Website - http://www.stanzadeisigari.com/index.html
Location - North End, Boston MA
First Impression -
When you first visit Stanza you will take the stairs down from the street level and pick one of two doors, entering either one takes you on a time warp through history with cigar related memorabilia displayed proudly on the walls and in glass cases. One side of Stanza has more of the sports lounge atmosphere while the other feels like a traditional speakeasy where you can sit with friends and have good conversation over cigars and spirits.
Stanza's humidor is in the back of the lounge, near the walk through between the two sides. Stanza has a decent selections of premium cigars, but the prices seem a little higher then what I can get in Chicago, and Chicago has a large tax on cigars. Most Cigars are in the $18-$25 range, the house blends were $10-$14. Drinks on the other hand appear to be inline with large cities, similar to what I see in Chicago. Stanza does offer a $5 cut fee if you bring in your own cigar, although if you are buying drinks the staff usually overlooks the cut charge.
Sitting options ranger from small intimate tables, to arranged leather seating for larger groups. I did find that sitting along the exterior walls it was a few degrees colder, which on some of the colder Boston nights the seating was uncomfortable. Sitting in the back of the lounge or away from the wall the temperature in the lounge was consistent.
Service at Stanza depends on the the night, how many is in your group, and where you are sitting. I have had wonderful service where the staff was always checking in on the table, there was 3 of us, and it was about half full. I had great service as a single patron on a slow night, but on a busy night, if there is one or two in your party the service is abysmal.
Overall Stanza was a great place to end up after a evening meal of Italian and if you are looking for a comfortable place for a cigar.
Pros: Relaxing atmosphere, decent selection and price on drinks, cigar selection,
Cons: Cigar Prices, inattentive service, limited parking, can be crowded on a busy night
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