Havana Phil's Cigar Company

Havana Phil's Cigar Company has been part of the Greensboro scene since 2010, and ask anyone who spends an afternoon here and they'll tell you it earns its reputation. This is one of the highest-rated cigar shops in the area, and once you step inside it's easy to understand why. The walk-in humidor is the heart of the place, stocked deep with names like Davidoff, Padron, Arturo Fuente, Ashton, Rocky Patel, My Father, Drew Estate, Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta and plenty more. Regulars will tell you there's genuinely something for every budget, from a few dollars a stick up to premium single cigars for the serious collectors.

What makes this spot special is the way it's set up for staying a while. There's the private Davidoff Lounge with a full bar in back, a public indoor lounge, and a heated outdoor patio where you can enjoy a cigar with a drink. People who've settled in for an evening rave about the bartenders, and the smoked old fashioned comes up again and again as something you shouldn't skip. One visitor who bought a day pass to the Davidoff Lounge said it was well worth it.

Even the grab-and-go crowd gets a warm greeting and a hand finding what they need. The staff are a big reason folks keep coming back. We've heard great things about Ed, Jordan behind the bar, and Miguel, who one shopper said went out of his way to make recommendations and even gift-wrapped a purchase. If you're a member, a first-timer, or just passing through Greensboro, the welcome is the same.

They keep late hours too, so there's room to linger. Beyond cigars, you'll find ashtrays and the rest of the accessories to round out the experience. It's the kind of cigar shop in Greensboro that people travel to visit, and locals are glad to have it.