I have been going to Stanza di Sigari in the Northend and CigarMasters on Boylston Street for a while now, and I'm curious as to what other people thought of these bars.
Stanza is a little more expensive with a smaller selection, but I really like the atmosphere there. If you think of an old-time cigar bar in the North End (Italian Section) of Boston, this is exactly what you would expect. The restaurants around the bar are fantastic too.
Cigar Masters is a little more contemporary, but they have cheaper prices and a wider selection. It seems more commercial, but the atmosphere and staff are still fairly good. It's also walking distance from Fenway Park, so it's a great spot to hit after an afternoon game.
For those who have spent time in Boston, what do you think?
QuoteItalianSmokes - 1/26/2010 8:22 AM
I have been going to Stanza di Sigari in the Northend and CigarMasters on Boylston Street for a while now, and I'm curious as to what other people thought of these bars.
Stanza is a little more expensive with a smaller selection, but I really like the atmosphere there. If you think of an old-time cigar bar in the North End (Italian Section) of Boston, this is exactly what you would expect. The restaurants around the bar are fantastic too.
Cigar Masters is a little more contemporary, but they have cheaper prices and a wider selection. It seems more commercial, but the atmosphere and staff are still fairly good. It's also walking distance from Fenway Park, so it's a great spot to hit after an afternoon game.
For those who have spent time in Boston, what do you think?
I agree with you that Stanza has a nice atmosphere. They also have figured out a way to serve liquor, which makes them unique among the three cigar lounges in Boston.
I'm less of a fan of CigarMasters. Very nice selection, but cigar prices are high, and it's pretty small. There's a bit of attitude there, and a $10 lighting fee if you bring your own.
I'm loyal to Churchill's, over near Quincy Market. Not a great selection, but a nice atmosphere with big comfy leather chairs and couches. No attitude, either, and no lighting fee if you bring your own.
I tried to get out to Victory in Worcester last time I was out your way. After 20 minutes of circling like a shark trying to find somewhere to park within a mile or two, I got fed up and turned around.
I haven't checked out Churchill's in a long time. I think it's time I make my way over there. I absolutely forgot about the lighting fee, and I agree it is ridiculous.
Last time I was in Boston I tried CigarMasters, which is cool, but parking is tough in that area.