Visited Jimenez for the first time this past Saturday night. Had an excellent time enjoying drinks, music, and cigars with friends. I work in NYC and do a lot of after-work socializing in New York bars, and most of them are trying too hard to be what Jimenez is naturally. It is built in what was once a residence, so it has several rooms filled with comfortable furniture (not crazy "club furniture" which places you too far away from your friends). They had a Cuban Jazz combo playing great atmospheric music at just the right volume to enjoy without interfering with conversation. I smoked two of their cigars (they jake them in-house), and I enjoyed them very well. Their cocktail menu is fine, but don't expect the Dead Rabbit; they know how to mix the drinks without resorting to overwrought "signature cocktails" Whiskey selection was very good. Suggest you go here after a good Tapas meal in The Ironbound. It's the oerfect accompaniment! read more

The entrance is an along side of the building, a long corridor, that leads all the way to the back to the patio very cool atmosphere very comfortable to hang out drink get your smoke on. He has a small selection of his house.Cigars hand rolled.I give him two thumbs up. read more

The best cigar shop ever. Great location! Great staff! Great place to bring your friends relax. Top shelf liquor. Burlesque events! Great food! Highly recommend! read more

Jimenez tobacco is a family owned business a block away from Newark's Prudential Center. Sadly, I've yet to visit the shop but have had their cigars many times over the years either from purchases made at the Pru Center at NJ Devil games or like today, my coworker picked some up for me. Great tasting handmade cigars made by a family that takes pride in their products. Highly recommend their cigars and will make it a point to visit the store for a drink and a smoke in their outdoor area. read more

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It sure is a beautiful place. A few rooms to relax and enjoy. They have a decent bar with lots of whiskey. Good bartender who makes great cocktails. read more

My boyfriend has lived in Newark for 16 years and he loves the restaurants, culture, and people in the area. I have to admit, he really knows some great places and Jimenez is definitely one of them. This place is a hidden gem, right across from the Prudential Center. The owner greats you warmly and spends time talking to you over a cigar, while is mom is in the back handling the cigars. The Connecticut cigar is the best one out of the bunch and the Moscow mule is pretty amazing as well. There are multiple rooms and a cute outdoor patio. We plan on throwing a happy hour soon - and can't wait to go back. read more

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Stepping back in time! Absolutely LOVE the decor. Y'all need to open up in Richmond, VA! You would absolutely KILL in in Scott's Addition! Service is 5 stars. Robusto Maduro is absolutely the best and smoothest I've ever had. I can imagine the Rat Pack coming here after a set. Also had a 60 gauge Maduro. So fine! All class!! Excellent bourbon selection. I went with Buffalo Trace. I will be back!! read more

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From the moment i walked in the ambiance was great. The bartender was amazing!!!!!! She is a phenomenal mixologist. The best part is the company. The owner came by and made us feel like family. I highly recommend this place read more

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I used to come here all the time while attending school in Newark. It's been about 4 years since I moved out of NJ and I still think about this place, their cigars, and the memories I have of Pete. Such a nice guy, gave me a tour of the downstairs area, met the master blender, always had great conversation with him. So sad to hear when he passed. This place is an absolute gem and their cigars are blended and rolled masterfully. read more

Where does one even begin? This place is VERY cool! Family-owned, cozy and caters to all clientele, even if you don't smoke cigars, you can come and enjoy a thoughtfully prepared cocktail with your choice of liquor. The bartenders know their stuff! Live music, and great vibes. My husband and a group of friends attended pre-covid, things were a bit different but I assume still enjoyable even today! Will definitely return! read more

My favorite cigar bar! Energy and vibe here is so chill. Drinks are delicious Music entrainment on point ALWAYS read more

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Great place to have a cigar and relax. My husband goes there regularly. Lounge is always expanding; check out their second floor! Cozy byob next to a fireplace will almost make you not want to leave. Ask for Peter! read more

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This is a great hidden gem in Newark! From the outside Jimenez does not look like much, but it has a bunch of great hand rolled cigars and a giant lounge area. The cigars are all rolled in house. Make you nervous? Me too. But I swear the cigar I had (Brazilian robusto for $12) was delicious. It had a tasty maduro wrapper and had obviously been aged some so that it was a good medium-full smoke. Pretty neat that you can see them rolling cigars when you come in as well. When you enter the cigar shop, you'll notice that there the cigar lounge looks and feels like a townhouse. The downstairs area has a small smoking lounge and the cigars line the walls on the right of the entrance. Directly outside of the front door there is a small table and a couple of seats. There was a little Hispanic lady that greets me who spoke cigar, but was obviously more comfortable in Spanish. I'm guessing she is one of the owners. Walk up the stairs and there are several areas where you can smoke. A large outdoor lounge, a few TVs, a couple of bars and plenty of seating. The decor is a bit odd, there is a Virgin Mary statue with dollar bills pinned to her and lots of antiques. There is a third level as well, but I'm not sure what is up there or if it is open to the public. The fellow smokers were very friendly. It filled up by 4pm. A minute or two after I came in I ran into a nice gentleman who offered me a scotch in celebration of his birthday. Coincidentally, my birthday was a couple days ago, so we celebrated together. Rule to live by, never turn down free alcohol. read more

