Velvet Cigars

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.

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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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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Great conversation, great atmosphere and great cigars.” “Super comfortable, excellent cigar selection (both hand rolled and boutique brands), good tunes, warm and welcoming staff.” “Small and cozy, this lounge exudes charm and appeal through it's high quality hand-rolled Dominican cigars, an excellent beer, wine, and port menu, a "chill" vibe, and of course, it's fun-loving bubbly staff (who can also sell their product in a most know”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Even their wine and port list are impeccable.” “love this place were else can you order beer/wine and smoke cigars in new york.” “Small and cozy, this lounge exudes charm and appeal through it's high quality hand-rolled Dominican cigars, an excellent beer, wine, and port menu, a "chill" vibe, and of course, it's fun-loving bubbly staff (who can also sell their product in a most know”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“BYOB and great cigar selection, what else could you ask for?” “Small and cozy, this lounge exudes charm and appeal through it's high quality hand-rolled Dominican cigars, an excellent beer, wine, and port menu, a "chill" vibe, and of course, it's fun-loving bubbly staff (who can also sell their product in a most know” “Super comfortable, excellent cigar selection (both hand rolled and boutique brands), good tunes, warm and welcoming staff.”
overall	100.0% positive	“good place to smoke” “Velvet is a great place to get away from the stresses of the day.” “Kind of like Cheers in that "Everybody Knows Your Name" way, Velvet is a great place to unwind and chat it up with some of the greatest characters the East Village has to offer.”
service	100.0% positive	“Super comfortable, excellent cigar selection (both hand rolled and boutique brands), good tunes, warm and welcoming staff.” “Go to smoke, relax, and meet new people who like you love a fine smoke.” “This is the place where my colleagues and I go when we want to smoke a good cigar among some great people.” “The music was great, the staff was very nice, and we spent 5 hours there.” “Small and cozy, this lounge exudes charm and appeal through it's high quality hand-rolled Dominican cigars, an excellent beer, wine, and port menu, a "chill" vibe, and of course, it's fun-loving bubbly staff (who can also sell their product in a most know”

04/14/08

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...

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04/14/08

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

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04/14/08

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

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01/26/08

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

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01/02/08

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?

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04/14/08

super cool cigar lounge, but don't tell anyone...

by rickastleyrules at Citysearch

04/14/08

Best Cigar Lounge in Manhattan

by cigarstud at Citysearch

04/14/08

Great Vibe

by iCityGuy at Citysearch

01/26/08

cigars and beer mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

by cohebalover at Citysearch

01/02/08

This Is Your New Spot

by mead102 at Citysearch

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