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Cigar Masters
Categories: Nightlife Shopping Tobacco Shops Nightlife, Tobacco Shops [Edit]
745 Boylston St(between Exeter St & Fairfield St)
Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood: Back Bay
(617) 266-4400
- Nearest Transit:
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Ring Rd @ Boylston St (9)
Ring Rd @ Huntington Ave (9)
Huntington Ave @ Exeter St (39, 55, 9)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 1 am
Sun 12 pm - 1 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
72 reviews for Cigar Masters
Review Highlights
"I love that the humidor staff is knowledgeable (one star."
(in 18 reviews)
"great to be able to smoke a cigar inside and relax."
(in 32 reviews)
"My husband loves it and they have very comfortable couches."
(in 4 reviews)
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72 reviews in English
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Review from Joe L.
Boston, MA
11/6/2011
Cigar Masters is by far the best cigar lounge in Boston. They have (arguably) the best selection of cigars in Boston and the cigar experts are always a pleasure to interact with. Most of the staff is genuinely passionate about cigars and the cigar lifestyle - which is appreciated greatly for those looking to relax in a cigar friendly environment.
You certainly don't need to be a cigar aficionado to enjoy this place. Just go into the walk in humidor, explain that you are a beginner and that you're looking for something light and smooth to get into. The experts really want you to enjoy your smoke, so they'll do anything they can to help you achieve that goal - without breaking the bank.
The beer list is small and the wine list is pricey, but the atmosphere alone is worth grabbing your buds and ordering a few Guinness, plop down on one of the awesome couches or chairs, and relax with your cigar company. Great place for after-work gatherings.
Why they don't get 5 stars - no liquor license!!! I think many more people would be here day in and day out if they could order some scotch! Get on it Cigar Masters! -
Review from Nick H.
10/18/2011
Cigar Masters is a hidden cigar sanctuary.
Easily overlooked while walking down Boylston, you'll have trouble spotting this place even when you're trying to find it.
When you enter, it feels like a relic frozen in time - from the 50+ crowd, to the dark interior, leather furniture, and scantily-clad servers chumming it up with clientele.
You think: this is the place for shady business deals to go down, for mob bosses to discuss tactics, for a night-cap to a 60th birthday dinner at L'Espalier...and for a 20-something to sample a cig. and purchase a few for his groomsmen? I guess that too.
Despite feeling somewhat out of place, this spot really had a chill laid-back atmosphere perfect for a few guinness and cigars.
They also have a baller humidor room filled with all kinds of good stuff and staffed with super-helpful and friendly gentlemen to help you out. For a guy who only knows enough about cigars to ask for stogies that are Dominican and "spicy" - our cigar aficionado was great and provided a level of service I've yet to experience anywhere else.
So when you're in the mood to chill and enjoy a good puff or purchase a few for takeout - duck into Cigar Masters to press the pause button.Listed in: Puff Puff Pass
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Review from Tatsu I.
9/21/2011 ROTD 10/31/2011
Lookin' for Wi-Fi
I spent two hours looking for you
Starbucks and Peet's Coffee, never true
Playing wi-fi roulette, hoping to find
Showing signal bars but losing connection again.
I was looking for wi-fi in all the wrong places
Looking for wi-fi in network interfaces
Searching your router, looking for traces
Of what.. I'm dreaming of...
Hopin' to find VPN and my server
God bless the day I discover
A cafe in Back Bay, lookin' for a wi-fi customer
When I needed a bathroom, and no wi-fi in sight
And I tried every hack to get me a Public Library firewall fight
Don't know where it started or where it might end
I turn to a Cigar Bar, just like a friend
I was looking for wi-fi in all the wrong places
Looking for wi-fi in network interfaces
Searching your router, looking for traces
Of what.. I'm dreaming of...
Hopin' to find VPN and my server
God bless the day I discovered
Cigar Masters, lookin' for wi-fi customers
You came a'knocking at my laptop's door..
Your wi-fi's everything I've been looking for..
No more looking for wi-fi in all the wrong places
Looking for wi-fi in network interfaces
Searching your router, looking for trace(routes)
Of what.. I'm dreaming of...
Now that I found VPN and my server
God bless the day I discovered
You, oh Cigar Masters, lookin' for wi-fi love -
Review from Inge M.
