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Nashville's Cigar Scene
Nashville's cigar scene now has a deep bench: upscale cigar bars near Wedgewood-Houston and downtown, established cigar lounges in The Gulch and East Nashville, a cigar-and-vinyl lounge in south Nashville, and shop-first stops in Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Belle Meade, and Music Valley.
The route also extends north and east into the metro. Madison adds a large retail humidor, while Big Star in Mount Juliet adds a public shop-lounge roughly 20 miles east of downtown; plan those as separate drives. Venue rules vary, including secret-code entry, optional private memberships, VIP access, and retail-only stops.
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Cigar Lounges (12)
These establishments feature dedicated smoking lounges where you can relax and enjoy your cigars in comfortable, well-ventilated spaces.
Single Malt Cigar Bar by Rocky Patel
New upscale cigar lounge near Broadway with an 1,100-square-foot temperature-controlled humidor, full bar, shareable bites, outdoor patio, optional private memberships, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. General access is walk-in friendly, while memberships add private-lounge perks.
- Access
- Upscale public lounge with optional private memberships and event space.
- Food and drink
- Full bar, shareable bites, and live music programming are listed.
- Caveat
- Weekend live music makes it less suited to quiet meetings.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Casa de Montecristo
Renovated Gulch cigar lounge and shop expanded to roughly 6,000 square feet, with indoor seating, outdoor patio, six TVs, private event areas, large humidors, and a full bar focused on local whiskey, bourbon, and craft beer.
- Access
- Public cigar shop and lounge in The Gulch with indoor seating and an outdoor patio.
- Food and drink
- Full bar focused on local whiskey, bourbon, and craft beer is listed.
- Caveat
- Confirm private-event availability before planning a group meeting.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Red Phone Booth
1920s-style speakeasy, craft cocktail bar, and cigar lounge that requires guests to obtain and dial the nightly code. Membership is optional, but the code is required for entry, so arrange it before arriving.
- Membership
- Membership is optional, but every guest needs the nightly entry code.
- Food and drink
- Cocktails, small plates, and pizza are listed.
- Caveat
- Secure the code before arriving; walk-up entry is not a normal storefront experience.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
The Ariston
Downtown cocktail and cigar bar with premium cigars, craft cocktails, private spaces for rent, caviar service, monthly cigar pairings, Davidoff Appointed Merchant status, and daily noon-to-midnight hours.
- Access
- Downtown cocktail and cigar bar with daily hours and Davidoff Appointed Merchant positioning.
- Food and drink
- Cocktail, cigar, beer, tequila, champagne, and caviar pairings are listed.
- Parking
- Expect paid parking nearby; check current rates before going.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Bar: Cigar Especial
Cigar bar with a large premium-cigar selection, bourbon, scotch, rum, whiskey, cocktails, and VIP member 24/7 access. Use the newer 701 4th Ave S address rather than the older Broadway address.
- Access
- Public cigar bar with standard daily hours and VIP 24/7 access for members.
- Membership
- VIP members receive after-hours access; non-members should use posted public hours.
- Food and drink
- Bourbon, scotch, rum, whiskey, and cocktails are listed.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Smokers Abbey
East Nashville tobacco-focused shop and lounge with late hours, house and manufacturer pipe tobaccos, premium cigars, and a community feel. It is more tobacconist and neighborhood lounge than full cocktail bar.
- Access
- Community cigar lounge and tobacconist with boutique cigars, pipe tobacco, and beer.
- Food and drink
- Craft beer is listed; do not assume a full cocktail bar.
- Caveat
- Late hours vary by day, so confirm if arriving near closing.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
The Upper Lip Cigar Bar
East Nashville cigar bar above The Lipstick Lounge with indoor smoking, a cigar menu, cocktails, and a Friday-Saturday evening schedule. It is a limited-hours cigar bar, so verify hours before planning around it.
- Access
- Limited-hours cigar bar above The Lipstick Lounge.
- Smoking
- Indoor smoking is advertised for the cigar bar space.
