Great service and great spot to unwind!!!Always stop here for a stick when in Raleigh!!!!!

Stepping into the cigar bar feels like slipping into a well-dressed time machine that decided to loosen its tie. The air hums with the scent of tobacco, oak, and good decisions made slowly. Plush couches and deep leather chairs form little islands of comfort, perfect for sinking into a conversation that doesn't need to end soon. Along the walls, humidors stand like treasure chests, keeping their cigars in stately silence. Vintage wood glows everywhere--from the bar's polished surface to the beams above--each grain steeped in quiet history. Overhead, TVs flicker with old games and new ones alike, while dart boards wait nearby for a little friendly competition between sips of bourbon and curls of smoke. The bartender slides the Old Fashioned across the bar with the precision of a man who's been doing it long enough to know that showmanship is for amateurs. No fancy garnish, no chatter--just the soft clink of glass meeting wood and a nod that says this'll do. Happiness here isn't loud or glittery--it's slow-burning and pleasantly lopsided, like a jazz tune played just slightly off the beat. It seeps in between sips and smoke rings, wrapping itself around you like the worn leather of the chair you've claimed for the night. It's the kind that finds you sitting still, glass half full, smoke curling upward like a satisfied sigh. Cheers! read more

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Looking for a good cigar - run here!! Mine was sweet and tasty! Drinks were mixed perfectly!! I had 3- Long Island iced teas. Comfortable chairs however, get could use a facelift. Excellent service !! There was only one bartender and he handled the entire business. At one time there were about 19-20 people there. Bathrooms were clean!! 2 stalls per gender. Huge collection of cigars to choose from. Tip: This is a hockey bar so if hockey is playing then it's on tv. Period?? So no NFL draft but it was all good. Bar Rules! read more

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Definitely recommend! No food but excellent service! The ambiance inside is cool , it reminds me of a club house . Parking in the area is relatively slim but I'd go again! read more

I met some buddies in Durham for some beers and to verbally abuse each other like friends do. Afterwards, some of us wanted to sit around and enjoy a cigar but all of us lived too far away. We decided to come here as the trip to Glenwood was only about 15 minutes. We parked for only $3 on a Saturday night right at the facility which is amazing. Kudos for that! The first thing you notice walking in is the smoke. Not that we were expecting a smoke-free cigar lounge, but the air-cleaning system leaves a lot to be desired. Two of us arrived before the rest, so I grabbed a couch and my friend got us some smokes and drinks. He got two Four Roses Single Barrel double bourbons with 2 Rocky Patels for $30. Seriously? What a deal! We were there for about an hour, refilling our drinks once before we left. Even with the bad air filtration, we will be going back. read more

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I visiting from out of town and wanted to get a cigar with a buddy. I was told that they open every day till 2 am. Spent as $25 umber to get there and they were closed . On the website they said they were open as well. Very disappointed poor customer and communication!!!!! Don't patronize this place!! read more

Cool laidback atmosphere. Bartenders were talkative and made a newcomer to Raleigh feel right at home.

We love a good cigar bar and we were so excited that Raleigh has one. Let alone, right next to our favorite dive bar! They have a great selection and the bartenders know their liquor. I asked for a fruity cocktail and the bartender made me one that was unlike any other cocktail I've tried. We will have to add this place to on of our stops when we're in Raleigh. read more

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It's a bourbon/cigar bar. We personally do not smoke cigars but visited to check out the bourbons and really enjoyed our experience. We had a few pours of both bourbon and beer. They have a fantastic selection so check this spot out. read more

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Favorite cigar bar in downtown Raleigh. Very chill cool bartenders who can make a mean drink. A small but good cigar selection as well read more

Havana Deluxe - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ambiance was everything!! It was not that many guest which allowed me to ask all the questions regather beverage choices and I found a great stick!! read more

We love ending a night downtown at havana. The atmosphere is very speakeasy and chill. Mike and Stump are a great team. The service is excellent as are the cigar selection and whiskey selection. Plenty of seating, good ventilation and plenty of good wooden matches! A great place for a drink and a smoke in Raleigh read more

This is a very nice gem of a lounge sitting right in the middle of Raleigh. The liquor selection is a nicely varied one, along with the cigar offering. I will definitely be back. read more

