My husband loves cigars. He's recently discovered the newly redone 17th Street Cigar Lounge. I've…read morebeen there a few times with him, and I've enjoyed it every time. The service is great. You can chat with everyone. It's like a local Cheers.

I've been to the cigar bar several times in the past and it was an ok place to have a cigar and a…read moredrink. This review is after I visited since new ownership. WOW, they really cleaned up the place. No more dilapidated furniture. New sound system, more drink selection, and a better variety of cigars. They updated the ventilation system and it's not overly smoky in there. Last time we were there they were still working on some of the renovations, but I can't wait to see it when everything is completed. We have gone a few times recently and had a great time. If you like a chill environment to have a cigar and some drinks, you gotta come and check out the cigar bar now. And remember, it's not just a place just for guys bring your ladies and have a good time.

I was tasked with planning a party for a training I attended out of town. Most of my classmates…read morelove cigars and I wanted to add a cigar bar. I checked out several local cigar shops and decided to go with Cigar Mas Fino. First- the place is always packed with folks enjoying their cigars. Second- they have a wide selection- I'm not a cigar pro and know very little but- they seemed to have a selection of quality cigars. Mike helped me with a decent selection of cigars- he created a custom variety for me based off some brands that were suggested and the group dynamic. He was very knowledgeable- when the guys saw the cigar bar at the party, they were very impressed with the selection. Honestly, Mike did a great job, the quality and quantity with the personal care was well worth the cost. They offer inexpensive to very expensive cigars and carry well known brands. The cigar bar was at hit. Mike even threw in a cigar box to carry them in, that we used as decoration on the actual bar. If you're new to cigars- they add little humidifier packets that help keep your cigars fresh and humidified so they don't lose their quality. Really happy with my experience. Literally had no knowledge of cigars when I walked in and was not made to feel out of place like I had been in at least one other local shop. I've already gone back for gifts. This is my go-to cigar shop from now on. Thank you Mike and all your staff, everyone has always been really friendly, welcoming and helpful.

I needed something quick for the hubs birthday so I came here with my tail between my legs begging…read morefor some help. This place has a loungey feel to it, with comfy chairs and booths set up for you to sit and have a drink or enjoy one of their many cigars. I ended up leaving with 6 cigars and a cool lighter. The hubs enjoyed it all and I even told him he should go back to the lounge and smoke one there.

I was visiting Santa Barbara for a few days and did some wine tasting with the honey. After a few…read moretastings, I thought a good cigar would be good right about now. Looked it up and I found La Aroma de Havana. Walked in and I was immediately welcomed by three gentleman. I asked to check out the walk in humidor and I felt free to take my time picking what I want. I know my cigars but it's been a while since I have indulged. The gentleman asked if I needed a cut and he took care of it and also gave me some wood matches. My experience was old school respect and the essence of gentleman. Next time I head that way, I will definitely sit down and enjoy a good stick. Blessings

Good selection of Arturo Fuente and other common brands. If you want a good social smoke and drink…read morethen this is the place. The owner is friendly. Prices are similar to all other SB smoke shops. Ok location.

If you're looking for the best cigar shop in Bakersfield, Z's Cigars is the place. Every visit…read morefeels like coming home the environment is welcoming, relaxed, and always filled with good vibes. The staff is incredibly friendly and truly treats you like family. Z herself is the sweetest! She always makes sure you're taken care of and helps you find exactly what you're looking for. You can tell she loves what she does, and it shows in the energy of the entire shop. Overall, amazing selection, amazing service, and an atmosphere you'll want to come back to again and again. Love this place and love my girl Z! Highly recommend!

Love going to Z's cigar lounge. Great cigars and fun people. Z is an awesome host and has the best…read morecustomer service. Value is great and cigars are always fresh. Great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a good quality smoke. Highly recommend

Don't believe their posted hours. Walked here from hotel and they are closed even though door and…read morewebsite say 8 pm.

