Churchill’s

Churchill’s is downtown Birmingham‘s longtime cigar bar and bistro — a clubby, old-school lounge on South Old Woodward that regulars rank among the best cigar spots they’ve found anywhere. It pairs a serious humidor and a deep spirits list with bistro food, in a dim, leather-and-wood room built for settling in over a drink and a long conversation.

Fair warning: this is a genuine cigar bar, so expect the atmosphere that comes with it — which is exactly the draw for its loyal crowd. We have it on our list as a distinctive, only-in-Birmingham kind of nightcap, better for a lingering evening than a quick one. Come for the humidor and the whiskey, stay for the unhurried vibe.