Rosalinde W
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To start, I am far from the average cigar lounge customer. I expect weird looks both for being female & beyond that having a very “alternative” aesthetic. I do usually see 1-2 other women there but we rarely hit it off.
It’s a little less weird back home in Seattle, but our closest cigar lounges absolutely pale in comparison to Churchill’s, so despite feelings of being an outsider I was excited to go. I did feel very intimidated walking in, it’s probably not a place I’d go by myself, however the tobacconist/bartender/server/guy-who-does-everything was beyond awesome. Extremely friendly & helpful, super great to talk to. Sometimes we get eye rolls when we tell people we’re from the PNW but he was super chill. Unfortunately we only stuck to water so I can’t rank any drinks, but my bf is quite the whiskey guy & was impressed by their selection.
I didn’t end up liking the cigar he recommended me, but I don’t expect people to be able to read minds & that’s an inherent part of the cigar experience, so it doesn’t knock points off at all.
We happened to be there during a football game, so it was very loud & busy. If you get overstimulated easily I’d try to go during a less busy time of day, as I myself tend to prefer.
I probably wouldn’t come here by myself, but I did have a great time & will definitely be back. Try to get your hands on Seattle Pipe Club’s Plum Pudding cigar, but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll bring a spare 🔥