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The Owl Shop
268 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, United States
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Ke
Review №1

Comfortable place. Checks all the boxes of a cigar bar. Not a bad whiskey selection. Very basic knowledge and suggestions by a staff member. Came across as very judgy. Please dont tell me a price when I order bourbon. Its $22 just so you know.. after asking for a whiskey list and being told to look at the shelves... Its offensive.

Br
Review №2

When in CT I ALWAYS have to stop at the Owl Shop. Their cigar selection is AMAZING! You can find almost anything you want. The staff is incredibly helpful and just nice in general. If youre new to smoking cigars you can absolutely ask what the recommendations are and they will help you find something perfect for you! They also have a wonderful alcohol selection but my favorite part is definitely the coffee. Their espresso is potent their coffee is fresh. There is nothing like a strong coffee and a cigar to really just get you going.

Ro
Review №3

Great selection of premium spiritsFriendly staff. Great place to kick off your shoes, enjoy a cocktail and cigar

Br
Review №4

Very very nice old school cigar bar. Plenty of bourbon choices and cigar choices.

Ca
Review №5

Fantastic place for a cigar and a cocktail. Not too pricey either. The guys that work there are always kind of gruff, but the girls are always very nice and helpful.

Da
Review №6

The Red Planet Band was great. Good service and friendly staff.

Le
Review №7

If you are into Bourbon and Whiskey, this is the place to be. Excellent selections. Plenty of cigars to chose from and great atmosphere to smoke and sip in. Certain nights they have live music, check website.

An
Review №8

Cubano was awesome twisted pretzels couldnt eat and they didnt have CAO CIGARS the seeds are from CT and grown in Nicaraggua

pa
Review №9

Had great time...the staff was awesome!

Mi
Review №10

Amazing concept and even better selection. Will definitely be back!

Le
Review №11

Great staff . Very specific,but good cigar selection

Ku
Review №12

My favorite place to go smoke a good cigar & have a good drink. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Be
Review №13

Nice relaxing evening.

NR
Review №14

This place is a legend. I have been going here for four decades and have never even once been minimally disappointed..

Av
Review №15

Great selection of Cigars! Super friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit, and is a great place to go with some friends to have a good time.

Co
Review №16

Hey Google, where can I get a phenomenal apple and prosciutto panini, a top shelf bourbon, an exquisite cigar, and a delicious IPA?This is one of those places that needs a 6th star.

Sh
Review №17

Awesome spot! Great drink selection, comfortable seating and a great place to smoke.

mi
Review №18

Amazing drinks, good cigar selection, and welcoming atmosphere.

An
Review №19

My favorite Cigar Shop and Bar in New Heaven, good cigar selection!

St
Review №20

What a great spot!!!! Go! Get a cigar or two! Get their cocktails! So good!!!! Also, probably the best espresso martini I’ve ever had!!!!

St
Review №21

Love this place, great staff that is knowledgeable and able to pick out a tasty drink ( or cigar if I choose!) A must go to if in the new haven area if you like a nice drink and a good smoke.

Ji
Review №22

Owl Shop is the best. Great atmosphere, great selection. Im no expert, I just know what I like, so I rely on their expertise for recommendations, and theyve never let me down.

Po
Review №23

Very unique atmosphere. Great service.

Ti
Review №24

Comfortable atmosphere, knowledgeable and helpful staff, fair drink prices, and comfy seating. Very relaxed environment, will definitely continue to come back for more!

An
Review №25

What could be better than after a good days work a fine cigar and a great bourbon. Very helpful staff, relaxing atmosphere and good conversation. Top venue well recommended.

Da
Review №26

Great atmosphere, nice selection of cigars, excellent whisk(e)y selection. Highly recommended to make a reservation for a table before arriving.

RH
Review №27

I am always made to feel special there. The atmosphere is great

Ra
Review №28

Nice atmosphere and selection of cigars. Staff is knowledgeable. They also make great cocktails and have an amazing selection of whiskey, scotch and cognacs. Very nice lounge section with leather coaches.

Ca
Review №29

My favorite cigar spot! Always have what Im looking for and plenty in stock

Cr
Review №30

I was a little disappointed. The crust was thicker then I remembered on a couple of pies. It changed over the years.

