Churchill Cigar Lounge

by James W.

Excellent selection of cigars and a good selection of beer and wine.  Everyone is very helpful and friendly.  Sports and movies on the big screen on the patio.

by austin s.

This is currently the nicest place to hang out with a cigar and alcoholic beverage in San Diego that I know of.  Their selection of cigars isn't huge, but it is well selected.  They have your high end brands like Padron ($20+), and your well priced brands as well like La Gloria Cubana and Oliva (10+).  Prices are elevated, but not absurd.  The humidor keeps the cigars in good shape.  They also have private humidor boxes available for your stash.The place stands out for it's patrons.  There are always 10 or 20 people there, many of them regulars.  The customers are nice and talkative.  They like to talk cigars and whatever else is on their minds or yours.The covered patio area is fantastic and provides great natural ventilation.  The wicker furniture is acceptable and not uncomfortable.  There are a coupe TVs that may have a game on, you can suggest what you would like to be on (a game or a particular show) and you will probably get your wish.  The volume is moderate, and doesn't overwhelm the atmosphere as in a sports bar.There isn't an alternative to the patio other than a tiny bar where transactions take place.   Sometimes I like a nice lounge with leather couches and the like as well, so Churchill Cigar Lounge doesn't fit every occasion.  Also, their cigar selection is overwhelmed by a few brands, and I think they could diversify I little.  For these reasons it is not The Greatest Cigar Bar Of All Time. I'm still looking for that.  But it is a damn good little joint, and I am greatly pleased to have it.

by trixie g.

This place is a nice end to a walk through old town, It's nice to be able to buy a beer and smoke.  But you can bring in your own drinks and pay less for the same types of brands at the place down the street, but if you want a TV there too this place is for you.  You have to sit outside here, so be prepared.

by Alex K.

For a person that smokes 3 or 4 cigars a day, this place is a nightmare when i walked in there the place was way too smokey. i walk in to the humidor and the cigars where too dry!! also i bought a rocky for $12.00 that you can find for 8.00 the service was Good but when i go to relax at a lounge i like to be surrounded by people who you can talk to very stuffy old men. but all around it was decent. i've experienced alot better for alot less...........

by Edenista M.

Churchill Cigar lounge is another destination for the sinful marriage of cigar and liquor indulgence hour.  The inside is cute, although their cheap flooring is a downgrade on the overall attractive decor. This is a cool place to stop in on any day for wine tasting; the experience costs under $20 per person and includes four different wines.

by Paul L.

So my whole family decided to visit me this weekend and to my biggest surprise we decided to spend an evening in Old Town. I do love my family to death yet I happen to be the only cousin that is single besides my younger cousins who are still in high school. In my Mexican family, there is something inherently wrong if you're in your late 20's and without kids and marriage. Being the artist of the family, I always played by a little different set of rules.                   As my whole family waited outside of the Old Town Mexican Cafe I decided to dodge my aunts and grandmas continual barrage of questions like, "Why aren't you settling down yet?", to the Churchill Cigar Lounge next door.          I figured I had about an hour to kill before our family got seated in the restaurant, what better to do then to smoke a nice fat cigar. Im normally not a cigar person but the consistent family interrogation on my life's decision's led me to do otherwise. And it was worth it.   So I walked into the small cosy shop and I had 2 requests, something that was small and flavorful. The old man in the shop was very helpful and kind. He said he knew a cigar that would do the trick so he reached in th gigantic cedar cabinet and had me sniff this cigar(damn I wish I remembered the name of it). I was sold. He cut the tip and I carried the treasure to secret place behind this tourist shop where I could sneak a few puffs in privacy.   40 minutes later I find myself laying on this park bench right in front of this Old Town gift shop where I was completely out of tune with the bustling tourists and their kids on leashes running all around me. As I smoked the cigar all I could hear was the faint and gentle tap of the mariachi music in the background and I couldn't help but look up and notice the serene half lit moon in the twighlight sky. Then my brother came out of nowhere and told me that the whole family was inside the restaurant already starting on desert. As I got up from the park bench I noticed a bunch of parents trying to stear their kids away from me like I was some homeless person. As humiliating as that was, it was well worth the temporary pause. I could use that more often.

by Kevin K.

Finally got a chance to check this place out. After all of the really lofty ratings this place got, I was preparing myself to be let down as I appear to have higher standards than others that rate on Yelp.I was not let down. From the courteous and helpful staff, to the large wine selection, to the incredible selection of cigars (all expertly humidified), Churchill Cigar Lounge is the place to go for a fine cigar experience in San Diego.

by Harry S.Tiffany L.Kevin K.Julio P.

Always a great place for a good stoogie and good conversation.  John and Danny are the best in the service industry and always willing to offer suggestions for wine and cigar selections.You can always come and drink, watch sports, or the crowds as they walk down the street, if you are not a cigar afficionado.Went here for the first time tonight. I have to say I enjoyed it very much. I'm definitely not a cigar expert and shamelessly admitted it, but the staff is very friendly and unpretentious and helped us pick one out. I settled on a flavored cigar flavored with vanilla. The space is small but the outside patio is very nice with a good amount of tables, heat lamps and a TV. It was full on a Sunday night with people watching the game.They had a very nice beer and wine selection and I decided to try their flavored lambic beers. The staff gave me a sample of a Black Currant lambic which I loved and decided to order. The staff is very quick to give you samples of things and make sure you like what you're getting. Everything is relatively reasonable really, and I would most certainly return again! I love how close it is to my house.Finally got a chance to check this place out. After all of the really lofty ratings this place got, I was preparing myself to be let down as I appear to have higher standards than others that rate on Yelp.I was not let down. From the courteous and helpful staff, to the large wine selection, to the incredible selection of cigars (all expertly humidified), Churchill Cigar Lounge is the place to go for a fine cigar experience in San Diego.I returned to one of my favorite smoke haunts  last night, Churchill's. When I came in,  I yelled out the same thing Al Pacino yells out  in Glengary  Glenross when he sees an awfully weak lead in his gravelly voice "Patel!"....as in Rocky Patel. He was hanging out at Churchill's, moving a new line of cigars.  He was assisted by this  rather tall, chesty but distinguished looking blonde lady. She was very attentive to my friend and me . She said we were "adorable".....think she meant it? Me neither.She just wanted to move some cigars. I can respect that. I love this joint. It's a throwback to a rat-pack mentality where men are men and dames are dames. Word. Last night my best mate and I went to Old Town  for dinner to one of these garish Mexican…

by Kate S.

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite place to go out.  Love the atmosphere, love the people, love everything about it.  This is my ideal place for a nice night out!

by Julio P.

I returned to one of my favorite smoke haunts  last night, Churchill's. When I came in,  I yelled out the same thing Al Pacino yells out  in Glengary  Glenross when he sees an awfully weak lead in his gravelly voice "Patel!"....as in Rocky Patel. He was hanging out at Churchill's, moving a new line of cigars.  He was assisted by this  rather tall, chesty but distinguished looking blonde lady. She was very attentive to my friend and me . She said we were "adorable".....think she meant it? Me neither.She just wanted to move some cigars. I can respect that. I love this joint. It's a throwback to a rat-pack mentality where men are men and dames are dames. Word. Last night my best mate and I went to Old Town  for dinner to one of these garish Mexican…