SMoKE Cigar Lounge

If you ask around Manayunk for a place to sit back and enjoy a good cigar, SMoKE Cigar Lounge comes up again and again. One visitor from out of town told us he asked several people in Philadelphia where to unwind with a smoke, and everyone pointed him to the same spot. Open since 2013, it has built one of the strongest reputations of any cigar shop in the area, and it is easy to see why once you walk through the door. The cigar selection leans boutique, and the staff knows it inside and out. Eric's name comes up constantly around here, especially from folks new to cigars.

People say he takes the time to show them the ropes, walk them through their taste, and land on the right stick. He is not the only one either. Regulars mention CJ, Lucas, Kosta, and Eli, all of whom get credit for being welcoming and steering people toward the right pick. Ask anyone who's stopped in, and they'll tell you the crew makes even first-timers feel at home. Beyond cigars, they carry hookah and shisha too, and the team knows those just as well.

The lounge itself is the draw as much as the product. Locals describe it as chill, vibey, and comfortable, the kind of place you can meet up with friends and settle in, if you're a longtime enthusiast or just curious. You can smoke inside even without a membership as long as you grab a couple cigars per person, and people who spend a lot of time here often mention the membership as a fair deal worth considering. Word around Manayunk is the pricing on cigars is reasonable across the board. The hours help too.

SMoKE stays open late, running until around 10 pm on weeknights and pushing to 2 am on weekends, so there's plenty of room to linger over a smoke. One regular summed it up simply: this is the place to be for a good cigar.