Shadows

We stopped at the casino with family in from out of town and had a good time. We made the mistake coming into this cigar lounge. It wasn’t that busy and there were a few empty tables to choose from. However, the ashtrays were full and empty glasses all over the tables. No big deal. We sat down and waited for a waitress. And waited, and waited. During this time I went up to the humidor twice to buy cigars but couldn’t get close enough to see because people decide to congregate right in front of it. No one asked to help me or even open the humidor. Went back to our table and lit a couple sticks I had brought with me. We sat for 45 mins with no drinks. We saw a waitress for a split second but then she was gone. We went to the bar twice. First time we were rudely told we have to wait by the bartender, and the second time I got into an argument with a drunk and obnoxious older man making sexual advances to my 27 yr step daughter. So we never even got a drink. This place was dirty, cluttered, understaffed, and full of pompous asses. Will not return.

Noticed that two of my Unilocal friends, JD and Jay had been to this cigar bar in Talking Stick Resort and Casino, so we stopped by for a nightcap. We were very pleased with the dark ambiance and the outdoor patio complete with a firepit.
Asked the bartender for a list of single malts and was impressed, especially since we had come from dinner where the answer to «what single malts do you offer?» was «Dewars!» Ugh. If memory serves, I went with a Macallan 15 that evening. Service from the barkeep was friendly, and we sipped our drinks on a comfy couch.
We’ve already returned, and I expect to often when in the hotel. Definitely a low key, cool spot to chill.

This is a very cool little cigar lounge stashed away in the Talking Stick resort. We came in so we could watch World Series and smoke. They have a small selection of cigar, but don’t mind if you bring your own, as long as you buy drinks. Nice place that’s also very upscale and comfortable.

Over priced drinks in a casino that, and hard liquor that comes out of a gun. Bartender was nice though…

Great hidden gem inside the casino/​resort. We sat and had drinks after the Father’s Day brunch. Enjoyed a fine cigar too. A great Sunday

I found the perfect place to enjoy a fine cigar and it’s inside the Talking Stick Resort and Casino. A pretty good selection of cigars and they are priced right. A comfortable fully stocked bar is a great place to watch the game. Both indoor and outside seating set up in pod arrangements that is perfect for conversation. Steve and Angela are great bartenders and make sure you glass is always filled. A «must stop» for cigar smokers.

Pathetic! Horrible service, no food, bad food from the outside deli and expensive house wine. 25 minute wait for raw dough pizza… that goes well with overpriced wine! We go to the Blue Coyote Café @ Talking Stick twice a month and it’s fabulous! We will never stray again!

I really like this lounge/​cigar bar. The atmosphere is comfortable, nice without being uptight, and the staff is pretty helpful. They allow cigar smoking both indoors and on the patio, which is huge. It is enclosed from all sides so you are protected by weather (but also don’t get much air movement if it’s really hot).
There is a good selection of whiskies and various other liquors, at typical bar prices. Nothing great or particularly expensive, but good all around.

Shadow’s is the best place for scotch and a stick! There aren’t many INDOOR venues left in the valley where you can enjoy cigars AND cocktails (I can think of 3). It is a great spot to meet with the boys and enjoy a Cloud Summit. They have a nice selection of cigars and have no problem with your bringing your own. It is tucked away in the perfect location within Talking Stick Resort, set off to the side next to the parking garage. The service is always excellent, Patrick and Angela are absolutely the BEST!

My husband and I lounged around here after we kept losing in the casino… He smoked on one of thier amazing cigars and I ordered a long island from the bar. Service is good. Lots of lounging areas in and outdoors. A kick ass band. mixed crowd. nice place to relax and unwind.

Walk through the dark hallway, enter into the lunge and it completely opens up. The humidor is already facing you, so go make a selection. Decent selection of cigars and some which will surprise you. I’m no aficionado by any means but I have had my fair share of cigars from around this great, wide world. Good bartenders who are on top of their game with quick service and really know how to make you feel valued!
Enough space for chatting, drinks and cigars while enjoying the sounds of the live band kicking up tunes makes for a relaxing fun atmosphere. Go outside to enjoy the night air, seeing bunches of people relaxing in a pretty quiet patio, considering a live band is playing 30 feet away! Its a dark, quiet patio with a fire pit and enough space to not be over taken by the cigar smell for those in your party not enjoying one. Great views of the indoor area to include watching older gentlemen asking younger ladies for a dance in a kind, but lost sort of art.

Top Shelf Alcohol, Cigars, and indoor and out door lounges. (IN A CASINO) what the heck is not to like!!!
You walk in and it is a very warm feel, the bar is some where you can relax and get a good conversation in, while the lounge (indoor and outdoor) is comfortable with really cushy chairs and sofa’s.
Yes it will smell like smoke but it is not overwhelming in the least and the pizza they have for appetizers is quite tasty.
I would highly recommend coming here for a relaxing evening with a fine cigar and glass of scotch I was thoroughly impressed!

Best cigar lounge in Arizona period. Just as any casino or resort the cigars can be pricey so you may want to bring your own. Shadows is worth the trip. The ambience is nice they have two outside seating areas and one inside sittng area with live music and a bar. When the weather is nice it’s hands down the best place to smoke and enjoy an adult beverage. One of the bes thing is that it’s open late night where as most cigar stores close around 8:00 pm. Decent scotch selection the cigar selection is above average. It is very accomodating to Women and couples, the most I’ve seen in any cigar lounge. definitely give this place a try any night of the week.

