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Isabela's Bar Cuba

4.8 (63 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Live music
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Good for groups

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Sasha P.

This is one of my absolute favorite spots in St. Augustine. Every single time I'm in the area, I'm stopping into Isabela's. Isabela is so genuine and you just feel the love when you walk in the door. Whether you're looking to have a cigar, a glass of wine, a water to cool off indoors... go on in and enjoy yourself. You will feel right at home and appreciate this little hidden gem. I've never seen an unhappy person in the hundred times I've been here

That flash was bright! But we had a great time. Very relaxing here.
Chelsea R.

After finishing a delicious dinner at Michael's we decided to head next door to Isabela's to grab some cigars and another glass of wine to unwind. The selection here is great! And the ladies behind the counter were very knowledgeable. There's a little bar on the side with wine and sangria (they might have had more types of alcohol but we were only interested in those). We got a glass of Merlot and headed outside to smoke. There is definitely smoking inside too, but we wanted to people watch. Just a nice, cute little smoking lounge. My husband let me try some of his cigars, it was my first time smoking one! They were really good. We had a great relaxing time here on a Saturday night. Not busy at all, very relaxing vibe with the spread out comings and goings of customers.

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Karen H.

One of our stops on our St. Augustine Foodie Tour. I'm not into cigars but still found it quite enjoyable. Our bartender was friendly. The cigar smell inside was a bit much for me, I'm not used to being around smokers. It was still okay though. If you're like me, I suggest sitting on the porch, with a refreshing sangria, and have fun soaking in the sunshine and people watching.

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Rosie A.

Loved this place. The sangria was so tasty, I would come back just for that. It was a nice place to have a drink and smoke a cigar. One of my favorite places in St. Augustine.

The front porch is a great place to relax and people-watch.

Love, love, love. It has a great atmosphere, the best Cuban coffee, great selections in the humidor, and attentive staff.

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Joe H.

Amazing! We aren't cigar smokers but loved the sangrias! Off the beaten path and peaceful.

Grace C.

Very nice spot to smoke and hang out but woah was the Cuban café expensive! $2.25 for a shot of cafe. As a Cuban I felt raped lol I'm from Miami and that's what I pay for a whole bag of café. The way it was made was a new and entertaining old school experience which made it worth it but this process lacked the espumita i so love and desire!!! Espumita makes my coffee and the ability to make good espumita is essential. Anyways the café was good despite the bubbles and seems they offer entertainment. Perhaps a sangria and cigar would've been a better choice.

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The staff is helpful and the cigars were outstanding. Isabella was delightful can't recommend enough!

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Forgotten Tonic - Warm lighting, cozy banquettes, and a coastal mural set the scene for dinner and cocktails at Forgotten Tonic.

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