San Francisco, CA
2/4/2012
I have been here a couple of times and LOVE the humidor staff. The guys are friendly and helpful.
That is where it stops. The girls working the Friday Night shift 02/03/2012 were rude and was the reason for our party leaving this fine establishment. Wanting to seat their friends, they asked us to move to a different couch. Well, we did not want to as we were just finishing a glass of wine, and also had to wait for our seats to begin with. The server told her friends to squeeze in and they sat on top of us. Awesome. She then came back 3 minutes later and told me that the minimum tab for sitting in the lounge is $35 per person, and we were under....... Long story short, she was rude, I was rude, I left. -
Review from Niki L.
Boston, MA
1/30/2012
This place is exactly how a cigar bar should look, act and feel like. Exceptional staff. They know everything, point blank. A hidden jem. Bravo, 5 stars!
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Review from Jim T.
Hoboken, NJ
1/15/2012
An oasis in the puritanical maelstrom of Boston. I wonder how long it will take for the city to regulate this place out of business? Anyways, cool place to relax with a stogie in a comfortable leather chair and relax or watch a game. They don't have a full liquor license, beer and wine only but it still works. The cigar selection is good with Arturo Fuentes and others represented. Prices are also very fair- I come here every time I'm in Boston. Recommended
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Review from Peter C.
Cerritos, CA
12/20/2011
I love this place..I come here all the time to get cigars! If you come often they'll hook you up with free cigar! Mike is the man!
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Review from Jason H.
Cambridge, MA
9/12/2011
It seems as if all the cigar joints in boston have quite snobby servers. This place is no different. I've been here about five times, and every time I get snubbed. Their wine list is pretty bad, and the drinks are pretty overpriced as well.
Nevertheless, I did meet a really nice guy in the humidor once who gave me a free cigar, which made for the only positive experience at this place. -
Review from Sam W.
Boston, MA
5/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is an anachronism from a time when men who went out for a night didn't all wear the same untucked button-up shirt and conversations at the bar weren't shouted into ones ear. The preservation of the true "lounge" experience has been poorly achieved; any nightlife spot with the word in its name is either being ironic or simply means "we have chairs".
Cigar Masters is a lounge, first and foremost. There are absurdly comfortable couches which encourage leaning back until your head is touching leather. There is a bar stocked with wine and beer (hard alcohol would ruin the social composure) and a walk-in humidor full of cigars as new (and old) as they come. There are waitresses who can talk your ear off about any topic you like and also leave you be to enjoy whoever you brought along.
Not that you need to bring anyone along. I am not going to say that cigar smokers are more interesting people than the masses, because exceptions dictate opinions. I will, however, say this: in this day and age, when no one would think to argue the health detriments of smoking, anyone who is steadfast in their vices enough to flip off the Surgeon General and hang out in this cigar bar is going to be a character. I've met construction workers who just got off duty; I've met NBA players on their nights off. The point is, Cigar Masters will change your social circle.
My advice is three-fold:
1) Going in, know that your clothes will hold on to the cigar smoke. Get to know your dry cleaner, and consider having a dedicated outfit for trips here if you plan to be a regular.
2) Tip more than you would at a restaurant.
3) The best source of cigar knowledge is not necessarily a magazine, a website, or even the man on-duty in the humidor; you will become a pro by listening to your fellow patrons. They've been here longer than you. They have wisdom in spades. -
Review from Amanda H.
Cambridge, MA
5/18/2011
I'll probably get a ton of shit for stating the obvious, but I don't care: this place is stuffy. Not stuffy as in "oh I'll have to wash my shirt tomorrow," but stuffy as in "I need to go outside to breathe properly." I don't smoke cigars but I have frequented cigar bars and am a cigarette smoker and I've never had a problem with being in a smokey place... until Cigar Masters. It was BAD, I had to leave my party for a good twenty minutes to go outside because my eyes were stinging. I honestly think there was a problem with the air circulation (namely, that there wasn't any at all) that day or something. I've never been in a cigar bar or any other smokey place that bothered me that much.
I enjoyed this place because it provided me with the opportunity to watch lame guys who think they're hot shit interact with super-hot waitresses and act like they have any sort of chance because they are Cool and Smoke Cigars. -
Review from ZZZZ T.
