| PRO-CIGAR ESTABLISHMENTS |
| EAST BAY (to Sacramento) CIGAR FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENTS |
Faultline Brewing Company : 1536 Cypress Street (@ Locust), Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-938-BREW -- Hours: ? --They
have a retail cigar menu. -
Cigar smoking is allowed on the heated outdoor patio only. Opened December 1996, features a varied California Cuisine, meals are a bit pricey (from $12-$25./entree) but very good. They feature a limited, but decent cigar selection (Super-premiums such as Dunhill, AVO, Padron at double+ retail prices). I suggest you bring your own cigars. Cigar smoking is allowed in the heated outdoor patio area only. A carbon copy of the Sunnyvale Location (below).. coming soon to the SF Marina District!
Hooligans Alehouse & Grill : 7294 San Ramon Road (@ Amador Valley Blvd.), Dublin, CA
925-827-9071 -- Hours: ? -- They have a retail cigar menu. -Located directly west of (behind) Soccer World.
Cigar smoking is allowed on the unheated outdoor patio only - They have 5 outdoor tables that each seat 4 people. Their happy hour is from 5 to 7 pm on weekdays. $3.00 microbrew pints, 1/2 price appetizers. They have poor service but great beers and fantastic food. They have a cool (open to the public) motorcycle event there on the 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm. Door prizes, racing videos, etc..
O'Kane's Pub : Located in the
"Marketplace" Center (near the Library) off of Bollinger Canyon Road (east of Hwy 680), San Ramon, CA {MAP}
510-830-1800
This pub is great. Large bar, extensive arcade area.
Reasonably priced food. It has a separate, large, comfortably furnished
cigar lounge. Their smoking room includes a big screen TV, and food service
(reservations required for large groups only). But, make sure you bring
your own stogies, unless you want to pay one and a half to two times retail
prices. And forget about trying to squeeze in during Monday Night Football!
(Review by jharding@pacbell.net)
Editor's Note: They do stock 20 to 25 overpriced
premium cigars in their retail humidor.. including Fuente Reserva #3 @
$25.00, Don Thomas Int'l #1 @ $9.00, Thomas Hinds Green Label Torpedo @
$12.00.. just to give you an idea why you might want to bring your own
sticks (or pick some up at Danville Cigars
beforehand)! They feature a Tuesday Night
Special; 3 shots of premium single malt scotches and a Don Thomas cigar
for $15.00. They also have nightly happy hour specials (M-F, 4:30 to 6:30pm)
ranging from $1.00 peel & eat prawns to .50 cent roast beef sandwitches.
- Macanudo Portofino: $8.00 (ouch!), AF Curlyhead:
Do not stock.
The Old Soul at the Weatherstone : 812 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
916-443-6340 -- Hours: 6am - 11pm everyday.
| SF PENINSULA & SOUTH BAY CIGAR FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENTS |
Back Beat : 777 Lawrence Expressway (@ Homestead Rd.), Santa Clara, CA
Phone: ? --- Hours: Tues-Sun: 5pm-2am. Located in the Lucky's Shopping Center
(Just opened in October 1997) This is a dressy club with a wonderful smoking lounge ("The Jungle Room") that features two large cabinet humidors with a great selection of premium cigars at reasonable prices (for a dance club), a pool table, comfortable chairs and big screen TV (Memberships available with privileges, discounts and rental lockers). They usually have a live band on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and "Swing" music on Sunday nights. They offer a dinner buffet from 5-8 and serve meals and appetizer from 5 to midnight, daily. Be forewarned; Dress nicely (sport coats for men), no jeans, tees or shorts allowed.
Blue Rock Shoot: 14523 Big Basin Way, Saratoga,
CA {MAP}
408-741-5180 --- Open: Sunday-Thursday: 7am-10pm, Friday-Saturday:
7am-11pm.
This wonderful place has small outdoor patios (front and rear) with gas heaters. A coffee shop/bar on Saratoga's famed "Restaurant Row". Small selection
of premium cigars in one 6' case located near the sales counter (upstairs).
Smoking is encouraged on the downstairs rear porch. Beverages include coffee, tea, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine including ports. They also serve sandwiches and desserts.
FRIENDS OF THE LEAF Cigar Club meets here every THURSDAY night from
8-10pm.
Clooney's Pub: 1189 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA. 650.654.7937. I have received several reports from readers that Clooney's is a very cigar friendly place in the heart of San Carlos. They even mention smoking on their homepage at http://www.clooneyssancarlos.com/
Faultline Brewing Company :1235
Oakmead Pkwy. (off Lawrence Expy.), Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-736-BREW -- Hours: ?
- Cigar smoking is allowed on the heated outdoor patio only -- They
have a retail cigar menu. -
"I had a very enjoyable time at "Faultline Brewery" on a recent Winter evening. The varied menu had a great deal to select from and the beer was excellent. They feature a limited, but decent cigar selection (Super-premiums such as Dunhill, AVO, Padron at double+ retail prices). I suggest you bring your own cigars. Cigar smoking is allowed in the heated outdoor patio area only. Meals are a bit pricey (from $12-$25./entree). A very enjoyable place!" (Review by: C.Jason Mancebo)
For another
look at downtown San Francisco cigar bars/lounges and cigar friendly restaurants, check out
Scott Gilliland
and Rick Bolen's "San Francisco Cigars" web page.