Returning to his home city of Easton with newfound knowledge and passion, Larry Holmes Jr., the son of former professional boxing legend Larry Holmes, is taking a big swing with the opening of Legends Cigar Bar.
“We took different concepts from other cigar lounges, other restaurants, other hotels, and really just tried to mimic what they were doing and put our own spin to it,” Holmes Jr. said.
The space features an elongated copper bar — well-populated by a crowd of older white men mid-week — across from booth seating, with a spacious, comfortable members-only lounge in the back. A diverse selection of cigars are illuminated in a glass display; smoke from patrons is quickly dissipated by quiet, subtle fans hanging from the ceiling.
Anyone can enjoy the front bar, but customers can pay $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends to enjoy the members’ lounge. Becoming a full-time member — priced at $2,500 per year — has its special perks, including a personal locker, exclusive event access and merch…