410) 468-0022 | havanaclub-baltimore.com This huge, upscale cigar bar is located directly above a Ruth’s Chris steak house and features a vibrant nighttime atmosphere. CHURCHILL’S LOUNGE 40 North Street, Boston (617) 227-0750 This laid-back cigar bar is located inside the nation’s second-oldest cigar store, David P. Ehrlich Co. SMITH & WOLLENSKY 1 Washington Avenue Miami Beach (305) 673-2800 | smithandwollensky.com Savor the finest in steaks and seafood and select a smoke from Mrs. Wollensky’s Cigar Bar. CIGAR MASTERS 745 Boylston Street, Boston (617) 266-4400 | cigarmasters.com This classic cigar bar features comfy leather couches and two rooms, and is a short walk from several fine steak houses. STANZA DEI SIGARI 292 Hanover Street Boston (617) 227-0295 | stanzadeisigari.com This grotto-style cigar bar features a fine selection of smokes in a cigar-friendly atmosphere. NEW YORK THE BUFFALO CLUB 388 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo (716) 886-6400 | thebuffaloclub.org This private club was created in 1867 by former U.S. president Millard Fillmore and 92 others searching for a place to socialize. MICHIGAN THE CARNEGIE CLUB ROBUSTO’S MARTINI LOUNGE 19271 Mack Avenue Grosse Pointe Woods (313) 881-0100 | clubrobustos.com Lose yourself at this cozy, cigar-friendly lounge, which pours 185 different Martinis. SILKY’S MARTINI & MUSIC CAFÉ 21931 Michigan Avenue Dearborn (313) 565-6278 | kiernans.com/silkys.html Puff in peace while listening to live blues and Motown music at this posh lounge. N E VA D A 156 W. 56th Street, New York (212) 957-9676 | hospitalityholdings.com This swank lounge features live music on weekends in a throwback, cigar-friendly atmosphere. CLUB MACANUDO 26 E. 63rd Street, New York (212) 752-8200 | clubmacanudo.com One of the best-known cigar bars in the world, Club Macanudo is a visually arresting space with three distinct rooms. GRAND HAVANA ROOM 666 Fifth Avenue, 39th Fl., New York (212) 245-1600 | grandhavana.com This large, private club sits atop midtown Manhattan and offers unforgettable views of New York City. CASA FUENTE 3750 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas (702) 731-5051 The premier cigar spot in Las Vegas. Choose a rare Fuente-made smoke and enjoy it with a classic Cuban-style cocktail at the gorgeous bar inside, or on the patio overlooking the Forum Shops of Caesars Palace. NEW JERSEY HAVANA HOUSE CIGAR LOUNGE 39 W. Main Street, Middletown (845) 343-2966 | HavanaHouseNY.com Watch a cigar being rolled before your eyes in this lounge. HUDSON BAR AND BOOKS 636 Hudson Street, New York (212) 229-2642 | barandbooks.cz This cozy smoking haunt is the perfect place to light up before (or after) a downtown New York dining experience. ASHES CIGAR BAR 33 Broad Street Red Bank (732) 219-0710 | ashescigarclub.com Smoke in peace in the main bar of this restaurant, or in the upstairs lounge. LEXINGTON BAR AND BOOKS 1020 Lexington Avenue, New York (212) 717-3902 | barandbooks.cz Enjoy a classic cocktail, expertly prepared, in this formal cigar bar, decorated with tomes of books. MERCHANTS, NY 1125 First Avenue, New York (212) 832-1551 | merchantsny.com The brandy and cigar lounge at this East Side restaurant can seat 100 guests, and features a working fireplace. SCHLESINGER’S STEAK HOUSE 475 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor (845) 561-1762 | schlesingerssteakhouse.com It’s the best of all worlds: a cigar bar connecting a great cigar shop to a restaurant serving wonderful steak. NORTH CAROLINA VIRGINIA CUTTER’S LOUNGE AT MARRIOTT CITY CENTER THE CAPITAL GRILLE 100 W. Trade Street, Charlotte (704) 358-6571 | marriott.com Transport yourself back to the Victorian Age in the splendor of this richly appointed cigar lounge. Tysons Corner, 1861 International Drive, McLean (703) 448-3900 | thecapitalgrille.com Tuck into a great steak, then relax in the cigar lounge with a libation to go with your smoke. MORTON’S STEAKHOUSE N O R T H D A K O TA JT CIGARRO 855 45th Street SW, Suite J, Fargo (701) 277-0711 This busy bar in the center of Fargo is for people-watching. 8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna (703) 883-0800 | mortons.com Choose from the full menu of Morton’s Steakhouse classics in the cigar-friendly lounge. WASHINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA CLUB HABANA SMOKEY JOE’S CIGAR LOUNGE AT BJ'S BINGO 177 Meeting Street, Charleston (843) 853-5008 | thetinderboxcharleston.com Located in the middle of vibrant Charleston, this cigar lounge offers spirits and appetizers to go along with fine cigars. 4411 Pacific Highway E., Fife (253) 922-0430 | smokeyjoescigarlounge.com This native-American lounge and sports bar is a cigar-friendly oasis with six humidors. TENNESSEE WISCONSIN CHATTANOOGA BILLIARD CLUB BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER MADURO CIGAR BAR 110 Jordan Drive, Chattanooga (423) 499-3883 | cbcburns.com Shoot a game of 8-ball while savoring rich cigars at this adult playland. 117 E. Main Street, Madison (608) 294-9371 | madurocigarbar.com Enjoy a dark smoke beneath the tin ceiling of this cigar bar, located in a building dating back to the 1800s. TEXAS MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE CHATEAU WINE MARKET AND BODEGA BAR 4514 Travis Street, Ste. 101, Dallas (214) 528-9463 | chateauwinemarket.com A combination wine store and wine bar features a 30-seat smoking room. 233 N. Water Street, # 1, Milwaukee (414) 226-2337 | ale-house.com Live music and house-brewed beer combine to create a cigar smoker’s retreat. ST. BRENDAN’S INN FRANKIE’S SPORTS BAR 3227 McKinney Avenue, Dallas (214) 999-8932 | frankiesbar.com This sports bar features 38 televisions and a cigar-friendly atmosphere. HAVANA SOCIAL CLUB 3030 Olive Street, Dallas (214) 303-0544 | havanasocialclub.net This modern, upscale cigar lounge features a myriad selection of fine rums to pair with your smokes. WEST END PUB 1801 N. Lamar Street, #100, Dallas (214) 748-5711 | westendpubdallas.net This New York–style pub has a selection of single-malts and a great view of downtown Dallas. 234 S. Washington Street, Green Bay (920) 884-8484 | saintbrendansinn.com St. Brendan’s has authentic Irish cuisine and a cigar club with regular cigar events.
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