Whiskey and Cigars in Old City: Inside the Infusion Lounge Experience

Not many bars in Philadelphia let you settle into a good whiskey and a cigar in the same sitting. Infusion Lounge, located in Old City, was built around that exact pairing, combining a whiskey forward cocktail bar with an on-site cigar and hookah lounge.

Why Whiskey and Cigars Belong Together

Whiskey and cigars have been paired for generations because the flavors work with each other rather than against each other. A smoky, peppery cigar can bring out the caramel and oak notes in a good whiskey, while a lighter cigar leaves more room for the drink itself to lead. Infusion Lounge's bar staff can help match a pour to whatever's in the humidor that night.

What's in the Humidor

The cigar selection at Infusion Lounge rotates, but the focus stays consistent: a range that works for both a casual smoker and a longtime cigar connoisseur. Paired with the whiskey bar's own list of bourbons, ryes, and scotches, it's built for guests who want to slow down rather than order and go.

Hookah and the Full Lounge Atmosphere

For guests who want the lounge experience without cigars, the hookah menu offers the same slower pace. Combined with the cocktail and whiskey program, Infusion Lounge functions less like a typical Philadelphia bar and more like a full evening out, a place to post up for a few hours rather than one quick drink.

If you're searching for a whiskey bar in Old City Philadelphia that also takes cigars and hookah seriously, Infusion Lounge on South 2nd Street is built for exactly that.