- Caveat
- Cigar bar hours are Friday and Saturday only; verify before planning around it.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Nashville Cigar
Green Hills cigar shop and lounge from the Franklin Cigar / Nashville Cigar team with Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday noon-6pm hours, a lounge-focused philosophy, and premium brands including Davidoff, Padron, Byron, Atabey, Arturo Fuente, and Opus X across the broader FC | NC operation.
- Access
- Green Hills cigar shop and lounge focused on premium brands and a classic lounge visit.
- Food and drink
- Plan this as a cigar lounge, not a full cocktail-bar substitute.
- Caveat
- Confirm current store hours and any event closures before visiting.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Pressed & Aged Cigar & Vinyl Bar
South Nashville luxury cigar-and-vinyl lounge with a premium cigar focus, music-led programming, and public lounge positioning. Hours are generally daytime-to-evening, but confirm late hours before a long drive.
- Access
- Luxury cigar and vinyl lounge with membership inquiry and event-booking paths.
- Food and drink
- Cigar lounge positioning is clear; verify current drink service directly before relying on it.
- Caveat
- Music-led programming may make some nights more social than quiet.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Belle Meade Premium Cigars
Locally owned cigar, pipe, tobacco, and gift shop with a smoking lounge and members-only lounge. Use the current 104 46th Ave N address, not the older Harding Pike address.
- Access
- Locally owned cigar shop with lounge reputation; use the current Sylvan Park address and confirm lounge/member-room access.
- Food and drink
- Do not plan on a full bar unless staff confirms it.
- Parking
- Call ahead if parking matters; third-party parking notes may be stale after the move.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Tooth 'N Nail Cigars & Ale
Music Valley cigar shop with a large walk-in humidor, craft beer on draft and in bottles, non-alcoholic drinks, cigar accessories, and a ventilated smoking lounge. It is a practical option near Opryland and the northeast side of Nashville.
- Access
- Cigar shop with a walk-in humidor and ventilated smoking lounge near the Grand Ole Opry area.
- Food and drink
- Craft beer on draft or in bottles and non-alcoholic drinks are listed.
- Caveat
- Hours are earlier than downtown bars; confirm before an evening visit.
Last verified: June 8, 2026
Big Star Cigar Lounge
Mount Juliet premium cigar shop with a walk-in humidor, public lounge seating, workstations, Wi-Fi, and a full line of cigar accessories.
- Access
- Ordinary visitors may shop, sit, and smoke in the lounge during posted hours.
- Membership
- No membership requirement is stated for the ordinary lounge.
- Smoking
- Guests may smoke cigars in the lounge under current house rules.
- Caveat
- Confirm current group-seating and outside-cigar rules before visiting.
Last verified: July 27, 2026
Cigar Shops (1)
Excellent cigar selections without dedicated lounges. Perfect for picking up premium cigars to enjoy elsewhere.
The Cigar Club
Madison cigar shop carrying hand-rolled cigars, hard-to-find limited-production items, and tobacco accessories.
- Access
- Premium cigar retail stop in Madison; on-site smoking access is not claimed.
- Retail-only
- This is a retail cigar stop, not a public smoking lounge.
- Caveat
- Call ahead if lounge seating or on-site smoking matters.
Last verified: July 27, 2026
Nashville Cigar Tips
Best Times to Visit
Weekday afternoons are best for retail shops like Nashville Cigar, Belle Meade, and Tooth 'N Nail. Evenings are better for Single Malt, Casa de Montecristo, Red Phone Booth, The Ariston, Bar: Cigar Especial, Pressed & Aged, and The Upper Lip.
Neighborhoods to Explore
Wedgewood-Houston and The Gulch have the largest cigar-bar formats. Downtown is strongest for cocktails and cigars. East Nashville, Green Hills, south Nashville, and Music Valley add city options. Madison and Mount Juliet are north/east metro stops that require separate drive time.
What to Try
Use Single Malt for a large humidor and whiskey-led lounge, Casa de Montecristo for indoor/outdoor seating in The Gulch, Pressed & Aged for cigar-and-vinyl lounge energy, Smokers Abbey for a community shop, and Big Star for a Mount Juliet shop-lounge visit.