Hudson Bar and Books

The West Village's First and Best Cigar Lounge and Cocktail Bar. The most refreshingly civilized place to meet. Smoke. Sip. Savor.

8 / 10
273
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 229-2642

  • Website

    barandbooks.cz/hudson

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  • Type

    Whisky Bar

Address

636 Hudson St (btwn Jane St & Horatio St) New York , NY 10014 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Smoking Yes
Dining Options Bar Service
Restroom Yes
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 61


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Compass

The West Village outpost of Bar and Books has a posh selection of literature, an astute whiskey menu , and a long list of cigars . Celebrities stop in from time to time to enjoy a 60-year-old scotch .

David

Very unpretentious and unique place in the city . If you're hankering for a cigar , a whiskey and are with good company, this is a good place to end the evening.

Robert Stevenson

Great atmosphere, good conservations, subtle background music , cigar selection is decent, but scotch , rum & bourbon pairing make it a great venue. Alex and Julie are the bet wait staff.Get there early

Steffanie Camilo

Cigars ! Old fashioned place with great ambiance. Choose your whiskey and your cigar !

John Colglazier

Really surprised to see wine from the Finger Lakes region! Food was great; try the Branzino for a light, flavorful dish before a night out on the town .

Patrick Baskin

Can't say enough about how great this place is for a cigar and scotch , only drawback is the inside is quite smoky (not great ventilation), so I recommend grabbing a table outside to catch up

Tribeca

In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival , try the "Blush Blush", a light, bubbly blend of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin , St-Germain™ Liqueur , Campari ®, citrus foam, and club soda .

Alan Petrilli

If you are in the mood to splurge, get the Dalmore Cigar Malt , pricey at $40 a pour, but it's discontinued and a fantastic pair with a nice stick

Patrick Agahigian

Get a Bar&Books stogie and ask the bartender for a scotch/whiskey recommendation. Hands down best cigar lounge in NYC, and vintage Bond movies seals the deal.

Davis Anderson III

One of the last bastions of freedom in the city where you can relax with a cigar , a scotch , and a Bond movie playing silently in the background.

MetroSeeker.com

A library inspired theme makes this place a natural choice to enjoy a cigar and excellent scotch . If you're not into scotch however, try a Dark and Stormy .

Henrik Oscarsson

British library style bar , with a bartender that looks like Steve Van Zandt's character in the Sopranos. Whiskey + cigars , what more do you need?

Aricson Dechavez

Best cigar bar hands down. Great cigars , good selection in booze, and thee waitresses are good talent. Good guys night out spot.

Joe M.

Enjoy a low-key setting with cigars and fancy cocktails . While it is expensive , the atmosphere is worth it.

Serge Kassardjian

Hands down the best cigar and scotch bar in nyc. All the others are overrated because this one actually has girls that also go. Plus you have to love the red velvet .

Jason Newberg

Very smokey, but that's to be expected. Excellent whiskey flights and cool decor.

Stephen Bradley

Great whiskey selection and upscale but comfortable place to enjoy a fine smoke.

Lydia Damon

Cozy old-school ambience, if you don't mind cigar smoke

Jason Nash

House band cigars are surprisingly good. Very solid Scotch /Whiskey/Bourbon list as well .

Brian L

Excellent whiskey menu and super friendly service .

Macelleria

A cozy library cigar bar with a wonderful scotch selection . The only smoking permitted venue in the neighborhood !

lisa

Upscale cigar and whiskey enjoy going there for a smoke and drink

Alexis Brill

I love this place. Great nightcap spot. I usually have amaretto or vino , and a couple puffs. The atmosphere is fantastic.

Stan Tran

Bring your own cigars and enjoy a whisky or three here

hamad tarek

Indoor cigar smoking and great vibe

Austin Sipes

Excellent atmosphere. Scotch selection also excellent.

Amanda Kopman

Suggest this for a date- whiskey flights and cigars are sure to make you the look like the baddest chic around town .

Frank Diebold

Make sure you at least look like you know what you're doing

Robert Tolar Haining

Dope place to have a cigar & scotch whiskey

Siddhaarth Jalan

A super selection of cigars and single malts ...

Guiseppe

Bring your own sticks as the ones available are hugely overpriced. A Davidoff Millennium Lonsdale is $75.00. The cutting fee is only $5.00

TeeJay V

Always a Bond movie playing... What else do you need to know?

Liza

cool vibe but you're allowed to smoke inside - uncomfortable for a nonsmoker

Jaime Scatena

Great place for cigars and drinks.

Bansri Bhatt

This place is great if you're meeting a friend or flying solo. Cozy and intimate !

Kevin Green

Bring your own stog and pay the $5 cutting fee .

Ben Tannenbaum

Leave work a little early and head on over to Hudson Bar & Books . Sip some scotch . Enjoy a cigar . You worked hard all week. You deserve it.

Michael Peralta

Great Cigars

Ryan Ambs

If you want a cigar where else

Josh Winnegrad

Made a res that was confirmed by email and when we arrived we were told that they didn't "have it on the books " and that it happens all the time. Hostess was rude and didn't do anything to help

Lulu Phongmany

They do an excellent dirty vodka martini

Melissa Dolo

Starting the birthday night out right with cigars and scotch !

Joe Juntereal

I wish I smoked. Cool bar , but a tad smoky if that makes sense.

Neel Bhargava

Scotch ; hotel quality wait staff

Dana Flynn

Great old fashions

John Pomeroy

Ask for a Purity Vodka on the rocks. Divine.

Jan Gemrich

Have a cigar ! Just do!:-)

Tilman Hampl

Lets see how real this is. I'd love to find a decent place where I could smoke a cigar and sip a drink from time to time.

Siddhaarth Jalan

Single malts

Matthew Lenahan

Go to the far back...VIP is great!

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