English Bulldog Cigar Lounge

08/01/2023

Thank you to all who have supported us since we opened our doors last year. We built a community of friends that will last! English Bulldog Cigar Lounge is officially closed for business. Stay tuned for something even better to take our spot. I will forever miss and appreciate each and every one of you. Fetch a stick!

07/28/2023

⚔️ New Viajes have arrived! ⚔️

Re-releasing with their Exclusivo and Exclusivo Leaded lines with a new Double Edged Sword vitola, these ci**rs are Nicaraguan puros made in Danli, Honduras and feature full flavors our customers are sure to enjoy! Come and fetch these sticks while supplies last! 😎

07/27/2023

We'll be opening at 2pm tomorrow! Sorry for any inconvenience. We can't wait to see you all tomorrow to fetch a stick and kick this weekend off right! 😎

07/27/2023

After Ragbrai and a wonderful event with Luciano, we will be closed tomorrow to recharge, clean the lounge, and reorganize. Thanks to everyone for your support in these last few days! We will be back and ready to sell you ci**rs on Friday at noon!

07/26/2023

We want to thank everyone who came out and supported us yesterday at the 50th Anniversary of Ragbrai. We had plenty of people volunteering and doing their absolute best and we couldn't be more grateful for that. We have our Luciano reps Josh and Ed here and plenty of Luciano ci**rs available so we thought Luciano Takeover should continue! From 4-8pm we will have Luciano cigar deals going on and we would love your support! Fetch these amazing sticks at these great prices. We appreciate your support!

07/25/2023

Delilah's got her first smoke of the day: the delicious Maria Lucia from Luciano ci**rs. We've got deals and special packages ready for all the Ragbrai cyclists!

Delilah humbly begs you to come in and 'Fetch a stick' when you get into town. Relax, cool down and enjoy your time in our wonderful Iowa community of Ames.
Ames Chamber of Commerce Ames RAGBRAI 2023 Official

07/25/2023

WELCOME RAGBRAI CYCLISTS! Today is the day! We can't wait for everyone to join us today here at the English Bulldog Cigar Lounge! We have plenty of ci**rs, water, and a place for you to relax on your overnight stop in Ames! Fetch a stick! 🚴

07/24/2023

Some of the finest ci**rs you’ll ever smoke. Buy 4, get 1 free, buy 10, get 3 free, buy 1 box, get a Luciano lighter and drawstring bag free. Fetch some sticks! We’re here until 9 pm!

07/24/2023

RAGBRAI Preview tonight! Josh from Luciano Ci**rs will be here with fantastic deals on our featured RAGBRAI ci**rs. This is your chance to get these amazing smokes before roughly 100,000 cyclists get to town tomorrow. 4-9 pm. Fetch a stick! **rs

07/22/2023

This Monday, July 24th from 4-9pm, we will be open and giving all of our wonderful customers a chance to get some amazing deals from our RABGRAI cigar brand, Luciano! We will have our cigar rep, Josh Beaver to assist you with all your Luciano cigar needs. Great cigar deals you won't want to miss! Come on out before chaos ensues on Tuesday!

07/20/2023

We are so excited to welcome RAGBRAI to English Bulldog Cigar Lounge. The Ames Chamber of Commerce has provided some useful information below. We can’t wait to see you!

Schedule & Street Closures

Schedule for Downtown Ames on July 25:

2:00pm: Festival is open!
Local music on two stages, food trucks and open shops and businesses in Downtown Ames. Free and open to all ages!

2:30pm: Beer garden opens!
Must be 21+ to buy a ticket and consume beer. ID's will be required to receive a wristband and purchase tickets

8:30pm: Headliner act Hairball begins

10:30pm: Beer garden closes, Hairball ends

11:00pm: Last local music act ends

Street Closures:

Monday, July 24, 4:00pm: Ames Main Street will be closed (400 to 100 block, parking lot entrance open); Burnett Avenue closed (Main St to US Bank drive thru); Kellogg Avenue will be closed (north from Main St to 5th St, south from Main St to parking lot entrance); Douglas Avenue will be closed (from Main St to 5th St)

Tuesday, July 25: Closed for RAGBRAI event

Wednesday, July 26: Re-opens in morning

07/18/2023

New at your favorite cigar lounge! We just received the K222, Cojonu 2003, Skinny Monster FACE and Black Petite Robusto. Come and get ‘em! **rs

07/18/2023

On Wednesday and Thursday, July 19-20, we will be opening at 2:00 pm. All other hours remain the same.