Boston, MA
1/5/2011
I'd have given it another star or two, but the ventilation in here sucks (er... I guess not, that's the problem).
I've been here a number of times, though this is the first time since they completed the renovation. Aesthetically the place looks great. Comfy chairs, free wifi, decent wine list and beautiful bartenders.
The cigar selection is okay, not great and a bit overpriced - particularly since the ventilation system seems woefully undersized. Don't get me wrong - I would expect a bit of cigar smoke in a cigar bar after all - but the problem here was that I left having breathed in half a cigar and smelling like an ashtray. For the money they charge, and what the bar aspires to be (and really -what they had been before) - they need to improve the ventilation system. -
Review from Michael C.
Boston, MA
Updated - 12/5/2010
Cigar Master's face lift of the front portion of the bar is a massive improvement with a greater seating capacity; much better for watching a game. Service is always excellent with a very attentive bartender making sure your glass is full. Awesome selection of cigars.
Best place in the city to hang out while your wife looks for bargains that will save you boat loads of money. "I bought these shoes for $80.00 that used to $350.00. I saved you $270.00" Hell with all the money you just saved have a second cigar and another couple of beers. You can afford it.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/1/2009
Cigars Masters is a great place to hang out especially during the winter months. If you get lucky… Read more »
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Review from BabaBooey D.
New Orleans, LA
9/2/2011
I was pleasantly surprised when I learned these places still exist in the anti-smoking state of Massachusetts. Comfortable couches, reasonable cigar and drink prices, and an appropriate atmosphere.
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Review from Andrew G.
Boston, MA
9/1/2011
This place is great to unwind from a crazy day at work and has a nice dark, chill atmosphere.
The bartenders are generally really nice and unpretentious, and focus on keeping your beers full (big points). It's relaxing and dimly lit at night with decent bar space and plenty of comfy chairs and tables spread out going far back into the space.
Beer/wine only, so keep that in mind. -
Review from Bryan C.
Boston, MA
2/9/2011
Cigar Masters is one of the three cigar lounges in Boston, and the one I frequent the most due to its location. The free wi-fi is another plus.
They do not serve hard liquor here, which is a real bummer. There's a small selection of beer, port and wine. The well-worn lounge chairs are rather comfortable, and there's a bar that seats about 8-10. Ventilation is somewhat inadequate, especially when it gets crowded.
The walk-in humidor offers a wide selection of cigars, ranging from flavored cigars to more upscale brands such as Padron, Ashton and Viaje. There's a considerable markup for the cigars, sometimes rising above $10 for the premium brands.
I'd normally give them 3-stars, but considering the lack of choices in the city, I decided to go with 4. -
Review from Reacher R.
Cambridge, MA
7/8/2011
Visited for the first time to redeem a Groupon. Male cashier hanging out inside the humidor eyed me like I was a shoplifter (er, I'm a Harvard grad student, I'm not going to fuck up my life trying to steal a $15 cigar). Humidor was so dimly lit I struggled to read labels. Waitresses were dressed like street hookers (though seemed nice enough). Patrons were split between aging frat boys and and loud-talking wannabe pimp/player types. Place just gave off a hard edge vibe that I didn't dig. Not a comfortable feel.
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Review from Fahad B.
Winchester, MA
2/18/2011
A short review to save you time:
Great atmosphere (really comfortable sofas make it hard to leave)
Great After-Work place to just relax and enjoy a cigar and drinks
Wish they had a full bar instead of just beer, wine, and champagne
Knowledgeable and friendly staff (read: Waitresses are hot)
Done. -
Review from Jack M.
Boston, MA
4/15/2011
Why only two stars? Because the other 2 cigar places in Boston are better.
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If you go here for a smoke, just note there's a dress code after 7. Hey, fine by me - I have absolutely no problem with it. But walking in and seeing a bunch of hoodlums dressed up in basketball gear taking up all the good seats in back - not a good sign.
And the other few regulars up front taking up every bar seat, chatting up the hot waitress/bartender - so much so that she ignores you as you walk in.
5 minutes later "Oh you don't have menus". Yah. We don't have menus or drinks or cigars. No idea what the protocol is here. Do we get them ourselves from the humidor? Are you going to help us out or what? "$35 minimum per person after 7:00". Yeah. How about you be thankful we even walked in here, considering all the cigar bars will be gone for good in about a year?
