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Cigar Lounges & Shops in Washington DC

Updated August 2026 · 77 lounges and tobacconists · Compiled by Peter Stefanic, Certified Cigar Sommelier (IACS)

Washington is three cities pretending to be one. The District, Virginia and Maryland each write their own smoking laws, and all three sit within a half-hour drive of the Capitol. That is why a cigar bar on 15th Street operates under different rules from a lounge in Arlington, which operates under different rules again from one in Bethesda.

The District itself has fewer rooms than a capital city should — the 2006 smoking ban left only a handful of grandfathered cigar bars, and the rest are tobacconists with seating. The suburbs are where the volume is: Virginia along the Beltway and out through Loudoun County, Maryland from Bethesda up to Frederick and down toward Waldorf.

Every venue here is a cigar business first — a lounge, a cigar bar or a tobacconist with a real humidor. General smoke and vape shops are left out.

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Table of Contents

Downtown and Penn Quarter

Shelly’s Back Room — Lounge + Shop

1331 F St NW · (202) 737-3003 Penn Quarter · Full bar and kitchen · Open to 2 AM, one of the city’s grandfathered cigar bars

W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist — Shop

699 15th St NW · (202) 638-2555 Downtown · The oldest tobacconist in Washington · Weekdays only, closes 5 PM

T G Cigar — Lounge + Shop

1120 9th St NW · (202) 289-8684 Shaw · Full bar and kitchen · Patio, open to 3 AM at weekends, check prices before buying

Dupont Circle and the West End

Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge & Bar — Lounge + Shop

1132 19th St NW · (202) 296-3872 Dupont Circle · Full bar and live music · Members floor upstairs, covered outdoor room

Noble Tobacco Cigar and Vape — Shop

1711 17th St NW · phone not listed Dupont Circle · Recently opened · Open to 10 PM daily

Georgetown Tobacco — Shop

3144 M St NW · (202) 338-5100 Georgetown · A traditional tobacconist with a deep pipe range · Open seven days

Tobacco & Gifts Palace — Shop

3331 Connecticut Ave NW · (202) 560-5230 Cleveland Park · Cigars and hookah supplies · Open to midnight Thu to Sat

Petworth Cigars — Lounge + Shop

4203 Georgia Ave NW · (240) 535-5202 Petworth · Woman-owned · Open to 2 AM at weekends, live music

Northeast and Capitol Hill

1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars — Lounge

2350 Washington Pl NE Ste 102N · (202) 853-9408 Rhode Island Row · Full restaurant and separate cigar lounge · Live band, closed Mon and Tue

NOMAD Cigars — Shop

1202 H St NE · (202) 396-3037 H Street · Will order in what they don’t stock · Open to midnight at weekends

Cigar Palace — Lounge + Shop

660 S Pickett St, Alexandria · (703) 751-6444 Alexandria · Bring your own bottle · Minimum spend for non-members, large seating area

CXIII Rex — Lounge

113 King St, Alexandria · (571) 384-1750 Old Town Alexandria · Private members club with a waiting list · Full kitchen, guests only

Two Nineteen — Lounge

219 King St, Alexandria · (703) 549-1141 Old Town Alexandria · Cigar room on the top floor · Live jazz, walk-ins only upstairs

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. — Shop + Lounge

1100 S Hayes St, Arlington · (703) 415-5554 Pentagon City · Own pipe tobacco blends · Small lounge, open seven days

Northern Virginia: Falls Church to Fairfax

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. — Shop + Lounge

6397 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church · (703) 536-5588 Seven Corners · One of the best selections in the region · Comfortable lounge, strong regulars

LiL Havana Cigar Club — Shop + Lounge

1355-A Chain Bridge Rd, McLean · (703) 288-0660 McLean · Own club blend · Outdoor patio, membership or minimum spend

Cigar World — Shop

8150 Leesburg Pike # H2, Vienna · (703) 506-4677 Tysons · Knowledgeable staff · Open seven days

Fairfax Cigar Town — Shop

12184 Fairfax Towne Center, Fairfax · (703) 266-6999 Fairfax · Well-kept humidor · Open seven days

Cigar Town — Lounge + Shop

11903 Democracy Dr, Reston · (703) 481-0055 Reston Town Center · Large premium selection · Lounge fee applies, ask first

Cigar Town and Lounge — Shop + Lounge

13340-D Franklin Farm Rd, Herndon · (703) 466-5208 Herndon · Cigars and pipes · Regular brand events, comfortable lounge

