We came to Pittsburgh while they were hosting the D2 March Madness in 2026, and thanks to my…read morenephew's team bringing us out here, we were able to uncover this gem of a cigar lounge. I've been to quite a few cigar lounges--and even worked at one--so I have a good sense of what makes a place stand out. Burn by Rocky Patel did just that on every level. The ambiance, décor, cigar selection, and service were all top-tier. It's a classy lounge with a twist of sports bar energy, which made it both elevated and fun. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the next day, and they had live entertainment--a violinist playing along to hip hop and R&B--which created such a unique vibe. Kayla, the bartender, let us know about the live entertainment the day before, it wasn't posted on their social media or website. She was attentive, sweet, and made excellent drinks. Evan, who was working the cigar side, was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and communicated well with customers even during a heavy flow. One thing that really stood out was the crowd--mixed ages, mature, and plenty of ladies confidently partaking in the beautiful art of cigars, which I loved seeing. Even if you don't smoke cigars, the vibes in this place are worth the visit. If and when I return to Pittsburgh, this place is a must. It's also within walking distance to the stadiums, which is a huge plus. Feedback for management: The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the disconnect between locations and social media postings. There was an event listed on the website that wasn't actually happening at this location, while an amazing event that was happening wasn't shared online; which would have been a shame to miss. It may be worth considering in-house social media and website management to ensure updates are accurate and timely to the specific location.

I was excited to find a cigar bar downtown where I could hang out with a few friends after dinner…read more It's a great way to thin the crowd a bit. This place seemed inviting, however, the service was non-existent. It was actually kind of busy and the bar was full (not packed). Many of the sections were roped off so there was juts one table open near the front of the store. We sat there with no table service at all. They could have made some money from us but nope. Other than the guy at the front door who was just "find a seat" and not helpful at all, and the guy in the cigar shop, who was one of the few helpful people in assisting with the cigar purchase and cutting of the cigar. He offered to light it, but that's half the fun, so I declined. Apparently, the bartenders have lighters too but I couldn't find a place to sneak in and get the cigar lit and also buy a drink. Luckily, someone in my party had a lighter so I just used that and hung out. A drink would have been nice, but not necessary. After this place, we went to a few more bars in the area where they actually served their customers. What a novel idea, right?

We always seem to catch the cigar shop when they are about to close. Located in the heart of the…read morestrip District they offer coffee and have a huge humidor selection. It has a tropical vibe, but there are seating options available both inside as well as outside. Definitely take a look at the operating hours as they close pretty early on Sundays and throughout the week.

This review is almost UNFAIR. This place is my living room…read moreaway from home every couple weeks, on Singer/Songwriter Saturdays, Sunny Sundays or anytime I get a reason to buy something in the strip- it's a given- I'll be stopping here. It's dusty, it's Smokey, it's eclectic, it's 'tight', not uptight, not tight knit, but slightly cramped. When the weather is nice, the sun is shining- the sidewalk is full of tables & chairs. But... this place ultimately is a coffee/cappuccino/espresso/coffee drink shop with a smoking clientele and other clientele that can endure the smell for a few minutes while Jess & Sean make some of the best blended coffee drinks in the Strip. This place is a 'Can't Miss' if visiting Pittsburgh or just perusing the Strip. Tell them Denny sent you...!

The best cigar shop and lounge in the region. No pretension, just regular guys from all walks of…read morelife hanging out. Always friendly to newcomers and their experts will help guide you to a cigar that's right for you whether it's your first cigar or you've been an enthusiast for years. They have a great selection of reliable standards and no shortage of constant new things to try. Prices that are comparable or better for the region and a nice, informal atmosphere in their new area. A big walk in humidor, comfortable leather easy chairs, and a big screen TV that is always playing sports or the awesome movies that you never tire of watching. Go and check it out - you won't be disappointed. I love it and you will too!

Just stopped in to upgrade a new cigar stash for my winter trip to Florida…read more Cool atmosphere, great help in picking cigars for a novice like me. I got a free cigar to try and sat and talked to the guy (sorry, missed or forgot his name) about my fifth wheel experiences from Pa to Fl to Wy and back to Fl last two years! His whole evening shot but he was a great guy! All the other men in there were having a great relaxing evening. It looks like a COOL place to hang out awhile. I will be back in the spring! Check it out!