07/17/2023

It was a great day learning about gun safety, fi****ms training and just having a great time smoking ci**rs and shooting guns of all types with Ethical Arms! Thanks to everyone that came out for this event. We can't wait to do it again in the future!

07/15/2023

Looking so forward to welcoming RAGBRAI cyclists on July 25. We have the finest premium ci**rs available in Iowa, and we have great deals for our RAGBRAI friends. Plan to visit us at 411 Kellogg in downtown Ames to fetch a stick! **rs

07/14/2023

Another reminder about our joint event this Sunday with Ethical Arms from 1-5pm. Come on out to Radcliffe, IA and buy some ci**rs and sharpen your shooting skills! The lounge will be CLOSED this Sunday, 7/16 because of the event.

07/13/2023

💀 New Cigar Spotlight: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Limited Edition 2023 💀

Released for only a second time in a broadleaf wrapper (first being 2016), Las Calaveras is a tribute to those close to the company’s personnel who have lost their lives. Featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and fillers; this cigar has notes of chocolate, pepper and earth making it a sensational smoking experience. Come fetch this great stick today!

07/08/2023

Join us here at the lounge for the biggest week of the year! RAGBRAI will celebrate their 50th anniversary and stop overnight in downtown Ames on Tuesday, July 25th. We will be having **rs here all week for a week-long takeover event with cigar samplers, merch deals, and other fun surprises! Come on out on RAGBRAI week and make it our biggest event of the year!! 🚴

07/06/2023

Are you a fan of guns & ci**rs? Come join us out at the range for a joint event with on Sunday, July 16th from 1-5pm! We will be selling ci**rs along with giving two ci**rs with the purchase of a $50 ticket for this event you won't want to miss! The wonderful folks at Ethical Arms will offer assistance to new and veteran shooters alike! We hope to see you out on the range for this fantastic event!

07/04/2023

Happy 4th from English Bulldog Cigar Lounge! 🇺🇲 Stay safe and see you all again tomorrow at noon!

07/02/2023

We will be closed this Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Stop in today to get some last minute sticks before you party like it's 1776! 🧨💥 We are open until 6pm today! 🇺🇲

06/29/2023

We have restocked some great ci**rs and we have even more on the way! Come fetch these sticks today! Also, don't forget our Open House Sampler is going on today as well. We'll have three great sticks that we have selected for just $35!

06/27/2023

Viaje explosion! Celebrate the 4th of July in style at English Bulldog Cigar Lounge! ***co **rs

06/26/2023

💨 - Open House Cigar Sampler - 💨

This Thursday, June 29th, come on out to our lounge to enjoy a three cigar sampler we chose that we think our customers will enjoy. For only $35, this is a great value for three great sticks! We hope to see you Thursday!

06/20/2023

ATL Ci**rs are here! Made by the brilliant Luciano, these full-flavored sticks are among our favorites, and we are so glad to share them with you! Fetch a stick!

06/12/2023

With Father's Day coming up this weekend, we have a great deal! Any cutter, lighter and cigar combo is 10% off the total purchase. Add a gift card (minimum $20 charge) and get 15% off your entire purchase! We'll have this deal going on all week until the end of Father's Day so stop in to take advantage! Say thanks to the Dad in your life with this great bundle!

*Cannot be combined with any other discounts.*

06/09/2023

TGIF! It's finally the weekend! What are you picking as your go-to weekend cigar(s)? We have plenty of options for you to choose from! Stop in and we'll get you covered! We are open until 10:30pm tonight! 😙💨

06/08/2023

☠️💀New cigar arrival: Black Works Studio & Black Label Trading Company ☠️💀

These brands create hand crafted, premium ci**rs in small batches with an emphasis on quality over quantity. With to***co from growing regions such as Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico and Ecuador; there is plenty of variety for every smoker's palette. Come fetch these fantastic, new boutique sticks today!

06/06/2023

We cannot wait for RAGBRAI! Come get all your ci**rs and cigar accessories at the stop in Ames Tuesday, July 25th! 😎 We'll be ready! 🚴

Join us in Downtown Ames on Tuesday, July 25, for an amazing line up of live music acts for the 50th Anniversary of RAGBRAI. The music will start at 2PM and play until 11PM with Hairball headlining the night. There will be an outdoor beer garden and many businesses open downtown. Additional acts include Great Caesar's Goat, Stranger Than Fiction, Foxpin, Burnin' Sensations, Buckmiller/Schwager Band, and The Cherrypickers.

