Magnum's Cigars Wine & Liquor

Magnum's Cigars Wine & Liquor has been a Phoenix fixture since 2005, and the word around town is clear: do not let the strip mall location fool you. Tucked between a grocery store and an auto shop, this is one of the most beloved cigar spots in the area, and people who find it tend to come back fast. One traveler who was in Phoenix for just a week made it in twice, which tells you plenty. The walk-in humidor is the centerpiece here.

It's kept dark with careful climate control, and locals will tell you the cigar and tobacco selection runs deep, from full sticks to cigarillos. Beyond the smokes, they carry the extras that matter: heavy marble ashtrays, humidors, lighters, and cutters, plus other accessories worth taking your time over. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll mention the storefront side too, with a wine, beer, and liquor selection that regulars say beats the liquor store across the street, along with hard-to-find bottles you won't stumble on just anywhere. Then there's the lounge and bar in back, which is really the heart of the place.

It's a dim, comfortable, speakeasy kind of room where you can settle in with a cigar and a drink. The cocktail list gets high praise, the whiskey and bourbon selection is enormous, and there are beers on tap. People rave about the old fashioneds. This is a family-run operation, and the hospitality shows: names like Xavier, Curtis, Jackson, Lilly, Sara, and Clinton come up again and again from folks who felt genuinely taken care of.

A couple of visitors have found the cigar and drink prices on the higher side, and larger groups should know they run one check per table, but that hasn't dimmed the affection people have for this spot. Even if you're not a cigar smoker, we've heard it's worth a visit. For a relaxed night out or a rare bottle to take home, Magnum's is a real Phoenix favorite.