Got time to visit another lounge in the area , so this one was it. Good: Great selection of sticks. Spacious smoking area with great ventilation. Bathrooms clean. Prices were on par with most shops. Bad: The owner/cashier could care less if we were there or not. Never got off his seat, barely spoke, and just seemed disinterested. Not sure if they enforce the $35 minimum to use the lounge, but definitely a turn off. Not sure if I would return. read more

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Great place nice cigar selection! The regulars act as if they have assigned seats sometimes! But the manager is really nice!

Nice big and clean cigar lounge . I have only been once but I'd surely go again. The lounge seemed like it was mor for big groups though which was why I was there. The lounge didn't have food however there was food trucks outside when I went and there are a few other food spot in the shopping center read more

Great place roomy condo accommodations and regulars were very friendly. True cigar lounge feel. Great

Sauson makes this shop complete, great service great selection low pricing,amazing events and great home cooked food.. A one stop shop for great friends great service and great cigars. Frank The Bodyguard Blog Talk Radio read more

Lovely humidor. Was bright and well stocked. We enjoyed our time there. The ambiance was great.

HUGE humidor. Plenty of selections Very friendly staff. Lounge upstairs is nice. I'll have to bring my laptop next time Can't wait to come back for an event! read more

Great place to relax and enjoy a cigar or two with great friends. I'm a member for life and can't recommend a better place to go to enjoy smoking cigars. read more

There's no place like home, this is the best cigar shop in the DMV!! The owner/manager is awesome and she is also the nicest person. I went twice and decided to become a member immediately. I enjoy the group of regular members that come everyday; also visitors are well accepted. Just remember, we solve all the problems of the world; OK, in our minds. I can't tell you how much I enjoy smoking and socializing here on a regular basis. You must come and see just what I mean!! See you soon. read more

Cigar Palace - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great lounge. Great staff. Great selection. Great prices. Easy parking. Veterans discount! My go to place!

Store: The cigar store is very nice with a wide variety of Cigars. I stopped in for the first time and the staff was very pleasant, greets you as soon as you walk in. Lounge: There is space upstairs to smoke, however it's not a typical lounge. No TVs or services like food/beverage. It's more so a place to try your cigar. This place is very comfortable and quaint. Much more of a welcoming atmosphere compared to a lot of different places in Northern VA where people tend to be more "snooty and rude". read more

Showed up at 11 when every spot on the web says this place closes at midnight. I see a guy walk out a side door so I walk in and proceed to the humidor to purchase a cigar. Apparently they close at 10 now despite me calling the day prior and was told 12. I'm not a member nor will I seek membership here. read more

Best Cigar lounge in the DMV area if you ask me. Offers an exceptional environment for cigar enthusiasts. Impressive cigar selection and an attentive staff, this is my go-to spot for a premium cigar experience. I recommend visiting Cigar Palace to unwind, relax and savor the pleasures of a fine cigar. read more

Definitely a hidden gem. Great place to pick up an assortment of quality cigars. The humidor is always stocked with your favorite cigar, if not they will try to have it the next time you come in. The staff is friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

I've been going for a few years. Everyone should try it and check out the lounge. It's a hidden gem.

