FatPete Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 El Prez mentioned Belgrade as a smoking friendly place, just wondering what other places are left in the world like that following the smoking bans. This thread may help to plan my future vacations. I went to the south of France this year and also Berlin, and was pleasantly surprised to find that you could still smoke outside at your table in cafes or restaurants in both without causing trouble. Budapest however is a no no. What bars, restaurants or cafes have FOHers visited globally and been able to enjoy a cigar recently, either indoors or outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Indoors... none! Outdoors, I was able to smoke at several bars/restaurants in Thailand, Beijing, Sicily, Italy, Germany and Malta. There are also bars here in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale where I can smoke indoors and outdoors. Indoor smoking in south Florida is only at establishments that do not serve food, they must get 80% or 90% of their receipts from non-food orders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairo Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Indian casinos are fine for indoor smoking here in New England, USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I found Oklahoma City to be pretty lax with smoking laws. Several restaurants you could smoke at the table. Why one would want to visit OKC is another story... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 In Toronto. My backyard. Parks are technically "illegal" to smoke in, especially near playgrounds and sports fields. But there are many where no one will bat an eye. On the sidewalk in front of the LCDH and nearby benches and parks in the Yorkville area (which is akin to Rodeo drive in Beverly Hills. Lots of fancy shops and well to do people. Cigars are not uncommon here). In general, the sidewalk is fair game as it is public space. There is rule that you cannot smoke within 9 metres of any shops' door, but the sidewalk breaks up that boundary. Ive seen people smoking cigars at the yearly Indy Car event. That's the only sporting event it can be done at it seems. Most open air street festivals. Though you should pick your spots as there are stretches with kids' stuff (games, rides, etc) There are some "smoke easies" but I won't get into that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Surgeon Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Joel's garage Freezing my ass off on the patio ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I frequently sit outside coffee shops and cafes in the UK smoking a cigar and have never yet had any issues. Also Geneva come to think of it. I haven't been to the European mainland for a while but I don't think it's generally a problem at outside tables anywhere.Sent from 47171 Lempo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorPerfecto Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I would conservatively estimate that you can smoke in peace in 95% of the land surface area of planet Earth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Germany has state smoking laws - not federal ones. So my state, Rheinland Pfalz near Frankfurt ( which is state of Hessen and totally different ) has no problem with you smoking inside a non-food serving Bar ( or just Snacks ). Smoking outside no problem anywhere in Germany. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lomey Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 My last 3 vacations have been France, Cuba and Key West. Didn't notice a single dirty look while smoking outside at bars, restaurants or places I was staying. All 3 vacations have been within the last 18 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Vegas immediately comes to mind. Also, Taiwan was relatively smoke friendly, compared to China. Germany, if you're in the right state (as Nino stated above) - don't go to Bavaria, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 *My sister just returned from a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She spoke of several Cigar Bars down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackupster Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Nevada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PigFish Posted September 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2019 I am building in Reno. I can get a smoking room, smoke in the loser's lounge, and at a lot of tables. Not everywhere mind you, restaurants are a no go... Piggy's site is a go! 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldEasy Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 For the United States Vegas seems the most friendly in recent years. Not in restaurants, but I believe all the casinos allow smoking on their gaming floors (though not necessarily in the hotel areas), and most have bars on the floors. That seems like a more permissive attitude that most U.S. cities these days. Even those in the South which used to tolerate it seem to be cracking down, closing airport lounges, etc. Vegas still even allows you to smoke in several of the slots areas in the airport, which was a blessing in a recent layover. On another subject, I tend to forget how terrible American Airlines is since I don’t fly with them often, but seriously, they are the worst. More expensive than budget airlines with worse service and reliability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodigy Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I am building in Reno. I can get a smoking room, smoke in the loser's lounge, and at a lot of tables. Not everywhere mind you, restaurants are a no go... Piggy's site is a go! I get the feeling we are in the same line of work haha. Prepping for a pour?Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Ninja Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I was at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs a few months back for a gig and they allowed smoking outside and on their patio. They also sold overpriced Macanudo and Rocky Patel’s at the bar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meklown Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Japan. Indoors, outdoors, anywhere really. Except for a few public touristy streets. In many third world countries (China, Vietnam) it's also technically outlawed, but $ talks and eyes can be closed.. My most recent trip to Geneva where I smoked in various outdoor cafes didn't attract a second glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldEasy Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 14 hours ago, Hollywood Ninja said: I was at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs a few months back for a gig and they allowed smoking outside and on their patio. They also sold overpriced Macanudo and Rocky Patel’s at the bar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I haven’t been there in quite a few years (10+) but what a beautiful hotel! I did not recall that they were as permissive of smoking. I suppose back then a great deal of the states were much more lax in terms of restrictions so perhaps it just seemed the norm then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerPimp Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 1. My patio 2. Cigar lounges. When Nebraska crafted their smoking ban they carved out a spot for Cigar lounges. The way it was crafted had some issues relating to our State Constitution. The whole thing was because of one Bar owner that had bars in the two largest cities of Nebraska. He blamed the closing of one because of the smoking ban. The problem is it was a huge pool hall and people don't play as much pool as they used to. I think he really should have changed it up to a pool/ sports bar and it might have survived. In the end they fixed the law and the cigar bars were able to stay cigar bars. It is interesting you can't smoke cigarettes inside so you will be there enjoying a bourbon and cigar and there will be several cigarette smokers outside. There are at least 3 downtown cigar lounges in my city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 In my front room. In my recliner in front of my tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry27 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 golf courses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 5:13 AM, Akela3rd said: I frequently sit outside coffee shops and cafes in the UK smoking a cigar and have never yet had any issues. Also Geneva come to think of it. I haven't been to the European mainland for a while but I don't think it's generally a problem at outside tables anywhere. Sent from 47171 Lempo Oh...I remember smoking with you in London and I recall how great it was being able to smoke in so many places across London! Not many places to smoke in Sydney. Bars and pubs have smoking areas. In public...it is almost illegal anywhere and even cafes are hard to smoke at. Edit - P.S: my favourite Cafe with a great smoking area closed last month Not happy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumidorJuan Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 in Detroit there's a handful of cigar lounges. We like to go to the one in The Chop House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 10:05 PM, prodigy said: I get the feeling we are in the same line of work haha. Prepping for a pour? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk I wear many hats... including hard ones! I am supposed to have a 'desk job' but supporting my projects where needed is a big part of my job. Yep, this was pour night. ... why I have to fly in to find the footings that they did not place is still baffling to me! But you gotta' do what you gotta' do!!! The smoking lamp is always on at my projects. A great place for Partagas Chicos. -the Pig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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