Vi
Review №31

Such a cool place! Definitely coming back!

Ra
Review №32

I called and asked what time they are open to which they replied “930pm” which is fine but then once I got there with my party I was told that you have to make a reservation a day before. Why not say that when a customer calls?? So I waisted my time and gas to drive there just to be rudely dismissed. So disappointing especially when it was by the owner. I won’t be coming back sadly.

Do
Review №33

Always a delight. Great smokes. Great whisky selection. 10/10!

Er
Review №34

Great Selection Of Cigars. Very Nice Establishment. Clean Comfy and Loungey, U wont want to leave :) And YES there Guinness Is Grrrrrrrreat!

An
Review №35

Great atmosphere. Sat outside and enjoyed my whiskey and cigar!

Ro
Review №36

I love this place. Been coming here for years. Staff is wicked friendly. The environment is amazing. Just a great place, man.

Pe
Review №37

Best cigar bar in America. Full bar w/Live music, interesting people and smokes with brilliant tobacconists if you are clueless on tobacco.

Er
Review №38

Cool spot, great cigar option, good jazz, well equipped bar, and a complete wine list.

Ra
Review №39

Like it. Loved the boozy vanilla chai absolutely fantastic 😍👍 Not a large food selection me being pescatrian and food they had was expensive.

Er
Review №40

Great spot

Da
Review №41

Going to the Owl Shop is like walking back in time to the roaring 1920s. Copper ashtrays and leather chairs decorate the floor with brick walls and an antique tin ceiling. The staff and management are very friendly, positive, and offer great advice for choosing a great cigar or whiskey of choice.

Jh
Review №42

Scenery, collective cultural diversity and great conversations.Its a total experience. The staff is nice and attentive.

Vi
Review №43

Nice place, great people. Good selection of drinks and cigars.

Ph
Review №44

Amazing cigar selection and their menu has pages of whiskeys to choose from. The vibe is casual, but if you dress formally youll be in good company on the weekends as people frequent this place as a post-dinner joint. Plus, its the only place in Connecticut that allows smoking indoors!

Jo
Review №45

Its a one of a kind place!

Av
Review №46

Old world type of charm with great drinks and cigar offering

Ry
Review №47

One of the best cigar bars Ive ever been to! Fantastic selection, price and cocktails!

Do
Review №48

A quintessential cigar bar. I dont smoke cigars, however the vibe of this place is undeniably cool. I come here with my friends and smoke cigars and I enjoy it. That drinks are good, the staff is helpful and its an all-around enjoyable place.

Al
Review №49

Really great drinks made by a bartender who knows how to make them. It is a cigar bar, so smoke is expected and was perfect for my wife and I.

Yv
Review №50

I really like this place. My friends brought me because who doesnt love a good cigar and drink? They have a really nice selection of both and the atmosphere is very comfortable and feels chic. My only quip is it can get loud but not obnoxiously so, instead just a little tough to relax and talk.

De
Review №51

This is hands down the best cigar shop in or around Yale. It a local hangout...... Excellent selection in cigars!!! Very good selection in Whiskey n Bourbons. Full bar, nice place to just relax and take a load off.

Be
Review №52

Always a great time at the owl shop

Jo
Review №53

Just what the doctor ordered !

Er
Review №54

This is the best cigar bar I have found in Connecticut without a doubt. The staff know their business and are exceptional. The selection of cigars and drinks is outstanding and the whole experience is just a lot of fun. Love the outdoor area as well as the lounge. Prices are fair for such a quality place. Will be back whenever I find myself in New Haven.

Al
Review №55

I’ve been to cigar shops all over America and all over the world, the only place I call home is the owl shop, the original, the best, and the greatest, no comparison

Ja
Review №56

The only place around that has what The Owl Shop offers. Not a spot for nonsmokers, but a fantastic selection of cigars and drinks. Jazz music on certain nights top off the experience. Definitely a must visit.

