Enjoy Fine Wine,  Cigars And More At The Cellar At Palm Beach Polo

Story by Mike May  |  Photos by Frank Koester

Since opening earlier this year, the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo, located at 11630 Polo Club Road, has become one of the focal points of Wellington’s social scene throughout the year, and especially during the upcoming winter equestrian season.

The Cellar at Palm Beach Polo is open to the general public, but it does have wine memberships, social memberships and a separate BAMF Cigar membership for sale.

The wine bar itself is associated with the locally based Cugini Winery (www.cuginiwinery.com). Overall, the wine bar is an incredible and unique venue that overlooks the old Palm Beach Polo golf course.

The Cellar at Palm Beach Polo, a division of Cugini Winery, is owned by Jennifer Picciolo, along with Bob Reyers and Ismael Olivan, who is the owner of BAMF Cigars. There are 15,000 BAMF cigars housed on the premises in a humidor.

The concept of building the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo was a dream that eventually became a reality. “The vision came together in January 2025,” Picciolo said.

There was no need to start from scratch to design and construct the venue. Instead, an existing building on the property was renovated.

The existing golf cart storage barn at the old Palm Beach Polo golf course was converted into what it is now — a unique social destination in Wellington.

Without a doubt, the popularity of the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo will grow as a destination on the social calendar for many residents of Wellington. During the upcoming winter season, the goal is for it to be a popular venue to unwind, relax and mingle with friends, family members, equestrians and business associates.

“We have had all areas of the equestrian community show their support,” Picciolo said.

Open daily from noon to 10 p.m., it’s a great place to visit to enjoy wine by the glass or the bottle, order an agave wine-based cocktail called Sipz, consume one of many ready-to-drink cocktails, order a cold beer on tap, or drink a delicious cup of coffee, espresso or latte.

At the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo, there’s a beautiful antique bar, a humidor that holds thousands of BAMF cigars, a speak-easy-style cigar lounge and an event space with a dance floor. And, of course, if you are a member, you will get a 25 percent discount on purchases, depending on your category of membership.

According to Picciolo, the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo is a spacious facility for a large gathering of visitors.

“The venue space can house anywhere from 30 to 125 people in the pub and cigar lounge,” she said. “We have events such as parties, anniversaries, corporate conferences and weddings.”

When it comes to food served at the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo, there are several options.

“We offer complimentary pub snack mix,” Picciolo said. “Food is available from neighboring restaurants and mobile places to drop off.”

Once the doors open every day at the Cellar at Palm Beach Polo, there’s a great chance that a good time will be had by all who walk through the door.

“We are looking forward to a busy season,” Picciolo said. “We look forward to seeing you all real soon!”

The Cellar at Palm Beach Polo is located at 11630 Polo Club Road in Wellington. To learn more, find them on Facebook. Learn more about Cugini Winery at www.cuginiwinery.com.