Castro’s Cigar Lounge & Bar

Castro's Cigar Lounge & Bar has earned a strong following in Phoenix, and it's easy to understand why once you settle in. The walk-in humidor is the heart of the place, stocked with a wide variety of lines that regulars have watched grow and mature over the years. Ask around and you'll hear names like Curivari, Plasencia, Liga, and Foundation come up, plus the accessories to go with a good stogie, from lighters to cutters. People who have visited cigar lounges across Arizona and beyond put this one among the better rooms they've spent time in.

The atmosphere is what keeps folks coming back. Picture a room full of leather chairs, mood lighting, a fireplace insert, and plenty of large screens for catching the game, with music kept low enough that you can actually talk with friends. There's a full bar at one end, and locals will tell you the drink list runs from a tasty chocolate martini to a cucumber spritzer with a sprig of rosemary. Interestingly, they also keep non-alcoholic beer and spirits on hand, which you don't see everywhere.

Bartender Adam gets singled out often as friendly and genuinely knowledgeable, and D'Angelo has made a good impression too. Hungry? You can order from Philly's pub and grill next door and bring the food over while you enjoy your cigar. The word around Phoenix is that this is a neighborhood chill spot, clean and welcoming, good for socializing, watching sports, or even getting a little work done during quieter daytime hours.

It stays open late every day, later still on weekends, and there's plenty of parking. A few people have felt the selection could stretch further compared to other valley lounges, and the room can fill up on busy nights, but the overall sentiment leans firmly positive. As one regular put it, if you like cigars and good people, you won't be disappointed.