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I was really excited to find this place and also amazed to find a cigar lounge in Newark that is essentially a Victorian-styled house. It's right around the block from the Prudential Center and unlike anything you've probably seen in town. The front entrance opens to a small sitting area and display cases where you can grab something to go or sit and watch the TV downstairs. They will cut and light one for you at the counter if you wish or pack them to go. I decided to grab a few cigars and explore upstairs. It's hard to summarize the atmosphere in Jimenez, but on a cold and windy day it was a welcome oasis. It was quiet and dimly lit, the bartender was preparing his set-up for the evening and they were playing old French jazz standards throughout the rooms. It's a place where you can sit by a fire and read or have a drink and b.s. with any of the friendly people who stop in. Peter, one of the proprietors, is super nice and accommodating in offering to take your jacket or a light and a scotch with your cigar. I was excited, but apprehensive to review Jimenez because it's difficult to do it justice, but I suggest stopping in for yourself. I've left out a ton of details so as not to ruin the experience, but it's a diamond in the rough that I recommend to anyone looking for a little leisure in Brick City. read more

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Relaxing but great cigar experience. The waitresses are really nice and accommodating. The drinks are delicious as well. I also appreciated their knowledge about cigars and how they were able to make selections to this novice smoker. read more

OK so I had fun here yesterday, moreso than I expected. Walk in through the courtyard area and sit either inside or outside. Outside has less of a smoky smell for obvious reasons. Drinks are usually around $11-$12. No food on the menu here, but you are allowed to order delivery from other places. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, especially considering I arrived alone and clearly was unfamiliar with the place. read more

Listening to Jazz. Nice smooth drink and some handmade Cuban cigars with good company!! Great place to go with friends for a good conversation and drinks! Enjoying Life with friends!! read more

One of the best kept secrets in Newark! Walking distance (two blocks) from the Prudential Center. This isn't your typical cigar shop. All cigars are blended and rolled in-house. The Jimenez family has been making cigars for over 100 years, and it shows. It doesn't matter if you're looking for a mild cigar, or a full bodied cigar, Jimenez has a great variety. Regardless if you are new to cigars or a seasoned aficionado; they will give you great advice and recommendations. Cigars burn well, taste great and are competitively priced. Jimenez makes all our corporate and specialty gift cigars, with customized cigar bands. The lounge is open to the public. But being a member does have it's privileges; from private humidor lockers, discounts and extended hours for special events / parties. There are three lounge areas, a sitting room with a TV on the first floor; the second floor has larger lounge with two televisions and a second room in the back (quite room), that's great for conducting meetings. The regulars are friendly, always greeting new customers to join them. Currently they are a BYOB; so bring your favorite beverage, they will supply the glasses, ice, etc.... During the summer they have a beautiful outside patio, adorned with palm trees, flowers and a seating area. A great place to sit & relax after a long day. Next time you're in the mood for a cigar, stop by; ask for Peter. Tell him Dennis sent you! read more

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Great old school Cubano atmoshpere. Smoke shop is downstairs with a small selection of their own cigars. upstairs is a great place to smoke and open a bottle of scotch. Mariana is the hostess upstairs who cuts and torches your cigar. Very hospitable both the owner and the hostess. Will return but will bring a bottle with me this time. Wish they had food. Parking is available. read more

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Step into the roaring 1920's with Jimenez! I so love this place. A cigar lover dream! Don't let the outside fool you. Experience a true lounge cigar decor at the dreamy interior decor. Lovely bartenders, great selection of cigars & awesome outside seating. Expect to be here for hours when you visit. read more

Great atmosphere, cigars and drinks. Also an awesome place to have events. This is a family owned establishment and you can feel that through the service and attention. Peter Jimenez you will be greatly missed. read more

A weekend in Jersey bought us to this spot. We encountered a nice, very welcoming and chill vibe. Different rooms and decor. A very personal feel. And a friendly owner who actually spent some time with us. We were even able to order take out and have it delivered there. A nice time spent by all. read more

