Chocolate City El Septimo Cigar Lounge is an upscale cigar and dining lounge located at 1511 S. Commerce Street, Suite 120, in Las Vegas’s Arts District. The Black-owned venue, operated by Johnny Yancy in partnership with El Septimo Geneva, blends luxury cigar culture, fine dining, and entertainment in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment. It is recognized for elevating Vegas’s off-Strip cigar scene with hospitality and premium products.
Atmosphere and Design
The lounge features a 200-square-foot walk-in humidor stocked with more than 2,000 premium cigars, a 40-seat main room, and VIP space equipped with multiple large-screen TVs. Its modern décor and multi-zone sound system support a mix of R&B music, karaoke, and live DJ events. Patios with skyline views provide outdoor seating for about 30 guests.
Food and Beverage
Chocolate City El Septimo offers a full kitchen serving upscale comfort dishes such as New Zealand lamb chops, lobster bites, catfish with truffle fries, and Southern-inspired brunch plates. The bar complements the cigar selection with signature cocktails, premium whiskey, and wine. Menu highlights include “The Big Smoke” chicken and waffles and lamb chop & grits.
Cigar Selection
The humidor carries exclusive El Septimo lines—like Empress of Sheba and Coco Ciudad—alongside celebrated labels such as Plasencia and Oliva. House-branded accessories, ashtrays, and humidors extend the luxury theme.
Community and Experience
Patrons praise the lounge for its welcoming service and “grown-folk” ambiance, highlighting attentive bartenders and weekly entertainment ranging from chess nights to themed events like Aviation, Whiskey & Cigars. With a near-perfect customer rating, it has become a cultural gathering spot for cigar aficionados seeking an intimate alternative to the Strip.
