Castro’s Cigar Lounge & Bar

Castro's Cigar Lounge & Bar sits at Shea and Scottsdale Rd, and locals will tell you it's one of the best spots in the area to settle in with a good stick. This is the newest of the Castro's locations, and the word around Scottsdale is that it's landed exactly the way a cigar lounge should. It has quickly become one of the highest-regarded places of its kind around here. The humidor is the heart of it, and Don keeps it well managed with a generous, well-priced selection.

Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you toward Don if you want someone who genuinely knows the products and can help you land on the right cigar. The bar holds up its end too. Regulars talk about Shay pouring solid drinks, and hosts like Joe, Dave, and Daniella get real credit for the kind of warm greeting that makes newcomers feel at home right away. One visitor came in with a party of eight and said Dave stayed on top of every drink and every cigar selection all night.

Step inside and it's dark, cozy, and carefully clean, with luxurious decor, plenty of comfortable leather seats, tables, bar seating, and TVs throughout. People love that the music leans classic rock at a volume that lets you actually hold a conversation. It's the kind of place that works whether you're meeting a group of friends or grabbing a cigar and unwinding on your own. GM Kyle gets steady praise for how the whole operation runs.

One note worth passing along: the late hours can vary, so if you're planning a midnight visit, it's smart to confirm ahead. That aside, folks keep coming back and telling others to add Castro's to their list, and out-of-towners who spend their trips in lounges have called this their new favorite. High praise for a cigar shop in Scottsdale.