One, of, if not, the best pipe brick and mortar stores in Indiana. It has a great selection of both pipes and tobaccos. I am also impressed by the other gentlemanly accessories it has. I remember going to this place in college and law school, but at the mall location. This downtown location is impressive. read more

Above and beyond SERVICE!!!! (AGAIN!!!!) Matt hit it out of the park (AGAIN!!!!!!) . I had an 10+ year-old bag from a high quality brand with some battle scars on it that I wanted fixed. They sent it in to the company and I got a brand new bag back for the mere cost of shipping!!! And it doesn't end there. I started eyeing a slightly bigger (more expensive) bag. I need and have used a big bag for when I go to Europe for three weeks and am always looking for more space! So I asked Matt if I could trade in the new bag for a larger bag. He said yes! He only charged me the difference between the trade in bag and the bag I took home!!! I got a LARGER, BRAND NEW bag, for a fraction of the cost!!! I made it clear to Matt that I was tremendously thankful and that they were awesome. Totally worth it. These guys are great!!!! read more

The Briar and Burley is a good shop with quality products and wonderful people. I look forward to smoking a pipe here again. read more

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They always have a great selection of pipe tobacco and cigars, providing everything I'm looking for and do it with helpful, courteous service. read more

I really wish I could give this great little shop a higher rating but I just can't, and it kills me. Absolutely amazing pipe selection and really nice and friendly staff but the humidor, THE HUMIDOR is below standard!!!!!!! The typical selection that you would see from any regular cigar shop, which isn't a bad thing however it needs a lot of attention. The slider doors (which I've seen plenty other humidor set ups this way all have the same problem) don't have any seals on the glass doors that seal, which means very little humidity and leads to a dry stick and inventory. Bought 6 cigars and and kept them in my zikar waterproof box with two bovida bags and every one of them cracked as soon as I fired them up. Tons of pipe tobacco and a great selection but nothing is mixed or fresh, all in Tin's. If that's your thing than cool but it's always nice to have an option to have an option to have an ounce or two of mix of your choice. Maybe I didn't see it and wasn't paying attention, who knows. read more

Loved this place. Great selection of cigars and the owner was really helpful. They also had a good selection of luggage if your looking for any. read more

I buy a new pipe here every year. The folks here are absolutely polite, knowledgeable, and fun. I encourage anyone who may like tobacco to drop a few bones here, even if they are IU fans LOL. read more

Got a great pipe for a decent price. Only problem was the clasp on the fitted case did not work--no spring. But the pipe is beautiful. They have the largest selection of high quality pipes I have ever seen, so it was a tough choice. If you stop in, and I suggest you do, it will be hard not to leave without a new pipe of your own. Trust me. read more

The Briar & The Burley - My new pipe. Lovely. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

As a pipe smoker I stepped into the greatest shop thus far and I have gone to plenty of legendary places along the West Coast. The sales clerk said they had the largest collection of pipes and that is 100 percent accurate. They also had an elected collection of pipe tobacco. You will not be disappointed. This was a rare find for me and now a place I will make sure I figure out a way to swing by if I'm passing through. read more

I have to disagree with Lisa S. and Christiana S. I'm not a woman but I can say out of the dozens of times I've been to the store I've almost always seen a woman there. Either shopping or smoking in the smoking room. I'm guessing it was either something you were expecting and so then saw or just whoever was helping you that day. :) I've been to the Briar & The Burley since it was in the mall. It's the greatest cigar store I've found. read more

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Any time I want a quality product, this is the place I check first. They have a great selection of "traditional" shaving items, and some nice quality lathers. They carry the best blades as well. You can get luggage, umbrellas, walking sticks, and of course smoking supplies here. It always smells wonderful, and the staff has always been extremely helpful. I purchased my last wallet here because everything in department stores feels plasticky. Here you can find some soft genuine leather that feels great to the touch. I don't smoke, but appreciate that they have a smoking room. Nice. Makes me wish I could enjoy a really good cigar. read more

