Your Favorite B&M and Why.

05-31-2011, 05:48 PM

Lets get a list going of member's favorite B&Ms. If you have more than one for any reason e.g. price, selection, or atmosphere list them all. Also let us know what town they're in.

Hopefully we can put together a nice collection of B&Ms around the country. You never know when you might find yourself in another city in need of a friendly place to smoke.

For me, I have 3.

1. Heights Cigar Lounge for proximity to home and atmosphere. Houston, TX
2. The Smoke Ring for selection, employee knowledge, and atmosphere. Webster, TX
3. Serious Cigars for proximity to my office. Houston, TX, Richmond Ave. location.

What are yours?

Bill86 · 05-31-2011, 05:56 PM

None around my area. Therefore I vote to also make this a B&M DO NOT visit list. As it would serve the same purpose. I would also suggest listing better reasons then proximity to your house as it probably won't serve to anyone else.

Here's my $hit list. AKA every B&M I've been to in TN. We don't know how to get a good shop with legitimate honest people.

Old Havana smoke shop in Cool springs is the worst - owner is a lying f**king leprechaun. Total scumbag, can't speak English worth a $hit.. uses a lot of fragments. Treats customers and employees like the $hit underneath his shoe. He reminds me of the penguin in Batman Returns.
Stoogies - No one here pays any attention to you period, they could care less. Bunch of clueless cashiers. Lounge sucks too.
Woodys smokes and brews - they lost their lounge, must be the old angry uninformative bastards that work there.

Ogre · 05-31-2011, 06:01 PM

Tampa Humidor

Great owner, awesome selection of cigars and beautiful lounge. Mike (owner) Runs a great B&M!!!!

nofeardiver · 05-31-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Tampa Humidor Great owner, awesome selection of cigars and beautiful lounge. Mike (owner) Runs a great B&M!!!!

Also like Corona San Lake, Alex the manager there is a really cool BOTL.... but Tampa Humidor is closer and Mike is an awesome owner... he really cares about ppl....

thebiglebowski · 06-04-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

None around my area. Therefore I vote to also make this a B&M DO NOT visit list. As it would serve the same purpose. I would also suggest listing better reasons then proximity to your house as it probably won't serve to anyone else.

Here's my $hit list. AKA every B&M I've been to in TN. We don't know how to get a good shop with legitimate honest people.

Old Havana smoke shop in Cool springs is the worst - owner is a lying f**king leprechaun. Total scumbag, can't speak English worth a $hit.. uses a lot of fragments. Treats customers and employees like the $hit underneath his shoe. He reminds me of the penguin in Batman Returns.
Stoogies - No one here pays any attention to you period, they could care less. Bunch of clueless cashiers. Lounge sucks too.
Woodys smokes and brews - they lost their lounge, must be the old angry uninformative bastards that work there.

hey, bill - you need to drive just a bit further into nashville and check out uptown's. best selection in nashville, pretty friendly and informed staff. i thought i mentioned this to you once before...

Bill86 · 06-06-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

hey, bill - you need to drive just a bit further into nashville and check out uptown's. best selection in nashville, pretty friendly and informed staff. i thought i mentioned this to you once before...

I believe you have, I just never made it there yet

I'll wait for an event that interests me and drive up there.

I have ordered cigars from them before, and the employees there at the time seemed cool. They let me reserve 2 boxes instead of one on a technicality

05-31-2011, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the response, Bill.

It's a shame you don't have a decent B&M near you.

Bill86 · 05-31-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Seasick Sailor

Thanks for the response, Bill.

It's a shame you don't have a decent B&M near you.

I agree, wish I did. I like to smoke indoors as well. However luckily the bartenders at Dan McGuinness usually allow cigar smoking. It's nice to have bar service as the same time. I like it there.

dwoodward · 06-08-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Seasick Sailor

Thanks for the response, Bill.

It's a shame you don't have a decent B&M near you.

He's not the only one... and I fully agree with his review of stogies... we have one here too, and the employees are stupid as hell. I have yet to meet one that has actually smoked a cigar.

kelmac07 · 05-31-2011, 06:31 PM

Winstons Humidor in Midlothian, Virginia...Kevin the owner is down to earth, great atmosphere and he is a fellow Mets fan. Just wish it wasn't an hours drive away. Always well worth the visit though.

cobra03 · 06-01-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Winstons Humidor in Midlothian, Virginia...Kevin the owner is down to earth, great atmosphere and he is a fellow Mets fan. Just wish it wasn't an hours drive away. Always well worth the visit though.

I miss that place the most since i left VA. That was my home away from home. I just dont get the same welcoming atmosphere at any of the B&ms around here.