So based off the amount of NEGATIVE reviews about this Asian lady that works at the shop, how…read moreconsistent, and how old some of them are, pretty much shows that the owner(s) don't care about customer service or quality of employees. They're all probably the best of friends or family. How unfortunate. So I did love this place for its inventory and atmosphere BUT whoever the Asian lady is that works here is the most unpleasant person I've ever met behind the counter at a tobacco shop. She was very snappy, irritated, and short with me in her responses. I tried to be friendly and just ask, "so how's your day going?" She snapped with a quick, "fine." Then when I asked about cutters, her body language and expression emphasized just how irritated she was that I was even talking. At checkout she made it very apparent that I was inconveniencing her. Pretty bad experience. I will also add that as a veteran, heavily involved within the veteran community I WILL BE DISCOURAGING EVERYONE I KNOW OR MEET TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT IF THE BEFORE MENTIONED LADY IS THERE!

Came here for some pre-dinner cocktails and sat at the gorgeous bar. Our bartender was so wonderful…read morein explaining certain things about their extensive and fun cocktail menu & made great recommendations. I could've stayed here all night!

Beautifully crafted drinks and classy appetizers along side with perfect customer service that is…read morevery professional and personable. Each drink has a story and glasses are said to be made in Italy.

Very comfortable place to relax and smoke . Very friendly people. Nice selection of cigars , nice…read moretelevision to watch sports

Great little spot. Visiting family in Ventura and I usually try to find the local cigar lounge when…read moretraveling. Small, but good, selection of cigars. Comfy couches and nice locals at the shop that were welcoming of new folks. Had some good conversation, couple of laughs. Definitely will be back whenever visiting. Thanks for the friendly hospitality Smokers Castle! Stop by if you're in town and have a good smoke and maybe make an acquaintance or two.

The owner Faraz was cool. I am not a cigar smoker and was buying some for a friend and he helped…read moreme out with everything.

make it shorter as a review Exceptional experience, thanks…read moreto Faraz. Joined a friend expecting a typical lounge visit, but left with incredible satisfaction. Faraz (likely the owner) treats customers above and beyond any cigar shop I've known. His hospitality made the night uniquely joyful. Highly recommend.

Nobody plans to spend an evening in Bakersfield. You pass through it on the way to somewhere else…read more-- Mammoth, the Sequoias, the long flat grind up the 99 to Sacramento -- and if you stop at all, it's for gas or a bathroom or because your BMW's brakes have decided, somewhere around the Grapevine, that they'd rather not. Thank you, Weatherford BMW of Berkeley, for the near-death experience and, inadvertently, for one of the best nights out I've had in years. Stranded and waiting on repairs, we checked into The Padre, the only hotel in Bakersfield that feels like someone with a subscription to Dwell had a hand in it, and set out walking through a downtown that time has treated with more kindness than reputation suggests. There's a Woolworth's luncheonette still hanging on. There are old brick facades and wide sidewalks and the particular quiet of a Central Valley evening when the heat finally breaks. And then, on 18th Street, there is Tiki-Ko, and suddenly you are no longer in Bakersfield at all. You are, instead, inside someone's magnificent obsession. Tiki-Ko is a proper tiki bar -- not a tiki-themed cocktail lounge, not a place that bought some bamboo at a craft store and called it atmosphere, but a genuine, committed, floor-to-ceiling shrine to mid-century Polynesian fantasy. The carvings are real. The lighting is correct -- which is to say, barely there. The mugs are serious. There are pufferfish lamps and carved totems and the whole glorious taxonomy of tiki ephemera, accented here and there with a skate-culture edge that keeps it from feeling like a museum. It's reverent without being precious. The drinks are the real thing. Mai Tais built with actual orgeat. Zombies that earn the name. The bartenders make them with the kind of care and enthusiasm that tells you this isn't a gig -- it's a calling. They want you to be here. They want to talk about rum. They want you to try the Painkiller. In a city that most Angelenos regard as a punch line, somebody built a world-class cocktail bar and filled it with joy, and the regulars clearly know it. You will not plan a trip to Bakersfield. But if you find yourself there -- by mechanical failure, by accident, by the peculiar mercy of a bad brake job -- walk downtown. Find the tiki bar. Order a second round. Stay longer than you intended. Bakersfield has been underestimated, and Tiki-Ko is the proof.

Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.