The only time I’ve ever stepped foot in a cigar bar was on a trip to Las Vegas. I wasn’t there for the cigars, but I completely fell for the atmosphere. It felt upscale, glamorous, and a bit out of the ordinary. My husband Charlie, on the other hand, is a huge cigar fan and loved every minute of it. Naturally, as soon as I heard about a brand-new spot opening on Grand Rapids West Side, had to tell him!
And if you are looking for cool, unique vibes? The entire setup is built inside a repurposed bank!
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Brothers Harsh and Tony Patel took the former Fifth Third Bank branch at 700 Bridge St. NW and transformed it into Patel’s Cigar Lounge & Spirits. Here is a peek at what the building looked like before:
Looks like they did a ton of work to transform the place.
One big standout feature? They turned the original bank vault into a walk-in humidor!…