Dez truly knows her stuff! Helped me choose some sticks when my go to was sold out. She had enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge. She gave me a tour and was very hospitable. Her signature stick is also fantastic. Will be back! read more

Inconsiderate staff, rude and unfriendly owner, $10 cutting fee even if you purchase a $40 cigar and want to smoke one of your own instead. I've been going to Zarka nearly once a week for 2-3 months. But tonight will be my last time. I'm not a member but working .5 miles away so I stop by, I usually buy 1-3 sticks. Tonight I didn't have a lot of time so I bought 1, a Davidoff Colorado Claro for $39.99 plus $10 non member fee so it came to $53. I was alone in the lounge which is usually empty from 3-7. I decided to smoke a larger vitola Tatuaje cigar I brought and half way through, the draw was too tight so I lit up the Davidoff I purchased. Halfway through, while I'm on the phone I was approached by the worker who wasn't there when I purchased the cigar and was told there is a $10 cutting fee. This was extremely rude to interrupt a customer while on the phone. Frustrated but calm, I explained I purchased a $40 cigar. She said but didn't u bring your own stick and I said yes. So what bothered me is 1) I was on the phone and to be interrupted to be told I have to pay a cutting fee after I purchased a $40 cigar was bizarre to me. 2) being I was alone the entire time I smoked meant the owner was watching me which was just weird behavior as I was just sitting for 2 1/2 hours smoking a cigar. I questioned the cutting fee and was met with this is our policy. Even when I explained I purchased a cigar. Why does it matter if I smoke that one or not. Fair enough. I will not be returning. No other lounge I've been to from SD to Sacramento has done this. A warning would've been better or just a reminder as this was the first time I've actually done this. I've seen the owner several times in passing but there was absolutely zero greeting. Speaking with other local cigar smokers about this, they've all expressed their displeasure with Zarka Lounge and its owner. Im looking forward to giving Rendezvous Cigar Lounge a try. I've heard the atmosphere is outstanding. read more

We found this place on a visit from Texas. I noticed a couple bad reviews but honestly we found that they had great service a great selection of cigars and an awesome and very comfortable lounge. read more

Great place to relax and have a cigar. Great selection. Great drinks. I would definitely be back to visit.

First time coming on with my boyfriend. Met Jim and Jen and enjoyed a few hours sitting at the lounge. Smoked my first cigar and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee...so good. I understand why my man enjoys coming here so much.Learned about cigars , humidors, lighters and much more. Probably spent more than I should but throughly enjoyed spending some time here. Can't wait to come back. read more

Great place to enjoy a cigar!! Large selection of whiskeys to choose from. The bartender Jen very friendly she knows her cigars and whiskey. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Over priced and poor quality of merchandise. They do not stand behind their own product if it is faulty. You can find better people to spend your money with there are a lot of cigar lounges around. read more

I was introduced to cigars here with my Dad. The environment is very relaxed and welcoming which really made it easy for a great experience! The staff is always very attentive and friendly! The 10th anniversary lancero cigar is my favorite. Will definitely be back! read more

I have known Zack for years and know him to be an honest and fair businessman. I fail to understand why anyone would write a bad review. if you like cigars Zack has a huge variety to chose from with a big humidor. His staff is very helpful and friendly. you can tell he is a good boss because his people seem to stay with him a very long time. read more

First time here. Friendly and not pushy or pretentious staff. Great great walk in humidor. Also, grabbed a house blend Zarka brooni. Light and smooth. Nice patio and full full bar! Happy to support this place! Well done. read more

Zarka Cigar Lounge - House blend. Smooth and light. Paired with eagle rare neat. - Lounges Near Me - Temecula, California

