Dope lounge I found while visiting the area. Humidor is massive and they got good sticks!! Lots of favorites I enjoy but I smoked my favorite stick of all time. Plasencia is my forever favorite because someone got it for me as a gift once & it turned out to be the best cigar I'd ever smoked. This place has a dope lounge with full bar! Absolutely plenty of seating and chill vibe that I expect at cigar lounges. It's a gentlemen's hangout and of course ladies as well. I totally recommend especially if you're from out of town like me. Dope spot, dope lounge, dope selection, dope people & dope prices! I spent three hours playing chess with a local. Freaking fantastic time here. read more

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This a great place if you want get your cigar and drink on. Definitely a welcoming spot as soon as you walk in the door. They also have a great selection of cigars. read more

Not very welcoming. Decent selection. Rt3 s traffic is bad so comeing here again would be hard

Came in to chill and do some editing. Great vibe. Regulars were very welcoming. Definitely coming back. read more

Aphelion Cigar Lounge - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Definitely a chill cigar lounge.. great selection of cigars at amazing prices, multiple TVs, the older woman bartender is the bomb!! My second experience was so much better than the 1st. Will definitely be back read more

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Black-owned Spot in Maryland! We stopped in to buy cigars for our date night. I knew I wanted an acid blond. The older gentleman was a great host. He walked us into the cigar shop and picked out my cigar. There was a lounge in the back with a lot of handsome guys. Free parking and good vibes ! read more

Aphelion Cigar Lounge - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

I had the opportunity to visit this establishment a couple of weeks ago on my visit to the DMV. It was a welcoming place. Nice bar area and lots of sticks to choose from. Thanks for your hospitality read more

Great crowed with a bunch of regulars . All though is a neighborhood type bar you will almost always see at least one person you don't know. I prefer this bar when I'm in the area because it very comfy and spacious . read more

Good vibe, large selection of Cigars at a decent price,and nice drinks!!! Bar tenders are GREAT!

Good spot and friendly service, I enjoy the atmosphere, the drinks, the humidor , nice AC . One problem I do have is that I asked for a glass of ice with my drinks, bartender informed me that it's not allowed without a drink per management, not cool. I think they just started this as it's never been an issue in the past maybe they need a new machine read more

So nice to come enjoy the US Open in the middle of the day when it is not crowded. Found a nice selection of cigars in their onsite humidor. The staff was very nice and knew a lot about cigars. I did purchase one that I did not have in my humidor. They were very nice about allowing me to enjoy what I brought with me from home. Ventilation seemed very adequate even though there were not many patrons in the place. I would like to see what it is like when it is busy. read more

Excellent place for Sunday football! Get there early for good seats by the TVs lol. Great drinks. Great specials during happy hour. Cannot go wrong here. read more

This is truly a great place to go for sticks. The selections are amazing and the employees are good with recommendations characteristic of many of the corgis in stock. They have never disappointed me when I go there. read more

This place is very welcoming. Great selection of sticks. I like that I can enjoy a few sticks have some drinks in a good environment. Great conversation with people that come to do the same as me. All the staff is super nice. I like that I can buy a stick and bring my own and sit in the bar. I have not bought a stale stick from them and I have been here three times already. Recommend coming on the weekends if you wanna enjoy a drink and stick and watch some games on tv. read more

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Had my birthday party there this weekend. Party was great. DJ was great. Prices were great. Bartender was fantastic. Only thing is after talking to everyone ahead of time about having my party there, everyone was very supportive. They said I had a certain space, but one guy who claimed he was one of the owners told me I could not have the entire space and made me open it up to everyone. It still turned out great, but I just wish everyone was on the same page. I came there about 4 times before the party to make sure I had the space and called ahead to let them know we were coming, but that guy tainted my experience. In the end, we all had a great time, but I would not recommend this place for a party unless you get certain things in writing up front. read more

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The stick selection is top shelf, the drinks are generously poured, the vibes are immaculate.

Excellent. Just excellent. Beautiful interior. One could eat off the table it is so clean. Great crowd. The service from A.D. and Bobby is so amazing. Please go to this wonderful establishment. You will not be disappointed. You will go back. read more

If you have not visited Aphelion cigar lounge in Gambills, you are missing out on a great spot to smoke a cigar in peace. I will be back.