I've been smoking cigars for 20 years (before the "cigar craze" started). While my hobby has been on and off the last several years, I've recently picked it up with quite a passion. Pros - Cigar Store 1. Their prices for cigars are the best in the DC area. You will not find lower prices on a regular basis. Because they are also a local distributor and located in a "industrial" area of Eisenhower the rent is lower. Both factors allow them to sell their cigars are a lower price. Great for customers! 2. The selection is plentiful and overall well kept. Though on the weekends the cigars seem a litter dryer than normal. I believe this is due to the high traffic on Fri/Sat/Sun. With the door to the cigar room opening that often it's hard to keep the humidity. But, overall the cigars are well kept. 3. The hours are great. They are open very late, almost to 11-12pm each night! If you're feeling for a smoke at 9pm you can stop by here no problem! 4. The staff is very friendly. WAY more friendly than the cigar store on King Street in Old Town. While I like the convenience of John Crouch Cigars in Old Town, the staff are almost...well..snotty. They never say hello when you walk in or even make eye contact. But, that's for another review :) Cons - Cigar Store 1. They are in an odd location unless you live toward the southern part of Alexandria. They're located in a strip center that's mainly used for offices. But, it's easy to get to off 495. If you're on Duke Street you have to onto Eisenhower either by the Whole Foods/Patent Office or off Van Dorn Street. Pros - Private Cigar Lounge 1. There is a private cigar lounge upstairs in this place. Most people don't know about it unless you read their site or ask about it in the store. Basically they renovated the upstairs to be almost like a large apartment with several rooms with TVs and tons of couches. 2. The lounge doesn't get too crowded so you can always relax and find yourself a good seat. It's always cool in the summer and overall the members are nice. Most keep to themselves. 3. If you live less than 15 minutes from here it's a great place to get in a smoke during the hot or cold days of the year. Plus the hours are very long since they close at 12 midnight almost everyday. 4. PERKS: You get 15% off all purchases and get a free cigar each week. Cons - Private Cigar Lounge 1. This isn't a traditional cigar lounge where there's service in terms of a bar or food. it's most of a large apartment that's self serve. You can bring whatever you wish to drink or eat with you. There are no employees working in the lounge. 2. The ventilation is average. If you have three people in the smaller rooms it gets smoky. So, expect to smell like cigars after your done here - for the most part. Overall This is well hidden cigar store and lounge. I've lived in Alexandria for over six years now and only found it this year. The prices are the best around and THAT is more than enough to come here. The hours are also a great attraction since most cigar shops close up early. You won't be disappointed by coming here at least once. read more

This is a pretty darn good shop. They have renovated in the last year or so, and they now have an upstairs lounge. They carry some of their own house lines of cigars which are cheap and quite good. Of the cigars they do carry there, the prices are outstanding. I come here often for purchases due to the prices alone. The staff is very helpful and friendly. All in all, quite a good shop for it's obscure location. They have a wonderful Montecristo lounge upstairs which they are now making members only. You will have to pay a few hundred for the privilege to smoke in there. Now, I don't mind when shops have members only lounges or members only perks in your shop. BUT, have an area for your customers that don't want to shell out all that money for a membership to smoke and relax. They are paying customers and are buying cigars there. read more

Great selection, great help at the counter, went upstairs to the lounge and had a great time with new friends! Upstairs is members only but buy enough you can have your way read more

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Love love love this place! Cigars, mojitos, great members, OUTSTANDING STAFF, fun events, laid back atmosphere, and when they throw an event the food is SENSATIONAL! Can't wait to go again this Friday for another of their Cigar Rolling nights. Definitely a hidden gem and ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of DC. read more

Note: This review is on their montecristo lounge and nothing else.. I recently went over to try the new lounge with a couple friends who are members.. After going there I am REALLY tempted to become a member of the lounge there. My only concern and it's nothing about the shop or the folks there. It's the distance and the fact that it would suck for me to get to on a weekday with the hellish traffic on 395. read more

Excellent and accommodating staff. The owner is wonderful to work with and will help you find or order the right cigar. Very broad selection of cigars. They have Casa Magna cigars which are hard to find lately and my favorite cigar. The cigar lounge (membership required) is a nice place to hang out and has a good air filtration system. Burke Cigar was my go to place for many years until I moved and now I have found my new go to cigar store. read more

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Wish it was closer. They've got a great selection of sticks, including a decent selection of cheap house brands-although they came a little wet and needed to be put in the humidor for a bit. But they were tasty otherwise. Guy I talked to was super-friendly. Even gave me a couple of free cutters! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Great place to smoke with a wide selection of cigars. Good customer service! Ask for Russell. He was on point with every recommendation. I'll definitely go back again. read more

I've been buying cigars here for a few months and it's always been a pleasure. After getting curious, I tried out a lounge membership too, and it turns out to be much more useful than I thought. Being able to smoke away from mosquitoes is a big benefit. I mostly keep to myself, sometimes not, and it's a great place to relax. read more

Great little spot. Might become my new cigar place. They were super friendly and filled my Groupon in less than 5m.

