You Must Be 18 or Older
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This site is intended for adults only. Tobacco and alcohol are for legal-age consumers.
Panama City’s Hidden
Speakeasy Cigar Lounge
A refined escape for premium cigars, classic cocktails, elevated bites, and intimate conversations.
Hidden in Plain Sight.
Discovered by the Few.
Prohibition is not a place you stumble upon. It is a place you are welcomed into. Concealed within the warm, familiar surroundings of Varietà Coffee Shop at Plaza New York, our lounge exists as a discreet world apart — a sanctuary where time slows, conversation deepens, and the finest leaf unfurls in unhurried ritual.
Inspired by the clandestine elegance of 1920s speakeasies, Prohibition was conceived for those who appreciate the art of slow pleasures. Here, every detail is deliberate: the amber light filtering through dark wood, the soft crackle of ice meeting spirits, the quiet confidence of a room that keeps its secrets well.
We are not a nightclub. We are not a bar. We are something rarer — a private world within the city, built for premium cigars, considered cocktails, and the kind of conversations that matter.
“A gentleman’s sanctuary hidden beneath the ordinary — where the finest cigars meet the art of conversation.”
— The Philosophy of ProhibitionConcealed inside Varietà Coffee Shop
Plaza New York, Calle José de la Cruz Herrera
Panama City, Panama
Ask for the lounge at the coffee shop entrance.
The Art of the
Unhurried Evening
Every element of Prohibition is curated to elevate your evening from a visit into a memory.
Premium Cigars
A hand-selected rotation of the world’s most distinguished cigars, from celebrated Cuban vitolas to rare single-estate Central American expressions. Our selection is curated for depth, character, and provenance — never for show.
Classic Cocktails
Prohibition-era classics and contemporary craft cocktails prepared with the same precision and reverence we bring to every aspect of the lounge. Each glass is a considered companion to the smoke in hand.
Elevated Bites
A thoughtful menu of refined small plates and elevated bites designed to complement — never overshadow — the aromas of a premium cigar. Food is not an afterthought here; it is part of the ritual.
Private Lounge Atmosphere
Low lighting, leather seating, dark wood, and the unhurried pace of a private members’ club. Prohibition is designed for those who value discretion, comfort, and the pleasure of a room that keeps good company.
Events & Special Nights
From intimate cigar pairing evenings and master distiller tastings to exclusive private dinners and member-only launches — Prohibition hosts a curated calendar of experiences for those who seek more than the ordinary. Members receive priority access and early invitations to all signature events.
Join the Inner Circle
Prohibition membership grants you more than privileges — it grants you belonging. Three tiers, each designed around a different depth of engagement with the world of premium cigars and private luxury.
Aficionado
- 10% discount on cigars, beverages & food at Prohibition
- Priority lounge access
- Entry with 1 guest
- Preferential access to private events
- Option to store personal cigars in shared humidor
- 10% discount at Varietà Coffee Shop
- 5% discount at Panama Cigars Company & Boquete Cigars Co.
Connoisseur
- 15% discount on cigars, beverages, food, paid events & tastings
- Absolute priority access to the lounge
- Guaranteed access to limited-capacity events
- Priority on limited edition releases
- Internal recognition as Connoisseur Member
- 15% discount at Varietà Coffee Shop
- 10% discount at Panama Cigars Company & Boquete Cigars Co.
VIP Black
- 20% discount on cigars, beverages, food, paid events & private tastings
- Guaranteed lounge access, subject to house rules
- Entry with up to 2 guests
- Maximum priority on limited editions & allocations
- Access to selected premium cigar references
- Recognition as VIP Black Member throughout the lounge
- 50% discount on limited edition cigars during official tastings (max 2 units per reference)
- Preferential purchase rights on special launches
- Early access to private allocations
- Priority attention from senior staff
- Invitation to 1 exclusive VIP Black annual event
- Personal locked humidor inside the main cellar, personalized with your name
- 20% discount at Varietà Coffee Shop
- 15% discount at Panama Cigars Company & Boquete Cigars Co.
◆ VIP Black is limited to 10 members worldwide ◆
Membership Conditions & General Rules
Reserve the Room.
Own the Moment.
Prohibition is available for exclusive private use — a discreet, atmospheric venue unlike any other in Panama City. Whether you are hosting a confidential business meeting, celebrating a milestone, or orchestrating a curated cigar tasting, our team ensures every detail is handled with the precision the occasion demands.
With its hidden location, intimate scale, and premium service, Prohibition offers something no conventional venue can: genuine privacy, exceptional atmosphere, and a setting that signals taste and intention.
Enquire About Private EventsCigar & Spirit Tastings
Guided pairing evenings hosted by our team
Private Business Dinners
Discreet, elegant, and fully confidential
Milestone Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions
Exclusive Launches
Limited edition cigar and spirit releases
Member-Only Evenings
Signature events exclusively for Prohibition members — curated experiences that set the standard for private hospitality in Panama City
A Glimpse Behind
the Door
Photography captures moments. Prohibition creates them. Visit our Instagram for the latest from inside the lounge.
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Your Experience
Begins Here
Reservations are strongly recommended. Our team is available to assist with bookings, membership enquiries, and private event planning.
Calle José de la Cruz Herrera
Plaza New York
Inside Varietà Coffee Shop
Panama City, Panama