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PASS. The place in Faneuil Hall (see my other reviews) will literally FAWN all over you as you walk in the door and help you out. I appreciate that place even more now, and plan on going there next time I need a smoke. Which is soon.Listed in: Smokes
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Review from erica c.
Boston, MA
12/10/2006 ROTD 6/15/2007
I love smoking indoors. I love smoking indoors while sipping port and sitting on a leather comfy couch by a fake but very cozy fire.
I hate the semi-tude cause we only ordered one drink....and I hate the fact that Bob Marley was playing...seriously, I know we were all smoking but it wasn't green..... -
Review from J E.
Dallas, TX
7/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great spot for cigar aficionado. The cigar selection in the humidor is decent along with a nice selection of adult beverages. The cocktail waitresses do a god job of meeting the clients needs. Leather couches and a few flat screen TVs.
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Review from stephy s.
San Francisco, CA
12/15/2006
I'll make this short and sweet as I don't think I have much time left after the amount of smoke i inhaled while sitting here and sipping a port, but I will say this...
The couches...super comfy
The air...super smoky
The woman manning the drink orders or server as you might call her...super lame! I don't need the attitude chicky.
I liked the idea of a place like this and if I was a real smoker (as in not the one who grabs an occasional ciggy whilst drinking too much) I might really like this place, but ick and seeing as how I am not a real cigar puffer, the experience left me a bit cold. Plus, I couldn't get that damn smell off my clothes, my hair or body for days and we were only there for roughly 10 minutes!Listed in:
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Review from David R.
Alexandria, VA
12/16/2006
Great place for a good cigar in an extremely comfortable atmosphere!
and despite the one complaint about Bob Marley, which I can empathize with, the music is typically excellent for the environment.
I also have to take issue with people complaining about the smoke. IT'S &%$@ing A CIGAR BAR!!! This is clear from the name brightly displayed on the front of the establishment. How can you complain about a cigar bar being smokey?!?! What did you expect?
I will agree that some of the waitstaff is profoundly stuck-up.... unless you are running a check in excess of $100. They still take care of you, just not with a smile, unless they know you have money to spend on them. Usually I am a generous tipper, but I resolve the snobbiness issue at Cigar Masters by being stingy on the tip - easy enough, and I still get to enjoy those luxurious leather couches.. -
Review from Rob D.
San Francisco, CA
12/9/2006
Oh thank god. Cigars in Boston. Oh sure, they could have used the space for yet another Irish pub (YAIP), but instead the space was wisely reserved for a place to go in and have a nice smoke. In fact, they'll sell 'em to ya.
Very pleasant, very old world, very relaxing. Now, I just need to find a barber who will give me a good, warm towel, straight razor shave... -
Review from Carol C.
Bridgewater Township, NJ
3/6/2010
I walked in here on a laid back early Friday afternoon to find a "Holiday" cigar for my guy. The bartender/hostess/cigar lady led me into the cigar room, and was helpful and professional. She asked about his likes, when he would be smoking the cigar (in this case probably with a scotch or American whiskey). She outright told me she didn't want to rape me price-wise, lol. She picked out a cigar in my price range that smelled gorgeous! If we can find the cigar ring I'll come back and say what it was. Would definitely go again to get a great gift for a guy or girl who enjoys cigars, and it seems like a great place to stop and hang out on a nice afternoon, even if you're on a budget.
Gotta love up these places before they're gone! Maybe I'll go smoke a cigar and get a Stella tomorrow. -
Review from Ed Konagaya K.
Boston, MA
10/7/2006
The only place we can smoke cigars or tobaccos in Boston!!
Actually, I'm not a huge fun of cigars, but I love go there and smoking cigars with port-wine!!
Additionally, their waitress and atmosphere are all super cool!!
I went several times there and always had a very cool time!!!
Price depends on cigars and drinks (still very expensive, in my case: around $35 but worth it) -
Review from M L.
Brookline, MA
11/12/2008
Excellent place. I love it here. Slightly pretentious but I usually don't care. I like to go here mostly because of the convenience. They have a great selection of smokes, knowledgeable staff, and a decent if limited drink selection. Also carries the various trappings for any serious cigar lover.
