I am not a big cigar person. But I do like to try new things. This place has a wide variety of cigar on display in clean cases. The staff provided excellent service and knowledgeable about the cigar. He really took the time to talk about the different types of cigar and help me make a really good choice. Great atmosphere, it has chairs, sofas, and table to relax. It is just a few blocks away from Bourbon Street. Very pleased with my purchase and the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this place. Keep up the great service and the huge selection of cigars. Safe Travels
Here in The Big Easy, from Texas,and ran up on a Very Nice Black Owned Cigar Lounge. Saving to my Favorites for my next visit.
Sales man and part owner treat you with the out most respect and courtesy. There were no wrong questions they help you with every step of you finding the type of cigar you are looking for.Great place to visit hand down.
I like their cigars its pretty reasonable for price range
Very knowledgeable staff I found them to have the biggest selection of cigars in the French quarter Nice place to sit and have a smoke also
Newly getting into cigars and donβt know a whole lot. Stopped in here and the guy(whose name I did not get) was very helpful and friendly. Asked me what I liked and Pointed out a few for me. Large selection and a comfortable little smoking area right in the main room. Would def recommend stopping in here.
Exceptional service and selection. Great atmosphere. Very pleased with my purchase.
The French quarter has several stores for people like me who life is just the time, between cigars. Iβve been too them all and I have to say that βSmoke on the Waterβ in my opinion is the best shop for the money, hands down. All the humidors are digitally controlled, the place is sparkling clean, they have a public restroom for customers, thatβs a big one for us guys while drinking and enjoying a cigar. Iβve never meet the owner but I have meet one of the nicest and most knowledgeable sales reps named Matt. He helped me find everything I wanted including the elusive Perez Carrillo, that Iβve been on the hunt for he had in stock no problem. If you love the opus X they have every version of it all the way up too the mega high end Opus collections in Lacquered and highly polished humidors, they have it. Clean comfortable and well maintained in every way. I thought I knew more about lighters than most people I even learned a few tricks from Matt as he topped off and adjusted a lighter I was purchasing.Itβs a BYOB place he told me as I was leaving there today. Iβve got 5 more days left of my vacation here in the French Quarter. I will be frequenting this store a few more times before I leave for home Iβm sure. If you want to buy cigars in the French Quarter and care about the condition (RH) of the sticks your buying, you canβt beat Smoke on the Water.
Theres cool, and theres COOL. Smoke on the Water is Dr. John cool. After, a long search I finally found it and was mislead by the outward brick outer facade. I stepped through the door to a real cool place, an expansive long room (shaped like the capital letter I), comfortable, low lit and playing real classic jazz. Numerous leather couches greeted you. The most notable trademark is SOTW doesnt have a walk in humidor, but several humidor cabinets (again not a fan), with glass doors from floor to ceiling that ran along the walls; but there were so many it allowed for a huge selection of choice premium cigars. You smoke it, they had it. It reminded me of finding a place with with a huge selection of beer stucked in walk up coolers. But, let me be clear the cabinets were beauties, from the floor to ceiling and well made-which caught my attention. So, this spot was nirvana for cigars, with everything youd want in a cigar lounge and with some lagniappe, a true NOLA vibe.My one critique was the high premium place on the cigars. But, what are you going to do. Its compete or die I guess for French Quarter tobbaccoist, but double and triple the price soured me on SOTW. I made a purchase, but sadly I simply cant afford to be THAT cool (FQ premium cigar prices). Lesson learned, but for a price...you can.
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Donβt come here if you want a lounge experience haha. There are about 6 seats inside and if the manager and his friends are all there, expect to sit in their outdoor area. It would have been fine if there were heat lamps out there, but there werenβt. Definitely was too cold to enjoy a smoking experience. During shopping for our cigars it was just awkward. The manager was not outwardly rude, but didnβt engage in any sort of conversation with us and when I asked a question about a couple sticks I was met with a one sentence answer. As we were leaving he just sat on his phone while we were trying to say goodbye. Their selection is fine, but as far as somewhere to smoke and lounge around at, I wouldnβt choose this place.
Loved the great selection. We decided to sit it the smoking lounge up front ( they have a members lounge in the back ) within an hour we had a herf of 8 going.Great place to meet new people and find out what and where to go while in NOLA.Safe travels
I really like this place...great humidor selection and really chill....super small
Great selection and the worker was super helpful. Iβm a newbie smoker and he was patient and I learned a lot talking with him
Huge cigar selection. Amazing people.
