Whenever I travel I try to find a cigar lounge to hang out in. This one is in downtown Charleston close to everything.It is a nice spot to grab a smoke. I unfortunately went at the wing time because it was empty except for the tobacconist. He was friendly enough but he liked busy with what ever tobacconists do when there are no customers. The humidor is a good size with a good selection of premium smokes. I also saw pipe tobacco and drinks. I say by the window and noticed quite a few nice sights walk by (if youre into that sort of thing).The prices were good especially compared to my home town. So if youre in Charleston, check this spot out.I also did a video review on my YouTube channel: 5 minute cigar review. Check that out
Kings leaf has a good selection, and knowledgeable staff. Relaxing atmosphere, only downside is well, parking.So go inside, grab a nice cigar sit back and watch one of the TVs. They have great chairs to sit in. You wont be disappointed.
Awesome place. Man running it dealt with a drunk, gave awesome recommendations for cigars, knew where everything in the humidor was, and told us a bottle was the same price as 2 glasses of wine saving us money. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
Greeted by staff and locals enjoying the lounge when I walked in. Staff very friendly and helped with local dining options. Hope to have more time to enjoy the lounge next time. The large leather chairs looked inviting.
This has been my cigar shop for 10 years.I smoke 3-5 cigars a week and buy everything here.Levi, the GM, is super knowledgeable about the products, is friendly, and sincerely makes you feel at home.You can always count on lively conversation and your favorite game on the many televisions.Grab a stick and kick and relax!
Relaxed location for a smoke, drink and a chat. Good collection of cigars and beers. Comfy seats and if the locals are not barely winning with scrabble, great to have a chat. Levi knows his cigars and gives sound advice.
Amazing selection. Girls, I recommend Leather Rose cigar.
Extensive inventory of cigars in separate large room/humidor and also a few selections of beers and wine by the glass. Lots of leather chairs and sofas to relax and recline while enjoying a Cohiba.
Chill, but decent selection.
Great location I highly recommend
Nice place to enjoy a cigar.
Great place to relax and have a smoke, or look for some hard to find smokes. I was able to score 2 Fuente Opus X 20th anniversary editions, which I haven’t found in dozens of other shops. They also has some Hemmingway series in maduro wrappers, which I haven’t seen before. I wanted to hang out and smoke, but my wife couldn’t handle being inside so I had to wait until the evening. Very cool place to hang out, lots of great cigar décor, and very knowledgeable staff.
Great place! Levi was a great help for everything.
Absolutely fabulous place. Great selection of smokes and comfortable lounge.
This is a beautiful place with classy atmosphere.Cigar selection is relatively small. But youll have no trouble finding the classics. Ill definitely be back.Edit:My original review was overall very positive. However, I did mention that their cigar selection was relatively small. On second thought, I think I may have been influenced by my local shops abnormally large selection, and it was an unfair comparison. Kings Leaf has all of the classics. And the selection seems to stack up well with the half dozen other shops Ive visited of late. Either way, its a fantastic place. Great vibe. In a cool area, with fantastic food nearby. Ill definitely be back.
This has honestly become my go to spot since Ive moved to Charleston almost 3 years ago. Amazing quality cigars and hookah with an outstanding beer and wine selection. Its such a positive environment to either relax or socialize with the plethora of great return customers. I recommend this place highly to all my friends and strangers looking for a nice spot to grab a smoke.
I used to live in North Charleston, and while I did I always enjoyed dropping by with friends to smoke a cigar. Nick was always friendly, and I have no doubt that he still is.I remember when they first opened up the outdoor smoke lounge. It was fantastic! But something has changed since I lived here that seems to only affect me and my wife as we are both under 21. There is a cover charge to even be on the second floor. It’s $10, not a big one time charge but I am very glad that charge had not been around before while I was a regular, I would never have hung around! We were paying customers and were turned off by the charge and also by the rude manner in which it was presented to us.But, everything else was great! The first employee was very helpful and helped me to find cigars similar to those I was looking for.
Good stop. Sadly they were out of a lot of the flavored cigars I like but they had a good area to sit and smoke and have a drink along with your cigar!
