I love this place! It's the perfect spot to relax, enjoy my pipe tobacco, and unwind. The people here are genuinely friendly, and the entire staff is amazing—they always make you feel welcome. I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a great atmosphere and great people!
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Jake’s Cigar Bar – Honest Review We stopped at Jake’s Cigar Bar during a road trip because the place looked absolutely beautiful from the outside—stylish, modern, and very well designed. Unfortunately, the customer service was the complete opposite of the aesthetics. I selected a cigar from the humidor (which was extremely overpriced) and went to the bar to ask for a drink suggestion for my wife. The two bartenders looked at me as if I was doing something wrong just for holding the cigar I intended to purchase. It was an uncomfortable moment, and to be honest, I couldn’t help but feel judged or singled out—maybe because I’m Latino. I truly felt discriminated against from the very beginning. The bartender did recommend a drink my wife enjoyed, and then I ordered an Old Fashioned for myself. But the lack of basic hospitality for a cigar bar continued: • No one offered a cutter or lighter. • When I asked for a cutter, the bartender cut the cigar and walked away. • When I asked for a lighter, she brought out a box of matches. • After lighting my cigar, I walked to the seating area and found no ashtrays anywhere, so I had to go back to the bar to ask again—where I was handed one with clear attitude. All of this happened before I paid for both drinks and the cigar, yet I still felt as though they viewed me like someone trying to steal it. Completely unnecessary and disrespectful. This was an unfortunate experience. If I were a local, I wouldn’t return. A place this beautiful deserves staff trained in hospitality, professionalism, and proper cigar etiquette. I regret leaving a 20% tip, but I always try to be fair—something I wish I could say about the service I received. PS: Music absolutely horrible.
I love cigars so naturally I'm going to love a cigar lounge and I've been to a few but Jake's is different. This is the pinnacle of comfort for a cigar lover. The chairs and seating are so comfortable you almost feel like you're in a plush living room enjoying a smoke. They have a humidor with plenty of selections but I chose to bring my own stick. The cocktails that are served and made here are probably the best in the city- they are crafted with care and detail and not just thrown into a glass and mixed. This is an elegant cigar lounge with elegantly made cocktails. They have two large televisions at the bar that make it a perfect place to catch a game. I've been a cigar fan for a few years now and I regret to say I just recently gave this place a visit. I'll be back and my visit my nothing short of perfect. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys cigars and is looking for a relaxing experience.
Not a traditional cigar spot vibe, but I dont think thats what they are going for. Think a bit higher scale sports bar. I personally prefer the quiet chill of a traditional cigar shop, but thats personal preference. Cigars are WAY overpriced, but you can bring your own if you are buying drinks. Good people and more energetic than a normal cigar spot, but id say its great for a mixed group of cigar smokers and non for the drinks / sticks combo.
While attending a conference, a fellow attendee recommended that our group visit Jake’s Cigar Bar. I have never been to a cigar bar. Quite frankly, I didn’t even know that such a place existed. Smh clearly, I need to venture out more often! I love the decor - primarily earthy tones & low lighting. The atmosphere is very relax & the bar staff is friendly. Lol they also are very patient because I asked quite a few questions about bourbon. I decided to experiment a little with my drink & ordered an Expresso Martini with Basil Hayden 😘 Absolutely adore this combination & it is will be the only way that I will drink an Expresso Martini moving forward. I tried a cigar for the first time. It was a surprisingly pleasant experience. There’s a room filled with various cigar brands & you choose the one that you want. I don’t remember the cigar brand that I chose but it was flavored 🤦🏿♀️ I also met a group of fellow veterans who were lounging near the bar & we had a very boisterous & jovial exchange. If I’m ever in the area again, I will definitely visit Jake’s Cigar Bar again.
Jake's Cigar Bar
100 Langley Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356





