Empire Social Lounge (HQ) Brickell

AZ Dad2day

7 months ago

★★★★★

Very nice upscale cigar lounge . Decent selection of cigars. Nice bar area. Service was okay.

Denisse Montana

3 months ago

★★

This was a nice lounge however I felt blindsided when I got the receipt.There was no cocktail menu or food menu but $30 a drink is ridiculous, even for Miami. Additionally, they had no food so we had to UberEats. My friends and I had a 8 drinks, and the total price was 300$. I will attach the receipt but this felt deceiving considering there was no menu to look at prices.

I AM W. Andrea Ziarno

9 months ago

★★★★★

Empire Social in Brickell is a cigar lover's paradise! From the moment I walked in I was greeted by the well dressed Raphael, the manager, who was extremely knowledgeable about the large selection including hand rolled cigars from Indonesia. Empire also has an impressive bar to pair your cigars with the drinks of your choice. I shared some 007 thELight II (tm) film stories with Raphael. He was shocked. Only down side is they should carry pipes and pipe tobacco. Hopefully next time I arrive pipe tobacco manifests. I am sure to return with cast and crew for a great smoke and cocktails during the two days of filming of thELight I film in Miami and Miami Beach in late September, early October, 2025. The overall selection of cigars is absolutely phenomenal, offering an impressive range of premium brands and rare finds that cater to every palate. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, there's something here for everyone. The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming, perfect for relaxing with a fine smoke and drink. The place is ideal for socializing. What truly sets this place apart is the exceptional service, especially from Manager Raphael and attentive staff. His knowledge, warmth, and genuine passion for cigars make your visit memorable. He goes above and beyond to recommend the perfect cigar and ensure you feel right at home. I highly recommend Empire Social for an unmatched cigar and cocktail experience!

Gregory

4 months ago

★

An empty room full of arrogance. This place manages to be pretentious without having a single customer to justify it. I sat down in a completely vacant bar and ordered a Macallan 12, only to be told my seat was “for six people.” Six imaginary people, apparently. I was then instructed to move five feet away—because rules matter more than reality here. I canceled the drink and asked for water. Not sparkling. Not bottled. Tap water. I was informed—without irony—that they don’t have tap water. At that point, I declined everything. I was only there so my friend could smoke his cigar. Despite being told explicitly that I didn’t want a drink, the hostess returned with a pour of Macallan anyway, clearly hoping to stick me with it. That alone tells you exactly what kind of operation this is. If not for basic courtesy to my friend, I would’ve walked without paying a cent. This place isn’t upscale—it’s delusional. Rigid, tone-deaf service wrapped in empty-room snobbery. Avoid it entirely. The lack of patrons isn’t a coincidence—it’s a warning.

Charles Hess

4 months ago

★★★

We stopped by before our annual Thanksgiving week Caribbean cruise...nice lounge...but I was underwhelmed...service was acceptable...reviews mentioned that this is possibly the best cigar lounge in the US...absolutely not...the setting is commendable...high back chairs...dark chocolate paneled walls...great liquor selection...but these are common characteristics of upscale lounges...Would I return? Probably not...with the exception of me being able to say I smoked a stick in a cigar lounge downtown Miami...there was really nothing memorable about my experience...drinks were adequate...my stick burned ok...which I'm always appreciative for...they do offer military discount...again...for a guy that travels the planet hitting cigar lounges...didn't quite hit the mark for me...a lil stuffy in my opinion...and I LOVE the finer things in life...this thing I adore requires attention to detail...not just pretty waitresses...I could go on and on...but I will stop there...if you're in the area...stop by...you'll pick it up immediately...