A great spot where a lot of locals hang out. The service was top notch. My only recommendation would be more TV's for multiple viewing options. read more

Nice ambiance. Nixe drinks. Not much of a variety of cigars. No food served vice decor. read more

Havana Deluxe - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Wow. Pretty cool. I came here with my boyfriend who loves cigars. This was both his and my first time. We took in the vibes of the crowd. We weren't to interested in the club scene that night and this was perfect. No food just drinks & vibes. I enjoyed myself & he did as well. The people that came were really cool. There was also cigars to purchase but be we bought our own. read more

Cigar selection is limited. Drinks are basic( they put a straw in my Old Fashion) BUT you can bring your OWN sticks, whiskey selection is extensive and you can smoke in doors . read more

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Remember the days when cigars and cigar bars were all the rage? Well Havana Deluxe is one of the few spots in Raleigh (Amras is the other choice) where you can still light up your stogie, down a scotch and have a chill conversation without screaming over to your table-mate! It's tucked away off of Glenwood so Havana Deluxe attracts a slightly different crowd which is a good thing. On Saturday night, the place was half-full with a 25 - 40 crowd enjoying cigars and some cocktails. There are a handful of TV's to keep you up with the latest scores but otherwise it was a relaxed, cigar bar scene. Best part of Havana Deluxe were the bartenders. They poured their drinks well and were friendly, a nice plus! So what can I say but it's a nice little spot to start or end your evening. Just be prepared for a bit of cigar smoke! And while I have definitely smoked some cigars at times, it's not always an easy thing to inhale somebody ELSE's cigar smoke! read more

Havana Deluxe - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I had high hopes for this place. I mean a cigar and whiskey in one spot in Raleigh is a hard combination to find. Plus the old school set-up, dark, leather and hockey, how could it go wrong. But it does. First, the cigars, on the night I was there was a very limited supply. The cigars are kept in a cabinet next to the bar. Not sure if it is a working humidor but they say it is. There were maybe four different cigars brands in the thing and they were all similar types. Not really a selection at all. But I requested a stick anyway and the bartender opened up the cabin, grabbed a cigar and then proceeded to cut my cigar. This kinda pissed me off. you see, I do not cut cigars, I punch them, and who the heck is this jackass, with all his rudeness, to decide that a cigar I buy will be cut. As I suspected, the cigar was old, dry and stale. there was no life in the old girl at all. I also ordered a whiskey neat, and much like the cigar, it was old, bland and stale as if it had been open for months if not years. This place is actually pretty bad. I will stay with the 2 stars though because I like the decor and hockey. But a change is needed in pretty much every other respect. read more

If you go in to the humidor without asking you're a moron. Best bar in Raleigh. Don't tell your idiot friends and ruin it for everyone else. read more

Had the chance to finally stop in and have a smoke. I l love how hidden and tucked away it is, away from all the action on Glenwood. The set up feels like a classic dive bar but with really good stocks and nice couches that make everywhere feel like a living room. The ventilation is awesome and I look forward to going back. read more

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This place was great. Was looking for a cigar spot that didnt close at 10pm. And found this. Nice size. Comfy sofas. Darts. And dirt cheap booze. All that was missing was food. Lol read more

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We have been going for a couple of months. What makes this place really special is Mike the main bartender, he treats everyone really well, listens to what kind of experience you are looking for and sets you up with the right drink and the right cigar. If you are new to cigars like we were Mike takes time to guide you and give you instructions, this is done in a very polite and accessible manner. Havana has a diverse clientele it can get really busy but always feels comfortable. read more

As basic as this place is as much as it's authentic and unique. This bar/cigar lounge has a lot of character and is my favorite place to light up a cigar in the early evenings. If your looking for fancy cocktails and a lot of glam it's probably not the place your looking for. They have a very good selection of bourbons and a decent choice of tap beer. read more

Havana Deluxe - Whiskey selection - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So its not a cigar lounge, but a bar that allows cigars? Heck, maybe its not even a bar, but a "Private Club" as noted on the outside sign. Parking is limited and after several circles around the block and the packed private lot I finally secured a spot. Walked in(ignoring the Private Club) sign. The place was dark and outside of plenty of space for lounge chairs, tv, nice old school bar setup: no walk in humidor in sight! Finally saw a bookcase humidor by a wall and walked out shaking my head. Largely pissed that the high reviews misled me into wasting time making my way here. read more