Burke Cigar — Shop

9558 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke · (703) 440-0678 Burke · Well-kept humidor, no lounge · Open seven days

Capital Cigar and Tobacco — Shop

6544 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria · (703) 941-4274 Lincolnia · Will special-order · Open seven days

Duke Cigar & Tobacco — Shop

7354 Little River Turnpike, Annandale · (703) 256-3475 Annandale · Cigars and hookah supplies · Closes 6 PM Sundays

Prince William County

OC Cigar Lounge — Lounge + Shop

13416 Occoquan Rd, Woodbridge · (703) 492-0777 Occoquan · Indoor and outdoor lounge areas · Very large selection, event hire

Loudoun County: Leesburg to Sterling

Route 7 Cigars — Shop + Lounge

521 E Market St Ste F, Leesburg · (703) 777-5233 Leesburg · Family-run, will special-order · Lounge with a screen, open seven days

Route 7 Cigars — Shop + Lounge

46950 Community Plaza Unit 103, Sterling · (703) 826-8991 Sterling · Second Route 7 location, larger humidor · Back room lounge

Leesburg Cigar & Pipe — Shop + Lounge

205 Harrison St SE, Leesburg · (703) 777-5557 Leesburg · One of the best pipe tobacco ranges in the region · Seven-seat lounge

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. — Shop + Lounge

20921 Davenport Dr, Sterling · (703) 444-8708 Cascades · No membership needed to smoke anywhere in the store · Open seven days

The Bungalow Lakehouse — Lounge

46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling · (703) 430-7625 Sterling · Full restaurant with a separate cigar lounge · Lakeside terrace, live music

Burke Cigar — Shop

9558 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke · (703) 440-0678 Burke · Well-kept selection, no lounge · Open seven days

Capital Cigar and Tobacco — Shop

6544 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria · (703) 941-4274 Lincolnia · Will special order · Open seven days

Loudoun County: Sterling to Leesburg

Route 7 Cigars — Lounge + Shop

521 E Market St Ste F, Leesburg · (703) 777-5233 Leesburg · Family run · Small lounge with screens, will special order

Route 7 Cigars — Lounge + Shop

46950 Community Plaza Unit 103, Sterling · (703) 826-8991 Sterling · Second Route 7 location, larger humidor · Lounge and back room

Leesburg Cigar & Pipe — Shop + Lounge

205 Harrison St SE, Leesburg · (703) 777-5557 Leesburg · Very large tinned and bulk pipe tobacco range · Lounge seating

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. — Shop + Lounge

20921 Davenport Dr, Sterling · (703) 444-8708 Sterling · No membership needed to smoke anywhere in the store · Open seven days

The Bungalow Lakehouse — Lounge

46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling · (703) 430-7625 Sterling · Full restaurant with a separate cigar lounge · Lakeside terrace, live music

Prince William County

OC Cigar Lounge — Lounge + Shop

13416 Occoquan Rd, Woodbridge · (703) 492-0777 Occoquan · Snacks and soft drinks · Indoor and outdoor seating, available for hire

La Olde Mill Cigars — Lounge + Shop

2231 Tacketts Mill Dr, Lake Ridge · (571) 427-2280 Lake Ridge · Upstairs lounge overlooking the lake · Regular events, owner-run

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. — Shop + Lounge

2745 Metro Plaza #4636, Woodbridge · (703) 492-2260 Woodbridge · Smoking lounge at the back with screens · Brand events

Tobaccology — Lounge + Shop

11001 Nokesville Rd, Manassas · (703) 330-1511 Manassas · Walk-in humidor and comfortable lounge · Exceptional pipe tobacco range

Tobaccology — Lounge + Shop

6710 Madison St, Haymarket · (571) 284-5914 Haymarket · Bring your own bottle · Own house blends, outdoor seating

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. — Shop + Lounge

10772 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas · (703) 330-9753 Manassas · Well-kept humidor · Lounge seating, open seven days

Saylors Cigars & Gifts — Shop + Lounge

9840 Liberia Ave, Manassas · (571) 292-2058 Manassas · Walk-in humidor room · Lounge with screens, open to 10 PM at weekends

Fredericksburg and Stafford

Smoke & Mirrors Cigar Lounge — Lounge + Shop

1411 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg · (540) 818-2969 Downtown Fredericksburg · Heated patio · Strong ventilation, closed Tuesdays

Hogshead Cigar Lounge — Lounge + Shop

9849 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg · (540) 479-2420 Fredericksburg · Very large humidor · One of the few Virginia shops carrying Black Label Trading Co.