Winstonshumidor · 06-12-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Winstons Humidor in Midlothian, Virginia...Kevin the owner is down to earth, great atmosphere and he is a fellow Mets fan. Just wish it wasn't an hours drive away. Always well worth the visit though.

Thanks for all the comments guys!

Apoco · 05-31-2011, 06:41 PM

Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, TN is fantastic. Love that place - both the selection and the staff.

Bax · 06-05-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoco

Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, TN is fantastic. Love that place - both the selection and the staff.

Yeah, all that and it's close

BryanB · 05-31-2011, 06:43 PM

Empire Cigars in Raleigh. Great selection, great owner/staff, great place.
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Mikess · 06-02-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanB

Empire Cigars in Raleigh. Great selection, great owner/staff, great place.
Posted via Mobile Device

^^ This for the great selection and customer service.

also Tobacconists of Cary has good customer service and an average selection.

06-02-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend.

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I'm with these guys on Tower Pipe & Cigar. No points against Mark for being Huy's friend...(I keed, I keed...

)

SmokeyJoe · 06-07-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanB

Empire Cigars in Raleigh. Great selection, great owner/staff, great place.
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Absolutely!

Gophernut · 05-31-2011, 06:45 PM

St Croix Cigars, Hudson, WI. Great staff, good selection of smokes, nice big comfy chairs, and reasonable prices.

Ranger_B · 05-31-2011, 07:03 PM

Mac I have heard great things about that shop can not wait to take a road trip up there to see it for myself.

Bryan I agree about empire. I love having to fly out of Raleigh just so I can stop in. Great selection and an excellent lounge area.

My favorite is Matchbox pipes and cigars. The old man who owns this place is honest and down to earth with great prices. The shop may not look like much and he may not be up on any of the boutique cigars but he keeps some great smokes in there all the time. Not to mention his weekly gathering for a group of regulars.

05-31-2011, 05:48 PM	#1
Seasick Sailor Guest Posts: n/a	Your Favorite B&M and Why. Lets get a list going of member's favorite B&Ms. If you have more than one for any reason e.g. price, selection, or atmosphere list them all. Also let us know what town they're in. Hopefully we can put together a nice collection of B&Ms around the country. You never know when you might find yourself in another city in need of a friendly place to smoke. For me, I have 3. 1. Heights Cigar Lounge for proximity to home and atmosphere. Houston, TX 2. The Smoke Ring for selection, employee knowledge, and atmosphere. Webster, TX 3. Serious Cigars for proximity to my office. Houston, TX, Richmond Ave. location. What are yours?

05-31-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. None around my area. Therefore I vote to also make this a B&M DO NOT visit list. As it would serve the same purpose. I would also suggest listing better reasons then proximity to your house as it probably won't serve to anyone else. Here's my $hit list. AKA every B&M I've been to in TN. We don't know how to get a good shop with legitimate honest people. Old Havana smoke shop in Cool springs is the worst - owner is a lying f**king leprechaun. Total scumbag, can't speak English worth a $hit.. uses a lot of fragments. Treats customers and employees like the $hit underneath his shoe. He reminds me of the penguin in Batman Returns. Stoogies - No one here pays any attention to you period, they could care less. Bunch of clueless cashiers. Lounge sucks too. Woodys smokes and brews - they lost their lounge, must be the old angry uninformative bastards that work there.

05-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Tampa Humidor Great owner, awesome selection of cigars and beautiful lounge. Mike (owner) Runs a great B&M!!!! __________________

05-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#7
Seasick Sailor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Thanks for the response, Bill. It's a shame you don't have a decent B&M near you.

05-31-2011, 06:31 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Winstons Humidor in Midlothian, Virginia...Kevin the owner is down to earth, great atmosphere and he is a fellow Mets fan. Just wish it wasn't an hours drive away. Always well worth the visit though. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-31-2011, 06:41 PM	#13
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, TN is fantastic. Love that place - both the selection and the staff.

05-31-2011, 06:43 PM	#15
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Empire Cigars in Raleigh. Great selection, great owner/staff, great place. Posted via Mobile Device

05-31-2011, 06:45 PM	#19
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. St Croix Cigars, Hudson, WI. Great staff, good selection of smokes, nice big comfy chairs, and reasonable prices. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

05-31-2011, 07:03 PM	#20
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Mac I have heard great things about that shop can not wait to take a road trip up there to see it for myself. Bryan I agree about empire. I love having to fly out of Raleigh just so I can stop in. Great selection and an excellent lounge area. My favorite is Matchbox pipes and cigars. The old man who owns this place is honest and down to earth with great prices. The shop may not look like much and he may not be up on any of the boutique cigars but he keeps some great smokes in there all the time. Not to mention his weekly gathering for a group of regulars.