I was recently here for a Birthday party. I love the fact we were able to park in the underground…read moregarage. It was a bit of a walk to the front door of the club, but I knew my car was safe. You can tell from the moment you walk in, the building has been here for a long time. It's in good condition considering the age. Once the nostalgia wore off, it was disappointing. Some of the employees were amazing. A few were ill prepared and had bad attitudes. The food was adequate at best. There were roasted potatoes which had no flavor, roast beef which also had no flavor, and Chicken Francese which was OK.

So I attended an event at the Hartford Club recently in the large room on the second floor. I…read morehave to say, this place is a dump in my opinion and the food is even worse. First, the place clearly has not been updated since what seems like the 80s if not earlier. It clearly has the same motif as back in the early 2000s and same basic setup. Not good for a place that tries to market itself to business people in the area who are decision makers at companies. The event was a seminar style setup but they used round tables. Clearly no idea on how discussions work as a good amount of people had to either sit with their back to the speakers or strain to see what was going on. The power situation in the room is bad. A few plugs scattered around the periphery of the room but no consideration for people who may need power during the length of the event. I thankfully packed my own power strip and got there early so I was able to snag a table with power relatively close by, but that was me taking the step knowing the deficiencies of this location. The coffee service was ok. Breakfast was ok. This is not really on the facility but on what the host for the event ordered. Basic fruit, yogurt and some sweet breakfast breads were the continental breakfast that was advertised. No toast, rolls or anything that was not sweet, which was slightly odd to me in a setting full of older professionals. The real failure here is the lunch service. I've heard of rubber chicken conferences. This took the cake. They served "airline chicken" or an option with a pesto cream. Disgusting! I would not pay $1 for the main course of lunch. The chicken was a rubber ball like consistency, severely overcooked, and had no flavor. The pesto cream version was no better. Frankly, they needed at least a salt and pepper shaker on every table for the missing seasoning, but of course they only had that on the buffet line when you wouldn't know of the need for seasoning. In 20+ years of going to seminars, this was the worst chicken I've ever had. The salad was ok and some veggies were ok but the potato's had no seasoning either. All in all, if this is the food the place puts out for a group of local professionals, then the place is in trouble. My recommendation if you are at a seminar here is to not pay for lunch and encourage your attendees to hit the food carts down the street or the food court 2 blocks down the road. The cost savings on no lunch can much better be spent by your attendees getting their own lunch elsewhere.

Had kerosene heater for heat, humidor was very empty with limited selection. Honestly thought they…read morewere out of business as front area was littered with odds and ends/garbage

When I walked into Knights Cigar I was greeted by the beautiful familiar smells of freshly lit…read moretobacco. I came in to stock up before a trip and I left with two bags full of cigars. I described what I liked in a cigar, familiar brands and I left with 12 cigars whose name I did not recognize. I haven't been disappointed by a single stick from this establishment despite not knowing what these brands were or the taste profiles. I trusted in the owner and he did not disappoint. I give this place five stars.

Definitely divey but conveniently located next to the train station and Bushnell Park. Not…read moretypically my vibe, but I was meeting a group of friends before heading out for the night. Their drinks are pretty cheap, especially the 2/$5 Jell-O shots. They didn't seem to have any flavors except watermelon, which was fine. I got a margarita as well. the flavors were pretty good and I love a bartender with a heavy hand. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that the space is excessively friendly. Just note that you will have to go up the stairs in order to get in.

Came in with some coworkers while on business because we liked the name when we saw it on google…read moremaps. Loving the dark vibe, pool tables, dart boards. Very chill atmosphere. Can't comment on the food since we didn't eat, only had some AMAZING old fashions made by Ellie. Ellie was an amazing bar tender both in skill and personality. I would definitely come back just because she was working! They also have a solid menu of specialty drinks as well as all of their liquors which was much appreciated! Will be back!

Mickey Blake's has a great section of cigars. The staff were friendly and helpful. I went by on a…read moreday the lounge was open to the public and the environment was comfortable and the patrons were friendly. Great place to have a stick!

