Norcross

Norcross' newest cigar lounge, restaurant and bar: Tailored Smoke coming soon

Expect a full menu, cocktails, cigars and state of the art air purification systems.

Image of an existing location from Tailored Smoke's website.

NORCROSS, GA – Tailored Smoke, a cigar lounge franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is preparing to open its first Atlanta-area location at 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Unit 204, Norcross, GA 30071, franchisee Evan Parrish told Business Debut in a phone interview.

Parrish said Tailored Smoke currently operates in North Carolina, Virginia and Alabama, and the Gwinnett County site will extend the franchise’s reach in the Southeast.

What to Expect

The Norcross space totals a little more than 5,000 square feet, including a full kitchen, Parrish shared with Business Debut. The lounge will feature a full humidor, a main seating area and a VIP section for paying members, which includes access to limited edition cigars and other specials.

Parrish said the VIP area will be available to members who opt into a paid program, which includes perks such as limited-edition cigars each month and periodic specials.

The business will provide a comfortable place for smoking a cigar, having dinner out, or enjoying a drink from the bar. State-of-the-art ventilation systems will filter the air to prevent excess smoke from accumulating. "I can't say you won't leave smelling like a cigar. But you won't leave smelling like an ashtray," Parrish said.

The exact menu is still in development, though he expects familiar bar items such as chicken wings and nachos and other small plates. Parrish described the food direction as American cuisine with a focus on flavor.

Additionally, they will offer an outdoor patio seating and an extensive wine selection.

Education will be part of the experience, according to Parrish. Staff can guide both experienced cigar smokers toward new brands and newer guests toward approachable cigars, he told Business Debut.

Parrish, a Lawrenceville native, said keeping the concept in Gwinnett County was important for him to provide a full-service cigar lounge closer to North Metro residents.