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RogueBallBoy
02-27-2015, 11:10 PM
I'm going to visit in March. Any bar or lounge recommendations?
AlanS
02-27-2015, 11:14 PM
Time to thaw out? My sister lives there but I can't remember it's been years since I was down. Enjoy. Stag Tobacconist 9201 n 29th
Billb1960
02-27-2015, 11:18 PM
There's an App for that ;)

http://wts.cigaraficionado.com/
jp1979
02-27-2015, 11:22 PM
well....
Cigar King in Scottsdale - decent selection & nice lounge... byob
Ambassador in Phoenix - huge selection (almost too much) didnt visit lounge, snazzy decor
Fox Cigar in Chandler - my go to, only shop with full bar, tons of craft beer, friendly staff
Big Sticks in Mesa - old time tobacco shop feel, good selection but pricier than most

pm me when your in town and i will try to meet you for a smoke.
jp1979
02-27-2015, 11:23 PM
depending on the day you are here i can get a few guys together to meet up, i smoke with a few guys from a couple different forums on a semi regular basis
RogueBallBoy
02-28-2015, 09:00 AM
depending on the day you are here i can get a few guys together to meet up, i smoke with a few guys from a couple different forums on a semi regular basis

Awesome, yeah Im there march 6-9. A few of us (childhood friends spread across the country now) rented a house on W Marlette Ave. for the weekend. I'd love to get together with some of you in person, lets do this!
jp1979
02-28-2015, 09:09 AM
Awesome, yeah Im there march 6-9. A few of us (childhood friends spread across the country now) rented a house on W Marlette Ave. for the weekend. I'd love to get together with some of you in person, lets do this!
Is everyone cigar smokers?
RogueBallBoy
02-28-2015, 09:26 AM
Is everyone cigar smokers?

Not passionately but yes they will smoke
jp1979
02-28-2015, 09:28 AM
I would say fox cigar then. They have the biggest outdoor patio.
LAN CERO
03-04-2015, 07:02 PM
I G-mapped that, and it looks like you'll be out in Gledale, possibly nearGrand Ave? If so, the closest place to there will be Fair Oaks Cigars. It's on Northern Ave JUST west of the 101 Freeway. Next door to Toby Keith's I Love This Bar (& Grill). It's a clean, new-ish place, with a nice lounge, and some limited outdoor seating. A couple miles further up THE 101 is Ambassordor's West location, near Peoria Sports Complex. Little stuffier in appearance and dress, but they won't run you outta there for your garb, LOL.

The Fox Lounge he's mentioned is roughly a 35-40mins drive east from there (Gilbert) when you're NOT in rush-hour traffic. Yes, it's a heckuva nice venue. But there's several other good venues in Phoenix much, much closer, including the new remodel of Churchill's on Camelback with a full bar.

PM me for my #, and I'll be glad to give you some other venues if you'd like. :)
jp1979
03-04-2015, 07:09 PM
Fine Ash in Avondale is supposed to nice too, but I personally have never been there.
Redneck_toy
03-04-2015, 07:23 PM
Small world. I'll be in Phoenix the 13th-14th. Coming out to pick up a lifelong dream of mine. I bought a KILLER 1965 Landcruiser. Anyone down for a herf the Friday night?
Sorry, don't mean to derail this thread, but it is kinda relevant, in a way
jp1979
03-04-2015, 07:26 PM
Small world. I'll be in Phoenix the 13th-14th. Coming out to pick up a lifelong dream of mine. I bought a KILLER 1965 Landcruiser. Anyone down for a herf the Friday night?
Sorry, don't mean to derail this thread, but it is kinda relevant, in a way

I am game, where are you staying?
Redneck_toy
03-04-2015, 07:30 PM
Don't know. Picking up the cruiser in Gilbert. Any recommendations? Would hate to wind up on the wrong side of town…
B daddy
03-04-2015, 07:33 PM
I am game, where are you staying?

Y'all make me wanna fly to Pheonix for the weekend. One of these days we really do need to do a fly-in herf for the group that routinely assemble here. This year is probably not a bad time given the recent migration / establishment of the new home.
jp1979
03-04-2015, 07:45 PM
Y'all make me wanna fly to Pheonix for the weekend. One of these days we really do need to do a fly-in herf for the group that routinely assemble here. This year is probably not a bad time given the recent migration / establishment of the new home.

That would be fun, the guys from the other forum (not puff) set up big herfs a couple times a year, they did one a few months ago in Yuma and guys from Southern Cali met up with the AZ guys... I couldn't make it but the stories they tell... it sounds like it was a blast. I could get some of them in on it too, a multi forum fly-in herf... lol
LAN CERO
03-04-2015, 08:33 PM
Don't know. Picking up the cruiser in Gilbert. Any recommendations? Would hate to wind up on the wrong side of town…

Beautiful side of town, and that's the location of the aforementioned Fox Lounge. Great outdoor seating area, and the weather ought to be hospitable enough for that.
Redneck_toy
03-04-2015, 09:45 PM
I'm gonna holler at Justin when we hit town. Hope we can get something going....
RogueBallBoy
03-04-2015, 09:47 PM
Sorry, don't mean to derail this thread, but it is kinda relevant, in a way

No derailing that I can see, it's not all me! Herf in AZ every weekend?!

