17th Street Cigar Co

first time i have come here...and i was pleased.   Nice to find a cigar shop that is open late in Bakersfield.  So many times i get off work and everywhere in town to grab a quality cigar is already closed.

the location really seems like more of a bar than a cigar shop at times, especially on the weekends.   Their selection is on the smaller side, and when i came in there wasn't anyone with real experience with the stock they carry, though the bartender that was present was very helpful, her actual knowledge was lacking.  If you know what you are looking for already then it's no big deal, and they seem to carry most of the popular smokes.

i can't speak for any other time than on a Saturday night at this point, but they did have some hip/hop rap type music playing.  I don't mean that stuff you normally hear on the radio, but a more hardcore station found on a satellite station was my guess.

the mix was kind of confusing...cigar shop, turned into a bar, with cowboy type people, playing hip hop music?   either way we had a good time stopping in

A smaller, laid back location to chill. We went so my husband and brother could enjoy a beer and a cigar late on a Saturday night. The fact they are still selling cigars late into the night is a nice plus even if you don't want to stay and enjoy the cigar in the shop. The bartender is very responsive and they have a variety of beers in bottles and wine available to go with your cigar.

I was in town and wanted a place to relax and smoke a cigar. I also wanted to get out of the 111 degree heat! I really appreciated 17th street lounge. The humidor is well stocked with reasonably priced cigars. There are several rooms in which to be seated on large leather couches, chairs or at the beer/wine bar. There was strong ventilation , good air conditioning and very friendly staff. I recommend it on any day. I'll be back when next I am in Bakersfield.