Havana Deluxe - Huh? - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best kept secret in Raleigh. If you don't like this place you're probably not the type of person the crowd enjoys... TIP YOUR BARTENDERS. The owner and bartenders here are some of the best and the bourbon selection unparalleled. The regulars will call you out if you don't tip. (I know I will anyways... 20% minimum) Low key. Relaxing. Family environment. read more

Unassuming, not crowded, reasonably priced, cozy atmosphere, leather sofas that you sink into....I can't say enough good things. Nice little gem among the loud, crowded alterntives on Glenwood South. I like going here and hearing the person next to me talk, getting a seat, and not be surrounding by douchebags. Even on the weekends. Great spot. In fact, I would go as far to say the best in this neighborhood. read more

My partner and I stumbled across this gem and had an amazing evening. The bartenders were very attentive and had numerous recommendations. The drinks were great and the cigars were a learning experience. We will definitely be back!! read more

If you want a nice cigar and a glass of bourbon to go with it, you can have this and more at Havana Deluxe. A private club, it has an exemption to the no-smoking policy for all bars and restaurants in North Carolina. While this might be enough to get any smoker into the joint, I like this place because of the service. Our bartender and tobacco specialist was great at helping me pick out a cigar and kept my glass full. They have the required leather couches to sit and chill in. The ventilation seems good. If you're on Glenwood South and looking to do something a bit different, then I'd recommend Havana Deluxe - assuming you like cigars of course. read more

Havana Deluxe - Blanton's and a cigar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Laid-back, mid-century cool...that's what comes to mind when I think of Havana Deluxe. The name conjures up images of fedora-clad men in pinstriped suits enjoying a Manhattan over expensive cigars. The dark, smoky-even-when-it's-not decor certainly gives off that same vibe. But it would seem that Havana Deluxe has a bit of a split personality. It definitely feels like a cigar bar, but you're also likely to find college students or young professionals here smoking cigarettes and watching a football game on the projection TV, or even playing a board game on the comfy sofas. Show up early - which usually means before midnight here - and you'll have no problem finding a seat, sofa or otherwise. Get here after, though, and you'll realize that you've found one of the most popular 'wind-down' spots on GloSo. As far as drink prices go, they're about average for the area - a little high but the drinks are stiff and well-made. Not to mention that Havana's chill atmosphere makes it worth the extra coin to stop in. I didn't have the chance to check out the cigar prices, so I can't really speak to those. Then there's the service...when was the last time you were able to sit on a plush leather sofa, smoke a cigar, watch sports on a big-screen TV and have drinks delivered at your whim? For me, I can honestly say never until I went to Havana Deluxe. And I can assure you the next time will be much sooner. read more

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Cigar lounge that offers a decent bar and cigar selection, but feel free to bring your own sticks. I hope they upgrade their seating because the couches are pretty worn, and hard to sit on/get up off of... Decent Adult chill spot for those that enjoy cigars... read more

For as long as this place has been in Raleigh it's still raggedy and rundown. Havana Deluxe is nowhere near "deluxe." It's a dark hole with a lackluster atmosphere. The staff are rude and unprofessional. The bathrooms are not clean and the carpet throughout the building is hideous. read more

Probably the only place to have a cigar and whiskey indoors. I love this place. Try their select of Old Forester. Amazing service read more

This was my first time going to Havana Deluxe on April 2, 2022 the night of the Duke/Carolina NCAA Tournament Semi-Finals. The lounge appears to be a nice kickback spot to sip and PSSITA (Put some smoke in the air) but the bartender was kind of a jerk and was kind of unfriendly and not welcoming. A friend of mine relocated to the Triangle from the DMV area and we we're looking for a chill spot to watch the game to sip and smoke however the barkeep wouldn't turn on the game and who in Tobacco Road wasn't watching the game that night??? Barkeep said "Nope" we watch hockey. Then said the Owner is from Canada and he like hockey so are not changing the channels until the game is finished. The hockey game ended after overtime and the bartender had this smug look like we just watching hockey. I guess they have been sleeping on a rock somewhere not to know the "Battle of the Blues" is what will get people into your establishment and buy up your sticks and liquor. After we finished our sticks and our round of drinks. We left and end to Smoking Bull in Durham to enjoy the game, good food, drinks and sticks. Havana Deluxe is a nice looking cigar lounge and could be better if they were customer oriented. I have been to a few cigar lounges around the country and they get it with their customer service (I.e Burn Atlanta, GA, Smoke On the Water, Westin, FL , Fox Cigar Bar, Scottsdale, AZ, Beach Cigar Bar- Ft. Lauderdale, FL) It is a shame there are no other classy Cigar Lounges in Raleigh. I guess if you the only one you can do what you want because you have no competition. Havana Deluxe has a classy looking website to make it attractive but it is smoke and mirrors. I don't think I will be back and will spend my money elsewhere. I do not recommend. read more

