I am NOT a cigar fan. I hate the smell and how my breath/mouth feels/tastes afterwards...not to mention the lingering smell in my hair! However, on a recent trip to Puerto Rico, we visited La Sibarita. I was in for a welcoming and refreshing re-introduction to cigar lounges.
I am not a cigar lounge connoisseur by any means, but apparently, ventilation is everything. When we arrived, you're greeted by a dimly-lit atmosphere with welcoming bartenders. And the smell? Smoke is nonexistent. Doesn't even feel like you're in a cigar lounge. Even though I could not detect smoke inside, I feared that somehow I would be affected, so I opted for us to enjoy on the balcony. Wrong choice and he knew it, but allowed me to do what I wanted. That cigar smoke was everywhere. The upside is that on the balcony, they were playing "Scarface," which happens to be a favorite of mine. We should have stayed inside where the ventilation is great as opposed to being outside where the wind will carry the smoke.
Overall, La Sibarita is a nice lounge. Decor is dark and sophisticated. Of course, there are cigars for purchase. If you bring your own, they will charge a $10 cutting fee. Enjoy! read more