We can also do a little get together at the place we are renting. No plans except smoking and drinking. ..
jp1979
03-04-2015, 09:52 PM
No derailing that I can see, it's not all me! Herf in AZ every weekend?!

We can also do a little get together at the place we are renting. No plans except smoking and drinking. ..

What dates are you going to be in town, not sure if you posted it?
jp1979
03-04-2015, 09:53 PM
I'm gonna holler at Justin when we hit town. Hope we can get something going....

I will see what I can get together for Friday the 13th.
RogueBallBoy
03-04-2015, 09:53 PM
What dates are you going to be in town, not sure if you posted it?

6th to the 9th. This coming weekend.
jp1979
03-04-2015, 09:55 PM
6th to the 9th. This coming weekend.

Ahhh, let me know what your plans are and I will try to make it, a little short notice but I may be able to figure it out, did I pm you my number?
Jolly_WhiteGiant
03-05-2015, 04:07 PM
well....
Cigar King in Scottsdale - decent selection & nice lounge... byob
Ambassador in Phoenix - huge selection (almost too much) didnt visit lounge, snazzy decor
Fox Cigar in Chandler - my go to, only shop with full bar, tons of craft beer, friendly staff
Big Sticks in Mesa - old time tobacco shop feel, good selection but pricier than most

pm me when your in town and i will try to meet you for a smoke.

Got a group going to Fox tomorrow at 5:30 if you are wanting to meet up with some people!
jp1979
03-05-2015, 04:09 PM
I am on in. I'll be there
LAN CERO
03-06-2015, 05:14 PM
My latest find deserves a bump to this thread:

I just stumbled upon The Yard, Cigar Bar during my lunch hour. The location of the property is the SEC of Elliot & Dobson in Chandler. There is a
Fibber McGee's there, for those that may know that venue, and also a Filibertos facing Elliot.

The Proprietor is Bill, and they carry beer and wine now. They're awaiting the final Papal-Blessing from the city for spirits. He's only been open for 33days, and has done only word-of-mouth advertizing so far. There's a full legnth bar, about a dozen big cozy lounges, and outdoor patio seating with heaters. The central exhaust and three interior smoke-eaters made it unnoticeable with the half-dozen, or so, puffing away during my stop.

The humidor is spacious enough to not feel cramped, and there were some sticks in there I'd not seen before, along with a smattering
of the usual suspects. I grabbed a Nica Rustica for $7 even, which is the cheapest I've seen yet in a B&M. It has room to grow, but
likely won't leave you wanting if you walk-in empty-handed.

Definitely one to check out.
RogueBallBoy
03-07-2015, 08:25 PM
Gonna hit Chuchill's on Camelback tomorrow after lunch if anyone is interested in joining.
Skeat5353
03-07-2015, 08:38 PM
Fox Cigar Bar: has a great selection of cigars and booze. You can smoke indoor at the bar or outdoors on the patio. There are TVs on the patio. Very good service. Waitresses are on top of things. It's about 40 minutes southeast of Phoenix, though. So prepare for a drive.

Churchill's Cigars: They just renovated the place and now have a brand-new lounge. The walk-in will blow your mind!

Cigarking: Amazing selection. Try the Garcia y Hirsch line. It was rolled by Don Pepin for the owner. Ask for Joe. He will give you a tour and some free cigars, if you're lucky. Didn't have a chance to enjoy the lounge, but it looked cool.
RogueBallBoy
03-08-2015, 04:26 PM
At Churhill's now, this place is fantastic!
LAN CERO
03-09-2015, 06:21 PM
Glad you liked it! Did you end up eating near there, also?
CigarMan Andy
03-09-2015, 06:50 PM
Fox is nice but more bar than anything. Also try Smoke and Joe. Bill Neiderer is a great guy. Another favorite is Baxter Cigars and Fuma in Scottsdale. I will be out there in April for a week if anyone wants to get together.
LAN CERO
03-18-2015, 01:11 PM
Also try Smoke and Joe. Bill Neiderer is a great guy. Another favorite is Baxter Cigars .
Just visited the Perdomo rep at Smoke & Joe this past Saturday. Very nice venue! The coffee bar is JUST inside the front door, and there are tables, chairs, and a couch all in the 'lobby', but this is a NON-smoking area. The huimdor is past the coffee counter, next to the couch. Whatever you purchase, you have to step into the private lounge area to smoke, or do so outside.

This venue is very very far north in town, and would be a great stop-off if you're on your way up to Carefree or CaveCreek. Or, a short side-trip from the Desert Ridge outdoor mall venue on Tatum and 101.