I came to this place after having dinner nearby on a friday night. The atmosphere is relax but the dj great. Definitely a more mature crowd. My waitress was Kay and she was awesome. So hospitable. I had the OF cocktail and that was tasty as well. I'd come back the next time I'm in town.

This was such a wonderful lounge experience. The service was absolutely impeccable from start to finish. Everyone was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions, whether they were about the wines or the cigars. The pricing was well worth the experience, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy great conversation. A special shoutout to Richie, who was fantastic and made us feel very welcome. I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the servers, Lexi (if I'm remembering correctly), who had an amazing attitude and provided outstanding service throughout our visit. Overall, it was an exceptional experience. Between the excellent staff, great selection, and welcoming atmosphere, this lounge exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back.

Hands down my favorite cigar lounge. The ambience and decor is the perfect blend of dapper and sophisticated, and the whole place is very clean and well ventilated with plenty of comfortable seating and TVs. The manager Richie’s a standup guy, very knowledgeable and welcoming. And Cindy did a great job with the drinks and service, very kind and attentive. 10/10

Went to Smoke and Barrel this past Saturday and had a great experience. The atmosphere was lively, the music was good, and the crowd made for a really enjoyable night. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the service stayed consistent even as the place got busier. I also had the opportunity to meet Frank, the owner, and I have to give him credit for the way he runs the place. He was very welcoming and took the time to speak with us and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in the experience his establishment provides. The cigar selection was impressive, the drinks were well made, and everything came together for a great night out. More than anything, I appreciated the hospitality. When the owner and staff make you feel welcome, it makes you want to come back. Really enjoyed my experience Saturday and will definitely be visiting Smoke and Barrel again.

Note: Updated January 11th, 2026 I am updating this review after the original version from the 2025 Holidays. I have had the chance to talk with the owner Frank about my comments from that review and we were able to touch on all the points and he took the time out of his schedule to walk me through some of the misconceptions that I had about the business since him and his business partner took over the locale from the Empire chain. First, I'll touch on some of the points that I mentioned in the prior review and the updated details pertinent to them. RSVPs: The old RSVP system was allowing people to take advantage of the new services being provided by S&B to its patrons. Previously under Empire, tasting events and so forth were strictly for members. One of the first things the new ownership did was open these events to non-members as well (I can speak to this since I have been attending the events now). Also, the previous member seating area was opened up to the general public with members getting priority seating in the case of high traffic evenings. The choice to migrate to RSVP-via-phone was made to assure that priority is given to those that are actual patrons of the business. I voiced my concerns about the clarity of the phone number and RSVP instructions and Frank says they will work with the social media team to make it happen as soon as possible. Cigar Selection: I had previously mentioned that the selection has lowered in quality. Frank walked me through the updates to the humidor, showing that a lot of the newest and most limited edition cigars are actually stocked across the humidor where room was made for these unique offerings from S&B. I also should mention, which I failed to mention before, that S&B has many cigars not available anywhere else (even the specialty stores across Miami) and usually at better prices even if they are available at other stores. Staff Changes: I had mentioned that many of the people who use to give the location a very particular ambiance had left since the change in ownership. This topic of the conversation went into a lot of detail about how the goal is to create an environment that is professional and provides the utmost quality of service, thus attracting the type of patronage that serves the business just as deeply as the business serves its customers. This change I can admit is true since the change in ownership and the level of professionalism, cleanliness, and service has improved and rivals high-end bars like what you would find in South Beach. There is a bit of a staff shortage at the moment because the owners and GM want to make sure they hire the best employees and bring in the kind of people that will best serve the new direction the business is trying to go. New Additions to the Review: This section is to cover some information I was not aware of and I am happy to share as a long-time customer and patron of the lounge. For starters, Alfie is now the General Manager of S&B which is incredible thing. For the unaware, Alfie use to run mainly the bar (which is why S&B has such an incredible selection of liquors and masterfully crafted drinks). One of the changes was to promote him to General Manager to have him oversee the other aspects of the business. Many of the improvements that I have discussed are thanks to Alfie's hard work and dedication to the business with the support of the new ownership. As a long time customer and someone who knows Alfie personally through the lounge, this is a great move for the future of S&B. Closing Statements: I want to thank Frank for taking the time to come over to me on a Sunday and discuss my concerns, tour changes to the business, and discuss areas of improvement. Not every owner cares enough to take their time to discuss things like he did and I think that is noteworthy. Frank is around almost all the time and if you have any concerns, I strongly recommend you ask for him and feel the freedom to discuss your concerns with him.