Arrived at the bar to have a cigar. Went to the humidor to look at the poor selection. Gathered the cigars were going to smoke, we are a party of 10, more than half of us didn't drink, 5 of us smoking. The bartender (bald with a big red beard) rushes over and asks if we can read. To our surprise, There was a small post-it note staying to not go into the humidor without a bartender. We then asked while he was there if we could just grab them and come pay. He told us in a very aggressive voice that he will get to us when he is done serving the people at the bar. He made a point to be overly rude and aggressive. 20 minutes go by of us standing there waiting for cigars. We obtained the cigars. Smoked them. It was fine. I wouldn't want this loose cannon working for me. Will not return to a place that charges 50% over retail for a Serie V to be treated like hoodlums by an angry 38-year-old bartender, unfortunately, this is what Raleigh has turned into. read more

Best whiskey selection in Raleigh, period. Best bartenders anywhere. This is our "home bar" and we look forward to every visit. read more

Havana Deluxe - This. All the time. Come enjoy! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Do you smoke? This is as good as it gets. All the bartenders are named Mike. Even Heather is named Mike. If you want to talk about post-punk bands we've seen and vaguely remember, Dr. Who, pairing good Scotch or lousy Bourbon with a cigar, 3D printers, bit-coin exchanges, hockey, Canada or any number of sundry important and topical subjects...and if you can hold your own...and don't come across all douchey...you'll have a ton of fun here. The clientele is...varied...Spider Robinson might have written Calahan into Havana's. Many nights there's Jeopardy!...followed by hockey...football in season...rarely baseball... The couches are over-rated. If the phone rings and Mike answers he won't tell your wife if you're there...or if you've been there...or that you've just left. He won't tell her anything. He just wants you to be happy... read more

Great spot for an early evening drink and smoke. Quaint and low key which was perfect for me on a Tuesday. Also a Nice selection of cigars, scotch, bourbon, and whiskeys to choose. Planning on coming back during a Hurricane's Game which will probably a different experience. read more

It is not just Havana -- it is Deluxe! ;-) With its leather couches, well-stocked bar and nice selection of cigars, this is one of my favorite hangouts. This is the first bar/private club to open in the once rundown area that developed into what is now swanky Glenwood South. I don't think they have ever spent a dime on advertising, and yet Havanas has weathered the ups and downs that have destroyed lesser bars. That fact alone attests to its staying power and popularity. It is a mainstay among the Glenwood South service industry crowd, and is a nice respite for those nights when you want to get away from the slick-haired, high-heeled crowds trolling Glenwood. I would say that the crowd here is one of the more eclectic in the area. I once joked with the bartender that the Wilmington Street/Fayetteville Street District seemed to cater to the hipsters, most of Glenwood caters to the yuppies, and for the rest of us there was Havanas. :) Havanas is also one of the few places in town that carries Strongbow English Cider, so if you ever see me in there, feel free to buy me a pint :-) read more

I like to think of Havanas as my little secret downtown hangout. It's got an unassuming exterior so the door is easy to miss, but it's right next to some of the busiest parts of South Glenwood. If you're not comfortable inhaling cigarette/cigar smoke, then this bar is definitely not for you. It's one of the most chill places downtown and awesome for a couple of drinks and playing a round of darts or watching the game on the projector screen. They've got plenty of seating and comfy couches to hang out on and even a special menu from a local food truck for philly cheesesteaks that you can text and they'll deliver straight to your seat in Havanas. The crowd is a little older usually so there's no drunk rambunctiousness found at the other clubs/bars nearby. Word of caution: try to use the bathroom elsewhere. read more