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Top notch, quality place, run by true gentlemen who know their cigars and how to treat buyers. I came off the street looking for "barber poles", which is what my grandfather used send me to buy, they are a cigar with a combo of light and dark wrappers. I used to buy them from an older man near North Bergen high school, but sadly he has passed along with my grandfathers. The gentleman who greeted me knew exactly what I wanted, double wrapped torpedo box press. I ordered a bunch to take, he packaged them up in 4 custom 5 per packs and tossed in some sticks, as well. I closed the deal with a hand shake, taking the two gratis cigars provided by the gentleman to smoke on the way home to awaken memories of those old boys. I didn't have time to explore the lounge, but it looked really old school and welcoming, I will be back to smoke and will bring a couple of bottles of my homemade vino to share with the purveyors of this fine establishment. Thanks Jimenez for doing it right! read more

The place to go to feel like a king or queen. I want to enjoy my evenings here, alone though. Great for groups but not for me. Highly recommend. read more

Jimenez is wonderful little gem tucked away in Newark. I must say that its great to go to a place where you can enjoy a cigar indoors and not outside blowing smoke into your own or other's eyes. From the outside this place isn't much. In fact if it wasn't for the aroma of dark tobacco I may have walked passed it. Its about a block or so from the Prudential Center. However its the inside which makes this place great. On the bottom floor you can actually see them hand rolling thier cigars. He however is not there in the late afternoon. And that's another plus, the cigars are all in-house. The sellection is wonderful. I was like a mosquito in a nudist colony. I went with a full bodied little number which had great taste. It was a smooth smoke with no tongue bite at all. This place just gets better. The upstairs is the main area in which you choose you're cigar. Once you make your selection a lovely swarthy beauty clips and lights you up with a torch. There is a small bar with spirits but the place is very open to BYOB and BYO food as well. The decor is amazing. It supposedly is based on old style Cuban cigar lounge but felt very much like a Victorian gentleman's study! Ash trays and Victorian like seats give it a sense of refinement can panache. I felt very relaxed studying whilst puffing away. The only downfall were two customers engaging in a rather ribalderous conversation but I was able to tune them out. read more

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Everyone must go and experience this establishment! The first time I heard of a speakeasy lounge in the Ironbound of Newark I was surprised that this was in my back yard. When I finally made it to the lounge, I was a bit taken away when I first approached the building but once I entered it was like you were in another world. With the jazz music in the background and the smells of the Jimenez cigars in the air and with their 1930's vibe I was as if I entering another time zone. We were welcomed right way by the staff. We had a section to ourselves and were accompanied by the owner of the establishment. His knowledge and his love for his cigars were educational to us. The mixologist made cocktails to our taste. This place was content and I extremely recommend all to check it out. Have a taste of their Cigar and order a Last Word, it will truly please your palate. read more

I really enjoyed this place. We came by for the Cuban sandwich truck that was parked outside after watching monster trucks crush some cars. Sadly the sandwich truck was closed so we walked into what looked like a bar. We were surprised to find this little cigar lounge. It was a great experience, comfortable chairs everywhere and lots of space. They had some great music playing, I really appreciated Nina Simone being followed by Pink Floyd (it works so much better than you might think). The staff was really friendly but also gave us our space. They kept filling glasses of water and making my friend drinks (I was driving). I wish I would have gotten a chance to try that Cuban sandwich. read more

This place is one of the best Gems in Newark's cool atmosphere and great service. I will definitely come back

I needed to meet a client down the block but had to kill 1 hour. Walked into Jimenez Tobacco and explained I needed to kill some time. Even though they were not even open for the day, I was invited in, introduced to the family, and welcomed. Ricardo made me feel like a VIP, even though I'd never even been before. Sadly, fewer and fewer establishments like this are even around anymore. But add the exceptional service and I will be back. Next time with a crew! read more

Very good hand-rolled cigars at a great price. Fantastic staff, and they're doing it *right* - distancing, masks, no inside congregating, the whole nine yards. And what a beautiful courtyard - I'm no landscape architect, but I can tell you this - somebody knows what they're doing around a garden. Get a cigar, get an espresso, and enjoy! read more

Jimenez Tobacco - Hand rolled Jimenez with espresso on a gorgeous Wednesday morning in their beautiful courtyard garden. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I can't say enough good things about this place! It has a vivacious atmosphere, exquisite hand rolled cigars, and a fantastic staff. If you're on the fence, just take the plunge! Even if your not a cigar "aficionado" type, the bar tender, Kate, will make sure you always have your three fingers of scotch in hand. *I must say she's a GREAT addition to the team - nice work upper management!* read more

Pros: Nice ambiance, lots of comfortable seating, friendly staff & convenient location. Cons: they only sell the house brand which isn't terrible but definetly not the best and they're a little pricey. I come here a few times a min th while at work. read more

Don't judge this book by the cover. Friendly staff helps with great cigars and cocktails. Reasonable prices. Great place to relax after work or during lunch. read more

