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What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:04 am
by hardrock86
I have a friend who is considering opening a cigar lounge in a metropolitan area. What would you guys look for in a lounge, or what would you do differently than the current lounges around your area?
Thanks in advance.
Re: What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 7:37 pm
by zepp69
Clean, spacious, nice seating, leather preferred, tv, drinks available, lockers for storage. Nice stogie and accessory availability. Knowledgeable staff.
Re: What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 11:40 pm
by PSU OpusX
[quote author=zepp69 link=topic=41820.msg171226#msg171226 date=1494877043]
Clean, spacious, nice seating, leather preferred, tv, drinks available, lockers for storage. Nice stogie and accessory availability. Knowledgeable staff.
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All of the above. I'm also lucky that my local has an area that is for members only and that area can be accessed 24/7/365. If I want to go in a 2am to smoke a cigar, I can! It's probably the best feature of the place.
Re: What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 11:53 am
by Gee-Man
[quote author=zepp69 link=topic=41820.msg171226#msg171226 date=1494877043]
Clean, spacious, nice seating, leather preferred, tv, drinks available, lockers for storage. Nice stogie and accessory availability. Knowledgeable staff.
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Yes and Yes.......and doesn't stock Acids. :cal: :gotcha:
Re: What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 8:42 pm
by MahDooRow
A good HVAC system that can keep up with the smoke at peak times. I know this is pretty basic, but I've experienced cigar lounges that have substandard air circulation and it's no fun.
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 1:22 am
by Nortiz21
Definitely a good ventilation system, there's nothing worse than your eyes watering and burning due to smoke in your eyes. Comfortable seats, a couple TV's, a variety of cigars, lockers and a coffee machine, Drinks can be BYOB. Most importantly is a knowledgeable and welcoming staff. People at my local B&M go in not only for the sticks but to just sit and have great conversation with the owner. Best of luck to your buddy!
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Re: What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:23 am
by CanuckSARTech
Good ventilation, first and foremost. And quiet and effective too.
Then KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF next. A HUGE turn-off to a spot when a staff member doesn't know at least basic info. I mean, not necessarily an enthusiast / smoker themselves (though it's a huge help), but they better know the basics.
All the rest is just luxury fluff - nice to have, but you "can't put lipstick on a gorilla" if the first and main two needs aren't met.
Re: What do you look for in a cigar lounge?
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:22 am
by Nihon_Ni
[quote author=MahDooRow link=topic=41820.msg171344#msg171344 date=1495399320]
A good HVAC system that can keep up with the smoke at peak times. I know this is pretty basic, but I've experienced cigar lounges that have substandard air circulation and it's no fun.
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I couldn't agree more. I could care less about all the other features, if I'm choking on smoke, I'm leaving.