While cigars and India may seem as far apart as Ethiopia and caviar, it may surprise you to know that India is one of the world's fastest growing tobacco markets and cigars these days are more commonplace than one might imagine. So what is it about these hand-rolled tobacco leaves that's got Indian smokers so excited? Well, for one, cigars have always been a marker of social prestige. Few objects announce success and prosperity like a cigar does.
If you happen to be in India and are looking for a place to smoke a stogie, here's a great list of the best cigar lounges in India:
If you happen to be in India and are looking for a place to smoke a stogie, here's a great list of the best cigar lounges in India:
- The Golf Bar at the ITC Maurya, New Delhi
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A golf-themed bar with green felt and wood-panelled walls, green leather chairs and golf memorabilia is bound to be the place for a man's man! The golf bar has a well-stocked humidor and an even more enviable selection of single malts to go with the cigars. So now you know where to go on your next boys night out!
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- The Library Bar at the Leela Palace, Bangalore
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A living room atmosphere; the decor and furniture reminiscent of the British Raj, this colonial bar in Bangalore almost transports you to another era. Books, a billiards table and cigars, does it get more British?
- The Cigar Lounge at Zuri, Bangalore
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Clubby and outdoorsy, this swanky roof-top cigar lounge at the Zuri in Whitefield, Bangalore takes the stuffiness out of cigar smoking making it more accessible to younger smokers. Their range of cigars however leaves the seasoned smoker with much to be desired. Still, it finds a mention on this list for putting a spin on the stereotype cigar bar.
- The Cheroot Malt and Cigar Lounge at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
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The Grand Chola in Chennai is a favourite among the city's hobnobbing socialites and the Cheroot Malt and Cigar Lounge is perfect for an evening in the company of friends who enjoy some of the finer things in life.
- Atrium Lounge at Taj Lands End, Mumbai
A living room atmosphere; the decor and furniture reminiscent of the British Raj, this colonial bar in Bangalore almost transports you to another era. Books, a billiards table and cigars, does it get more British?
- The Cheroot Malt and Cigar Lounge at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
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The Grand Chola in Chennai is a favourite among the city's hobnobbing socialites and the Cheroot Malt and Cigar Lounge is perfect for an evening in the company of friends who enjoy some of the finer things in life.
- Atrium Lounge at Taj Lands End, Mumbai
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A pianist and a jazz band, the world's finest single estate coffees and teas alongside limited edition cigars; this cigar lounge says "exclusive" in so many ways, it has to be on our list of the best cigar bars in India!
And then again, if you like smoking your cigar in the comfort of your own home, enjoying the view from your balcony, you could always order your cigars online from www.cigarclubindia.com and have them delivered at your doorstep!
