LIT Cigar & Martini Lounge, Tampa FL

Patted down like a criminal to boot. Like this was a club in the hood when the location is suppose to be upscale downtown. Website said doors and pricing was one thing, but found out couples pay an up charge from $20 a couple to $50 a couple for disco music after 11: 00pm. No live music. Makes no sense to me. Six nonchalant girls at the front door and not one was warm and inviting. Couldn't find seating except 4 empty VIP sections booked up. Only 25 people in the whole damn place with 15 servers lounging and trying to look busy. Made no sense to charge extra for a no name DJ as our entertainment. This DJ talked through every song. Got heckled over and over for constantly stopping the music. Never seen a DJ heckled. Crazy. The DJ stopped the music to explain why he kept stopping the music. WTH. Had to plead with one of the mangers to get us chairs. They had the space, but kept removing these uncomfortable metal chairs. Why? Asked us to get out the chairs after we got the chairs. Can't make this up people. Again, their business to patron policy makes no sense. I'll pay real good money for a good relaxing environment and good entertainment where I feel respected and my presence is appreciated. If my experience is the opposite anything over $5 is too much. Overpriced cover charge overpriced drinks. Overpriced dried out cigars. No control temp on cigars. Not a true cigar bar despite the name. Sometime service by the bartenders. Standard recipe for a failed club in Tampa. In my 30 years in this town LIT will soon be added to the list of clubs that went away. Either soon or later they will be gone. Change your service or get canceled. Gave this 2 stars instead of 1, because it use to be nicer. It’s a sympathy star.

Went there for the first time bought one shot to start they didn’t have limes or salt to go with it even tho it was $30 to get in. To make it worst the bartender said she would not serve me after because I didn’t tip for the $20 shot

Service was underwhelming, bartenders were extremely RUDE and environment was DIRTY even though the prices were high.

The band was exceptional. I totally enjoyed my whole experience there. Thank you Triple OG for showing me a great time. We will be back.

"Lit Cigar Lounge provided an unforgettable experience. The exceptional live band and amazing atmosphere made it a night to remember. "

Truly disappointed, we visited on the 4th Thursday of the month to experience jazz night however it was sports night. No music at all.if you're looking for a sports bar this is perfect but as far as the Lit experience offered not at all.

Not enough seating and someone that works there said VIP was $700 if we wanted to sit down. That's absolutely ridiculous. I did enjoy myself, but that $700 VIP blew my mind.

It was definitely not what my friend and I expected for a lounge, but our friends and I did enjoy ourselves.

A big thank you to the doorman for letting us park our SUV right in the front.

This was our last stop for the night. We only had a Voss water, Casamigo and Padron cigar. Service was great from the restroom to the bar. But most importantly security was super attentive.

Stopped here for the first time to check out the band and smoke cigars. Atmosphere was nice. Arrived around 8pm when they first opened. Stayed for 3 hours and that's when the crowd started to arrive. I would go again.

Music was good. No food was available today.and you had to keep finding our waitress to get more drinks.

First time there. Celebrated my birthday with my family. The bartender was great. The band was exceptional. I totally enjoyed my whole experience there. Thank you Triple OG for showing me a great time. We will be back.

Very great place with a great vibe, great staff, and great owners! If you haven’t been, you’re missing out!

Definitely recommend this place. Great music/drinks/vibes. This place is for the grown and sexy, so no bs. They have a bunch of sections and hookah.

I went to this place last Saturday, and I love the vibe of the place. I know the website says it is $10 to get in, but last Saturday, this band, I believe, his name is Shaun Brown, I believe that was his name, was there, and it was $25. I'm from NY, so that is normal for me, but my cousin, who is from here, was not a happy camper. I personally loved the atmosphere of the lounge. First place that I have been to that reminds me of home. I love the dress code. The atmosphere and the drinks were delicious. I need to learn the schedule for the happy hour. I will be coming back. I had a lovely time.

My husband and I decided to check out Lit last Friday for the first time. We got there right after 8 when they opened after trying to find parking which is not easy. We settled for the garage across the street but for next time we'll use the valet from the business next door. Because we were there before 11: 00 we were able to sit anywhere. First tip: bring cash at least $10 in case you're charged an entry fee. Even though on the website it says Ladies may be free before 11 it's not set. And, the lady at the door says the price vary each night. I don't think you're able to pay via credit card at the door.

The band playing was pretty good and the saxophonists were interactive with the audience. They go into the crowd and play for the ladies - a really nice touch. The drinks were tasty and you could taste the liquor. Happy Hour prices were reasonable less than some other establishments. Cigar smoke is prevalent IF you're in the area where folks are directly smoking. After the band my hubby and I moved to the patio more to get away from the cigar smoke. But, it also was a good spot for us because we had a table that wasn't reserved, and with the fresh air outside, still great bar service (our waitress followed us to keep the drinks flowing), we still could participate in the vibe and heard the music perfectly.

We plan to visit for the culture nights. Overall, I highly recommend and for us the age group and vibe were perfect. We left around 12: 30. Everyone was friendly from the security (the most polite I've seen not only Tampa but as I've travelled). They treated people with respect. There was an incident with a member of our party (we saw 2 friends while outside on the patio and they came in). Apparently, there was an issue re: hookah with one of the ladies and the security came and talked to us respectfully as they advised she had to leave due to whatever happened inside. They gave her time to talk to us and we understood. This is a really classy well dressed patrons. Just don't complain about the smoke - go outside if it's too much and enjoy the vibe.

They have live music until 10 then there's a DJ. The atmosphere is great! We were able to do hookah at a reasonable rate. The drinks were great and consistent. We're definitely going back. This place is indeed LIT!