At night, the scene is more diverse, though low-key and casual. Couples show up after dinner. In keeping with Churchill's bookish theme, the extensive cigar and beverage menu boasts a table of contents. The cigars are listed according to size, and tasting notes include dimensions and references to Cigar Aficionado ratings. The cigar menu includes 49 cigars spanning 16 brands, including Arturo Fuente, Felipe Gregorio, Don Lino and El Sublimado.
Prices are about double suggested retail, a standard cigar-bar markup.
While there's something for everyone, the menu lacks blockbuster cigars. The manager, who buys rare cigars at auction, claims he sells about two of these time-machine rides per month, and is procuring additional stock. The beverage menu is a pleasure to peruse, especially the single-malt Scotch section, which breaks down the 28 selections by region. I'd like to see some tasting notes on the sherries, Cognacs and fine brandies, including the Germain-Robin Cigar Blend from California. I'd also like to see the Irish whiskies pulled out, instead of being lumped with the Americans and Canadians.