Really nice selection of cigars, easy going, and relaxing place.
Right on time. Consistently a good place to get a stick. Best selection in the city.
Excellent locally owned cigar shop. Great selection at reasonable prices. Nice outdoor and indoor smoking lounges. The staff is very knowledgeable
Best cigar shop in the area! Very helpful and friendly staff that knows their stuff. Great atmosphere too.
Great atmosphere. Large and multi-brand selections of fine smokes.
Great service and selection. A must visit when you get to New Orleans.
Very nice shop prices are a little more expensive than my local shop but this is in the city but the customer service was A1 very nice selection and very fresh cigars
Large Selection, small but comfortable lounge area, friendly staff, and good conversation. Had the chance to visit on my day off and I will be back to hangout in the near future.
Good a great hand rolled from there. The cashier really new what he was talking about i will come here every time
Great selection of cigars. Knowledgeable staff and very friendly. The prices were fair. I would recommend this cigar shop above the others.
Every time I come to town I have to visit. Great selection and always a knowledgeable tobacconist here to answer any questions that we may have. Awesome smoking lounge with comfortable leather chairs and a few flat screen TV. A must stop for any cigar enthusiasts!
Fantastic!! Marco was knowledgeable and friendly. A gem in New Orleans...Great atmosphere.
Great selection, best prices in town. Brian and Chris are very friendly and helpful. Kinda like Cheers - they remember your name. BYOB. Cool atmosphere - nice place to kick back and enjoy a quality smoke. Three TVs and/or Blues on the sound system and theyll put on whatever you want.
My favorite French Quarter cigar shop. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great selection, good prices and QUIET, comfy seating. Combined with easy availability of drinks within a one to two block radius and it cant be beat.
The peeps are cool as ice!!!
Very knowledgeable about all things cigars. Worth the walk if youre in the area.
Awesome experience! The guys are very knowledgable and very helpful. Was not sure what I was looking for but with a few questions for me Brian and Chris picked out a great cigar. Price was very reasonable. Will be back!
Great place to quietly enjoy a fine cigar. Large selection. Brian is a great guy and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Big selection, reasonable prices. Helpful staff.
Price was high, but the selection is great.
Friendly owner and patrons. Good prices. Relaxed inviting atmosphere.
They had a wonderful selection of cigars. Very helpful when it came to finding a great smoke.
Nice comfortable place great selection and good prices friendly staff
Great store with friendly service. I asked a lot of questions and always received an answer. I will be stopping by again, its great!!
Super knowledgable and helpful staff, good selection
Marco gave an incredible service, he clearly knows his cigars and how to give an amazing service/experience
Great place to smoke a cigar in a leather chair in the A/C, large selection of cigars
Nice little place. Decent selection of sticks. Very accomodating staff (Marco).
Best prices and great selection. They have the best prices in the French Quarter by far and you can smoke in their shop.
Enjoyable and relaxing....they also give you a great education on any cigar... just ask...
Perfect place to relax and enjoy a few good cigars. And the guys that work there are the greatest.
Best cigar selection in the quarter by far.
Stop every visit great guy who works here
Excellent Cigar selection super friendly and cool staff, great place to smoke a stick with NOβs finest!!
Best selection of cigars in nola. Great conversation place
Great atmosphere, good fellowship
Best selection in town that Iβve found, great prices, and seats to sit and enjoy a game
Its a small and cozy cigar bar. I enjoyed my time there.
Very friendly! Relaxing.
Fantastic selection of cigars and the best prices in the quarter. This is a nice place the locals visit and not a tourist trap.
Pleasant as always, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Gool selection of cigars.
Such a great place if you love cigars. Stop by.
Awesome selection! Nice place to sit and enjoy a cigar.
Great selection,reasonable prices and knowledgeable staff.
Great, knowledgable staff! Great, friendly patrons! Great, chill atmosphere!
Great private outside lounge area!
Nice, comfortable place with a great selection and terrific prices!
Good selection and good folks working there!
Great selection of boxes for making guitars or anything else from!
Very comfortable place to relax. Get out of the crowd.
Very nice employee very helpful in cigar choosing
Very nice shop good selection.
Knowledgeable staff, wide selection of cigars.
Best kept cigars in town.
Very nice place!
Great place to visit.
Really knowledgeable about cigars
Largest selection in the French Quarter by far!!
Great shop with a wonderful selection
Very helpful
Great atmosphere
Great Daniel,