Place to smoke in Birmingham

[SvilleKid]

Originally Posted by Gymrite

Anyone recommend a good place to smoke in Birimgham, AL.? I have a lay over there
on my way to the big easy.

How long of a layover? Take 10-15 minutes to get there from airport, but I'd recommend Cigars and More, Trussville store. Assuming you're driving: Leave airport on Airport Hwy (only way out), about a mile, go under interstate, turn left far side of interstate onto ramp. WARNING: I-20/59 splits right about the airport exit, and ramp lane goes onto I-20, not I-59, so you have to hit ramp fast, immediately get over to the left lanes. I-59 north to the I-459 bypass, stay in right lane, cause exit is right after I-459 splits off. Exit is cloverleaf, so when you get off, keep to right, then straight on U.S.Hwy 11 (Gadsden Hwy). Strip shopping center on right, just past Raceway gas station, store on far right end. Addy is: 1423 Gadsden Hwy.

To go back to airport, exit to the left out of parking lot (heavy traffic area warning), go about a block, get in turn lane before I-459. Turn left onto ramp, at top of ramp, head over to far left lane. Stay on interstate southbound, I-20 will merge with I-59 about 5 miles or so, on a big sweeping curve to the right. Just past merging, Airport Blvd is to the right, so, at I-20 merge, get over to far right, exit at end of curve. Turn left at bottom of ramp, takes you straight back to terminal. If you are taking a taxi, then none of this matters! Just know you want the U.S. Hwy 11 (Gadsden Hwy) exit off I-459, then north a block or so to first strip center on the right.

Smoking area in rear, decent humidor, knowledgeable people (mostly).

Enjoy

[McSmokey]

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

How long of a layover? Take 10-15 minutes to get there from airport, but I'd recommend Cigars and More, Trussville store. Assuming you're driving: Leave airport on Airport Hwy (only way out), about a mile, go under interstate, turn left far side of interstate onto ramp. WARNING: I-20/59 splits right about the airport exit, and ramp lane goes onto I-20, not I-59, so you have to hit ramp fast, immediately get over to the left lanes. I-59 north to the I-459 bypass, stay in right lane, cause exit is right after I-459 splits off. Exit is cloverleaf, so when you get off, keep to right, then straight on U.S.Hwy 11 (Gadsden Hwy). Strip shopping center on right, just past Raceway gas station, store on far right end. Addy is: 1423 Gadsden Hwy.

To go back to airport, exit to the left out of parking lot (heavy traffic area warning), go about a block, get in turn lane before I-459. Turn left onto ramp, at top of ramp, head over to far left lane. Stay on interstate southbound, I-20 will merge with I-59 about 5 miles or so, on a big sweeping curve to the right. Just past merging, Airport Blvd is to the right, so, at I-20 merge, get over to far right, exit at end of curve. Turn left at bottom of ramp, takes you straight back to terminal. If you are taking a taxi, then none of this matters! Just know you want the U.S. Hwy 11 (Gadsden Hwy) exit off I-459, then north a block or so to first strip center on the right.

Smoking area in rear, decent humidor, knowledgeable people (mostly).

Enjoy

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[ninjavanish]

If not Cigars and More then Tobacco Shop off Highway 31. I know the guys who own and operate either store and either store is a great place to stop. I tend to prefer Cigars and More (I actually prefer the store on Hwy 280 but Trussville is very nice too) mostly because the guy who runs it is closer to my age and a few of my friends hang out there.

If you can't venture away from the airport I'm afraid to say you may be out of luck. Downtown Bham has some nice bars and smoking friendly restuarants in an area called Five Points South... but it's really probably just as much time to get there as it is to Trussville... maybe more depending on traffic.

[SvilleKid]

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

If not Cigars and More then Tobacco Shop off Highway 31. I know the guys who own and operate either store and either store is a great place to stop. I tend to prefer Cigars and More (I actually prefer the store on Hwy 280 but Trussville is very nice too) mostly because the guy who runs it is closer to my age and a few of my friends hang out there.

If you can't venture away from the airport I'm afraid to say you may be out of luck. Downtown Bham has some nice bars and smoking friendly restuarants in an area called Five Points South... but it's really probably just as much time to get there as it is to Trussville... maybe more depending on traffic.

I purposely left out the Hwy 280 location of Cigars and More since I don't know your time restraints. Highway 280 traffic can be a cast-iron bitttch with only a little snafu!! The same thing for Five Points South area! Trussville is about the easiest accessed. Highway 31's Tobacco Shop would be a very acceptable alternative, probably about as close distance wise, but in downtown, and more likely to encounter traffic issues, especially if rush hour time is involved. Of course, if rush hour is involved, Trussville would be just as big of a mess!!