September 13, 2024
Lifestyle, Feature, Drink, culture, Awards,
From top-shelf spirits to high-caliber Maduros, these Atlanta cigar and whiskey bars will elevate your next night out.
Pappy Van Winkle barrel-fermented cigars are available at Atlanta’s Red Phone Booth. BY BRITTNAY SLOAN
BURN BY ROCKY PATEL CIGAR LOUNGE
The Battery’s premium cigar lounge features everything from live music performances to a walk-in Spanish cedar humidor, which houses over 400 hand-rolled cigars. Sample the spot’s fine spirits and craft cocktails, and keep an eye out for upcoming events like release parties, happy hours and VIP experiences. 900 Battery Ave. SE, Ste. #1000, burnbyrockypatel.com
CHURCHILL SMOKE SHOPPE & LOUNGE
With one of the area’s most extensive collections of Davidoff cigars, this smoke shop and lounge features a variety of premium cigars, pipe tobaccos and handcrafted Peterson pipes. Choose from exclusive brands like Ashton, Padron, Perdomo and Opus X or opt for Churchill Smoke Shoppe & Lounge’s selection of humidors, unique edition lighters and cutters. 5841 Roswell Road, Ste. 102, Sandy Springs, churchillsmokeshoppe.com
Cigar Week at BURN by Rocky Patel at The Battery. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BURN BY ROCKY PATEL
FELLASHIP
Enjoy a high-end dining experience coupled with live music, Southern cuisine and sports viewing at this Downtown spot, founded by New England Patriots Quarterback Cam Newton and Cecil Newton Jr. Pair signature dishes like braised short rib tacos with pan-roasted filet mignon with cocktails, flights, craft brews and first-rate cigars from labels like Avo, Cohiba and LFD. 110 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Ste. 102-104, fellashipatl.com
Rocky Patel Premium cigars PHOTO COURTESY OF BURN BY ROCKY PATEL
HIGHLAND CIGAR CO.
With a walk-in humidor, roomy leather seating and high-definition TVs for gameday viewing, this Inman Park lounge is a fan-favorite for fine cigars, scotch and whiskey varieties. Snag a spot and choose from Highland Cigar Co.’s single malt and traditional whiskeys like Angel’s Envy and Woodford Reserve, or opt for cocktails like the Highland Old Fashioned with bourbon, bitters and smoked Demerara and the Southside with gin, lemon and mint. 245 N. Highland Ave. NE, Ste. 140, highlandcigar.com
RED PHONE BOOTH
Transport yourself to a circa 1920s speakeasy at this buzzy upscale lounge featuring classic Neopolitan pizza, rare craft cocktails and an advanced cigar program. Keeping in line with its prohibition-era motif, Red Phone Booth touts a lineup of over 180 whiskeys and a vast selection of inventive cocktails like the gin and Creme de Violette-infused “Aviation” and the “Horse’s Neck” thoroughbred with Buffalo Trace bourbon and Fever Tree Ginger Ale. 17 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE; 3242 Peachtree Road NE, redphonebooth.com
Rocky Patel’s Aged Limited Rare Second Edition cigar PHOTO COURTESY OF BURN BY ROCKY PATEL
STANLEY’S CIGAR LOUNGE
With over 160 cigar options, South Atlanta cigar lounge Stanley’s is a must-visit for live music, whiskey and bourbon varieties. Dine on Cajun chicken wing platters and chicken rolls, accompanied by the spot’s advanced portfolio of craft cocktails. 3220 Butner Road, Ste. 210, South Fulton, stanleyscigarlounge.com
THE CIGAR CELLAR
Cigar aficionados are in for a treat at this indoor-outdoor bar, which touts an extensive selection of premium bourbon varieties, scotches, spirits, handcrafted cocktails and draft beers—plus a curated tapas menu with dishes like bacon-wrapped dates, Cowboy butter-topped ribeye and seared wagyu burgers. Pair your meal with libations including French-imported Brenne single malt whiskey, Pierre Ferrand cognac and Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra rum. 2500 Cobb Pkwy. NW, Ste. B3, Kennesaw, cigarcellar.net
Red Phone Booth Nashville’s large humidor. RED PHOTO BOOTH PHOTO BY DWAYNE C. BASS
BUCKHEAD CIGAR
Located in upscale sports restaurant Dantanna’s, this cigar shop and bar is known for its team of expert tobacconists, sophisticated lounge and collection of renowned cigars. Visitors can elevate their experience with Dantanna’s selection of menu offerings, including braised beef short rib, lobster cobb and Philly ribeye cheesesteak. 3400 Around Lenox Road NE, Ste. 304, dantannas.com/atlanta-cigar-bar
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