Hidden gem in Newark. I think its a nice spot for a low-key, get to know you kind of date or to just chill with friends. They serve specialty cocktails and the staff are really friendly and helpful. The decor is a dimly lit, sexy, speakeasy kind of vibe. Go after work or on a Friday or Saturday night. Good vibes for sure. read more

Jimenez Tobacco - The "living room". Hug up with your boo thang or talk ish with friends while smoking some cigars. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

It was the middle of February 2014. An ice storm was coming across the tri-state area. My boss and I were flying out of Newark early the next morning to FLL and we were staying in Newark the night before. Even the tram taking us from the terminal to the car rental area was slipping on the tracks. After check-in at the hotel and a great meal in Elizabeth, I yelped cigar bars. Unfamiliar with the area I chose Jimenez Tobacco and Lounge. As we made our way into downtown Newark, we happen to come to the Prudential Center and to the left, a street full of 3-story houses. The first one was Jimenez Tobacco and Lounge. The multi-level house with wrought iron on the windows raised our interest and curiosity to say the least. I looked at my boss as we looked at the front door. Without any verbal communication, we both knew we were in for an adventure! Do you remember the scene in the Wizard of OZ when Dorothy opened the door after crash landing in Oz? Suddenly the black and white images give way to the bright colored and beautiful Land of Oz. This phenomenon happens to me every time I walk through the front door or come in through the botanical gardens in the back of the building. As I pass my one-year anniversary of patronizing this special place, I have changed my traveling routes to stay in Newark as opposed to the New York City area. There is no longer a need to smoke in NYC at expensive, crowded, hard-to-find parking, cigar establishments. As a native New Englander, the reputation of Newark isn't especially a great one to out-of-towners like me. The routes to downtown are well lit and safe to travel from the Turnpike, Route 21 and the airport area. As an added bonus, I have discovered the Ironbound district just across the tracks...if you want great Portuguese or Brazilian fare, indulge in the many fine choices to suit every budget and taste. Sorry, as I digress... The real stars of Jimenez Tobacco and Lounge is the Jimenez Family. Peter is your host. Unforgettable and a magnet of a personality, Peter will make you feel like family. He will instantly indoctrinate you into the colorful cast of characters...politicians, lawyers, doctors, businessmen, white collar, blue collar, locals and me, a traveling peddler of the finest all natural cat litter in the world. Now onto cigars and libations. There is only one brand here: the Jimenez label. I assure you, you will find a cigar you will fall in love with. And if Mark is tending bar, you are in for a real special treat. His catalog of pre-prohibition drinks will wow you. Be sure to watch him make your drink, it is a show all in itself. So remember, the next time you are passing through on the Turnpike, staying in the Meadowlands, flying or grounded at Newark International, make sure you stop by for a great local experience that only Jimenez Tobacco and Lounge can provide. read more

This place is Amazing!! I had my Beloved's 50th birthday party here and the service was impeccable, the cigars delectable and the atmosphere was entrancingly euphoric!!! Everyone of my guests remarked about the time that they had!!! Peter and his family are now my family!!! This place can't be beat!!! read more

If you don't mind the heavy cigar smoke that lingers on your clothes until wash day you will love this place! It is occupied with people from various ages, different genders and from all walks of life so there's plenty of diversity. The bartenders are skillfully equipped to making you whatever cocktail that lays under the sun! That's my definition of mixology! Great cocktails, an intimate fire place, a tv to watch a good game or fight and an endless selection of cigars. They even have a back porch that is designed and lit beautifully during the warmer seasons. The only downside is that they do not serve food. The upside to that is that you can order from any place that delivers to the lounge. read more

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Total scam. Not sure what the issue is with this business but DO NO BUY CIGARS online from them. I ordered cigars on October 11th and my paypal account was charged. Received an email receipt. After two weeks I emailed them asking if the cigars were on the way. No response. Emailed again. No response. Reported it to Paypal and paypal contacted them with my msg. Still, no response. I just want my money back. read more

Jimenez Cigars did a great job at my party. Peter, the owner, is super easy to work with. I wanted a cigar bar and personalized cigar packaging and wrappers and within a couple days Peter had proofs ready. On the night of the party two of his staff came out and did an outstanding job rolling cigars for my guests and assisting with lighting etc. My guests were pretty impressed with both the quality of the cigars and the service. I'll be calling Peter and Jimenez Cigars again when I need cigar bar service, or just quality cigars. read more

The best service, staff, and drinks around. I don't normally smoke cigars but have always been interested - they made a solid recommendation and I loved it! Have been a frequent visitor for three weeks now and will forever remain a regular. Come here to have a conversation; you won't regret it :) read more