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Martinez Handmade Cigars
Cigars rolled in front of you just off Seventh Avenue — walk in and you could be in the Dominican Republic.
- Where
- 171 W 29th St, Chelsea Open in Google Maps ↗
- Price
- $
- Get
- Pasión 550 · Bandidos
- Good for
- Authentic atmosphere · Hand-rolled cigars · Regulars
- Good with
- Solo
There’s something in the air the moment you walk in. You’re among real connoisseurs, real equipment, raw materials, actual workbenches — and once you’re inside it stops feeling like Midtown and starts feeling like the Dominican Republic. Standing in the room where your cigar was rolled is its own kind of special.
It isn’t a lounge, but you’re still welcome to find a spot and enjoy your smoke.
What to know
Pro tip: bring a case of your favorite drink and offer to share it in the moment. When you’re ready to leave, leave the rest behind without making anything of it. It takes a few visits to build a relationship here — once you have, it feels like home.
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