I just wish they had more booze. I like the beer's but I really hate port and most of the wine. -
Review from Kiwi H.
6/3/2008
I love the atmosphere of this place. I'd probably love it more if I loved cigars, but sadly I do not - I'm more of a clove and shisha smoking girl myself. My boyfriend does enjoy a good cigar once in a while, or an enjoyable cigarillo, and he likes this place. In fact, the first time he walked in here, he exclaimed "how come I never knew about this place before!"
It's a sultry, smoky den. It's dim and seducing. Those big, comfy leather chairs positively scream 'sink into me! light up! have a drink! oooooze decadence.' It's also true though, that there can be an older crowd here from time to time which can be off-putting if you're not in the right age bracket or mentality. But if you got together with friends and went to enjoy a glass of good wine (for me), or perhaps even a cigar (for those cigar fans), it's a cool spot. And now that you can smoke indoors in so few places in Boston, it's even more treasured.
My bf got a hefty gift card from here, and since he was to leave the country shortly after he had time to go and use it, he decided to spend it on a nice fancy lighter since he'd wanted one for a while. A shame we didn't have the time to spend it on cigars and wines and whatnot, but still a great idea. They have a great selection of lighters here, from Duponts to custom made stuff, to Porsche Design and Bugatti stuff and of course they can't be without the Zippo. There's more in the cabinets towards the back room. Some are quite pricey, others are more reasonable, but they're elegant, slick, beautiful and if you're looking to invest in a 'nice' lighter, it's a good place to look.
Staff was a little fumbly but we're pretty sure it's because the guy seemed new, but everyone was pretty nice and friendly and we got the help and products we needed with no problems, and would be happy to come back. I just only wish they could have shisha pipes in there, and for that, Stanza in the North End holds more appeal to me. Still, cool spot, great location, and lovely to stop by. -
Review from Matt J.
Somerville, MA
1/22/2010
This place is an absolute gem. The first time I walked in, past the strapping Native American gentleman carved out of wood, and through the heavy black curtain, and bedazzled by the beautiful smell of cigar smoke, I felt myself instantly calmed and at rest. At the bar was a guy smoking a cigar, drinking a glass of red wine and reading his Kindle - now THAT is the life.
Seriously though, this place is a treat. The cigar store is attached and the prices are quite comparable to what you'd find in a standalone cigar store (to the best of my knowledge that is, I am by no means a conneisuer, nor a professional speller because I'm positive that I misspelled connesuier). Whoever is tending the cigar stand is always very knowledgable and friendly, the waitresses are lovely (sorry Sarah G!), and there is usually a seat open.
My only qualm is I wish there were a bigger beer selection. But I will surely be back soon! -
Review from Nicole S.
3/10/2009
I am not a cigar smoker but my boyfriend and step dad are avid cigar smokers. I always go here for gifts for them.
The staff there is really helpful. I know nothing about cigars but they can decipher my decriptions of what they like... it has a yellow wrapper, he likes cubans so what can I get legally that is simmilar, he likes short ones, etc.
This place is great because they are really helpful and it is open to the public so you can come in and smoke (fee) and have a drink. Plsu they have supplies you need like air fresheners, cigar cutters, lighters, etc. Plus fantastic cigars... duh!!!! -
Review from Liam D.
Washington, DC
1/2/2010
A good cigar bar is a beautiful thing and Cigar Masters is just that. With enormous, comfy leather couches, several tables strewn throughout, and a dimly lit decor, this place is a cigar smoking sanctuary right in the heart of Beantown. They've got a really wide selection of stogies, a great beer & wine list, and just enough TVs to keep your attention. Particularly nice about this place is that it would seem they are a bar with a cigar store inside it. We walked into the humidor ourselves and were able to choose from nearly 100 kinds, priced from as low at $8 to $50+. Most cigar bars, however, mark up huge and I didn't find that to be the case here. A nice change!
They also have an attendant in the humidor who will cut, light, and ring you up separately from your check, which is handled by the ladies of Cigar Masters. It was kind of funny, we walked in there and asked the guy "do we pay through you or our server?" and the weasel goes, "you can pay however you'd like, but it's cheaper if you pay through me. Give me $2 or $3 and I'm happy, with them you gotta give them 15-20%!" We ended up paying him, just because it was most convenient, but I thought it was pretty amusing that he was throwing his colleagues under the bus.
