Kind of like Cheers in that ""Everybody Knows Your Name"" way, Velvet is a great place to unwind and chat it up with some of the greatest characters the East Village has to offer. Small and cozy, this lounge exudes charm and appeal through it's high quality hand-rolled Dominican cigars, an excellent beer, wine, and port menu, a ""chill"" vibe, and of course, it's fun-loving bubbly staff (who can also sell their product in a most knowledgeable way). If you haven't yet, follow your nose down 7th street and pop in for what I promise will be, if anything, an interesting and unforgettable evening.
Pros: great staff, quality cigars, an all-around good time
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