History
The story began in 1920 when brothers Gus and Adolf Steinmeyer, former wine stewards at The Bond Hotel, opened Steinmeyer Brothers Tobacco Shop on Pearl Street in Downtown Hartford. Leo DeLisle bought the business in 1958 and changed the name to The Tobacco Shop. Leo's son Jim took over the business in the late 1970's. We continue the Steinmeyer and DeLisle legacy here on 89 Pratt Street almost a century later, offering only the very finest in imported cigars, pipes, and accessories in the heart of Downtown Hartford.
Specialties
The Tobacco Shop, established in 1920, is Connecticut's leading pipe and cigar store. We are a Davidoff Appointed Merchant, selling a wide range of premium hand-rolled cigars including Arturo Fuente, Padron, Ashton, My Father, La Flor Dominicana, and much more. We also specialize in pipes and pipe tobacco, offering the finest pipes from manufacturers such as Nording, Peterson, and Savinelli. Stop by and try one of our special house blends or choose from an assortment of tins from McClelland, Ashton, MacBaren, Dunhill, Drew Estate and more. In the rear of The Tobacco Shop is one of Hartford's best-kept secrets - The DeLisle Lounge. Here you will be welcomed with enthusiasm by not only our great staff but by our diverse membership. We offer leather couches and chairs, large screen plasma TV's, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Non-members may enjoy the lounge by paying a $15