King Corona Cigars

King Corona Cigars has been part of the Tampa scene since 1998, and locals will tell you it's more than a place to grab a stogie. This is a proper cigar bar and lounge, the kind of spot where you can settle in with a fine cigar and an old fashioned and lose a few hours. The humidor runs on the smaller side, but ask anyone who spends time here and they'll say it's quality over quantity, with names like Arturo Fuente, JC Newman, Plasencia, Foundation, and La Flor de Dulzura on hand. The selection stays fresh with a regular rotation.

The atmosphere is a big part of the draw. Twenty foot ceilings, a fresh air ventilation system, and wide doors that open to keep the indoor seating breezing along with the outdoor. We've heard from more than one person that even a spouse who doesn't smoke and doesn't love the smell has been happy to sit and stay a while. There's a low key, welcoming crowd, plenty of bourbon to pair with your cigar, and happy hour seven days a week from 11am to 3pm.

The location is easy to reach, only a few miles from the airport, which makes it a favorite for folks passing through as much as the regulars. Word around Tampa is that the staff make the place. Ask for Jaeger at the bar, who people describe as an amazing bartender and confidant who has a way of turning a good day into a better one. Brittany gets the same kind of praise, especially for walking newcomers through the selection with real, honest guidance instead of a sales pitch.

One visitor from North Carolina liked it so much he planned to come back every day until he flew home. There's the rare grumble about a server having an off day, but that's the exception here. With a strong reputation across Tampa, King Corona Cigars is one of the more beloved cigar lounges in the city, and the prices are known to be fair on top of it. If you want a relaxed drink, a good cigar, and a spot you can bring your laptop or your company, this is the place.