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

Stepping into the cigar bar feels like slipping into a well-dressed time machine that decided to…read moreloosen 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!

Great selection of Wine x Cigars. Great decor x ambiance…read more Great service. My wife x I love this place... I stumbled across Sticks & Vines this year when I typed in Cigars and they popped up. Brian is very knowledgeable about wines x Cigar, he recently recommended a Macanudo Express cigar that is amazing.

Always an amazing time at Sticks and Vines. Check out their tastings on Fridays and their special…read moreevents. Brian Lane, store owner, has something to surely match everyone's pallet. The place is cozy and the regulars are friendly.

This review is just to say this was amongst the best customer service I've recently experienced…read more Stopped by to get some butane for a lighter. I also needed some help with how to fill up my lighter (older model so was just different from what im used to). The staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Showed me how to do it while explaining the details, and filled it up for me for free, all while having some friendly banter. Bought a can as well and it was very fairly priced. Just overall great experience. Now while I was there I did look around and though it is a smaller space, it appeared as if they had an incredible selection of cigars. I will say, due to my experience with the staff for this simple task, I would definitely go here in the future if ever in the need and would recommend.

I was next door waiting on someone getting their hair done and saw someone enjoying a smoke on the…read morebench outside. Was curious and peeked in. Very nice staff and clean place with a plethora of options. Staff is very knowledgeable about different options and gave good suggestions. I'm not a smoke but occasionally am asked to pick up something. It's a small but well stocked place. Definitely would come here if in need.

This cozy bar & lounge set between the American Tobacco Campus and the DPAC is a great place to…read moreunwind and chill. Got a show coming up? You can come here for a pre-show drink. There is waiter service at the lounge tables. I enjoy the bar service: plenty of seats and friendly bartenders. Old Bull Apartments residents have it best. They can hang out here, steps from their homes.

I was very excited to try this place based on so many wonderful yelp reviews and I am thrilled to…read moresay that you were all absolutely correct. We LOVED our visit to The Waiting Room. I took off early and came here early on a Wednesday night with my aunt (we were going to try another restaurant on Tobacco Road later that evening for dinner.) This is a very definite speakeasy vibe here...the art deco decor is amazing. My eyes were thrilled before we even sat down. We had our pick of places since we got there right as they opened. Our waitress came over and was so pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. I cannot wait to bring my uncle back to enjoy some new bourbons. I started with a Wake Up Holland and my aunt had a chocolate martini (not on the menu but the bartender understood the assignment!) Wake Up Holland is 100% worth the hype. I LOVED IT. But since I was worried about the caffiene, I tried The Smoking Jacket next. It wasn't really my favorite...it tasted like a campfire which I know some people enjoy but it wasn't my jam. The waitress was very astute and mentioned that they could make the Wake Up Holland in decaf and I rejoiced!!! And ended the evening with that. The service, ambiance, and drinks were all stellar and I cannot wait to return to this establishment!

Five Stars. Great food. Great service. Always pleasantly…read morecrowded. The place to be for all Duke fans.

WADU. waitress Jenna was fabulous! She was so competent and funny. Entertained us the whole timelineread more

Everything is amazing! Food, service, attention to detail. Visit the wine cellar! Christmas time is…read moregorgeous!

The Angus Barn is a MUST if you are around the Raleigh area. We can't get enough of it!…read more From prime rib that melts in your mouth to kabobs, this place has it all. Christmas time is beautiful, as they decorate the ceiling with garments and ornaments and other decorations around the massive restaurant, but reservations are needed no later than 6 months in advance. If you're fine waiting 3 hours for a table max, then you will be fine. Every single time we come to Angus Barn, something is different. Now they give you a soup or salad with your meal, along with bread! The cheese and crackers are famous among the people and are a great way to start your meal. The bread is so fresh also! All components in their house salad is great. Everything is awesome! The prime rib is tender and has such good flavor. Their mac n' cheese is the way to go. Their recipe is constantly changing. Like what I previously said, something is different every time you come to Angus Barn. The chocolate chess pie is the best I've had. This is a MUST when dining at Angus Barn. You HAVE to get the chocolate chess pie. The service is some of the best in the restaurant business and all do a great job at explaining things. So kind and professional! Once again, if you're around Raleigh and don't come to Angus Barn, you are missing out. I highly recommend you come. So good!

