Churchill's

[dave_k58]

We are booked on the Regal for a TA Nov 17.  I was wondering if someone knew if Churchill's has reopened on the ships that have them.  Thanks

[Thrak]

Yes, Churchill's is open for the Cigar (and Pipe) smoking crowd. Be advised that those folks do not appreciate Cigarette smokers.

[Rick&Jeannie]

8 hours ago, Thrak said:

 Be advised that those folks do not appreciate Cigarette smokers.

That just seems so ironic... 😄 But then...I'm not a smoker.

[pedirn]

5 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

That just seems so ironic... 😄 But then...I'm not a smoker.

They don’t appreciate it because cigarette smokers have other places to smoke,   Cigar and pipe smokers do not.   Many times my husband wanted a cigar but there was no seating available in Churchills as it was filled with cigarette smokers.

[deliver42]

I've been on 2 Princess ships, the Ruby and the Regal, and I smoke cigars. I never had a problem smoking a cigar wherever smoking was allowed. Nobody, crew or passenger evr said anything to me.

[vikidon]

On 7/8/2022 at 6:35 PM, deliver42 said:

I've been on 2 Princess ships, the Ruby and the Regal, and I smoke cigars. I never had a problem smoking a cigar wherever smoking was allowed. Nobody, crew or passenger evr said anything to me.

On Regal is there a smoking area above the lido deck pool? Just curious, hubs is a smoker.

Vickie

 

[mnocket]

On 7/8/2022 at 12:55 AM, Thrak said:

Be advised that those folks do not appreciate Cigarette smokers.

Never been my experience.  In fact I'd say there has almost always been more cigarette smokers there than cigar smokers.  I'm not saying you're wrong, just that our experiences have been very different.

[Lizabu]

2 hours ago, vikidon said:

On Regal is there a smoking area above the lido deck pool? Just curious, hubs is a smoker.

Vickie

 

Yes, aft by terrace pool. There are usually waiters that will bring you a coffee or cocktail too

[gerig]

On 7/8/2022 at 2:55 AM, Thrak said:

Yes, Churchill's is open for the Cigar (and Pipe) smoking crowd. Be advised that those folks do not appreciate Cigarette smokers.

cigarettes stink.  cigars and pipes have a better smell

[SiliconCruiser]

32 minutes ago, gerig said:

cigarettes stink.  cigars and pipes have a better smell

I was going to say the same thing.  Smoked cigarettes, cigars, and pipes for close to 50 years before I quit. But these days, cigarettes do stink (though in sympathy, I seldom object to it unless it is in a non-smoking area.)

[mom says]

1 hour ago, gerig said:

cigarettes stink.  cigars and pipes have a better smell

Let's just say that the cigar and pipe smokers I know prefer the aroma of their own tobacco. Many years ago we were on the QM2 and DH decided to go into the cigar lounge for an after dinner cigar and brandy. I decided to join him, but was politely informed by the attendant who was lighting his cigar for him 🧐 that cigarettes were discouraged.  I believe she may have been a little surprised when I opted to enjoy a cigar of my own, albeit a milder one

[JimmyVWine]

Bumping this up for an update.  (Not interested in a "which smells better" debate or a "who can tolerate whom" debate.  Very simple, straightforward question.)   As of today, does Churchill's have a stocked and attended bar complete with a bartender, or is it just a lounge to hang out in?  And if it has an attended bar, are the hours limited?  If it varies by ship, I am most interested in Regal.  I went back and looked at my Patters from October, 2022 and not only does Churchill's not have any hours listed there, it isn't even referred to in the list of "Dining, Bars & Lounges" at all.  Thanks.

Edited April 4, 2023 by JimmyVWine

[stevenr597]

Disappointed with "Churchills" on Discovery Princess.  Very small with little seating. 

[glenc56]

No bar or bar tender, lucky if you see any ship staff at all.

 

 

[Irishman_1990]

Does anyone know if you can purchase cigars there or if you bring your own?

[mom says]

The cigar lounges do have cigars for sale. But if you are a cigar aficionado you may prefer to bring your own. They don't have their own bar. They are next to the casino, and the drinks come from there. On our cruise (we were on Crown, and their cigar lounge is the Speakeasy) we had a waiter take our orders. He was in and out every few minutes in the late afternoon/evenings.

[Ret BC]

Churchill's was open last year on our TA onboard Enchanted.  Staff from the adjacent bar would pop in occasionally and check if anyone needed a drink.  They did have a small selection of cigar's available for sale as well.

[roboref]

We were on a TA cruise and I was in Speakeasy enjoying my afternoon/pre-dinner cigar. @ women came in and lit up cigs. When I am smoking I don't mind cigarette smoke, it all mingles together anyway. They went to waving their hands and giving me an evil look. Then one of them asked if I would mind putting out my cigar as they couldn't stand the smell. The nerve! LOL. I politely responded that I would mind being that this was the Cigar Bar and the only place to smoke a cigar. They angrily stubbed the cigs out and left offended.

 

A 2nd on bringing your own cigars, the ones that are for sale are of dubious distinction and absolutely not very well cared for. 

[dave_k58]

On 8/19/2022 at 2:01 PM, mnocket said:

Never been my experience.  In fact I'd say there has almost always been more cigarette smokers there than cigar smokers.  I'm not saying you're wrong, just that our experiences have been very different.

on our last TA on the Regal - there was only one cigar smoker and the rest were all cigarette smokers