Hudson Bar and Books — Restaurant in New York

How the mighty have fallen.

I’m told that before Covid this was a great place to have a cigar and scotch. No more. The first warning sign was that it was empty. There’s a reason for that.

We sat in the back area and ordered 2 Montecristo #2 torpedos. The waitress told us they were sold out. We then ordered the Rocky Patels. After waiting about 15 minutes she again told us they were sold out. Finally we found a cigar that was in stock and ordered the Partagas. All was going smoothly until the bill arrived. We were overcharged for the cigars. I pointed this out to the waitress who understood and left to change the bill. Suddenly, the bar tender arrived screaming at us. “I served y’all 2 cigars!” He screamed. I said that’s correct, but they were out of stock so we had to get two cheaper cigars; therefore, the bill is wrong. “What?! What y’all talkin about?!” The bartender apparently has no knowledge of math or hospitality. I explained it again and finally he said

“Oh. They is two different prices.” And turned around and went back to the bar.

No apology. No “sorry about that,” no contrition at all. He is a moron running a bar that was once apparently a good place to get a cigar. He might be good running a liquor store on the lower East side, but has no business running a formerly nice place.

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Such a fun alternative to so many of the bars in the West Village, let alone all of New York. Excellent service from everyone who works there with calm, classy vibes every moment.

I got the Pimm's Cup and it was absolutely perfect and refreshing. I'm not a regular smoker but it's fun to sit down with some friends and enjoy a cigar while James Bond movies play on the TV in the back on repeat. They do have a limited beer list but the house specials are so delicious (and STRONG) that they're worth the $18 price per drink.

I can't speak to the list of in-house cigar offerings as I'm no aficionado, so I always recommend picking up a cheap $10 cigar at a nearby smoke shop and paying the appropriate cutting fee at the bar (most cigars at the bar are pretty pricy to a novice like myself). But this is definitely a great place to end the night with some grade A vibes that aren't found anywhere else in the city. It instantly teleports you back to a different time, with cozy, intimate seating and lighting. I love going to this place whenever I'm in the area, especially on cool or...

Cigars ?? Why not !!! Here's is my top pick in New York.

Long over due for such a wonderful and amazing place to be. Great ambience and diverse space to congregate with friends , family etc. in addition, a place to meet people from all over the world as well as locals. All season long, superb bartenders, staff and management. 5/5 staff, very social and welcoming to walk in's, and very attentive to detail. 5/5 food and drinks - a variety of spirits, decent collections of beer and tasty food. The wings here are low key off the hook. Another must try is the burger sliders. Your stomach will thank me !!! 5/5 experience - with James Bond movies in the back wall, a speak easy vibe - dark retreat of excellent music selections mild enough to converse with your party. 5/5 - le piece de resistance, for the cigar smokers you are in your element - a lot of great house selections to chose from- as well as you can bring your own for a small cutting fee.

Treat yourself dont cheat yourself. A place to decompress any day of the week!!

Mr. Yum...