I moved out this way from the Los Angeles area and have been looking for a good Cigar Lounge. I went to Zarka for the first time and I was not disappointed. Their cigar selection is the biggest I've ever seen and I learned their humidor is the biggest in California. I chilled in the lounge with my cigar with good company from the employees. I stayed long enough where I was able to meet the whole staff. Shammy, Desiree, Jen and Marisa were all a pleasure to talk too. I spent most of my time talking to Shammy who knew so much about cigars and she gave me advice on how to bring my humidor at home back to life. In order to chill in the lounge it's a $10 fee where most places I've been to is free. However, the $10 does include an alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage (full bar). Also, the lounge is huge! They have two big poker tables, pool table, golf game, three TVs and plenty of places to sit. If I'm not mistaking you can become a member for $360ish which allows you into the lounge whenever you want and you get discounts on merchandise/cigars. If you bring in your own cigars there is a $10 cut fee. Which is just like taking your own bottle of wine into a restaurant and they charge you an uncork fee. So I recommend just buying a cigar there when you plan on hanging out. At the end of the day, I highly recommend you give this place a shot. I've never seen a lounge like it. Also, they are moving to a bigger location soon so call and get the info. read more

Holy crap! This place is a mess. 10 dollars per person?? No one is here!! In Temecula and their wines are barefoot wines??? 100 percent fail!! Please get your shit together! Or close up! Don't waste any time going to Zarka Cigar Bar!!! Total joke!!! If Dez is a owner, she's horrible! No service skills! FYI if I bring my own cigar, just be happy cause Iam gonna drink! read more

This place is awesome!!! Came here after eating at Rosa's cafe in the same parking lot. We loved the lounge and huuuuuuuge humidor! It is seriously the biggest humidor we have ever seen! Anyway we bought 4 cigars and checked out the lounge. Loved the different flavors of hookah and variety of cigars. I also picked up an ashtray. I would love to hit the lounge all the time but the $10 cover charge is a major downer. I've been to many hookah lounges and they were free to enter. read more

Zarka Cigar Lounge - Love this! Tastes like chocolate - Lounges Near Me - Temecula, California

Had a great time lastnight in the lounge. Very good house cigars and plenty of drinks to choose from. Great service from the owner and the employee. Forgive me for forgetting your name. Very helpful and pleasant the whole time. Will definitely be back and im contemplating a membership. Give it a try you wont be disappointed. read more

This place its garbage overpriced way overpriced and bad customer service no recommended

Found this place in Temecula and must say they have a nice selection and fair prices. I really enjoyed the black diamond cigars I will definitely go back read more

Let me just say "oh my God" this place is f- in nice. I wish I had more time to spend there. Don't have much to say, seeing as I was not there to long. But going in was breathtaking. The woman there" sorry I forgot her name" was the best so helpful, nice, show me around, and knows her cigars. There was so many cigars to pick for. Lot, I want to say off 300+ it was BIG. I got new cigars the price was good. Lot of excess cerise like cigar cutters lighters apparel. You name it. They mite have it. And next door. Hangs a BAR leather seats a pool table TV what a big man cave. I'm hope that I have more time to stay there... read more

Cool spot, drink prices seem a little silly, I don't mind the 10$ fee, it comes with a drink and after all they are running a business. Advise to owners, at least for the 10$ cover, give us a decent drink, not something that me and my party ended up throwing leaving behind. Otherwise, I WILL be trying it out again and wish them all the best! read more

OK, so I guess for this area, this may be adequate. I prefer my local places in San Diego like Churchill or Excalibur much more. There's a $10 charge to get in to the Zarka lounge area if you're not a member. Once I was inside, I didn't find much enticing me to become a member. They have a decent humidor and the cute girls working there had basic knowledge of cigars, but that's where the positives for me ended. The place was very stuffy and smoky... if you don't go to many cigar lounges, you may find that a funny statement. Most places have a decent ventilation system that circulates the air well. This place didn't... it had a couple of fans and that was it. It left the place very smoky and stale. The $10 cover charge included a house beer, house wine or house well drink. I guess I should have opted for the wine or beer because the rum and coke I got was not only small, but very weak. I doubt there was even a full shot of rum in it. As for decor... it was on the cluttered side and while the chairs were comfy, I guess I just didn't feel welcome after having to pay $10 to get in and then getting a weak drink. If you buy a cigar from a place, you shouldn't have to pay more just to enjoy the cigar at that same place. That's absurd. I won't be returning. read more

