(212) 533-5582
80 E 7th St
(Cross Streets 1st & 2nd Avenues)
New York,
NY
10003
40.7271
-73.9864
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 3:00pm-1:00am Fri-Sat: 12:00pm-2:00am Sunday: 12:00pm-12:00am
Last updated 8.07.11
Category:
Paper Mills, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About Velvet Cigars
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – The sidewalk leading to this cozy smoking retreat is laced with whiffs of tobacco leaves burning. At the window sits a seasoned cigar-maker, hand-rolling the lounge's own line of mild to full-bodied Dominican stogies each day. Enthusiasts and regulars (mostly men) share conversation in the rich room with bar stools and studded caramel armchairs, but the barkeep controls the television clicker, as well as the flow of wine, beer and popular ports.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Cigars are available for sale to take home or give as a gift. The bar can also cater parties on location or at patrons' homes, complete with a personal cigar roller.
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super cool cigar lounge, but don't tell anyone...
by rickastleyrules at Citysearch
This place is cool. I stumbled upon it with a few buddies last week. Cool atmosphere and vibe. The people there were a cool mix of locals and serious cigar smokers. The space has a speakeasy feel. Small, but only enough to keep the wrong clientele out. Find me at the bar every night.
- Pros: good soundtrack, people, can smoke (cigars), still cool
- Cons: need to get there early to get a seat...
Best Cigar Lounge in Manhattan
by cigarstud at Citysearch
I spent last Sunday there with a friend. The music was great, the staff was very nice, and we spent 5 hours there. We enjoyed the company of the staff and other customers. Great conversation, great atmosphere and great cigars.
- Pros: Great vibe, great cigars
- Cons: BYOB
Great Vibe
by iCityGuy at Citysearch
This place is great!!! Super comfortable, excellent cigar selection (both hand rolled and boutique brands), good tunes, warm and welcoming staff. You will love it.
- Pros: Great Vibe, Intimate, Relaxing, Nice Staff, Great Cigar Selection
- Cons: Very Small
cigars and beer mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
by cohebalover at Citysearch
i love this place were else can you order beer/wine and smoke cigars in new york.(i just wish they could sell cognacs' brandys)....this place is a hidden treasury, I just hope it does not go away....this totalitarian govt has made a cigar lovers' life a nightmare..im surprised it has lasted this long with bloomberg still steering this ship.
- Pros: cigars and booze
- Cons: no hard liquor
This Is Your New Spot
by mead102 at Citysearch
Not sure where the previous reviewer got that information, but I have been to this lounge twice in the past week to enjoy a smoke. I have been to a bunch of different cigar bars in the city, and I haven't felt more at home than at this one. BYOB and great cigar selection, what else could you ask for?
- Pros: Good conversation, boutique selection, relaxing atmosphere
- Cons: none
The Details on Velvet Cigars
Place Categories:
- great place
- enjoy fine smoke
- unforgettable evening
- great people
- great music
- big fan
- great atmosphere
- great conversation
- excellent beer
- very nice staff
- comfortable super
- exquisite stogies
- impeccable wine
- great cigar