Orleans After Dark Cigar Lounge — Lounge + Shop

5444 Southpoint Plaza Way, Fredericksburg · (540) 318-9695 Southpoint · Full bar and food · Live saxophone, closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Olde Towne Tobacconist — Lounge + Shop

719 Caroline St Ste A, Fredericksburg · (540) 371-3715 Downtown Fredericksburg · The largest selection in town · Back lounge, open to 10 PM

Select Leaf — Shop

261 Garrisonville Rd #106, Stafford · (540) 720-2928 Stafford · Large humidor and pipe tobacco range · No smoking on the premises

Tobacco Road — Shop

189 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper · (540) 825-1995 Culpeper · Own hand-blended pipe tobaccos and wooden pipes · Closes 7 PM

Winchester and the Shenandoah

John B Hayes Tobacconist — Lounge + Shop

50 E Piccadilly St, Winchester · (540) 545-7000 Downtown Winchester · Own hand-blended pipe tobaccos · Lounge, open to 9 PM at weekends

Long Ridge Cigars — Lounge + Shop

141 Featherbed Ln, Winchester · (540) 313-4185 Winchester · Walk-in humidor · Brand events, comfortable seating

Maryland: Montgomery County

Capitol Cigar and Tobacco — Lounge + Shop

4916 Del Ray Ave, Bethesda · (301) 907-7990 Bethesda · No minimum to use the lounge · Rare and hard-to-find lines, monthly events

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

11632 Rockville Pike, Rockville · (301) 881-1103 Rockville · Clean, relaxed room · Open seven days

Signature Cigars — Shop + Lounge

1331 Rockville Pike Ste I, Rockville · (301) 652-5660 Rockville · Large bulk pipe tobacco range · Owner-run, open seven days

Cortez Cigars — Lounge + Shop

971 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring · (301) 587-5887 Downtown Silver Spring · Hand-rolled Dominican house cigars · Closed Sunday afternoons

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

15922 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg · (301) 963-8400 Gaithersburg · Lounge with a strong regular crowd · Purchase required to use the lounge

The Relocation Room — Lounge

7845 Airpark Rd L, Gaithersburg · (240) 780-7572 Gaithersburg · Private members club, 24-hour access · Golf simulator, pool tables, conference room

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

529 W South St, Frederick · (301) 662-6606 Frederick · Own house brands · Lord Baltimore lounge, loyalty programme

Quartermasters Cigars — Lounge + Shop

880 N East St, Frederick · (301) 898-2134 Frederick · Brewery next door · Screens for sport, open to 11 PM Fridays

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

9180 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City · (410) 480-4810 Ellicott City · No membership required for the lounge · Open to 11 PM at weekends

Tobacco Leaf — Lounge + Shop

7395 Cedar Ave, Jessup · (410) 799-2094 Jessup · Bring your own bottle, ice and glasses for a fee · A converted diner, covered patio, minimum spend

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

15922 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg · (301) 963-8400 Gaithersburg · One-cigar minimum for the lounge · Strong regulars, open to 11 PM

The Relocation Room — Lounge

7845 Airpark Rd L, Gaithersburg · (240) 780-7572 Gaithersburg · Private members club, 24-hour access · Golf simulator, pool tables

Quartermasters Cigars — Lounge + Shop

880 N East St, Frederick · (301) 898-2134 Frederick · Brewery next door · Open to 11 PM Fridays

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

529 W South St, Frederick · (301) 662-6606 Frederick · Own house brands · Lord Baltimore lounge, loyalty programme

Maryland: Prince George’s, Charles and Anne Arundel

Aphelion Cigar Lounge — Lounge + Shop

2510 Conway Rd #106, Gambrills · (410) 721-1700 Gambrills · Full bar, karaoke on Wednesdays · Excellent ventilation, open to 2 AM Fridays

Titan Cigar — Lounge + Shop

2634 Chapel Lake Dr, Gambrills · (410) 721-0100 Gambrills · Mid and top-shelf spirits · Recently opened, comfortable room