If you are near, or just want to smoke with a great group of people stop by. You can't go wrong

This is an excellent place to bring friends and family who are visiting the area. They are really knowledgeable about their cigars and dont try to upsell you or take advantage of you. The lounge is full of cool cats who come regularly to lounge on the leather chairs, play games, have a few drinks after work, watch sports, etc. Prices are reasonable, drinks are cheap, and the ladies are always welcome. Almost ompletely forgot to mention the NEW FILTRATION system! Went last week with some friends and the next day my clothes barely smelled like smoke. Just a HUGE improvement over my last visit. They also installed fans to increase air circulation. Beats so many other cigar lounges. You can actually breathe! Only thing I'd recommend is installing a nice sound system for when the games arent on. read more

Always a pleasure to enjoy a smoke with the family. What do I mean by family, not related but a love for each other with no judgement

This is really a great cigar bar with friendly people & a really nice atmosphere. The DJ on Friday's is terrific cause he plays varied music which I truly love. The bartenders also are very attentive to the customers & great mixologists. Customer service is great around the board here. The place & bathrooms are also clean. read more

Great lounge! This is a black owned establishment. The owner and the ambience was perfect. Excellent customers service and tomorrow is their 4 year Anniversary!!!! read more

Aphelion Cigar Lounge - I popped my cigar cherry at Aphelion!!! This establishment is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cigar and the game. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Great atmosphere.. Only bad part was that I was surrounded by Dallas fans. LOL.. We had a blast, great customer service, everyone is friendly. Pretty good cigar selection as well. A number of TV's and seating, you may meet a new friend if a chair is available people will invite you to join them. Don't be shy. The bar is your typical white, dark, beers, etc... read more

We visited this place while on the DC Cigar Tweetup. Being the last stop of the tour meant that everyone was a little tired I think and to be honest I wasn't up for smoking anymore at that point. So I'll try to put that aside in this review. The place was really nice. Everything in it was new. The humidor was slightly too large for the stock they had but I think they'll grow into it. This was the first place I saw a real professional humidifier. I was worried by the humidity landing on some cigars across from it, but they were all cello-wrapped - I'm imaging that was intentional and that they wouldn't put unwrapped ones there. The back lounge was large with a bar in it, lots of TVs, a semi-private area, lots of couches, and humidor lockers. The door needed a passcard swiped to enter. For a while a gentleman tried to control the flow in and out of there but that just seemed a bit awkward in that scenario. The owners didn't really come around to see how we were doing or talk to us in the humidor. I felt a bit like a squatter in there. But a different day, a different time, this seems like a great place to be. I talked to some of the locals that were there and they seemed to really like it as well. read more

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The word has gotten out about this place. While it's still a great place to smoke and hang out the increased in people has contributed to an unbearable smoke filled room. My eyes were burning and I was coughing from the lack of ventilation. I'm hoping the owners will address this issue soon. read more

Tucked away in a clean and not overly large strip of stores in a wooded knoll in Gambrills, Aphelion looks deceiving from the outside. However, as soon as you enter, you'll be greeted warmly by both staff and customers alike. The well stocked and expertly maintained walk-in humidor is to the right -- you'll find more than a handful of sticks that you either haven't tried (but want to) and your old standbys in here. I can't compliment the fine selection and wide range of cigars they keep in stock. One of the staff was nice enough to give me a tour of the smoke lounge my first time here. Needless to say, I was blown away. The lounge is huge, nicely furnished, diverse and friendly crowd, a stocked bar area (BYOB but they have soft drinks available for a small donation), and flat screen televisions. Most importantly, the lounge also has large and clean restrooms available as well. There is also an elite club room available to members. If you are new or an old hat at cigar and pipe smoking, I highly recommend visiting Aphelion. I've been to 44 States and dozens of smoke shops across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and Aphelion is one of my favorites. It was first recommended to me by a fellow cigar smoker and I am really glad that I paid a visit, I've been back many times already, and will continue to visit regularly. Aphelion is simply, a slam dunk. read more

This was my first time here and I will definitely come back, even though it's a drive from my house. The gentleman up front was helpful with a beginner like me. After he helped me choose a cigar and I paid for it, I went into the lounge in the back. Plenty of seating and there's a bar there that provides glasses and ice for your BYO drinks. The ventilation seemed adequate since it wasn't cloudy in there which I've heard wasn't the case with another cigar lounge nearby that's now closed. I saw that there were cabinets along the wall that I guess ppl rent which allows them to keep cigars there. There are some cafe tables and some couches with low tables. There's also a section that's curtained off that I think is the VIP section. Other customers that walked by us greeted us as if we were all in the same club or something like that. Can't wait to head back and try some other cigars. read more

