Strada Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Next week I will be heading to NYC for my yearly spring/birthday pilgrimage. I wanted to know if there was any new or recommended cigar lounges that I might have missed. I am still sad my go to spot, Velvet lounge, closed down. BYOB and BYOC it was amazing but also cost me a Dupont lighter in a drunken evening with locals... I have been to: Circa Tabac Bar & Books (I like the Hudson one) Davidoff Carnagie Cigar Inn (during the day it is cool as it isn't too packed) I am open to suggestions and advice. Also, I doubt I will have time to meet up with anyone this time around as Eve got us on a pretty tight museums and galleries schedules Much obliged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amart Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Davidoff is the only one I've been to and I found the gentlemen there to be somewhat snobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyinAZ Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Nat Sherman's. E 42nd. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boreduscstudent Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 definitely check out nat sherman as mentioned above. also if you want a more lounge-y vibe with a full bar and cute cocktail waitresses, I would recommend Merchants Cigar Bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have been to Nat Sherman but just in and out, I haven't spent time there enough yet. I will try to this time around. definitely check out nat sherman as mentioned above. also if you want a more lounge-y vibe with a full bar and cute cocktail waitresses, I would recommend Merchants Cigar Bar. Thanks for the rec, looks pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtejada Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Club Macanudo is a must! and if you email ahead and are willing to pay $150 for a weekend pass, The grand Havana Room is also a must. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealsrme Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 If you just want a chill bar that you can smoke cigars in, try Soho Cigar Bar. It's my go to lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Soho Cigar is a nice spot Nat Shermans is a must Cigar Inn is really good, but it does get busy Barkley Rex is a great spot that have really good house rolls De La Concha is a good spot as its close to 5th avenue if the missus wants to go shopping If you're near Brooklyn, Daimantes has a nice back room kind of charm to it Grand Havana room is great, but its members only last time I checked, and membership is EXPENSIVE. No day passes either Macundo Lounge is nice but they have a pretty strict dress code, so make sure you pack a collard shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Soho Cigar is a nice spot Nat Shermans is a must Cigar Inn is really good, but it does get busy c is a great spot that have really good house rolls De La Concha is a good spot as its close to 5th avenue if the missus wants to go shopping If you're near Brooklyn, Daimantes has a nice back room kind of charm to it Grand Havana room is great, but its members only last time I checked, and membership is EXPENSIVE. No day passes either Macundo Lounge is nice but they have a pretty strict dress code, so make sure you pack a collard shirt Great write up! Just checked Soho Cigar and it is/was called Circa Tabac. I have been there and indeed it is quite nice. Diamantes has been recommended to me as well and I think I will hit it up Thank you sir Club Macanudo is a must! and if you email ahead and are willing to pay $150 for a weekend pass, The grand Havana Room is also a must. Cheers! The gran havana room looks great but I am not looking to pay that kind of money to smoke. I really appreciate the offer tho. Maybe one day I will shell it out lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtejada Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Soho Cigar is a nice spot Nat Shermans is a must Cigar Inn is really good, but it does get busy Barkley Rex is a great spot that have really good house rolls De La Concha is a good spot as its close to 5th avenue if the missus wants to go shopping If you're near Brooklyn, Daimantes has a nice back room kind of charm to it Grand Havana room is great, but its members only last time I checked, and membership is EXPENSIVE. No day passes either Macundo Lounge is nice but they have a pretty strict dress code, so make sure you pack a collard shirt Grand Havana, If you email ahead and tell them you are from out of town, they have weekend passes only they'll sell for $150. I just got back from NYC like 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Grand Havana, If you email ahead and tell them you are from out of town, they have weekend passes only they'll sell for $150. I just got back from NYC like 2 weeks ago. Wish they'd offered that when I was there back in 2012 Had to be signed in by a friend of a friend who was a memeber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 There's a fair few posts around here on places to smoke in the City, most covered here again. My regulars when in town are Merchants and CT/Soho. Did get to GHR one time when Smokey Mo was in town posing as a member. Do enjoy B&B Hudson as well although it's quite tight when busy but a great deal on Whiskey Tuesdays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyinAZ Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Nice to have so many good options isn't it? Can't say that for too many places anymore. (In the U.S that is) Although there was a recent post on ridiculous new regulations from someone up in Canada I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo17pip Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Soho/Cica Tabac is the one I like best. Isnt there a whole meetup happening soon? I have to go look at the other thread, but I think the guys wanted to go to Circas Tabac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsion Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Soho/Cica Tabac is the one I like best. Isnt there a whole meetup happening soon? I have to go look at the other thread, but I think the guys wanted to go to Circas Tabac.Yeh I think you suggested this place in the regional forum but no set dates decided yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarbreak Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I heard and read about a new joint Sirgar Bar NYC. From the instagram pics it looks like its in a high rise buliding with sprawling views of NYC. Doesn't look to be a snooty joint either. I for one would love to enjoy a cigar and a drink with views overlookin NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Found Sir Gar Bar on Yelp. Looks like a ground-level shop in Queens. Pretty good reviews. The high-rise you mentioned is probably Grand Havana Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM-US Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I like Circa Tabac/ Soho cigar for low-key, but their bar selection is not very good. Bar and Books has the best bar selection. Can you BYOB to Cigar Inn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcman68 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Weather permitting I smoke at Aretsky’s Patroon at their roof top bar. Apparently the owners are cigar smokers themselves. There are a few other rooftops as well. I thought I remember reading Nat Sherman was doing something via one of the hotels rooftops as well. Sorry I don't remember the other hotel names but there are at least 3-4 others where its acceptable to smoke cigars outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaszgeorge Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I am heading to NYC for the first weekend of May and was wondering which of the cigar lounges mentioned are likely to be showing the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight? Thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikB Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I like de la Concha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks for all the recommendations guys ! I will report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonytoohot Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I like de la Concha De La Concha is now a Davidoff store! Located on 6th Avenue between 56 & 57 St. Beautifully re-done. SirGar is about 7 months old and located in Flushing, Queens. Nice spot but tough to get to if you are not driving! Blew Smoke Cigar Room (593 Washington Ave) is a stones throw from the Barclay Center in Brooklyn and has a nice ambiance. Friendly atmosphere. BYOB. Selection is okay mostly boutique brands. There is also another lounge in Flushing, I think it's called Tobacco Park/Plaza. Can't remember exactly have a father store on Long Island. Good selection but it's best to drive! If you're uptown there is Papa Juan's located on Broadway and 139/140th Street. Also Cigar Inn has a second location on 73rd St between 1st & 2nd Ave. Cute waitresses, less busier than the 52nd/2nd Ave location but great selection. Hope this helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrengle Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Nat Sherman's is a must. Great staff, and the entire house lines I've had have been awesome. I recommend the Timeless, the 1930, and the Metropolitan Maduro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsion Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I like Circa Tabac/ Soho cigar for low-key, but their bar selection is not very good. Bar and Books has the best bar selection. Can you BYOB to Cigar Inn? Cigar Inn is BYOB - you need to buy their smokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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