Everything I hoped it would be. Fantastic selection of smokes in a really comfortable environment. If I would have described the perfect cigar bar, this would be it
Definitely enjoyed a day of football here! Wine selection made me happy, plus draft beer! John was the nicest host! Will be back.
Me and two my friends sat down and ordered $15 hookah and we gave the guy a $20 bill (So $5 tip immediately). He came and gave us the hookah and not only was it bad (I’ve had hookah all over USA & Europe and this was terrible), he also didn’t even smoke it for us first to make sure it was warmed up! After, my third friend came in and sat down with us. She was immediately harassed and the guy said she had to order something or leave. Unbelievable since we already gave this guy a $5 tip for doing nothing! Overall terrible experience and uncaring staff! Will be going to Charlestowne tobacco and wine next time!!!!
The man working on June 21 made me feel like an embakcike.and like and no money for cigars because I hit. 1ooo hebtrated me horrible Ill never go back!!!!
Stop by here while on vacation and was a little let down. The guy that helped me wasn’t super nice or helpful. Their humidor doesn’t have a huge selection and the lounge is rather small.
Ive been going to this store for years. Originally the Smoking Lamp, in 2015 it came under new ownership and became the Kings Leaf. With this new ownership I saw the shop I frequented grow into the shop I love. The cigar collection is incredible and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Whether youre a college kid looking for hookah, a cigar aficionado looking to sit and smoke a great cigar, or a pipe smoker looking to top up your tobacco pouch this store has it.The guys who run the store have a wealth of knowledge to share with anyone looking to get into this wonderful hobby. They will point you to exactly what youre looking for.All in all this store is for any one and everyone who enjoys smoking and making new friends.
Very helpful staff. They were out of some selection but offered some good alternative cigars. The location was on the main strip of Kings Rd. At the end of all happen spots. The crowd was a little light at 1030.
Good selection and reasonably priced for downtown Charleston. Beer on tap as well as wine. Cozy atmosphere. Definitely will come back.
Will never go back again. The staff are rude and they only take care of their regular. If you are an unfamiliar face forget it. You will be waiting for ages to be served on.
Great place!! Help very accommodating!!!!
Out of all the cigar shop/lounges, kings leaf if definitely the best. Check them all out but save the best for last. Best environment for a smooth relaxed night.
I was visiting the city and forgot my pipe. Chase was very knowledgeable and helpful in selecting both my pipe and flavor of tobacco. Kings Leaf has a great selection and top-notch service. Check them out!
Amazing selection of cigars.. all the high end and everyday stuff! Great selection of craft/local beers! Great location! Chill vibe with welcoming staff.
Awesome cigar lounge. Was visiting from out of town and they had a huge selection of reputable cigars. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed and their tvs complimented the lounge well. Location was also a plus.
Awesome place! I went in clueless on what to get my boyfriend. Nick, I think his name was, helped me pick out a quality selection of cigars. The other two employees there were so nice and helpful. This place is a 10/10!
A nice, relaxing place to spend a quiet hour, read a book, and get a great cigar recommendation.
Amazing experience!!! Great vibes, cigars, and cigar bar talk!!!! Would definitely recommend!!!
Levi has an extensive knowledge of cigars and is friendly and very helpful
Visited both their Charleston locations. Talked with Ben and Nick. Both great guys. Lounges were nice and cigar selections were great. Veteran friendly too!
Great place to grab a cigar and hang out. Nick is an excellent GM and very friendly. Keep up the good work.
GM didnt seem too happy to have are group of 9 cigar smokers in the shop. Had to wait the 3 times we visited to get the smoke eater turned on. Place was way too smokey. Never once were we asked by staff how are you doing everything ok? Selection was decent but many shelves were half empty. Only big shop in town so if you need a stick you will probably find your way there.
Made buying super easy :)
If you like cigars, beer, and comroderee (spelling) come here
Its a cool place with friendly people and knowledgable staff. The regulars are always willing to have conversations and play games
Great hole in the wall tobacco spot. Great selection and chill staff.A bit snug, however it is extremely cozy in there.
Another gem hidden in the coast of SC. If youre visiting Charleston and feel the need to get a good cigar, start here. This lounge is comfy, has a good selection of cigars from Tats, Luj, Fuentes, Camacho and Beer!!!. Ill be back for more when ibis it again!
