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Fire ’em up at Iwan Ries, the most cigars, pipes & tobacco in Chicago!

 

Since 1857, Chicago has been home to Iwan Ries & Co., the oldest family-owned tobacconists in the country. Now in our 5th generation of hard work and commitment to service, we are striving to ensure that we continue in the tradition of making customers our #1 priority!

In the world of e-commerce it seems that selection is often void of service. At Iwan Ries & Co. we offer both. A practice thIwanReisat was started with tobacconist Edward Hoffman, and passed on from generation to generation. While browsing our site, please keep in mind that this is a only a fraction of what we have to offer.

We have over 15,000 pipes in stock, the largest selection of pipe tobaccos available, hundreds of cigars, and countless accessories. Please call us if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Chances are we have it. If not, and its available, we’ll get it for you. Thanks for visiting and smoke in peace. Visit iwanries.com for more information.

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fun: The Robusto Room

Named for a type of stogie, The Robusto Room serves as a rare sanctuary for smokers—and a swanky one at that. One part cigar bar, one part martini lounge, The Robusto Room boasts a robust amount of Citysearch Awards, cleaning up everything from Best Club to Most Romantic Bar and Singles Scene.

Hidden in a courtyard off a suburban street, this dark, wood-and-leather-filled Lone Tree martini lounge and cigar bar doesn’t only sell hundreds of tobacco labels but also rents private humidors for regulars to maintain their stashes. And though there’s not much food on the menu—with only a couple of appetizers, you should plan to dine elsewhere—there’s lots of entertainment in store: besides plasma TVs and free Wifi, karaoke, poker, trivia, and DJs all turn The Robusto Room into a refined rec room on any given night.

Redhead Piano Bar

Don’t be afraid to sing along at the Redhead Piano Bar, where the scene is warm and inviting, no matter what your style of music. Located on the heart of Chicago’s Ontario Street, the bar features nightly live music, along with an extensive drink menu. The walls are covered with sheet music and “Old Hollywood” movie stars giving the Redhead a retro vibe.