The District Cigar Lounge

The District Cigar Lounge has earned itself a reputation as one of the best cigar spots in Miami, and it takes about thirty seconds inside to understand why. Ask anyone who has walked through the door and they will tell you the same thing: you get greeted like an old friend, sometimes by the regulars before the staff even get to you. The word around Miami is that this is a place where a first-time visitor leaves feeling like a member. The walk-in humidor is the heart of it.

Locals rave about the selection, everything from cigars for someone just getting started to serious sticks for seasoned smokers, and it is kept clean and well organized so you can actually find what you came for. We hear people turn up looking for something new and walk out with brands they have never seen elsewhere, like a fresh El Cuñado a friend tipped them off about. One regular pointed out that some of the cigars here run cheaper than what other shops charge, which does not hurt. Owner Alex gets named again and again, and always warmly.

People who shop here swear by how much he knows and how genuinely he enjoys helping you land on the right smoke. His right hand, D, gets plenty of love too, and the whole crew has that rare knack of being attentive without hovering. The lounge itself is comfortable and modern, with good ventilation, relaxing music, and that easy Miami mix of classy and laid-back. You can settle in with a stogie, catch a game on the TV, play a little dominoes, and yes, the coffee is free.

It is the kind of place where the company is as good as the cigars, and it stays open late for those who like to unwind after hours. If you are hunting for a cigar shop in Miami where you can actually hang out a while, this one comes highly recommended.