Friendly smoke shop with a huge amount of cigars, a good selection of pipe tobacco and an…read moreimpressive humidor. Staff were exceptionally helpful and worked with customers. They have a small smoking room in back for sampling and relaxing.

Good folk. Know their products well. Can recommend variants of your favorites. I received a few…read moresamples of pipe tobacco to try. Good selection of pipes from daily run of the mill to exotics. Stop in and browse. And no, I do not work there!

Where do I even begin? A friend of mine from Pittsburgh recommended Smokin Brews and I'm SO glad he…read moredid! This place is like a slice of Heaven! I've been to cigar lounges all over the world and this is a unique and special place. The decor is quirky but cool - in a sort of unthought unintentional way. The people are great. Everyone in there from the staff to the regulars acted like they'd known me their whole lives. The cigar selection is great and the prices are so cheap you wonder how they're making money. Then the jewel in the crown - the sandwiches. Oh - my - gosh! Hands down the best pastrami sandwich I've had in my life! With a side of sliced pickles no less. It's a little off the beaten path if you're a tourist, but if you're in town - GO! Trust me! It's incredible!

This joint easily has the absolute best sandwich in the city and the ambiance is on point!read more

Possibly my favorite cigar bar ever (and I've been to quite a few)! The cigar collection was unique…read moreand the bar/cigar tender, Heather, was very knowledgeable. She whipped up delicious mocktails for my partner and I as well. Let's talk about the location and ambience as well though ... Just GO! You won't be sorry!

I cannot believe I did not review this place! I realized when I went to look this place up again…read moreand did not see my review! When we visited Pittsburgh, Blend was as not planned and we were not even aware of this place! We happened to stumble upon this place when searching for back up plans. We arrived earlier in the evening and there might have been 2 other people in the entire place, which was awesome. We grabbed a couple seats and settled in. Within a minute, we were greeted and provided with menus. Right after, the manager/ owner came over, introduced himself, and offered some suggestions. I'm glad he did because he suggested a rum for hubs and an Irish whiskey for me and we each loved our selections. The cigars we chose were really smooth as well. I wound up purchasing a special edition Davidoff cigar for my father and some for hubs and I. We left to visit other places and wound up returning later in the same evening. It was now packed so we wound up in the corner of the bar. We were starving and ordered food. The service was not as good as earlier in the evening but everything was still good. I wish there was a location in FL because we would definitely frequent it.

My #1 spot! Love this place! Great selection! The owners are nice and extremely knowledgeable about…read morecigars!

Nice new shop off of McKnight road. Everyone I have met there that works there are really nice…read morepeople and they have a pretty good selection of products. Nice lounge area also that has plenty of seating for more then a few people. One thing that newer shops can get wrong is the ventilation. One of the first things I noticed was that there was very little extra smoke in the air. This is nice for going to a cigar shop that is newer since a lot of newer shops miss this small detail. GPS can be weird and it's on the back side of the building. So be mindful of that when you go. Parking for the shop is on the top level but there is parking with steps to the top part.

First time there and I was thoroughly impressed with the cigar selection, the prices, and the…read moreambiance. Not a bad seat in the place - highly recommend visiting in the summer on a nice, cool day.

Usually Love this place. However,they have taken away most of the small batch bourbons and good…read morebourbons and that is so disappointing. We used to love getting Heaven Hills put on there, but they took that away too. . Still love the experience and the cigars

This is a nice clean venue. Didn't try the food, as the show I was at was sold out with no open…read moreplaces to sit, but at least got a drink. For a music venue, it is rather intimate, however, the sound in here is not very clear. It is overly echoey and hard to clearly hear a louder act.

Jergel's is a really decent live music venue with fantastic sound. They get some big names of…read morenostalgia booked and that means the place gets crowded. There is an upper balcony but if you're like me, you like being right in the thick of the action at the stage. The only problem is that it can be a hike from the city and not a fun drive after a late night of music and dancing. Definitely too far to drink. The food is pretty good too. Overall, the experiences I've had are great.