The Briar & The Burley is the manliest shop in the world. They even have a regular supply of Opus X cigars, which are almost impossible to find anywhere else. You can pick up a cigar, buy a ginger ale for $0.75, and walk into the smoke room to talk about woodworking and fishing with the other patrons. Then, you can buy a straight razor and a beer stein before you leave. If you are having trouble growing a beard, just stay here for 30 minutes. Beards grow twice as a fast in The Briar & The Burley. If Ron Swanson were a shop, this would be it. read more

A truly excellent shop. This store carries only the finest of products and the staff are true experts. The five stars are well-deserved.

The fact that I have failed to write a review of this magical shop is nobody's fault but my own. Although several years out of college, this used to be a staple during my undergrad years at IU. I pop in for a visit anytime I return to Bloomington, it never changes (which is a great thing). If you are a man, and the Briar doesn't sell it, then you don't need it PERIOD. This is a place sure to stop any man's man dead in his tracks. Great cigar selection, properly humidified, and priced very fairly. One of the largest premium handmade tobacco pipe selections in the United States, and some of the finest luggage, leather goods, shaving accessories, and pens imaginable. Also, in the back corner there is a lounge to enjoy any of your tobacco purchases. Women, do not be afraid to enter! Mike, Matt, and Jon are very friendly from behind the counter. Whether you're curious about what makes men tick or you need a gift for your man that's sure to make him love you, there's no better place to go. So let's review. If you are looking for fine cigars, pipes, pipe tobacco, luggage, leather goods, cigar accessories etc. in Bloomington then this is the place for you. On the other hand if you're looking for a 'smoke shop' (glass pieces, water pipes) this is NOT the shop for you. read more

While shopping in Bloomington I couldn't help but notice that this store had a retired Formula 1 car on display! I was surprised and pleased for the find. I entered the store for the first time to discover that this business specializes in high quality luggage, leather goods, pipes, cigars, and tobacco accessories. Well they also offer a small department that is dedicated to all manner of F1 goods. Including polo shirts, t-shirts, hats, and models of F1 cars. This was of interest to me and I was shopping for a Christmas gift for a F1 fan ......BUT within seconds of entering I had an employee that was always on me. Hell it was like the gentleman was velcroed to my hip. Seriously, I had no intend to commit a crime and didn't enjoy the experience of this local Bloomington shop. You drew me in with an amazing car and then I felt like a shoplifter simply for entering your doors. I will never return. read more

Well, it's the only place in Bloomington to smoke inside, so it doesn't have any competition in that department. Huge selection of tobacco and related products, and a ton of beautiful leather stuffs. The employee I talked to was friendly and laid-back, and told me the history of the store with a smile on his lips when I asked. read more

Great gifts including luggage and leather goods in addition to the smoking products. Perfect place to shop for a new wallet or brief case! They are missing a star because every time I have been in there I feel like I have been treated differently because I was a woman...which is crazy...cause who do you think buys the most gifts for men...women! read more

Great atmosphere! Knowledgeable Staff! Fun shop to explore - A lot of stuff to look at.

In the last six months I have become a cigar fanatic. This shop has to be the best one I've been to. While I've been to others with bigger, more opulent smoking lounges, greater selection and better parking I'd go here above all of them. I've been to shops in Indy, Ft. Wayne, Terre Haute and Fishers and hands down this is THE BEST spot in the state, in my short time. It is the only shop I've been to where they are informed and willing to discuss products at length. Should I ever move away when I return to town for an IU game I will make a point of coming in. Just one more reason Bloomington is a great place to live! Thank you for your service! read more

Very interesting place, I walked in to get a feel of the products they sold. I was surprised to see an actual Ferrari inside the store, everyone in the store minds their own business and are not in your face asking if you need help. I selected a My Father Cigar, and walked to the walk-in lounge in the back. A bit unclean, but the couches and the atmosphere was nice. Enjoyed my cigar for about 2 hours, and walked out. Good Cigar selection, Good Prices, No Hassle Customer Experience. read more

