Puros Cigar Lounge

Just off Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, Puros Cigar Lounge has quickly become one of the most loved cigar spots in town. Locals describe it as a little slice of Cuba in downtown Hendo, and once you settle into the plush seating you understand why folks tend to stay longer than they planned. The ventilation is done right too, so the smoke pulls up and away instead of billowing back at you. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the cigar selection is something special.

One traveler had been hunting a very specific cigar for months, searching hundreds of miles up and down the coast with no luck, and Puros was the only place that had it in stock, more than 300 miles inland. That says a lot about the depth of the humidor. Prices stay fair, and people appreciate that this is a shop that doesn't overcharge the way some others in town do. The people are a big part of the draw.

Michael, the owner, gets called a real nice guy, and Jack has a way of greeting you at the door and asking about the cigars you like before steering you right. Behind the bar, Meghan is the one regulars rave about, learning names, mixing cocktails to your taste, and making everyone feel at home. We've heard about blackberry smoked old fashioneds, gin with fresh grapefruit and lavender honey, and a solid lineup of beer and spirits to go with your smoke. There's live music some nights, and a friendly shop dog everyone loves to pet.

Since the new owner took over, the word around Hendersonville is that Puros has only gotten better. If you're a longtime cigar lover or just passing through, this is the kind of place where you're treated like family from the moment you walk in.