Pipe smoking in a cigar bar

[weedsnager]

I don't smoke inside my house. With the cold weather approaching, I thought I'd ask what you guys think the proper etiquette is for pipe smoking in a cigar bar that doesn't sell pipes, or pipe tobacco. Usually when i go into a cigar bar/lounge, I don't bring my own cigar, I buy one there. Do any of you guys go to a cigar lounge to smoke a pipe and not buy anything ?

 

[aldecaker]

No, but to be fair, the one I use does sell pipe stuff, so I always make sure to drop a couple bucks.

 

[derfatdutchman]

If I'm going to use their lounge, then I make a purchase it helps the owner keep the lights on.

 

[sfduke]

Usually not an issue, but recommend asking for "permission" before lighting up a pipe in a cigar bar. I know of a few cigar lounges that prohibit pipe smoking depending on the day, customers, etc.

 

[voorhees]

I was just thinking of visiting an cigar bar/speakeasy this weekend. I won't take my pipe, just have a cigar from their selection and a drink.

 

[texmexpipe]

Never hurts to ask. I'd certainly buy something to help them out.

 

[pagan]

Never hurts to ask. I'd certainly buy something to help them out.

Do they sell drinks or coffee, make some kind of purchase even if its a new lighter

 

[tslex]

You certainly want to be a customer, and there's always something you can buy -- fuel for a lighter, magazines, coffee etc. I've smoked a pipe in a lot of cigar lounges across the country and never had anyone have an issue with the pipe itself.

 

[iamn8]

Have you considered buying something there to support the shop? :nana:

The only cigar bar I ever went in had a sign saying no pipe smoking. At the time I wasn't a pipe smoker, but the smell of cigar smoke is VERY different from pipes so I can certainly see it being an issue.

 

[randelli]

I usually get a maker's - neat with 3 cubes.

 

[philobeddoe]

As already mentioned, ask the proprietor if they mind, it's polite. Next, make sure you spend a few bucks, buy a stick or a can of butane etc., I'm sure you can find something in a cigar bar to spend $5.00 on!

 

[dkaye201]

I agree with what's been posted. I frequently go to cigar bars, and I bring my pipe. I spend some money on a cup of coffee or some supplies (butane, etc.) and then proceed to smoke my pipe. I have never had anyone stop me.

 

[ssjones]

The NYC Pipe club meets at the Soho Cigar bar. I always buy something to eat and a few drinks. Other than the club guys, I never see anyone smoking a pipe. I do see other's eating/drinking smoking cigarettes, so I guess on non-club nights a pipe would be find as long as you are buying something.

 

[gphenry]

My last visit I purchased a tin of Escudo, though I had tobacco with me, at the shop before sitting down for my smoke. I buy pipe cleaners and other bits, even a cigar on occasion. I agree, it is polite to support your local shop through purchases.

 

[daveinlax]

In the cigar world pipe smokers are thought of as notorious cheapskates. Don't be that guy. Unless you're a regular who spends $1000's a year I figure $10 or $15 bucks an hour for chair time will keep you welcome. I travel for work and have been the new guy with fresh ears in a lot of shop lounges and I can tell you the owner and managers know who spends what. They all hate the guy who makes the lounge his office or living room for a couple of cheap sticks. 8O

 

[deathmetal]

You need a space heater, a tent, and a garage. Just sayin'

 

[warren]

Yup, those recommending a purchase are correct. That chair is costing the owner X number of cents every hour of every day, whether the shop is open or closed. It's only fair for you to pay a bit to cover the costs and provide a wee bit of profit. This will help insure the shop is there next time you wish to stop in and take advantage the amenities.

 

[weedsnager]

Agreed....

 

[deathmetal]

It depends on who you are.
Some people draw in others based on just who they are...
Others, the most they do is buy something.
Either way: advance the B&M. Make it bigger. Make it cooler. Contribute.
You'll do fine.

 

[fishingandpipes]

There have been three cigar bars in my town that I know of, two now closed (have been for awhile). In one of the closed ones, they didn't care because they made their money on liquor. In the other, there was a "cutting fee" for lighting your pipe, $10 I think. In the one that's still open, they don't care, and I don't know how they're still open. I think because it's a tourist trap, and they charge $30 for a $5 glass of whiskey.
Long story short, it's not the pipe they care about, just spend some bucks.