Only thing that prevents this place from being 5-stars is the lack of scotch/bourbon whiskey on the menu. I've been to many cigar bars, but none yet that haven't served scotch, bourbon, brandy, or cognac. Some would argue that a cigar experience without these libations isn't complete, and I'm one of those. When we asked why they didn't serve it, the staff simply said "I dunno." Good answer!!!
Either way, two of us got out of there with stogies and two belgian beers for $80, which isn't half bad. Opt for non-belgian beers and cut the price in half... -
Review from Matthew G.
Boston, MA
6/25/2008
(Cough) My father smokes cigars. My uncle smokes cigars. So I kinda think smoking cigars is cool. It's hard to handle the morning after (especially if there is a whiskey complement involved), but I like the taste and that's that. But did you know that cigars were initially marketed to women in the 1920's? Yes - check it on the Google.
Cigar Masters is a good place to go with a few great friends, shoot the shit and smoke cigars. But not to drink whiskey. Why? Because I believe the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has severely inhibited my freedom to drink whiskey. Cigar Masters does not have a liquor license - only beer and wine. So you can drink a port - that's OK. But no whiskey. It's like Abbott without Costello.
But the cigars are good. The service is excellent, if not sometimes a bit tipsy and toasty. Everyone knows their "cigar stuff" and can recommend the right flavors, etc. Just make sure you wash your clothes IMMEDIATELY afterwards. -
Review from Sarah R.
Somerville, MA
8/18/2009
Admittedly, I am ignorant when it comes to cigars. I know that Cuban cigars are illegal, that they are synonymous with power, and that one played a very titillating role in a certain former president's scandal.
However, I can recognize that this is a pretty nice little place to light up a stogie, sip a drink, luxuriate in the overstuffed leather furniture up front, and generally be a man.
I tagged along with some male cigar aficionado relatives one Sunday after a sublime lunch at Douzo down the street. Initially I was apprehensive; I don't get along so well with smoke of any kind and envisioned hacking up a lung while my companions puffed serenely. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in and the smell of cigars (but not the smoke) greeted me. It's well-ventilated, but expect to still reek of cigars afterwards. Until an odorless cigar goes on the market, however, this is an inevitability.
We immediately went to the humidor, which smelled pleasantly of cedar. My uncle picked out a CAO vanilla-flavored slim jobby for me. How ladylike. We settled in at the bar. My cousin and I ordered Proseccos, my uncle an expresso, and my brother a Stella on draft.
Smoking and drinking commence. Mom, skip this review.
Overall, it was a fun experience. I don't ever go to cigar bars because of the aforementioned aversions to smoke and the smell, but it's good to go out and expand one's horizons every once in a while. Also, the Mad Men season premiere was later that night, and what better way to celebrate the return of a show that prominently figures in drinking and smoking?
Now I just need to master the art of reading racing forms and whiskey drinking, and I can be a man. Yay! -
Review from JARED D.
Somerville, MA
11/4/2009
I consider myself a cigar aficionado. I like a beer that compliments my cigar of choice, and a comfy chair to sit in while I bask in how awesome I am at choosing complimentary beers and cigars. Cigar Masters provides all of these things and has a friendly, knowledgeable staff as well. Adam in the humidor saw how much I enjoyed Rocky Patel blends, and recommended a J. Fuego 777. He even gave me a little history lesson about how Rocky and Mr. Fuego knew eachother which was impressive, and true. ( I had to check if he was just selling me ) Adam also turned me on to the newest Patel I haven't tried so now I have smoked them all.
I'm going back there this Sunday with a friend to enjoy another Fuego and sip on a Stella. I highly recommend checking this place out if you've ever enjoyed a cigar, or even if your just curious. Ask for Adam and he'll make sure you get what your looking for. -
Review from Sergio M.
MA
2/4/2008
I had a great experience the last time I was there. Almost becoming a regular now going at least once a week for a very relaxing man only night with friends.
The place has pretty good cigars for non-cubans. it will depend what day of the week you go. For example; Thursdays this place gets really crowded and if you are not used to the smoke it can get pretty annoying but they have a great sax player who plays some jazzy beat on top of some deep house . In my opinion the perfect atmosphere for a cigar.