Enjoyed the experience very much. Great cigars and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!
I didnt catch his name, but the guy at the counter was super helpful in guiding me and my friend when we didnt know what we wanted. Super chill environment, and the staff is always ready to help with any issues.
The selection of cigars, beers, and wines is amazing! The staff is always helpful and willing to go above and beyond for their customers. Would return. 10/10
For a smoking lounge the most important thing is to have a good ventilation system. Otherwise the smoke just overwhelms the place and ends up just smelling like stale smoke. No real cigar aficionado would smoke in this place because it would be impossible to enjoy the flavors of your cigar because of the stale stench.
This is the spot!! A really comfortable lounge with TVs and an extraordinary staff to help guide you to why you are looking dor.
Friendly. Nice smoking area. They were severely understocked today, but that is because business is booming. They were in process of re-ordering
Had a pleasant experience there, and enjoyed browsing their nice walk-in humidor with a lot of selections. The cigars we bought were very good, and the staff was helpful and friendly.
Decent cigar selection. Nice staff. Filthy bathroom needs new toilet and serious cleaning.
Great place to relax and very knowledgeable staff! If you are a tourist in Charleston welcome to the south and being polite to people around you goes a long way. It is very frustrating when someone comes in and is rude to the staff.
Good selection. Comfortable, chill atmosphere
Great lounge and selection. Comfortable seating and good conversations.
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Good selection of cigars and brews. A regular stop when Im in Charleston!
Great laid back spot to escape a brief rain shower and enjoy a time vigar.
Good cigar selection. Beer selection very limited. Staff member threw our our drinks and gave our cigarettes to a friend after we were outside saying goodbye to a friend for 5 minutes, and responded with total apathy. Incredibly disappointed, will NOT go back.
Nice little cigar shop on king. They dont sell cigarettes
Got a couple of Liga provadas(H99) in which only 5 lounges in the country have. Got lucky tonight. Im saving until superbowl Sunday..
Awesome place to hang out and relax! Great selection of cigars! Highly recommend!
Good selection of cigars and craft beer. The staff is always very kind and helpful with a great knowledge of the cigars they carry.
Lovely people and the best selection in town! My favorite place to catch a Tottenham game.
Great cigar spot. The staff was very hospitable.
Great selection, reasonable prices for downtown Charleston, and a welcoming atmosphere. Its one of those places where youll never meet a stranger.
Awesome cigar store wothsome really high-end labels at great prices and wonderful wine and beer selection at great prices as well a real find in downtown Charleston check it out !!!
Awesome atmosphere, they also have an outdoor deck upstairs looking on to king street! Very friendly and helpful staff, definitely recommend!
Worth a visit if you smoke. One of the few places in Charleston that you can still smoke indoors.
Guys ...it doesnt get any better that this if you like boutique brands, down to earth no nonsense atmosphere, with quality music, beverages and great people!
Small cigar shop. Nice sized humidor. The chairs in the lounge are all broken down and not very comfortable for hanging out. Full of Citadel cadets on a Sunday afternoon.
Great staff and good selection. Worth a visit!
Nice place, sticks are priced a little high, but I suppose downtown prices are to be expected
Decent selection, friendly staff. Good location in the city.
Very casual. I go to watch sports.
Excellent cigar lounge!! With great selection of smokes and cold beverages!
Relaxing environment, great cigars and good company!
Nice cigar shop, right in the middle of the city.
Best Cigar Lounge in Charleston. Great selection of cigars and beer/ wine.
Staff is very friendly but their card game skills leave something to be missed. (Looking at you Nick)
Has some of the harder to find padron limited releases.
Went in to get shisha, because according to their website they carried bigger boxes than most other stores. Drove 30 minutes to get there only to find out they dont sell shisha. Really wish their website didnt say they did, wouldnt of wasted the time or gas to get there.
A wonderful experience, especially the cigar selection.
Super chill. Good selection.
A little small but staff was friendly and helpful
There were several signs posted listing buy 4 and get 1 free so I got 5. When she rang them up she had no idea about that special so I got charged for 5.What a rip off!!Would not recomnend going there.Bad customer service....
Great knowledge staff and wonderful atmosphere.
Cool place to buy cigars and smoke.