After enjoying dinner it was back home via 15 S. I noticed this establishment out from my window while driving. The neon blue sign also caught the attention of my passenger. We both looked at one another while the knowing glance shared between two people before a dirty little pleasure is enjoyed. I exited off the next ramp and back tracked to the lounge. There was plenty of parking even though it shared a parking lot with a hotel. We pulled right up and were greeted by a beautiful young woman. The shop was a good size and looked to have one of the best selections I have seen in a while. While temporarily hypnotized the young woman started to explain that the lounge was a private area. We had to be a member to sit and smoke/drink there. Since we were merrily passing through we would have to obtain a guest pass which was $10.00 per person and this included a free beer. Seriously? I don't think so, back to the drive home to sweet home San Diego! *The three star rating system was distributed in no particular order: 1.) The cigar selection 2.) The concept of a cigar lounge when in the area. Still wouldn't pay to smoke it here. 3.) The beautiful woman. Hey we girls can appreciate one another! read more

We went in thinking this was just a Cigar shop. The young lady was friendly and patient as we're struggled to figure out what we wanted (we're newbies!) Eventually we noticed a doorway towards the back and discovered a full bar and lounge! After we bought our cigars we went in the bar and ordered a drink. There were various seating arrangements, a few couches set up to engage in conversation amongst friends, theater styled seating with comfy reclining chairs in front of the projection screen and a game table for poker etc. We chose the game table. There was numerous games available for play, cards, poker chips, checkers, & board games galore. I had a blast drinkin and gaming with the bf! This spot was totally date night appropriate or great for boys night out. Unfortunately the cocktail was weak so from then on I had cognac straight. my azz was feelin good as I stumbled home to the Springhill Suites on the same lot. read more

Great spot indoors or out with excellent staff. The beer menu is deep and the atmosphere is very good

Good selection of cigar supplies... Large walk in humidor which was being worked on, they where adding lighting I think, at first the humidor didnt feel like it was on. They have some quality cigars at average prices, a few a little higher than other places, they where displayed fairly well. Problem was I picked up one and it was hard, maybe fresh supply, tried another different brand and the same. Was disappointed, didn't want to chance it. Reading the reviews they have a lounge area, I asked the cashier what if you bring your own cigar do you still have to pay the day fee, luckily for me besides her being eye-candy and having great customer service and knowledgeable, they have a $5 cutting fee, figured reasonable I guess. Paid my cutting fee and tried their house beer, it was on the lighter side of beers... like coots light... The Lounge was nicely done, lots of T.Vs, leather couches, leather chairs, pool tables, chess, full bar...I even took some ideas home with me. Overall I'd come back if I'm in this part of town with friends, but I wouldn't make a special trip... read more

my husband and I were staying in the hotel nearby and decided to check this place out. its great! He had a nice cigar and we got a few drinks. They bartender was really nice and very helpful. The lounge area is so comfy! We highly recommend coming here! read more

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Stop going here years ago due to this Desiree hostess who offers only complaining and negative energy. And I spend 100-200 a week on cigars and drinks. Yet I still got crapped on. Although I want to, I dont see myself going back. read more

Big walk in humidor stocked very good selection of cigars, but oddly no A J Fernandez lines. Those are some of the hottest on the market and at excellent affordable price points. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The Bar/lounge is large and comfortable. read more

Zarka Cigar Lounge - Enclave cigars are great. - Lounges Near Me - Temecula, California

Nice place, love the atmosphere, fun place to relax and enjoy a cigar. The bar staff is pretty nice. There is a fee if you aren't an menu but it does include a drink. Pool tables, comfy seating, card table and TVs... this place is set! read more

Terrible considerations and environment. They want to charge a fee for sitting down, which is not a problem, they want you to buy their drinks and cigars which is not a problem. I am okay with all of that. Drove over 100 miles to come here to see what it would be like. The problem is I have a cigar carrying case that has my lighter and cutter and dagger and a few cigars that I always have with me in that same case. They want me to leave my personal cigars in the sweltering heat of my car to ruin them in order to come in and enjoy there lackluster ambiance. Owner/clerk is a jerk that uses threatening language and every bad review lives up to its name here. Avoid this place at all costs. Not worth the bad experience. Save your money, time, investment and go anywhere else but here. Trust me on that one. I have been to all kinds of lounges in SoCal and Vegas and this one is the absolute worst experience. read more

