Great place to come for different types of occasions. I've now visited the Cigar cellar thrice; once solo to have a cigar while finishing the work day, once on a date night to have some drinks food and a cigar, and another time with a friend to watch some sports with a cigar and drink.
The staff are welcoming, fun and engaging. This is not a cliquish spot like many cigar lounges and small bars tend to be. There is also some diversity in the patronage so this is a place where anyone should feel welcome and comfortable.
The establishment is well appointed and comfortable whether you are lounging privately at a small table with leather lounger, high top, on the patio or with a group at the bar. The amount of smoke in the room will depend on the number of patrons having a cigar as well as your tolerance for smoke. This is subjective and I would rate the smokiness slightly better than most places I have been to around the country. Out on the patio you won't hardly notice the smoke at all if you are sensitive. There may be a little room for improvement on the inside if I were picky; but I am not and from a frequent cigar smoker and cigar lounge frequenter, I find the atmosphere to be non bothersome and mostly unnoticeable.
In the evenings on the weekend there is live music which is typically classy, low key and enjoyable. The background music when there is no live music is also classy and great background, not overbearing. Overall the atmosphere and ambience make it a great place to either relax and unwind or engage and converse.
The bar selection is fairly broad, especially if you enjoy a nice bourbon or whiskey but the cocktails are also aplenty. There's also espresso if you find that your fancy with a stick and they do stock non-alcoholic Heineken zero . Drink prices are on the higher side of normal. The cigar selection is on the small side. There are a few staples in there but you will not be overwhelmed by the selection. Don't get me wrong, there are some good sticks but this area could be improved buy adding a few more boutique brands, a few more moderate priced classic staples and some different sizes or vitolas. You will find a few Padron, Fuente, Perdomo, Tatuaje, Southern Draw, Oliva, some flavored stuff, maybe a RP, a Davidoff, and some other odds and ends. Cigar prices are a tad higher than average but not deal breakers , eg. a $10 stick runs around $13 - $14.
I almost forgot to mention the food and I certainly should not forget to mention it. Everything that we have had here has been absolutely outstanding. The calamari was great with a nice spicy kick and an excellent dish to accompany a cigar. The shrimp tacos with citrus zest and avocado were as Amelia stated, "FREAKING awesome". The sliders have a sauce on them that will have you coming back for more and the short rib and mash were divine. The food is way above bar or lounge food and maybe the biggest surprise. Seriously, the food is amazing and the main reason why I will have no issues getting friends that don't smoke cigars to come back and join me. If you don't smoke but like a good drink and great food, music and atmosphere you will absolutely enjoy your time here. #hiddenGem read more