The crowd can get very yuppie and it will be 50% national 50% international. Melina is the best and cutest waitress in the world.
The fruit and cheese plate is the best way to accompany your cigar along with some wine.
The only reason why I am not giving 5 starts here is because the last time the would not let me finish my eleventh bottle of wine with my friends once in the VIP area.
If you make it to the VIP and uncle Tom is in there. Ask him about his stories around the world. -
Review from Dan G.
9/13/2008
I mean, I dont smoke..period but this place is perfect for those who would enjoy a nice cigar and a glass of wine. I did go here for that reason. Well, I just had the wine, but others in my group didnt.
It was very comfy, cozy and smoky. I liked it. -
Review from Bill H.
12/9/2008
This place is great, definitely a match for some of the more casual cigar bars in DC. Rolled in here late on a Monday night to accompany some friends from business school. I didn't stop in the humidor, but each of my friends were treated well and enjoyed a very diverse group of cigars.
I grabbed a Bass from the tap, but for some reason the taste was really off, something must have gotten into the glass or the keg itself. Bad experience. The glass of port to follow was much better.
Lots of comfy couches and dark spaces, as you'd expect in a cigar bar. Apparently it's a stop for the Celtics, too... Paul Piece and his crew were holed up in the VIP lounge. One of the smoother members of my party managed to talk his way into the room to say "Hi." I wish I could do that. -
Review from Chris B.
Atlanta, GA
12/12/2007
Ok, I am admittedly not a cigar or cigar bar connoisseur, so you might want to take this review with a grain of salt if your a real cigar dude(tte), but I really liked this place both times I've been. For me it was a nice contrast to where I usually hang out, namely louder, more crowded bars on the Back Bay.
The staff was helpful when I was n00bishly trying to pick out a cigar, the wait staff and bartenders were nice (and also attractive, which always helps), and I really liked the atmosphere. The dim lighting, leather couches and decent wine and beer selection gave it a real cigar bar feel. There was even one really amazing beer in particular that I discovered here. Sadly, I can't remember the name off-hand, but I do remember it was called "the cognac of beers" for what it's worth. -
Review from Nick K.
Boston, MA
4/16/2010 1 photo
I'm not a cigar buff by any means.
That being said, my roommates and I decided that coming here to celebrate one's birthday and watch some of the Bruins playoff game last night was in order. The staff is knowledgeable and fantastic at what they do. The cashier/helper in the humidor was very helpful and pointed us in the direction of some cigars that we could enjoy without shelling out a ton of money and they were definitely worth the $10-15 per cigar.
The waitresses were very friendly and ours was happy to sit and chat with us from time to time. On a couple of sidenotes, from what we could tell, all of the waitresses were very beautiful and tremendously friendly. They certainly know what type of crowd they attract here. Also, it's awesome that all of the waitresses walk around smoking stogies and talking sports (or in our case, Vegas bars/clubs) with their customers.
I'm not particularly used to sitting in a smokey room and it's admittedly not my favorite place to be but the soft leather chairs, great selection of beers, and friendly waitstaff will have me coming back for sure. If you're looking for a cigar shop and lounge in Boston, look no further than Cigar Masters! -
Review from Tom M.
Chicago, IL
9/2/2007
Cool place to enjoy a cigar, a drink, and perhaps an appetizer.
I bought a good cigar, ordered an espresso, and had the olive and nut plate. The nuts were warm, and the olive were crazy plentiful - I had to get them wrapped to go, there were so many! This is a plate for 2-3 people to share...
Nice folks...great to be able to smoke a cigar inside and relax! -
Review from Scott F.
Brookline, MA
5/14/2008
First off - there would've been a 5th star if they had a full bar. I mean, if I'm gonna sit with my stogie, there should be a nice single malt in a glass beside me. Alas, they do beer and wine only...
That aside, I've managed to meet some fun and random people at this place. There's no way to "rush" the experience, so sit back and relax. Play some chess, puff on a Montecristo, and forget about the horrible carcinogens in the air. We're all gonna die someday, so enjoy it while you can ....
And yeah, there's food too. But it just gets in the way .... real men don't eat fruit 'n' cheese plates ....
