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Hudson Bar and Books

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Cozy cigar bar with stogies, spirits & wines in a clubby, book-filled space. People often mention cigar, cigars, night,


Address

636 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Website

www.barandbooks.cz

Contact

(212) 229-2642

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (382 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Friday: 3 PM to 3 AM
  • Saturday: 3 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: 3 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Martin S. 2 years ago on Google • 116 reviews
    A small and intimate cigar bar with good cocktails, small plates to eat and a very entertaining barman. Try the seasonal Hot Toddy during the winter months - superb!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mrs 1 year ago on Google
    Not a welcoming place for women. Ladies, the restaurant caters to men only…rude men. & it is really uncomfortable. It appears the people working there don’t know the art of welcoming a small group of women. I don’t think this is safe place for women to go to. As an avid cigar smoker, there are other places you can go to. The prices are high & it’s too mediocre for the experience.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frederick W. 7 months ago on Google • 1203 reviews
    Comfortable and unpretentious cigar bar with a decent food menu and some great cocktails. The room is small and somewhat narrow, but there is a great patio outside for the warmer weather. Most of the folks there were couples, but they were two or three solo guys like myself just there to unwind with a cigar and a glass of whiskey. The selection of cigars is not very broad especially when considering the Maduro styles or the larger ring sizes, theirs top out at 60, but you can bring your own and there is a modest cutting fee of $12. This will probably be my go-to cigar bar now that Mike the Greek has left Soho, and the vibe there has changed so dramatically.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phill M. 8 months ago on Google
    Great vibe, brilliant service ... A really fun evening! Great Cigar Choice, fine whiskey collection and easy to get to!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amulay C. 1 year ago on Google • 226 reviews
    Great cigar spot at the back of the bar with library vibe. Knowledgeable staff and very classy with movie feels. Wide array of cigars available for amateur to experienced smokers and have cool ways of cutting it. Whiskeys are way too expensive in my opinion hence not a 5*. $44 + tax + tip for 1oz of Glenlivet 18yrs.

  • 4/5 Stephen Daray (Steve D. 7 years ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Really depends if you like Cigars. If yes, go and have a cigar at the bar. If no, move along. Did not have food so can't weigh in on that. The drinks were great (vespa). Big selection of hard liquors. Great lighting and decor. As to the cigars, a most enjoyable experience. And I rarely have cigars. Would give it a 4.5

  • 5/5 Don L. 7 months ago on Google • 144 reviews
    If you want a relax place to chill and have a cigar with solid drinks. This is the place. Got a caramel flavor mild cigar with the goldfinger. Great place to relax and chill on a summer night.

  • 3/5 Brennan H. 1 year ago on Google • 123 reviews
    I stopped in here on a whim as I was walking by and assumed it was a book/library/literature-themed bar. Sure, there are some books, but this is just a very expensive, swanky cigar bar. So it depends on what you're looking for. If you're a wealthy banker getting off the job and looking for whiskey and cigar, I'm sure you'll love it. Otherwise, this place is probably going to be a little intimidating and/or unwelcoming.

  • 3/5 Alexander T. 3 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Meh... The waitress could only produce one broken lighter. No matches. They also said we could not just smoke, had to buy at least two drinks. Not terrible, but not really my idea of a good time.

  • 5/5 David C. 5 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Forgive the hugely inflated prices and the fact that they insist on cutting and lighting the cigars for you instead of letting you do it yourself. It’s a little cramped here but the vibe really is like no place else I’ve been to in New York City. definitely recommend if you’re into cigars and cigar culture. If not, I would avoid it because it’s very small and you’ll be breathing tobacco air the whole time.

  • 5/5 Jeremiah C. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the finest Cigar Bar I’ve had the chance to see… strong and authentic, a place where you can sit down and enjoy a good drink with an amazing cigar.

  • 1/5 Nina N. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the rudest staff I've ever had to displeasure of being served by. Went in with a friend on a Friday night to have a lovely night out. Didn't even have a chance to sit down before I was asked what I'd like to drink. When we said we weren't ready yet, I was given the nastiest look. Throughout the hour that I spent there, I was pressured to keep buying drinks every 10 minutes; I felt so uncomfortable. The staff was rude every time I interacted with them as if me being there was inconvenience to them. The atmosphere was hostile, and even the manager there was throwing glances across the room. In the end I was given a check without asking one and was told to free this pace for other patrons. Unbelievable. Would never give them my money again.

  • 5/5 Albert K. 1 year ago on Google
    Expensive and smelly, but if you go in knowing that, it is a ton of fun. Staff are attentive. Whisky and cigar selection is excellent. Martini was well done also. Cigar prices are high, but where else can you smoke one with good drinks? Staff are professional and courteous. Fun vibes all around and everybody there is open to converse.

  • 5/5 Pat L. 11 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Fantastic bar with a fine selection of whisky and classic cocktails. Cigars are also first rate and they have private label smokes easy to recommend. Perfect old school library / smoking room ambience. But the draw is the service which is impeccable and welcoming. I always look forward to coming to this establishment for a nightcap or late night cigar on every visit to NY.

  • 5/5 Paul D. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    This is the real deal- The service, atmosphere and vibe are all great. On a cool Autumn night or a frosty winter evening, you'll want to stop in for a smoke, a drink of any kind and even James Bond films on the play loop.

  • 5/5 Dan R. 1 year ago on Google
    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 rainy nights!

  • 5/5 Carsten 1 year ago on Google
    Good selection of cigars and whiskeys. Also nice signature Cocktails. Friendly Barkeeper and service!! If you love to smoke cigars, it is your place to be!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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