Mi
Review №57

Nice spot..But rushed us out the door and told us to keep voices down? Its NOT a church

St
Review №58

First time there. Very friendly staff. Most patrons seem to be regulars but a very warm welcome to all new who come to enjoy a cocktail and a smooth smoke. Really enjoyed myself and cant wait to return.Stefan

Da
Review №59

Ohhh Man..wish that there was more places like that... A little expensive but you pay for what you get

Ja
Review №60

Good vibes and a lot of locals, good specials and I like the outdoors seating a lot

Al
Review №61

As a smoker and a drinker, rare to find places like this. Great atmosphere, quite unique and wish we had more places like this. Service was great and chat with regulars interesting

Pa
Review №62

Flipping loved it, a smoking room which sells cigars and also sells beers, whiskey, whisky and wine and does some nice bar snacks - it was heaven... and oh what a range of cigars and whiskey / whisky.Just mind out if youve any trouble with stairs as the utilities are down some steep steps.

Je
Review №63

Whelp, see in baby Ianguage, the most important language to Iearn, three tends to be “free” so l extend 3 in love and respect, ‘cause l hoId independance in a light of high reguard and, as much as posibIe, respect boundaries one sets. U know what’s cooI, this is ‘MY’ shop, located at the ground fIoor of the Harness$$T $owers at YaIe UniveIsity fo CoIumbia County.:

Ja
Review №64

Nice place, picked up some “ mystique “ pipe blend yesterday, very nice aromatic

Ul
Review №65

Nice single malt selection.

AL
Review №66

I love this place for so many reasons. Its a classy establishment that sells the finest cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco among many other things. The staff is beyond awesome! They are always available for me to answer any questions I may have on cigars. They have great insight to recommend a new smoke according to the various types of cigars and cigarettes I tend to crave. Overendulgenc is in pleasure feeds my spirit. L

Ed
Review №67

One of my favorite places. I cant attest to the food since I have never eaten there, but the atmosphere has changed quite a bit since I was a student at Yale. When I was there, it was strictly a smoke shop. Now you can enjoy a beer or a glass of scotch with your cigar or your favorite pipe tobacco. I always love ending my nights in New Haven here with good friends.

Ky
Review №68

Recommend by a friend, ended up going to buy some celebratory cigars. And stayed for the amazing relaxing atmosphere and coffee. The staff was wonderful and helpful recommending a perfect cigar. If I could rate higher I would.

C
Review №69

Cigar are worth the parking issue. Atmosphere friendly along with staff who was knowledgeable. Drinks strong like I like.

Ki
Review №70

Cool spot to drink bourbon and smoke cigats!

Ad
Review №71

I dont smoke (asthma) but I have friends who do. We go to The Owl Shop together and I have never had an issue breathing here. The space is very well ventilated and apart from their extensive collection of cigars they have both espresso and liquor bars staffed by knowledgeable friendly people. Seating is comfortable and relaxing. Its a good spot for any sort of meeting, casual or professional.

Pr
Review №72

Great place for an afternoon meeting. Amazing selection of cigars and drinks. The people are very friendly and willing to share their knowledge and opinions! Must go to place in Down Town New Haven

Ca
Review №73

This unique establishment is the perfect place for a cigar, a drink and a friendly atmosphere to meet new people or be by yourself, if thats what you prefer.Excellent staff, cigar selection and variety of drink choices.Enjoy the sidewalk cafe on a beautiful summer day or evening.I appreciate that I get to visit the Owl Shop.

Ja
Review №74

This place is a special in the sense it is the only cigar lounge in Connecticut that serves liquor

Bi
Review №75

Best place to relax in New Haven. A bit pricey but worth the premium. Love jazz on Wednesdays. Eclectic crowd, great service.

ja
Review №76

I do not smoke because it is intimidating to me. I do like to come here though and walk through the restaurant. I get a good smoky smell on my clothes and then i can tell my friends when i see them that i was just smoking a cigar and they will believe me for a few days until it wears off.

di
Review №77

Love this place! Such mellow and chill spot. Great selection of bourbon and whiskey . The place def has charm. It’s rustic and comfy. I’ll will for sure be back.

Ma
Review №78

It was not too smokey even though a cigar bar. The drunks were good and reasonably priced. The crowd was mostly young professionals and if you park across the street in the garage the parking is free. All in all a good night.

Jo
Review №79

Selection of cigars is lackluster, ZERO working ventilation!!! This is not a Cigar loungeThe clientele can swing between Yale students to the local New Haven lowlife. A very diverse bag to say the least

Br
Review №80

Great place to go for a whiskey drink in New Haven. They made me one of the best Old Fashion cocktails Ive ever had. Very classy place with a lot of cigar options.