Thankfully, it wasnt as smokey as we all thought it would be.
This is a great chill bar. Swank, but not overly pretentious. I cant speak for the cigar selection myself, but my husband and friends enjoyed it. the musician they had playing, while cheesy at times, was very talented.
Good drinks and you can order food from the resorts café.

This is a cigar bar tucked in the SE corner of the resort. I wasn’t there for the cigar bar but love the smell as long as it’s not in my face. I enjoyed the deep set chairs, quartet playing & the outdoor patio was nice too. We went in already having drinks & were never approached by a server so I don’t know if they have service past the bar itself. It was late 11:30 p.m. on a Saturday maybe all the servers had gone by then?

this is place is the best! great sevice and a place to smoke cigars in phoenix. Come check this place out, not to be missed

I will rate and review this as a non-​cigar smoker, so please take this into account.
This is a hidden gem at the new «Talking Stick Resort». Don’t know it’s here and you probably won’t find it. Tucked over to the right, middle of the Casino is Shadows.
*We would have never found this place if we didn’t get a comp coupon for drinks. We tend to get these often, so just ask if you throw some money down on a table game. The managers and Pit Bosses have them. This entitles you to any complimentary drink of your choice. If you get some– GO HERE. The booze selection is far better than any other bar in this Casino.
I always order a very rare, fine Chardonnay, and husband orders a prime Scotch. We have been here on mainly «slow nights», and have had some great talks curled up on the couch listening to a Jazz band, or chatting with some out of towners about the best golfing in AZ.
I can see how this can be hit or miss. The outside patio is OK. It’s a little awkward with oddly placed walls and TV’s.
I think if it were to be crowded here, it would not at all be the positive experiences we have had.
The Cigars and drinks are amazingly overpriced, so bring your own cigars and buy liquor from the other bars and walk in with it if you don’t have comp coupons. Unless you win a big jackpot, in which by all means come whoop it up.
If you land here on the right day at the right time, I do think you will enjoy the chill, layed back feel, where you can have good talks and relax. (Or sit and wonder where the hell all of your money went so fast and drown your sorrows with some smoking and alcohol).

Take note, I was out past 10 pm on a Saturday night. Yes, you heard it here first. Also take note that had it not taken 90 minutes to order, receive, and pay for 1 drink, I would have been home earlier. At least the drinks were strong.
After finding the dueling pianos to not be as entertaining as we had hoped (by the way, not only is there no drink service in that area, but no table service in Palo Verde Lounge either!), we stopped at Shadows on our way out just to take a peek. I was interested in hearing the R&B singer for a bit, so we went out to the patio.
Nice area… open air in the center, covered along the sides. Overhead heat lamps keep things cozy. I did find it odd that the majority of the seating on the patio is dining height tables, especially considering they don’t have their own kitchen anyway. I think cocktail tables would have been a better choice. (Actually given the service, tables are not really necessary, but a sleeping bag is). We also spotted only one table for 2, so clearly they assume most people have friends.
It first appeared there was no cocktail service here either, but after 15 minutes, a server made it our way. It took another 30 minutes to get our drinks. She did stop by the table and was apologetic for the wait. However, she disappeared with our credit card for 40 minutes. My husband finally went to look for her and found she was having to run the cigar counter as well! Hire some people! She then couldn’t find the credit card at first. I was only impressed that my husband did not completely flip out.
If it were not for the really good entertainment, I probably would not come back. In fact, it seems you can’t get a drink anywhere at Talking Stick unless you get it yourself, and I can do that at home. Hopefully, this was out of the norm.

While attending a conference at the Talking Stick Resort, I noticed a sign for a Scotch tasting event that was held at Shadows Bar/​Lounge. For $ 10…I had to check it out.
Shadows is a lounge hidden in a corner next to the High Limit Room. When you walk in, there is a small bar on the right and indoor/​outdoor lounge seating on the left.
They setup the Scotch tasting in the center of the room and I paid my $ 10 and went for it. Here’s the lineup of Scotch they had for you:
Dalwhinnie 15 yr
Glenkinchie 12 yr
Cragganmore 12 yr
Oban 14 yr
Talisker 10 yr
Lagavulin 16 yr
Yes, you got all 6 of those for $ 10!!! Amazing deal. The bartenders and servers were very friendly and service was great.
Will I return? Next time I’m in the area, of course!

Located inside the Talking Stick Resort, this cigar and martini lounge offers a wide range of seating indoors and outdoors. There are a couple flat screens scattered throughout and a fully stocked bar.
You can bring your own stogie to smoke as long as you purchase a drink (alcoholic or non) at the bar. They do sell a small variety of good cigars located in the in wall humidor.
The atmosphere is relaxing, and they offer live music after 6 pm. The bartender was friendly the day we went.
BTW, there are a variety of wonderful restaurants to try in the casino/​resort area. There is a casual café, a buffet, a sushi place, a deli, a fine dining place on the 15^th floor, and soon there will be a jazz club.