Old Havana Cigar Bar

Old Havana Cigar Bar has become something of an institution in Rome, Georgia, and it's easy to see why. Walk past and the aroma alone might turn you around, which is exactly how more than one person ended up inside for the first time. The atmosphere is the thing locals mention again and again: a calm, darker room with comfortable leather chairs, high tops and regular tables, TVs, and a walk-in humidor stocked with a solid, varied selection. One regular called it "an absolute gem," and the word around Rome is that folks feel genuinely lucky to have it.

The people here are a big part of the draw. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the staff are welcoming and glad to help you find your way. We've heard about a first-time pipe buyer who got outfitted with all the tools he needed, only to have another gentleman overhear, pull up a chair, and walk him through how to smoke it. That's the kind of place this is. The full bar rounds it out with a large beer selection (plenty of cans plus ten or more on tap) and a big lineup of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch, all poured by bartenders people speak highly of.

On the shelves you'll find cigars front and center, along with pipe tobacco, tobacco pipes, some e-liquid and vape juice, and a handful of accessories. The assortment gift bags come up as a nice touch for anyone shopping for a present. Prices are generally considered fair, though we've heard the occasional grumble that some cigars run a little high, and a night or two the floor could use someone more versed in cigars. Small notes against a lot of good.

It's open late and settles into an easy rhythm: quiet in the afternoon, lively in the evening, and always someone interesting around for a conversation, a game of chess, or a hand of cards. Just note weekend nights get busy, so parking can take a minute. For a cigar bar in Rome, this one keeps people coming back.