Al
Review №81

They have a great selection of cigars, the staff are good at helping you choose what to get. They have a decent bar, but seating can get packed. They also have a lightly heated outdoor seating area.

Ru
Review №82

The Owl Shop is a God send for the cigar smoker. A comfortable smoking lounge with a great barista, an amazing bar and a terrific cigar selection. There are TVs for sports (no volume so not intrusive) and excellent live bands a few nights a week. I have never been to a better cigar lounge anywhere.

Jh
Review №83

My experience of the owl shop is always a good one. Great place to go for LIVE jazz on Wednesday nights. Excellent customer service and a staff that will remember your name. Theres not much more I can ask for. Keep up the good work guys!!

Th
Review №84

Great place. Good atmosphere. Not enough variety of cigars. Bring your own. And the alcoholic beverages or a little bit pricey and expensive. But very nice staff. You will pay for this experience.

Jo
Review №85

This place is really unique and has a great atmosphere. They have a great selection of cigars and spirits and the staff is always on point. It’s a fantastic place to unwind.

Ja
Review №86

Not a bad little cigar shop in Yale. Has decent lounge chairs good drink selection and not a bad place to burn a stick. Not many options in the area so if youre out of town and trying to find a place with a good selection of cigars this is the best place to go to

Ju
Review №87

This was the first place I went for a night out after moving to the area. The staff was very attentive and on top of everything. There was an amazing Grateful Dead cover band that I thoroughly enjoyed! I cant wait to visit again!

RJ
Review №88

It could have better ventilation. And live music wouldnt hurt.

Jo
Review №89

This place is great! It is one of the few bars in Connecticut where you can smoke (its also a tobacco shop). That being said, if you dont want to be around cigar and cigarette smoke, dont come in.The staff is friendly and courteous, and are all ways ready to make a recommendation when it comes to picking a cigar, and they have a wide ranging selection. They have a great selection of scotch as well... well, they have a great selection of high end liquor all around. Be aware, though, they DO NOT have a tap system (sorry draught beer fans).You can grab a seat at the bar or in one of the comfy club chairs. I stop in on off nights, so I cant speak to how busy it gets on weekends.The Owl Shop is right near Yale, so you will likely find a mix of college students and staff; though, there are a good number of non-Yale regulars.

Z
Review №90

Great place with great staff. Good selection of cigars and a very chill laid back atmosphere.

Ch
Review №91

Great Cigar and Beer selection. Friendly staff and very chill vibe! Awesome music on wednesdays

Da
Review №92

Cigars, whiskey, and service, oh my! Sink into a leather chair and summon your inner Don Draper. Good mixed crowd and decent prices. Casual music and its not overbearing on smoke but has a fine aroma. Buy CT wrapper cigars!

Da
Review №93

An old favourite

Lo
Review №94

I love this place. The people are very friendly. Very fast and courteous service.

Ch
Review №95

Great place to just chill and hang with great friends. They make great drinks that pairs well with whatever you are smoking.

De
Review №96

I love this local classic. A tremendously large selectionof cigars from various brands, a well stocked bar of quality spirits and great ambiance for all crowds. They also host a number of events throughout the month including exclusive tastings.

Ch
Review №97

This is a cigar bar. The moment you walk in, you get hit with a wall of earthy, aromatic fumes that evokes a time when smoke and drink were an inseparable part of the social experience. I went along with a friend who wanted the company, but I myself dont smoke. Going here makes me wish I did. The layout encourages conversation, and the decor of the place makes you feel at home instantly. There are TVs on the wall to take a glance at whatever game is on, and the wait staff will take care of you very well to make sure your glass is always full.

Er
Review №98

Best place to smoke in townIt can get a little trendy sometimes, but if Im in town Im here

Ge
Review №99

Awesome 👍

Ro
Review №100

Great place relaxed crowd Ive been going there on and off for 20 years you can find specialty cigars great prices

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  • Address:268 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, United States
  • Site:http://theowlshop.com/
  • Phone:+1 203-624-3250
Categories
  • Cigar shop
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Live music venue
  • Lounge
  • Tobacco shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–10PM
  • Thursday:11AM–10PM
  • Friday:11AM–10PM
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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