We liked the atmosphere of the outside patio and the hookah was good. The music inside was so loud…read morethough. We were outside where it was quieter and we both left with a headache still. The service was really slow consider how not busy it was. We may try it again to see if this was a one off experience but it'll be awhile before then.

The best hookah bar - the staff is great, wonderful outdoor area, and great bar options. Love this…read moreplace

Location: it's about 15 minutes from Southpoint mall and 30 from Southwest Raleigh. There is plenty…read moreof parking spaces in a safe neighborhood surrounded by other establishments and residents. A restaurant is a few doors down. An acquaintance Trey suggested this event as he was hosting a Puff & Pour Edition for the Pre-Grand-Opening. Service: I approached the bar and asked about the wine tasting we had purchased. The bartender pointed us to that area. I tried various wines that I enjoyed. I now have a new favorite (pictured) which I had never tried. I ordered a Titos Moscow mule from the bar, which was pretty tasty, and as usual, the mule was a refreshing cool down from the dry red wines that kept me warm. Lol One of the owners came over and introduced himself, and chatted with almost everyone. Oasis is a great place to unwind and relax after a stressful day, even if you don't smoke. There were a variety of smokers and nonsmokers there enjoying the scene, the cigars, the wine tasting, and the full bar. The crowd was a mature bunch. It was not too crowded. The smoke ventilation here is top-tier. For the $8 paid, I had so many wines poured, and a enjoyed every bit. No complaints, this experience exceeded my expectations, and I'm Thankful to have discovered another gem in every sense. #ThankYouThursday

I can appreciate that people wish to enjoy cigars with each other in a social setting. I enjoy the…read moreoccasional one as well with a good whiskey... outdoors in my yard... that said though; it's bad form that a cigar lounge would choose to locate directly next door to a restaurant.... any restaurant. General construction of walls, insulation, ceilings, and indoor spaces does not take into account the seepage and effects of smoke transfer. Unless you construct a space from the ground up to hermetically seal every vertical and horizontal surface and joint; no amount of HEPA filtration can prevent smoke, smells, and vapors from transferring to other spaces beyond the walls and ceiling. Oasis needs to re-evaluate their location and choose one that allows for social enjoyment of their clientele while respecting the clientele and preferences of neighboring business not wishing to share in cigar smoke.

AWARENESS: While visiting my daughter a few ago and while…read moredriving in the Apex area, we decided to check out the Apex Cigar Lounge and I'm glad we did. NARRATIVE: The Apex Lounge sits at the corner and looks like someone's home from the outside. Once inside, you'll be greeted at the front desk and told about the lounge and how things work. Just behind the front desk is the humidor where they keep a large variety of smokes. Down the hall from the humidor are several smoking rooms with large TV's and plush leather chairs where you can relax and enjoy your smoke(s). Outside in the area of the lounge is a large, covered sitting area with another TV and lots of free roaming chickens keeping an eye on things. All in all, a very nice lounge to visit. SCENE: The Apex Cigar Lounge is located on North Salem Street just South of the 64 expressway. RECOMMENDATION(S): Worth a visit.

Such an awesome vibe! Great atmosphere, amazing customer service! My husband and I enjoyed an…read moreamazing smoke outside by the fire! Nice little find while traveling!

Food was fire, service and employees were fire, and the decor was very cute. There was an event…read moregoing on and they were very lovely and friendly to costumers (yes, costumers!) coming in. Saw a spill get cleaned up just as quickly as it happened. Will recommend this place to others and try to stop by next time I'm in the area.

Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.