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    Cigar Grotto

    4.8 (115 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Nathaniel G.

    Chill shop, very comfy hangout spot. Owner takes the time to interact with each guest and make them feel at home.

    Ken S.

    Great variety of quality sticks and excellent input from staff. Bonus that they offer a lounge to enjoy your latest purchase. I'm a fan and will be back every time I'm in town. Cheers CG and thank you for the experience!!!

    The Husband's Short Story...
    Elle N.

    This Cigar Grotto has always been a favorite in North County San Diego. I'm not a smoker, but I do like the aroma of a cigar now and then. My husband picks up the Short Story and I usually go for one in the cherry aroma assortment, although my husband usually ends up smoking it and I get the aroma of cherries in the air, which is all I wanted in the first place. The staff here are helpful, the store is small, but full of good things. They have an extensive pipe collection (I always think of pipes as something sophisticated people smoke after they retire). lol An Indian Chief to greet you and free cut and matches with your cigar purchase!

    Chad C.

    Decent selection of cigars in the main walk in humidor, what is not posted though is that many of the premium cigars are not located in the main walk in humidor. I asked the staff if they carried Fuente Anejo No.77 Sharks and they did (astonishingly they had half a box in inventory of this hard to find gem), but I needed to go to one of the smaller humidors located outside to purchase it. If I did not ask and just walked in I would have had no way of knowing they carried these specifc premium cigars. Also the Padron cigars are stored in these smaller humidors outside which is incredible as these cigars are such great sellers in the market. It would be nice if the premium cigars were visible in the main humidor. One would think these have a higher margins than average cigars and the shop would want potential customers to see these beautiful sticks. The lounge area is in the back and the sofas were comfortable it just did not have the feel of a premium cigar lounge. It felt very much like a local smoke shop and not like some of the larger lounges in San Diego.

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    5 months ago

    Greg is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, have been visiting the Cigar Grotto the last 15 years.

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    2 years ago

    Greg is always great. Good selection of cigars. Well maintained. Great place to hang out and have a smoke.

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    Greg is amazing! Great wealth of knowledge. Knows his product selection. Highly recommend going here. You won't be disappointed!

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    Selection was amazing. Service was cordial and swift. Didn't have change for $100 bill? Prices were not great, but not bad.

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    2 years ago

    This is a really cool spot to enjoy a stick. The owner (Craig) is really solid dude. This cigar lounge has a solid variety of cigars.

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    Great service and very knowledgeable staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Good selection and value. A great place to enjoy a cigar!

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    Thank you so much, your support means the world to us.

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    5 years ago

    Hands down the best cigar shop in Oceanside. They have a solid selection of Drews estates. Will be there again.

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    “Gregg and DeeDee and Jim are always so helpful and will make you feel like family right when you walk in the door.”

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    Raised By Wolves - Lots o' Scotch

    Raised By Wolves

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    24.4 mi•University City
    •$$$

    RAISED BY WOLVES @ UTC LA JOLLA…read more Raised by Wolves is located inside UTC La Jolla, tucked away in the very back of the mall near the Din Tai Fung area. I would definitely recommend parking around Corner Bakery or near 24 Hour Fitness for the closest way in. This was my very first time going to Raised by Wolves. I made a reservation on OpenTable, and if you are reading this right now, I highly recommend booking one. When we got there, the wait was two hours for people without a reservation. I booked for 9 PM on a Saturday night with my friends after dinner. We actually arrived at UTC earlier than expected, so we let the host know and they let us in about 20 minutes early. As for parking, they do not validate here. Parking is free for the first hour and then two dollars per hour after that, so just be aware that you may end up paying for parking when you visit this bar. It is set up like a speakeasy, which is really cool. You get to see where the actual bar is hidden. We ended up ordering a bunch of cocktails and the drinks were super great. I really loved the vibe overall. It was lively and chatty, and the staff was super friendly. The ambiance is very dark and classy. Keep in mind they do not serve food here. It is purely drinks only. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

    LOVE THIS SPEAKEASY…read more Shoutout Taylor and Lexi for the incredible service. The ambiance and drinks are unmatched.

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    Raised By Wolves - Tiramitini and Mojito.

    Tiramitini and Mojito.

    Raised By Wolves - The secret panel that rotates like a carousel into the wolf den.

    The secret panel that rotates like a carousel into the wolf den.

    Raised By Wolves - Smells of leather bound books and rich mahogany

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    Smells of leather bound books and rich mahogany

    Zarka Cigar Lounge - Full selection of spirits

    Zarka Cigar Lounge

    3.7(122 reviews)
    25.2 mi
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    Free parking in private lot, friendly staff, large humidor selection, large bar selection. Indoor…read moreand outdoor seating options. Ample space in the lounge with couches and tables, lot of TV's to watch the games and pool table/ foos ball table. Prices are average on cigars and drinks.

