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San Francisco

Old-school cigar bars downtown, and a Bay full of lounges beyond.

San Francisco does it the classic way: a Financial District cigar bar pouring spirits under the old ceiling fans, and a Jackson Square institution with live jazz and a kitchen. When the fog rolls in, the Bay picks up the slack, the Peninsula and East Bay keep proper lounges burning.

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Financial District

The Occidental Cigar Club

471 Pine St, San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco's classic cigar bar in the Financial District, cigars by the stick or box, spirits, beer and wine, no reservations needed.

Pip’s Tip The Financial District classic. By the stick or by the box.

Jackson Square

Cigar Bar & Grill

850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
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Jackson Square landmark with live music, a full bar and kitchen, and a courtyard made for a long ash.

Pip’s Tip Jackson Square landmark with a courtyard built for a long smoke. Live music and a full kitchen.

San Mateo

Cigar Loft

106 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, San Francisco, CA
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The Peninsula's open cigar lounge on 25th Avenue in San Mateo, minutes from SFO.

Pip’s Tip San Mateo on 25th Avenue, minutes from SFO. Useful on a layover.

Fremont

Ohlone Cigar Lounge

3370 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA
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East Bay mainstay on Mowry Avenue in Fremont, established 2012.

Pip’s Tip East Bay mainstay, est. 2012

San Jose

West Coast Cigars

San Jose, CA
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A modified old farmhouse and three-time Best Cigar Lounge winner, buy a stick, stay all day.

Pip’s Tip A modified old farmhouse and three-time Best Cigar Lounge winner, buy a stick, stay all day.

San Jose

Mission Pipe Shop

San Jose, CA
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South Bay tobacconist for 30+ years.

Pip’s Tip South Bay tobacconist for 30+ years.

Burlingame

Burlingame Tobacconists

Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA
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Peninsula institution on the Avenue.

Pip’s Tip Peninsula institution on the Avenue.

San Rafael

Telford's Pipe & Cigar

San Rafael, CA
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Marin's legacy pipe and cigar house.

Pip’s Tip Marin's legacy pipe and cigar house.

Los Gatos

Los Gatos Cigar Club

Los Gatos, CA
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Members and visitors welcome in the foothills.

Pip’s Tip Members and visitors welcome in the foothills.

Albany

Schmidt's Pub

Albany, CA
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East Bay pub where a pint and a smoke still co-exist.

Pip’s Tip East Bay pub where a pint and a smoke still co-exist.

Benicia

First Street Cigars

First St, Benicia, CA
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Waterfront small-town lounge up the strait.

Pip’s Tip Waterfront small-town lounge up the strait.

Danville

Danville Cigars

Danville, CA
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Diablo Valley's polished room.

Pip’s Tip Diablo Valley's polished room.

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This month's family spotlight

Cigar Bar & Grill

Jackson Square's landmark cigar house: live jazz and Latin bands, a real kitchen, and a courtyard where the whole family fits. The most PIPS room in Northern California.

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PIPS Bay Area Meetup: Jackson Square

Jazz, cigars & the family's first San Francisco night.

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Party in Palm Springs: Family Weekend

Destination weekend & Wave 1 celebration. Travel packages for members.

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Plan Your Visit

Where to Stay

  • Financial District / Union Square, both city lounges are a short walk from downtown hotels.
  • North Beach, stay by the square and stroll to Montgomery Street.
  • The Peninsula, San Mateo hotels put the Cigar Loft near SFO for a layover smoke.
  • Hotel partner links go here, a natural sponsorship slot.

Getting Around

  • Flying in: SFO is 20 minutes from downtown, and 10 from the San Mateo lounge.
  • Walk it: Occidental and Cigar Bar & Grill are five minutes apart on foot.
  • BART & Caltrain link the city, Peninsula and East Bay lounges without a car.
  • Parking downtown is garages-only, leave the car and walk this one.

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