This place is phenomenal. Perfect location to relax and have a cigar. Probably one of the nicest…read morecigar lounges I have ever been to.

I recently visited Vanguard Cigar Club on a Saturday afternoon and I must say, it exceeded all…read moreexpectations. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The service here is top-notch--attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready to recommend the perfect cigar to match my preferences. You have to spend at least $20 to BYOB and enjoy your cigars. Enjoy your smoke people!

Awesome cigar lounge, wouldnt reccomend any other one. Great selection of cigars, clean and not…read moresmelly back room! The owners awesome and super helpful. The membership prices are reasonable and they offer day passes!

We had a great night at the owl bar. Chadwick was our bartender and had all great suggestions for…read moredrinks and cigars. The prices aren't bad and the drinks were excellent. Highly recommended: THE LEGIONNAIRE $13 Vanilla Vodka, Pineapple Jalapeno Shrub, Dry Sherry, Lemon, Cassis - a F r e n c h M a r t i n i w i t h a t w i s t - The old school hip hop music was on and everyone seemed to be having a great night. There was no dress code and there was a mix of age levels.

This spot is rumored for having some of the best espresso martinis in downtown New Haven -- and I'd…read moresay they live up to the hype with a solid 7 out of 10. I was a little surprised that outside water bottles weren't allowed inside, especially on such a hot day, which definitely took away from the experience a bit. Also, if you're sensitive to the smell of smoke, you might want to skip this one -- it's pretty noticeable throughout the space.

I'm fortunate to have Puros in my neighborhood. When the humidor at home is low this is the store I…read morerun to. As you walk in you're immediately greeted by its owner and others that are enjoying their favorite stogies. Theirs a small smoke room to the right filled with cigar boxes and warm leather chairs. The main room is where the main humidor sits. Puros has a a great selection and some rare hard to finds cigs. Whether you're a cigar aficionado or just want to explore cigars, this is your place!

Pretty nice cigar shop we have now found out in EH. My husband was on a new cigar purchasing…read moremission, which naturally I tagged along for fun. They have a nice selection of cigars, although if you're a wimp like me and prefer a thin flavored kind, you're out of luck. I am excited for my highclere cigar that I picked out though, taste and quality to be determined at a later date. Needless to say, we'll be back again at some point.

I was looking for a specific cigar that wasn't available in my home state of Massachusetts. I saw…read moreCarolina tobacco emporium on Yelp and decided to reach out via email to see if they carried it. It was mid evening and I really didn't expect to get an answer until the next day. Don't you know not 10 minutes after I sent it I had a response from Daniel the owner. The next day I drove down and had a great experience. The selection is not just good it's tremendous and at great prices. Well worth the drive for me. Don't hesitate to give them a visit.

Great shop with a nice selection. The staff were very helpful. I will definitely be coming back.read more

Great place with awesome people. The expertise in cigars is unparalleled in the area.read more

After a nice meal at Hoodoo Brown's, my friend and I figured we'd check out the local cigar scene…read moreand burn one here at Big Buddha's. I did not read detailed reviews on here,I'd just gone with the 4 star overall rating. Place seemed ok,owner/manager seemed ok... We made our purchase of some local brand and were told we couldn't go into the lounge,but we would instead be segregated into a smaller,"non member" area. Not like anyplace I've ever been, except maybe when I was detained at the Canadian Border. Never checked on us, nor asked us if we'd be interested in refreshments. Two stars- one's for the ample parking,the other is for cigar pricing. Almost left an upper decker as a parting gift...

Excellent customer service - fair prices - a wide variety of cigars - convenient locationread more

Nice smoke shop to buy fine cigars. Unfortunately the lounge is not open and I did not get to enjoy…read morethe place fully but the staff was super friendly and helpful in helping me pick a stick. I enjoyed a good conversation with some of the other patrons as we shared our love for cigars and sports. I'll definitely make this a stop on my next trip through town.