A hidden gem in Alexandria. While the shop seemed to be in a bit of disarray, they were having a holiday sale with extras stacked on tables. The staff was very friendly as were the clientele. I'll definitely be back to stock up my humidor in the future. read more

The owner is really friendly and helpful. This place is always full of people and the prices are great. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great cigar or just great customer service. read more

I walked in and the staff was very helpful. They had a great selection and very good prices. They had my flathead 660. I will return for more. read more

Not in a location you would expect to see a cigar shop. Great selection. I've never been to the upstairs part however they do have events on occasions. I'll usually pick up a few sticks a light one up with the team working there. Great group of people. read more

Best cigar shop in Alexandria hands down. Knowledgeable staff, good prices, good selection from value price to high end. And the wonderful lady there that runs the joint is awesome. I stop there after work to buy a stick for the lovely DC commute. I'd be there more often if I didn't live 22 miles south. read more

Owner was chill and fun, very good people!! Good selection, great location. Will be back!!

One of the best cigar lounges I have ever visited (which includes many in Europe). Incredibly clean, air-filtered, and huge! The humidor has a great selection of favorites and less known brands. Prices are very good considering its in the DC area. Walking distance from the Van Dorn Street METRO (7-8 blocks). Staff and regulars are a very welcoming bunch. Very recommended! read more

For the convience of having your cigars now and at a very reasonable price (beats online deals), Cigar Palace is the palace you want. For now I just buy and split home but planning on taking in that lounge mentioned in another review. Thumbs up Cheers read more

I was introduced to Cigar Palace by a neighbor. My first visit was very enjoyable, entertaining and restful. I have been a member now, since June 2011 and plan to continue my membership. Where else can I go to relax at the end of a long work day, or work week, without screaming neighborhood kids, barking dogs and no one telling me that I have to go outside to light up my 'stogies'? Oh yeah, and be able to watch all the sports that I want to, without commercial and/or political interruptions. Thank you Frank, for introducing me to Cigar Palace's "Monte Cristo Lounge" of Alexandria. Ric B read more

I had the chance to visit the Cigar Palace this week while on a business trip to DC. I have visited cigar lounges in N. America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. But the Cigar Palace is a Second to None. A beautiful, well ventilated, elegantly stocked, nicely staffed and amazingly reasonably priced cigar heaven. The General Manager, Sawsan, is a very friendly professional who knows cigars inside out from seeds to ashes. A rare gem that should be on the GPS of every cigar aficionado. Altadis /Monte Cristo is lucky to be designated as their lounge. read more

Great Groupon Deal I just got, this is a great cigar shop too. I also bought a membership to the lounge.

This place is a bit hidden. Their humidor is pretty plain (non-enticing) and somewhat disorganized. However, they do have a pretty good cigar selection, friendly staff and decent prices. They were nice in helping me find the montecristo and macanudo sticks I was looking for. I would stop by again next time I'm in the area. read more

A great cigar store with the best prices in town! A friendly environment, much like Cheersn where everyone knows your name.

Tucked away in a little shopping center off the beaten path, Cigar Palace has a great selection and good prices. The staff is always very friendly and helpful, whether you're a novice needing some help picking out a cigar or a seasoned smoker who knows exactly what you want. They frequently have special deals or raffles, make sure to get on their email list when you go for the first time. read more

Just went for the first time and they had the best selection and prices of any store in the area. Very friendly and helpful as well. It's in an unconventional location but quite frankly, I like it. Plenty of parking, unlike some of the options in Old Town. I'll be back soon. read more