Other / Cigar lounge / Chelsea
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Martinez Handmade Cigars
Cigars rolled in front of you on Seventh Avenue — walk in and you could be in the Dominican Republic.
- Where
- 343 7th Ave, ChelseaOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Price
- $
- Get
- Pasión 550 · Bandidos
- Good for
- Authentic atmosphere · Hand-rolled cigars · Regulars
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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 Seventh Avenue and starts feeling like the Dominican Republic. There is something special about standing in the place your cigar was rolled.
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 large case of your favourite 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.