Category: Cigar Road-Trip to #IPCPR2018

July 2018. After spending a bit of time in the wonderland of the Beatles Suite it was time for dinner, so I ventured to the main floor of the Brown Palace Hotel to enjoy a hot meal at their famed Tavern restaurant.

  • photo credit: Val Bradshaw
  • photo credit: Val Bradshaw
photo credit: Val Bradshaw

Since it was a Sunday night the seating was plentiful – there really wasn’t too much of a crowd in the Tavern just after 4pm.
I liked the bright colours of the tavern and the staff was very helpful & friendly.
The steak dinner I ordered was delicious – with fingerling potatoes and fresh asparagus … it was just perfect!

photo credit: Val Bradshaw

After that satisfying meal it was time for an after-dinner cigar at the Palace Arms Churchill Bar.

Churchill Bar was really busy when I walked in.
There was only a couple of tables available so I settled into a table in the centre of the room.
Please note that for privacy reasons, I didn’t take any photos while there were other identifiable patrons in the room.

photo credit: Brown Palace Hotel

The bartender, Ibrahima, arrived to my table with a drinks menu and then escorted me to the hotel humidor where I selected an AVO cigar.

As Ibrahima was expertly lighting my AVO cigar, I decided on a glass of Bourbon from the extensive Spirits menu.
I was absolutely impressed with the cigar & whiskey knowledge Ibrahima communicated.
Without a doubt, he was an absolute professional cigar sommelier & whiskey connoisseur.
It was a real pleasure listening to his calm demeanour as he described the cigar humidor & the selection of spirits.

photo credit: Val Bradshaw
2018 Scotch Menu

Overall, the visit to the Churchill Bar in the Brown Palace Hotel was a a really nice way to spend the evening.

As I headed back to the Beatles Suite for a good nights rest, I stopped by the fountain to refill my water bottle.
This hotel is very proud of their well-water supply.
There was a plaque honouring the Natural Artesian Water.

  • photo credit: Val Bradshaw
  • photo credit: Val Bradshaw

As well as plaques showcasing the hotel numerous awards:

If you’re planning a trip to Denver, Colorado, I highly recommend the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa.
https://www.brownpalace.com

July 8, 2018. It was a full day planned for the Colorado leg of my 2018 Cigar Road-Trip! Cigar Lounges visited: Havana Manor & Cigars on 6th.

My 1st visit to Havana Manor in Longmont, CO was amazing!
It’s very easy to find – adjacent to a Smoker Friendly right on Main St.

As I walked through the front doors of Havana Manor, I realized the storefront is a little deceiving because the design makes the location look quite narrow.
In fact, the place is massive!

Immediately upon entry, there’s 2 banks of big, comfy chairs to the left, so I thought I’d settle in there for a smoke.

But after Thomas Bliss sold me a Padron cigar from their gigantic humidor, I was guided ’round the corner to a couple more fantastic seating areas.

photo credit: Havana Manor

There’s several tables & chairs for individuals or groups who want to have an informal meeting or …

photo credit: Havana Manor

… go down a couple of steps to enter a huge media | entertainment lounge where there’s coffee & other beverages.
There’s also the option to sit outside – the fabulous Havana Manor Patio area is perfect!

photo credit: Havana Manor

I decided to make myself comfortable at one the tables in the front lounge area where there are plug-ins for computers and lots of room to spread out whatever files are needed to get work done – just like being at the office!

I lit the Padron and enjoyed an hour and a half of pure #CigarHerf relaxation … and got caught up on Social Media!

After Havana Manor/ Longmont, I drove into Denver to visit Cigars on 6th … keep scrolling down!

Havana Manor
1136 Main St | Longmont, CO 80501 | (303) 776-2332
Havana Manor: Davidoff Appointed Merchant
Member of Tobacconist Association of America

Since I had some time before I could check into The Brown Palace Hotel, I decided to squeeze in one more lounge visit:
Cigars on 6th
707 East 6th Avenue | Denver, CO 80203 | 303.830.8100

July 2018.
Cigars on 6th is a really cozy cigar lounge that’s very popular with cigar enthusiasts in the area.

photo credit: Val Bradshaw

There’s a very vintage feel to Cigars on 6th.
The seating in the 2 main lounge areas feels like a throwback to the Speakeasy / BarberShop days.

photo credit: Cigars on 6th

Just like the establishment itself, Cigars on 6th has all kinds of hidden gems within & along its walls.
Seeing some of their collectibles is like being part of a treasure hunt!

But one of the biggest delights for this Canadian was seeing the packaging for World Whiskey of the Year – Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye!
Go Canada!

photo credit – Val Bradshaw

From the humidor, I selected a nice Lancero for my #CigarHerf at Cigars on 6th.

And for a little privacy, I chose to sit in the quiet back room area where I was able to just reflect on the hundreds of miles I’d driven to that point and all the wonderful experiences along the way.
And then I really started to look forward to the things to come … like the long-awaited stay at The Brown Palace in Denver, Colorado.

** Please Note:

⚠ HAVANA MANOR IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
POSTED ON: APRIL 2, 2020
Attention Customers, in cooperation with the City of Longmont shelter-in-place order during the COVID-19 pandemic, Havana Manor Longmont is temporarily closed. Premium cigars can still be purchased at the Smoker Friendly next door. Be safe out there!
http://havanamanor.com
http://www.cigarson6th.com/denver-colorado-cigar-shop/