Iron Oak Cigar Lounge opens in Concord with bar and golf simulator
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Inside Iron Oak Cigar Lounge. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
Iron Oak Cigar Lounge is now open in Concord with cigars, bourbon and golf.
Why it matters: Owner Bjorn Mohaugen says it can take years for a cigar to go from seed to smoke, which is why he wants Iron Oak to be a place where smokers can slow down, learn the story behind each blend and discover smaller brands they might otherwise overlook.
What to expect: The 3,200-square-foot lounge seats about 90 people indoors, with additional patio seating outside. Expect jazz and instrumental music, plus an indoor golf simulator.
- The lounge also has a full bar with a bourbon- and whiskey-focused selection, about 11 signature cocktails, wine, beer and nonalcoholic drinks. Eventually they'll have recurring bourbon and wine tasting events.
- The humidor features more than 400 cigars, from quick 20-minute smokes to blends that can last more than three hours.
Zoom in: The lounge plans to host "Cigar 101" sessions with cigar company representatives for beginners and more in-depth tastings for experienced smokers, giving customers a chance to try cigars they may not find elsewhere.
- Mohaugen says many of the boutique brands on the shelves support causes customers may not know about. For example, L.O.F.B. (League of Fat Bastards) supports mental health awareness, while Hooten Young gives back to military and veteran organizations.
- "We didn't just want to sell cigars. We wanted to create a place where people can try different blends, hear the story behind each one and really be educated about what they're smoking," Mohaugen says.
If you go: A $5 day pass gives nonmembers access to the lounge. Monthly memberships, for access to humidor lockers and use of the golf simulator, range from $25 to $399.
- No membership or day pass is required to purchase cigars from their shop to go.
Stop by: Find Iron Oak right off I‑85, at 1048 Copperfield Blvd NE #101. It's open Sunday–Thursday 11am-10pm and Friday–Saturday 11am–11pm.