    My family and I live nearby and finally decided to check this place out. When you walk in, you head…read moreup the stairs and suddenly you're standing in a massive humidor with enough cigar options to make even the most decisive person question their entire identity. Luckily, we already know what we like to smoke, so we weren't in there long. But if you're new to cigars, they're great at playing cigar-matchmaker and pointing you in the right direction. To use the lounge, there's a $10 cover charge, which they fancy up by calling it a "Day Pass." They allow outside food but not outside drinks. Naturally, we summoned Uber Eats like the hungry champions we are, and it was glorious. Inside, you've got TVs everywhere for whatever you want to watch, plus a pool table, shuffleboard, and plenty of indoor and outdoor spots to post up and relax. We hung out for about three hours, and they even reminded us we could come back later since the day pass covers re-entry. Basically, it's the theme park wristband of cigar lounges. The $10 also goes toward a beer or a well drink, so of course we grabbed Cuba Libres (aka Rum and Cokes, for the uninitiated). We'll definitely be back!

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    Zarka Cigar Lounge - The lounge

    The lounge

    Zarka Cigar Lounge - Cigars

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    Zarka Cigar Lounge

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    Wag's Liquor & Fine Cigars - Overpriced, dusty and dirty and a year old...WAG, you're terrible.

    Wag's Liquor & Fine Cigars

    4.1(17 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I went into this local liquor store not far from my to grab a sprite for my daughter and maybe grab…read moresome beers for me. I walked in and they have a cigar room that looked stacked with a wide variety in it and the place was packed with all kinds of alcohol instead of th usual snacks and the items which I like. Walking in the guy behind the counter wasn't interested any small talk which, again, I can live with. We found some Mexican soda which was overpriced but fine. I checked out the beer selection and they had a large variety of Burgeon Beer which I was excited about. Here is where it went south. I took it all up to the counter and the rude man rang it up to the tune of $55. I asked how in the world it could be that much and he showed my the price tags, which I missed on the beers, $18.99 and $21.99 for 4 packs of beer! These are overpriced at $15/ 4 pack and these guys took it to the next level. Again, overpriced and rude but it's beautiful day and I paid and took my stuff. But don't worry, when I got home and I took it out of the bag the beers cans were dusty, maybe even dirty, and I checked the cans then their canned dates were almost a year ago! So... nice selection, terrible service, predatory pricing and an inferior product. I cannot warn you enough about this stain of a store on our small town of South O. 1 Star and that's being generous.

    Excellent Arturo Fuente selection along with others. I chose Bolivar. Excellent but smooth for a…read moredarkie

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    Wag's Liquor & Fine Cigars
    Wag's Liquor & Fine Cigars
    Wag's Liquor & Fine Cigars

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    Churchill Cigar Lounge - My Father

    Churchill Cigar Lounge

    4.6(373 reviews)
    32.6 mi•Old Town
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    15 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    I moved away from San Diego but enjoy hitting Churchill Cigar Lounge whenever I return for a visit…read more Central location in Old Town with a great selection of cigars (including a separate back room with OpusX and ST Dupont lighters) and an outdoor covered patio with televisions. Good beer selection--bottled and craft beer--as well as wine. Always worth a visit. Met up with friends to watch the NCAA Men's Basketball championship game.

    Been exploring different cigar lounges around San Diego and I love that this lounge is mainly…read moreoutside, avoiding being hot boxed. There were some seats inside, but I'm not sure if those are available for smoking. I will say the seating is very limited and the first time I went, I got seated in a very awkward spot, right below where the television is. It was difficult to watch, but all the other seating had a reserved sign on them. Next time ill try calling ahead before going to see if I can get a better seat and update my review. The person that helped me was Mark, not sure if he was the owner or not, but very friendly and knowledgeable. They have good variety of beer on tap and non-alcoholic beverages that can be enjoyed with your cigar. This is located in Old Town so parking can be tricky on a busier day of the week. I would recommend checking out this shop!

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    Churchill Cigar Lounge - Yummy Flor Cigars.

    Yummy Flor Cigars.

    Churchill Cigar Lounge - Fantastic selection of cigars. Moderately priced.

    Fantastic selection of cigars. Moderately priced.

    Churchill Cigar Lounge - GR8 spot   Chill vibe

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    GR8 spot Chill vibe

    Cigar Grotto - tobaccoshops - Updated September 2026

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