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Founded Dec 2021 by Felix Rodriguez (ex‐city police commissioner) and partners, with VIP lounge debut in 2023.

Rodriguez, a 47-year-old former city police commissioner and Board of Education vice president, said the establishment sells about 10,000 cigars, primarily from Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. In total, about 150 different cigar brands are offered, Rodriguez said. The business also sells cigar accessories and, down the road, will sell items like baseball caps, hoodies and sweaters, he said.

Rodriguez co-owns the business with Cesar Aviles and Daniel Mina.

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An upscale, inclusive environment (“brothers and sisters of the leaf”) to relax, unwind, socialize.

  • 3,200 sq ft lounge + 1,800 sq ft VIP members‐only area with personal humidified lockers.

  • Indoor/outdoor seating, TVs, full humidor, cigar accessories.

The VIP Lounge is located within an 1,800-square-foot area in the back of the establishment. It’s for members only and the goal is to “provide brothers and sisters a place to unwind and celebrate, particularly after the pandemic. The VIP Lounge will be able to fit about 150 people, and all members will have access to a humidified locker.

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Cigar & Drink Offerings

150+ cigar brands (Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican, Puerto Rico), whiskey, tastings, pairings.

The Commissioner's lounge sells about 10,000 cigars, primarily from Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. In total, about 150 different cigar brands are offered, Rodriguez said. The business also sells cigar accessories and, down the road, will sell items like baseball caps, hoodies and sweaters.

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350 Fairfield Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708

(203) 527-4042

WaterburyCigarbar.com