My first time going to this place. I'm new to cigars and wanted some help asked a guy that was behind the bar to give me some pointers on what to find. My first smoke was the "my father's" and I asked him if they have anything with a similar taste he was like I have this here while he was fiddling with his fingernails. Looked like he didn't wanna help me out. Well he left and said feel free to look around and if you have any questions just ask. Looked like he was more interested to be with the regulars that goes there. So I only grabbed one that he showed me and I went up to the register. Some old guy helped me check out and he was the same way no attention to me only the other guests that was there (the regulars). Customer service sucks here unless your a regular. Nice store but really bad customer service. So if your new to cigars don't go here.

Great atmosphere. Awesome liquor selection and nice humidor. Definitely worth a stop if you are in town.

This is a clean, comfortable place with a very nice selection in the humidor, and a VERY nice selection of scotch, bourbon, craft beers and other beverages. The service I received on a mid-day weekday visit was superb. I will certainly return to the Excalibur in future visits to San Diego. BTW: I believe the humidification issue noted in a previous review has been fixed as all of the cigars I saw and smoked were humidified perfectly.

Open an hour later than another place close by, really nice lounge, the bartender/cashier was very nice and helpful. I think their humidor runs a little wet so if you're looking for something to smoke immediately, might be best to get one in a tube, otherwise just dry box for a day and you should be fine. They have a great selection so don't let my previous sentence turn you off from visiting them. I'm in town on business and am glad I found the place. Update March 2012: the humidity problem has gotten far worse. Was back in town and went tonight, the floor in the humidor is actually wet in places, some cigars have a film of condensation on them you can feel and wipe off. The lounge is nice and the staff nice, but I can't recommend purchasing any cigar from them unless it's in a tube, and they only have a few tubos.

If you like to smoke and hang out this is a great place to go to also have a drink.