Zarka Cigar Lounge

OK, so I guess for this area, this may be adequate. I prefer my local places in San Diego like Churchill or Excalibur much more. There's a $10 charge to get in to the Zarka lounge area if you're not a member. Once I was inside, I didn't find much enticing me to become a member. They have a decent humidor and the cute girls working there had basic knowledge of cigars, but that's where the positives for me ended.

The place was very stuffy and smoky... if you don't go to many cigar lounges, you may find that a funny statement. Most places have a decent ventilation system that circulates the air well. This place didn't... it had a couple of fans and that was it. It left the place very smoky and stale.

The $10 cover charge included a house beer, house wine or house well drink. I guess I should have opted for the wine or beer because the rum and coke I got was not only small, but very weak. I doubt there was even a full shot of rum in it.

As for decor... it was on the cluttered side and while the chairs were comfy, I guess I just didn't feel welcome after having to pay $10 to get in and then getting a weak drink. If you buy a cigar from a place, you shouldn't have to pay more just to enjoy the cigar at that same place. That's absurd. I won't be returning.

My favorite cigar lounge.  Like the man cave away from the man cave.  Great place to grab a fine scotch and enjoy a quality cigar.  Wide selection of both.  Awesome walk-in humidor.  Flat screen TVs everywhere.  Wall to wall beverage choices.  Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.  Beautiful girls.  Why not?

Largest humidor you are going to find anywhere in Southern California with some of the best prices.  It is always a shock going to some of the cigar lounges in San Diego or L.A. because the same cigars are 5 or more dollars expensive.  

Since I have moved here 5 years ago this is where I come most frequently to relax and socialize.