Visit Discover Ames for more Ames RAGBRAI information.
https://discoverames.com/ragbrai/

06/01/2023

It's always a great day when we get a new cigar shipment! Come on in and fetch some new (and familiar) sticks 😎

05/29/2023

From us here at the lounge, we wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day! Please take a moment today to remember and honor those who have served this great country. 🇺🇲

05/27/2023

Cigar Spotlight: 🐎💎 Cavalier Ci**rs 🐎💎

Originating out of Honduras, Cavalier Ci**rs are quickly becoming a great brand in the cigar industry with a variety of sublime blends at an affordable price for smokers of all types. Founder, Sebastien Decoppet, wanted to embody his ci**rs with the creative personalities of all the people he has met in the cigar industry and in his ordinary life, as well. Known for their iconic (and smokable) gold diamond on their cigar wrappers, Cavalier Genéve brings an innovative and artistic perspective to the cigar world without compromising flavor or authenticity. Come fetch these tasty sticks today!

05/26/2023

🎉 New Viaje Alert! 🎉

This month, we received the Scotch Bonnet and the new Birthday Blend 2023! Kick off your memorial day weekend and come fetch these exclusive sticks you can only get at our lounge before they're gone!

05/13/2023

Congrats to all of our Iowa State Graduates! We are so thankful to have you here in Ames! Come celebrate with a cigar with us here at the lounge! We are open until 10:30pm!

05/11/2023

We will be closed this Sunday, May 14th to celebrate Mother's Day. We are thankful for all the moms in our life!

05/09/2023

Attention Locker Members: - Locker Increase update and Renewal Information

First off, we want to thank all of our valued customers for a great first year of business here at English Bulldog Cigar Lounge. We are beyond grateful for each and every one of you and we are excited to continue serving the community of Ames for years to come. As many of you already know, we have to increase the price of our locker rentals to $395 a year to stay competitive with current market trends effective June 1st, 2023. For existing locker members, we will be offering $50 off your locker renewal if you renew your locker before the effective date of June 1st. Please stop in soon to take advantage of this deal to remain a locker member at this great price. For existing locker members choosing not to renew, we will hold your ci**rs/possessions until July 1st, 2023 and then ship them to you if you choose not to stop in to the lounge before then to pick them up. Again, thank you all for supporting us and we can't wait to see you in soon to !

*Please disregard this message if you bought a locker after June 1st, 2022*

05/05/2023

🇲🇽 Happy Cinco De Mayo! 🇲🇽

In honor of the holiday, we are offering 10% off Casa 1910 Mexican Blended Ci**rs when you spend $30 or more. These are phenomenal sticks and if you haven't tried them yet then this is the perfect time to jump on this deal!

05/04/2023

It's been a great week of new ci**rs coming in at the lounge and we can't wait for you to try some of our new ones!

New arrivals this week:

K by Karen Berger AJ Fernandez 25th Anniversary - The blend starts with both black pepper and spice, but after the halfway point the profile really picks up flavors of earth combined with the reduced amount of black pepper and sugar cookie sweetness on the retrohale.

Lampert Oscuro 1593 Edicion - This complex, beautifully balanced, and extremely smooth cigar is a rich, full-bodied smoke with notes of earth, anise, espresso, and spice tied together with a natural to***co sweetness in both the flavor and captivating aroma. One of our favorites!

Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary - Oliva created a consistently smooth, well-constructed and nicely balanced blend that includes flavors of dark chocolate, earth, leather and chock full of nuts. A must try!

05/02/2023

The day has finally arrived! ADVentura is back! Come fetch these phenomenal sticks here at our lounge. We have Barbarroja's Invasion, Queen's Pearls and King's Gold back! 🏴‍☠️ Haven't had one yet? We couldn't recommend a better brand to try!

04/26/2023

New Cigar Spotlight: Luciano Mas Igneus -

Translated as “House of Ignition", master blender Luciano Meirelles curated this medium-bodied cigar featuring notes of dark chocolate and oak with a creamy smoke texture, making it a carefully crafted cigar for any situation. This cigar is both an extraordinary stand alone experience, as well as a perfect match for the “M” wine from the traditional Mas Igneus Winery. Its balanced PH makes it a great pair with dense wines such Malbecs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Granaches, Shiraz and Bordeaux.🍷 Come fetch this delicious stick today!