ayepatz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I'm heading out to Houston for a few weeks this Saturday. Can anyone recommend some nice places where I can relax with a stogie and a decent beer? Thanks Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacalao Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Give me a call when your in town. I will show you a few spots.Downing Street Pub let's you smoke inside but has a better whiskey list then beer options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Will do. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Simple. Head to Serious Cigars. Next door is the wine shop they also own. Smoke and drink in either place. Tell them Rush sent you. Ask if Barry is around and tell him I sent you. Barry is a friend and regular. If you play poker, head to the back room near the bathroom and look for a game. It's usually 3 or more nights a week Including Saturday. There are quite a few bars that allow smoking but for my dollar I go to serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks Rushman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just learned that they are soon to close cellar 17 the next door wine shop and turn it into a 24/7 private cigar lounge. Go see it while you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooGAR Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There are 2 Serious Cigars in Houston. One, near The Galleria, is huge. The one that Rushman is referencing is NW of town on FM1960. Downing St. will cease to be a cigar bar on March 14th. If you are going to be here a while, find a cigar shop near you and bring your own bottle and share with the other guys around.... Houston is HUGE. What part of town will you be in as that will help point you in the right direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just learned that they are soon to close cellar 17 the next door wine shop and turn it into a 24/7 private cigar lounge. Go see it while you can. Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 There are 2 Serious Cigars in Houston. One, near The Galleria, is huge. The one that Rushman is referencing is NW of town on FM1960. Downing St. will cease to be a cigar bar on March 14th. If you are going to be here a while, find a cigar shop near you and bring your own bottle and share with the other guys around.... Houston is HUGE. What part of town will you be in as that will help point you in the right direction... Pretty near the Wortham Theater, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There are 2 Serious Cigars in Houston. One, near The Galleria, is huge. The one that Rushman is referencing is NW of town on FM1960. Downing St. will cease to be a cigar bar on March 14th. If you are going to be here a while, find a cigar shop near you and bring your own bottle and share with the other guys around.... Houston is HUGE. What part of town will you be in as that will help point you in the right direction... Exactly - HUGE place and there are actually 3 Serious locations - there is the newest one out by IAH or thereabouts. Haven't been there but hear its also huge. Ron goes big! Best of luck, have a good time - I miss Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marker Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Sad about Downing. They did have an awesome scotch selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khomeinist Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Wow. No Downing St? Wtf. I strongly prefer Stogies on Westheimer to Serious. Feel free to hit me up as well. I can show you Butcherboi's favorite cigar shack off HW 6 near Katy. A real crowd pleaser. If you roll down to Galveston there are several options too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khomeinist Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 http://www.downingstreetpub.com Scroll down to read the utterly preposterous corporate drivel explaining the change to a 'smokeless' environment. Are these clowns serious? Ha. Well. They are done seeing my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooGAR Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Downing St. not closing, just non-smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khomeinist Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yeah. Same difference. Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopdeep Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I agree with the above posts. There are a number of really good shops with great smoking rooms. Stogies is my top choice, but the Serious Cigars in the galleria area is really nice as well. Both of those are generally closer to where you will be staying. As for downtown -- close to you -- I would recommend seeing if you can get into the Coronado Club. It is private, but they do have offerings for guests. There are 2 smoking areas, including one of the restaurants, that allow cigar smoking during certain times periods. I'd recommend giving them a call since it is quite the experience (read: snooty). Lastly, while it's sad that Downing Street is moving to non-smoking on 15 March, I'd recommend taking a night to give it a visit before then. It's the best option (and only option) for a public cigar bar. Note, if you can, bring your own cigars. The selection at Downing is pretty mediocre and the prices outrageous. It is very unique (for Houston) place and definitely worth a visit. Also, most of the bars in town allow cigar smoking on the patios. Hopefully the weather cooperates during your stay and you'll be able to enjoy the great selection of bars with patios. Enjoy your visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooGAR Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yeah. Same difference. Derp. Ha! Didn't see your comments..... Derp is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks guys. Looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacalao Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Wow. No Downing St? Wtf. I strongly prefer Stogies on Westheimer to Serious. Feel free to hit me up as well. I can show you Butcherboi's favorite cigar shack off HW 6 near Katy. A real crowd pleaser. If you roll down to Galveston there are several options too. Start working on a hall pass from the Misses Patrick. Keep the HW 6 place on the hush, max capacity 6 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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