The Briar & The Burley - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

A wonderful shop. Several of my friends are real cigar officianados. So when I wanted to purchase a gift for them (me having ZERO knowledge) I went to the Briar and the Burley. The staff was excellent and patient in helping me make a selection that would work. My friends loved the gifts. I'm with Lisa S though...I did feel a little odd as a woman in the shop. While they were patient and helpful, it just felt that the vibe of the shop changed when I walked in the door. Still, they gave me great service! read more

Lovely shop, lovely atmosphere, and I found a new pipe tobacco there that really suits.

Great shop. Always has been. Customer since it was at the mall local. Nice customer service and convenient downtown location.

Really the only cigar/tobacco shop in Bloomington, Indiana. For being in a small college town you'd think they'd be ripe for taking advantage of students and faculty, but rather they have an incredible selection at very fair prices. The most impressive moment, to me, was when I spoke to the manager about having trouble keeping my humidor up to 60-65% humidity levels and they offered to let me bring my humidor in and place it in their humidor to bring it all the way up. That's service! read more

You can really feel like the opulent man here. Great selection of cigars at good prices, but it's much more than that. High class luggage, old timey shaving gear, pipes, and all sorts of smoking paraphernalia (well...not that smoking paraphernalia). The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. If they could find a cure for lung cancer I'd probably hang out here constantly. read more

This is a pretty cool place to walk through. Lots of interesting things like quality hand made luggage and cigars. One item that caught my attention was a globe, about 1ft in diameter, that was made out of smooth metal. Each of the countries on the globe was indicated with a different type of rock. For example, the US was a piece of quartz, Mexico was granite, Italy was mica, etc. It's a beautiful piece! I am a bit of a map/geography junkie, so we ended up buying it. This will look great in our office. Loved the store. read more

Good selection of cigars. The workers are really friendly and so is the clientele. The smoking lounge is quiet and laid back. Definitely recommend. read more

Great supply of pipes and tobacco. Also a great looking humidor full of cigars. staff was very friendly and helpful. Wish they were open in Sunday read more

Just visit and smell the leather. Great backpacks as well as bags, suitcases, purses, etc. Always worth a trip.

B&B is a very nice shop. Great selection of pipes & luggage and a fair selection of cigars. Unfortunately, the new state anti-smoking law may close the smoking lounge (which is extremely well ventilated by the way). Bummer because the smoking lounge is second to none so stop in & burn one while you still can. The proprietor is very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. I rate B&B 4.5 stars. read more

If you go for shaving products, expect to be disappointed. Their prices are absurd, and the selection is terrible. Colonel conk and nothing but handles for gillette cartridges should not be their exclusive stock. I went in looking for a shaving bowl but the only wood was way too small, ive never seen a puck that small, and i don't want to have to melt my soap. The atmosphere is cool, and if you are showing someone around bloomington, it isn't a bad place to show them, just don't buy anything. I want to like this place, I really do, but i can't say i do read more

I'm a non-smoker, but I love the smell of this shop! TOBACCO & LEATHERmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I prefer to buy my leather goods here!

Looks are very deceiving when you open the door but their selection of cigars, pipes and tobacco is amazing. Even though the shop specializes in luggage and racing merchandise, I went for the tobacco. I found the store employee extremely knowledgeable and when I mentioned an interest in pipes he took the time to educate me on different pipes and tobaccos. Finally, the ultimate, you can smoke inside the shop and let me tell you, the cast of characters sitting in the smoke room is well worth a visit. read more

First rate shop, top quality service with expert staff. It's hard to find this kind of service and knowledge about their products anywhere today, but this store is one of a kind for Bloomington and most large cities that I have shopped in from time to time. If you are looking for top of the line, this is the place to go. Patricia B. read more

Enjoyed my recent visit. The meerschaum and briar selections are outstanding, and the 24K blend is superb!