This will be short and sweet...when you charge 3 people 10.00 each for a day pass to smoke in your lounge and all 3 of those people just purchased over $50 for sticks from YOUR humidor, don't come back 30-45 min later and ask for a 10.00 cut fee from each of those 3 because we are carrying our own private cigar cases...this is just poor cigar etiquette and the kind that will keep me and my friends from coming back! read more

Went into this shop as a complete cigar newbie. Amanda there was amazing she provided me with all great information and was very knowledgeable! Recommended for sure!!!! read more

I love the new place and the selection of cigars!! We had a blast hanging out and enjoying a few stogies

I know that it moved but haven't been in till my wife told me about it. We went and I signed up for my membership that night. Excellent cigar selection. The lounge is outstanding as well as the staff. read more

So there were 4 of us here a week or so ago for a wedding and that means bachelor party. We had ideas all planned out when we got to a lounge down the street with cigars, it failed us miserably. On to Yelp we went and we found Zarka's. We walked in and and found their cigar selection to be excellent. They don't have anything ultra rare, but they had an excellent spread. Since I already had cigars at least for myself, I paid the $5 cutting fee, but that was pretty much the only down side. For the $10 admission, my compatriots got wine and whiskey. As the DD and a non-drinker to begin with, I was delighted to find that they had gourmet root beer and soda as well and I love pairing root beer with a good cigar. The couch was comfortable enough to where one of our members fell completely asleep. Coffee was good as the evening continued and service was friendly throughout the night. All in all, a wonderful experience. Alcohol, gourmet sodas, coffee, cigars, big screen TV's, even a private poker game. What more could you want? read more

Love this place. Will go everyone I'm in Temecula! $10 to go into the bar/ lounge area but worth it. Great service.

Zack, live the new location. It's huge and great selection of cigars. Outside seating area is a plus.

Zero customer service...I bought a hygrometer and a lighter ($50.00+ total!) and neither of them worked. So I took both of them back and was told that the owner wasn't there so I had to come back at another time. I was asked to leave my number so the owner could call me??? He never called so I went back again and was told that they would contact the owner. I then asked for a refund but was told there is "no refunds". So I asked for an exchange but was told to wait for the owner to get back and they would have the owner call me??? I finally got the call, one of the gals said that they both work fine now. They work intermittently and I want "new" ones like What I paid for. Lots of back and forth driving and wasted time. I tried to support the local guy but...amazon is way safer and easier than this place. Be careful here. How can you trust someone that doesn't stand behind their products they sell. read more

I love Zarka's. They have the largest walk-in humidor in the Temecula Valley area with a great selection of cigars, including a number of Zarka's own blends, which are all very good. Zack, the owner, is one of the kindest and welcoming retail business owners I have ever met. He treats me like family. And the servers at Zarka do the same. They truly care about their customers. If you're new to Zarka, the cigars are pricier than most places and it is a private lounge which requires a paid annual membership or paid day pass. With that being said, it's a small price to pay for a beautiful, luxurious private lounge with comfy seating, pool table, poker table, and a well-stocked full bar. I come here often to get out of the office and do some work. I can't recommend it enough! read more

Wow, this place doesn't even deserve 1 star. For starters, if you're not a member, they charge $10.00 just for you to sit in the lounge, are you kidding me. Of all the cigar shops I've been too I've never seen this ridiculous. Second, your customer service is absolutely terrible and non professional, the people have no clue about the cigars in their own shop, and they follow you around and walk behind you as if you're going to steal something. It's an absolute joke here, if you're a cigar lover, avoid this place at all costs. Stick to the one in Old Town, much better selection, better prices, and way better customer service. read more

Great spot, amazing humi with big screen TVs, pool table with full bar and wine list and did I mentioned great hostesses. Nice spot for a good cigar and drinks read more

Been a member for near a year and the third time no one here for opening, cmon man. Thirsty and want a cigar. Now 12:30 no one showed, 7 other guys left, now just staying to hear the story. read more