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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.