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Merchants Cigar Bar, New York, NY

Merchants Cigar Bar

4.8
4.8
104 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Merchants Cigar Bar is a sleek, midcentury-styled lounge that transports guests to another time and place with legal indoor smoking, an exquisite cocktail menu, and music playing till the early morning hours .
Merchants offers a well-curated cigar selection from Davidoff—including but not limited to the Grand Cru Toro, WSC Churchill, Aniversario Short Perfecto, and Royal Release Robusto. The selection includes cigars from the Montecristo Classic Series and the Double Chateau Natural & Maduro from Arturo Fuente. Padron brings more options to the table, such as the 1964 and 1926 Anniversaries Series. With tobaccos from almost every corner of the globe, you’re bound to find a cigar that suits your profile and excites your palate.
Complementing the cocktails & cigars is a menu by Executive Chef Antelmo Ambrosio featuring time-honored plates including Steak Tartare prepared table-side, seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with brandied cherries, and Caviar with all its accoutrements.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Lounge, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (212) 832-4610

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian & Pacific Islander, Black, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Middle Eastern, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Antemlo Ambrosio

  • Private party facilities

    For Private Events, please visit: https://www.merchantscigarbar.com/private-events/

  • Neighbourhood

    Upper East Side

  • Cross Street

    62nd street and 1st Avenue

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    F, N, Q, to Lexington Ave./63rd St.<br />N, R, W to Lexington Ave./59th St.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Wine

Experiences

  • The Havana High Life!

    US$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chef’s Tasting Menu (An assortment of the following items shared family style) :: Grilled Ribeye Steak :: Deviled Eggs :: Spicy Tuna Tartare :: Dry Aged Sliders :: Charcuterie :: Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake | One Personally Tailored Cigar Per Guest - Choose from an assortment of hand picked offerings presented by our cigar hostess based on your palate profile & strength preference. | Sample of 3 Different Whiskeys or Craft Cocktails per guest - Custom curated by our Master Mixologist based on your spirit preference, to perfectly enhance your cigar profile and elevate your experience.
  • Take Me to Havana!

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Charcuterie & Cheese Plate for the table | One personally tailored Cigar Per Guest - choose from an assortment of hand picked offerings presented by our cigar hostess based on your palate profile & strength preference. | Sample of 3 Different Whiskeys or Craft Cocktails per guest - custom curated by our Master Mixologist based on your spirit preference, to perfectly enhance your cigar profile and elevate your experience.

What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MichelleM

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    My husband & I enjoyed ourselves & the food was good. The ambiance was also nice. A good after work spot to have a cigar & unwind.
  2. KishaH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an AMAZING time, it was my birthday weekend and Merchants was the BEST place to celebrate 🎉 the food was simply amazing‼️ The customer service impeccable the vibe inviting… always a win here!
  3. TiffanieG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy myself at this location. It was my first time having food there and I highly recommend the deviled eggs. They were soooo good. Will come back soon
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You guys made my husband’s birthday a memorable one. We will be repeat customers. Anyone looking for a chill upscale spot with amazing vibes this is the place
  5. TKJuhline

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Merchants cigar bar!!!! We come every year for the amazing food, drinks, and of course the Cigars!!!! And the amazing service. The steak is to die for, absolutely my favorite
  6. Crystall

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Nice environment , very chill would definitely come back but I would eat before I go.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food is excellent, service was great, we only wish ventilation was better, been to other cigar bars with better ventilation.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Merchant’s Cigar Bar is an experience! The bartender curated a cocktail and cigar pairing for us that was mouthwatering. He really knows his stuff! We also got the sliders and truffle fries which were incredible. All around incredible ambiance, service, food, cocktails and cigars. Highly recommend!
  9. SheronB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Good space, well ventilated and very good drinks. There was no cigar service, but a good selection of cigars to choose from.
  10. SandiT

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    First time visiting Merchants Cigar Bar since the location re-opened/renovated (visited many years ago). Had a 5PM reservation, so first to arrive and was able to sit at the bar. Jared K was our server/bartender. Very nice, personable and can hear every word you say over the music (I asked my friend if he wanted to order the candied bacon). Jared gave us some history of the bar, as it was converted into a cigarette lounge a few years ago. Nice place to go after work for Happy Hour and smoke cigars. My friend and I had our own cigars ($15 cutting fee), but enjoyed the Old Fashion and candied bacon. My friend asked for beer on tap, but Merchants does not offer that; my friend decided on a IPA instead. Definitely will return in the future.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible Ran out of three bourbons We ordered numerous drinks food and cigars but they told us they have a 4 hour limit so we couldn’t stay While they had empty tables DONT GO
  12. PatriciaD

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We did the full tasting experience- 3 custom cocktails dinner and a cigar picked for our specific tastes! Really enjoyed it all!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice drink and cigar selection, the food was very good. Overall we had a fantastic time and will definitely come again.
  14. jamesB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time here. Great selection and amazing service. Best food and cocktail selection I have seen at a cigar lounge.
  15. MikeI