I came here a few times and really enjoyed the people up front that are very helpful. If you are just trying out Cigars, Moe and the owners are the ones to talk to. They will patiently assist you in finding the cigar(s) that's right for you. I came here several times and the atmosphere is relaxed and the other patrons are friendly. As you're walking through, picking out your seat, everyone greets you. I'm not use to that in the DC area. The BYOB policy is why this is a private club. Admission is the price of a cigar or club membership. Each member is given a key fob that allows access to the cigar lounge. The experience here has been so great that I bought a membership so that I can come relax whenever I want. They have different levels (tiers) of membership so that you can choose what size box or whether you prefer to smoke in the relative privacy or the executive lounge. The owners are great guys. They greet everyone and make sure that everything is going well. After coming there a few times they had remembered my name, which was something else I liked. They did a great job in making sure that their humidor is well stocked and kept in pristine condition, along with the extensive cigar selection. The ONLY drawback has been that the air handlers get overwhelmed when they have a full house. Otherwise, I would have given them the five stars. Trust me, they are not far off. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxed, casual atmosphere to enjoy a cigar. read more

Home sweet home. If you appreciate an excellent cigar selection with a homie, comfortable atmosphere, then this is the spot for you. It just feels like home...after a long day and you just want to unwind, this spot is more comfortable than your Lay-Z-Boy. read more

Absolutely LOVE this place. All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable on the products they offer. A very nice wide selection of stogies for every discerning taste. It's a good, friendly atmosphere with great people. Multiple TV's to capture all the games on Sunday (very popular this time of year). read more

Great spot to have a cigar and a drink. Great people here to from the employees to the other smokers. This place is a lot better then other cigar spots because this place has the best ventilation system. read more

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What a fantastic lounge. Basically non-members have to buy a cigar (per person in the group) in order to use the lounge but it's absolutely wonderful. Great colors, a bunch of TVs, live entertainment, sports, and can you believe it's BYOB? The cigar selection is amazing and I truly love that they're always getting the newest cigars in. The staff are friendly and extremely knowledgeable about their product. I can't stress enough how huge the cigar selection is, a lot of rare/hard to find cigars like Liga Privada and high end Padrons, Cohibas, Ashtons, they have it all. I wish they had Tatuajes but they have everything else I love. The back is beautiful, very nice leather furniture, high tops, a beautiful marble bar, and really nice TVs. The sound system is fantastic too. 10/10 would smoke here again. read more

Official cigar spot! Very clean! Great ventilation! Helpful staff. Excellent selection in the humidor. Fully stocked bar in the lounge. Lots of room to sit and relax when I went. Go and enjoy a good stick and have a drink with someone genuine folks next time you're in the area. read more

I've been here twice and so far so good. The man at the front greats you when you walk in and helps with your cigar selection if needed. Since I don't really smoke he pointed me to a milder cigar that I ended up really liking. There is a DJ there on Fridays and the atmosphere and the people are great. I'm a cigar novice so I can't be too detailed in my review but I hope it helped. read more

Owned by two really nice gentlemen that take pride in there establishment. The crowd is nice especially on Friday's when they have DJ's. Plenty of TV's to watch your favorite sports teams. Service from the front counter to the back door is great. Special praise goes to Tye (hope i spelled it correctly) the bartender. All of them are really nice and service is always with a smile. I normally go at night when I get off and mainly in the colder months. read more

Price gouging on the cigars and the environment is less than professional or relaxing. Place is loud, rambunctious and full of gossip. I highly suggest elsewhere to shop and lounge as you will be sorely disappointed. Staff is less than knowledgeable on cigars and compared to the tinderbox prices are anywhere between 3 to 7 dollars above retail. Totally unsatisfactory and unsatisfied as a customer and consumer. Ty read more

Very cool lounge. Plenty of cugar choices. Lots of seating to relax and converse in! Though a byob, water and juice (and ice) available for small fee. You can bring outside food in which is good because there are a few places in the development. Ill be back. read more

Aphelion is a great spot to unwind after a long day or a long week. Drink, smoke, listen to music or socialize, Outside food is allowed as well as outside liquor. There is a $10 cover or simply buy a cigar from their large cigar collection. They don't have a license to sell liquor but have free beer and drink mixers that people customarily tip for the service. Once you go you'll be back :) read more

Great cigar lounge. Knowledgeable staff, well stocked humidor, and professional environment. Definitely a place I would recommend to anyone.