Waldorf Cigar Bar & Lounge — Lounge + Shop

2754 Crain Hwy, Waldorf · (301) 374-9100 Waldorf · Full bar, all pay-per-view events shown free · Opens 9 AM, open to 2 AM Thu to Sat

Invictus II Cigars — Lounge + Shop

2068 Crain Hwy, Waldorf · (240) 412-0064 Waldorf · Bring your own food · Also offers hookah, open to 2 AM Thu to Sat

Tobacco Leaf — Lounge + Shop

7395 Cedar Ave, Jessup · (410) 799-2094 Jessup · Bring your own bottle, minimum spend applies · A converted diner with several lounge areas

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

2134 Generals Hwy D, Annapolis · (410) 573-1212 Annapolis · One of the largest walk-in humidors in Maryland · Pool table, one-cigar minimum

Chesapeake Pipe & Cigar — Lounge + Shop

45 Old Solomons Island Rd Ste 105, Annapolis · (443) 949-9004 Annapolis · Exceptional pipe tobacco range · Comfortable lounge, closes 5 PM at weekends

Broadleaf Tobacco — Shop + Lounge

487 Ritchie Hwy #101, Severna Park · (410) 315-8118 Severna Park · Humidor lockers · Stock levels vary, call ahead

Davidus Cigars — Shop + Lounge

9180 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City · (410) 480-4810 Ellicott City · No membership required for the lounge · Open to 11 PM at weekends

Tobacco Republic — Shop

7091 Berry Rd Unit A, Accokeek · (240) 766-4797 Accokeek · Very large fresh selection · Opens 8 AM, open to 11 PM

American Cigar & Tobacco — Shop

9009 Stuart Ln, Clinton · (571) 320-5184 Clinton · Small shop, large walk-in humidor · Open seven days

Veterans Cigar Club — Lounge

6409 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton · (240) 244-5700 Clinton · Members only — call before travelling · Full bar, kitchen opens at 5 PM

FAQ

Can you smoke cigars indoors in Washington?

It depends which side of the line you are on. The District banned indoor smoking in 2006 and grandfathered a small number of cigar bars that were already operating; no new ones can open, and everything else is a registered tobacco retailer with seating. Virginia permits smoking in structurally separated, separately ventilated rooms, which is why several Northern Virginia venues have a dedicated cigar room upstairs or at the back. Maryland exempts tobacco shops and cigar bars under its own rules. Three jurisdictions, three answers, all within half an hour of each other.

Where are the most cigar lounges in the DC area?

Not in the District. Northern Virginia along the Beltway — Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Reston — has the largest concentration, and Maryland’s outer suburbs toward Waldorf and Gambrills have the biggest rooms. The District itself has around a dozen, and several of those are shops rather than lounges.

What does it cost to sit and smoke in Washington?

Less than in New York, more than in the South. Several venues ask for a minimum purchase from the humidor — commonly twenty-five to fifty dollars — rather than charging a flat fee. A number of the Maryland and Virginia rooms charge nothing at all beyond the cigar itself. It varies enough that it is worth asking on the phone before you drive.

Are there members-only cigar clubs in Washington?

Yes, more than in most US cities, and a couple have waiting lists. If you see a venue described as a club rather than a lounge, call before travelling: some admit guests of members only, and turning up without one means being turned away at the door.

How much should you tip at a cigar lounge in Washington?

Where there is bar or table service, tip as you would anywhere: fifteen to twenty per cent. At a shop counter, a few dollars if someone has walked you through the humidor and cut for you. In a room where you have occupied a chair for the evening, buying something from the humidor is what keeps you welcome.

Do you have to be 21 to enter a cigar lounge in Washington?

Yes. The District, Virginia and Maryland all set the tobacco purchase age at 21, and venues card at the door. Bring identification.

Are Washington cigar prices high?

Moderately. The District applies a substantial tobacco tax, so a cigar bought downtown will usually cost more than the same one in Virginia. If you are buying boxes rather than singles, the Virginia and Maryland shops are noticeably cheaper, and several of them have larger humidors than anything inside the District.

Before you go: opening hours, prices and policies change, and businesses close without notice. Check the venue’s own website or call ahead before travelling. Listings here are compiled from public business records and are provided for guidance only.

Own a lounge or shop around Washington? If you are missing from this page, or a detail here is wrong, email me at info@vdg-cigars.com and I will fix it. Standard listings are free and always will be.

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