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not that many bars where one can still enjoy a cigar, but this is not the only reason to hit this place. Small Plates are not so small. Perfect pairing menu for a good cigar smoke. The steak is Steak house quality, the truffle fries are crisp and hot, the Charcuterie board is very generous with a great assortment of meats and chesses, - Love the deviled eggs and the sliders. We are coming back for more. Oh, and the drinks: nice pour and nice menu of specialty cocktails for the girl who never knows what she wants to drink.
  16. AshleyC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! All around great vibes. Nice chill spot for cigars and lounging!
  17. LisaJ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just wanted to thank the staff for a great day! They were very accommodating, pleasant and friendly!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed The Havana High Life experience. Great service and wonderful ambiance. I’ll be back!
  19. MarlaF

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    Food was trash. Expected a more higher quality of service. Clearly understaffed. Horrendous.
  20. Keithk

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time nice relaxing for cigar.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the Havana High Life experience and it was worth every penny. The head bartender took his time to match us with each drink and fully explained all the choices he made. I am a cigar novice and my guest was not, but he treated us both equally and respectfully - super friendly! The food came out all at once, and the deviled eggs and steak were to die for. The cherry on top was the chocolate lava cake for dessert… easily the best I’ve had in the city. The bar wasn’t too loud or crowded and the smell was very understated. It didn’t stick to clothes at all. I’d recommend this to anyone, but especially for people who are looking for hole in the wall spots with unique experiences (where they’ll be treated like a VIP).
  22. MichaelS

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the night thoroughly. My only complain was that it took way to long to get drinks.
  23. Pier

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed ourselves, the food & drinks were great! The tasting experience was top notch. Was a little smaller than it looks in photos. But overall it was a great experience an would do it again. An shout out to our hostess Priscilla she was GREAT! An she makes a KILLER DRINK! Lol
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance, service & food was GREAT!!! Highly recommend!!!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went these to celebrate my friend birthday and Jared - the Head Bartender was beyond helpful and amazing, we were party of 12 had all different Reservations, yet he accommodate us and give us the best time ever, and made our visit memorable, definitely will go there again. Thx Jared
  26. Kara

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Took a while to take our order. Tried to charge us for an item we did not order and was rude about it.
  27. TMGirl

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was exceptional. I love that I can smoke in an AC place in the summer.
  28. Manuel

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect like always..!!!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was afraid that my hair and my clothes would like smoke but their ventilation system was great. Food came out super quick and was delicious. We had the Father’s Day special for my boyfriend’s birthday. It was a calm vibe and I’d def go back.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Father’s Day experience was great. The food, drinks and cigars amazing.
  31. JohnT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    This was my first time here but won’t be my! The package was Havana a great value! Food was OK but the whiskey flight was excellent !!! The paired cigar was great!
  32. DominiqueL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Waitress was not attentive and there was not a wide selection of cigars. One of the worse experiences ever in NYC. Got my food order wrong, coffee was old and drinks were flat. Would not recommend. The only bright spot of the experience was the music that was played.
  33. DannyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Bartender was fantastic and knowledgeable. Food was ok
  34. Charles

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Was an awesome experience that I'll be sharing with friends that visit the city. The mixologist was great, and the Little Havana Experience was very much worth it. Very impressed!
  35. yasmeenz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jarrett was amazing! Very knowledgeable of the drinks Our experience was very informative.
  36. MagicDrP

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a quiet get away after a busy day. Great midweek and super quiet on Sunday. Jordan is The Best!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great time to say the least, the hostess was very attentive. The empanadas were tasty and the lady of the night cocktail was divine! I will be sure to tell a friend to tell a friend and return!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Ambience was great. Big screens for games. Service seemed touch slow for not a busy nite. Cigars over priced
  39. SharlemTheArtist

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    1st time and it was amazing celebrated my birthday and the staff showed me a lot of love
  40. NathalieG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    The MCB Experience highlife selection was great if they had a dedicated waitstaff dedicated to your table. Were told that we had 45 minutes left to continue our dining experience yet we didn't receive with the time capacity our dessert nor 3rd drink which is want was sold. We were told our drink selections would match/tailor our choice of beverages but didn't enjoy our last drink and due to limited staff felt rushed with our experiences. Overall, if we weren't rush and the hostess wasn't to aggressive with her delivery of the allotted time to finish our dining experience I feel that overall the experience could have been better. I was also surprised at the limited sections the place had for seating, according to the website it seemed that the place had multiple rooms but didn't. MCB has a great marketing manager to manage their website and photographs.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Merchants Cigar Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merchants Cigar Bar

1125 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065-8301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    62nd street and 1st Avenue

  • Neighbourhood

    Upper East Side

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Lounge, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    F, N, Q, to Lexington Ave./63rd St.N, R, W to Lexington Ave./59th St.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian & Pacific Islander, Black, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Middle Eastern, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Antemlo Ambrosio

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 832-4610

  • Private party facilities

    For Private Events, please visit: https://www.merchantscigarbar.com/private-events/

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