THE CARNEGIE CLUB

The huge space with a snazzy mezzanine and glitz worthy of the hottest nightclubs is only one of The Carnegie Club’s advantages; another being cigars. No wonder it’s hard to find an empty spot inside.

156 West 56th Street, #2      (212) 957-9676

CLUB MACANUDO

Linger on leather sofas and inhale the rich tobacco aromas of traditionally-styled Club Macanudo. Relax in comfort as the state-of-the-art ventilation system clears away the smoke.

26 East 63rd Street      (212) 752-8200

GRAND HAVANA ROOM

Want to feel special? You definitely will, once you manage to pass through the threshold of this upper-crust, members-only cigar lounge with magnificent views of Midtown Manhattan. The Grand Havana Room exudes privilege and exclusivity.

666 Fifth Avenue, Suite #39      (212) 245-1600

LEXINGTON BAR & BOOKS

Though the no-ladies-allowed spirit of gentlemen’s clubs is long gone, some cigar-lovers seem to miss the dark-wood elegance of such establishments. Which made room for high-brow joints like Lexington Bar & Books.

1020 Lexington Avenue      (212) 717-3902

MERCHANTS, N.Y.

Vegetarians should be even more enchanted than smokers, as Merchants, the hip Upper East Side cigar bar, offers yummy, meat-free meals and snacks sans the calories—all in a cozy, living-room-like atmosphere.

1125 First Avenue      (212) 832-1551

CAROLINE'S

Vaudeville finds its cultural extension at Caroline’s, a rustic 300-seat comedy club in Midtown. The laughing patrons are exposed to the décor with Las Vegas flair and high-octane, humor-enhancing drinks.

1626 Broadway      (212) 757-4100

COMIC STRIP LIVE

Comic Strip Live has been sitting at its current location ever since its opening in 1975, which mobilizes the comedy-loving crowd to return there on a regular basis for more and more quality shows.

1568 Second Avenue      (212) 861-9386

COMIX

Comix might not be the most mainstream-oriented comedy venue, yet it attracts crowds of patrons with its 14,000 square-feet space and regular happy hour served at the four bars.

353 West 14th Street      (212) 524-2500

GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB

Make sure you don’t eat too much before visiting Gotham, as that could make rolling on the floor and laughing out loud somewhat difficult.

208 West 23rd Street, #1
(212) 367-9000

LAUGH FACTORY

Jim Carrey, Dave Chappelle, Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, George Lopez, and Jerry Seinfeld are just a few celebrity comedians you might have a good chance of spotting at the Laugh Factory.

303 West 42nd Street      (212) 586-7829