The attendant was very welcoming. The place is very cozy...old school style. Unfortunately, they have a very limited selection of cigars. The humidor is large and practically empty. The lounge is still open and it includes a patio. You can bring your own cigars for a cutting fee. Good if you're just looking for a place to sit and have a cigar, not if you're looking to shop. Next stop Casa Aficionado. read more

The wife and myself visited this place last weekend. This place was nice, and we thought it was unique they had multiple rooms on 2 floors for you to hang out. We stayed and enjoyed our cigars there and enjoyed the comfortable chairs. Next time we get free from daily activities, we will be back. read more

Governors Cigar Lounge - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

No cigars here. Just stopped in and the humidor was almost empty. Asked what was going on and couldn't get a straight answer. Not a good sign. read more

Stopped in while visiting Columbus. Good cigar selections, excellent location and great service and recommendations. Will return next time I'm in the city. read more

Went to the Reynoldsburg location 7-26-2025 and it was absolutely horrible. I have more cigars in my humidor than they have in the whole store. I hope no one ever goes to this place looking for a variety selection of cigars. They may have had 12 boxes in the whole building. Not only that but the price range was extremely high for basic cigars. Oliva V and My Father Blue were the best 2 boxes in the building. This place was a waste of time and the rain that was pouring down. should've stayed home read more

An interesting "hideout" just off the main drag (Pardon the pun) in downtown Westerville. I discovered it while on my way to visit another business nearby and decided to pop in and take a look. There are a couple of comfortable seating areas for lounging in rooms adjacent to the main sales room. It features a variety of pipe and other smoking supplies, and a spacious and well stocked walk-in humidor. The operator is quite courteous and helpful. Worth a visit if you are into cigar or pipe culture. read more

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As someone who doesn't smoke very often but enjoys the occasional cigar, Governors is an extremely pleasant place to smoke and relax. They have a great selection of cigars and always have great recommendations. The different rooms to smoke in are fun and well decorated. The overall atmosphere is a top choice for me when wanting to enjoy a cigar. Highly recommend!! read more

I stopped into town for business and looked for a cigar lounge to spend time in while I was waiting for my hotel room to be available in Dublin. I came here early in the day and was greeted by the shop attendant that treated me was if I was a regular. I point that out since there are some cigar shops I've visited across the country that are very click-ey. I felt welcome and was able to tour the humidor without an escort leering over my shoulder while I made my selection. When I checked out I let him know I was going to hang out a bit and needed to get some work done. He was excited to point out that they had two desks upstairs for remote workers. What?! This was totally unexpected!! I made my way upstairs and set up my laptop and plugged it into the monitor mounted on the wall. I spent the day there and really enjoyed my time. This cigar lounge included a kitchenette, private rooms, and general lounge downstairs. I highly recommend anyone to stop by and pay this place a visit. This will now be my go to place anytime I'm back in the Columbus area. read more

Great atmosphere, great people, and great selection of cigars. Staff are super friendly and they have great prices.

Located in the heart of Westerville. It's the perfect setting to enjoy a cigar or a nice pipe. The owners are helpful and knowledgeable. There is a great selection. Everybody is laid back and friendly. There are several rooms as well as the front porch and a patio. It has recently been renovated and is very nice. read more

This is by far my favorite cigar bar in central Ohio. Come in, find a reasonably priced cigar, and enjoy it in one of their comfortable rooms. The service and selection is always awesome. Check them out on social media since they announce special events and sales that way. Live music and patio seating in the summer is really nice too. read more

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Stopped by this week to pick up a specific brand for my hubby, they were out of stock but were knowledgeable and helped me make an alternative selection. Friendly staff, seems to me a good selection, reasonable prices. I am leaving at a 4 star since I didn't stick around the lounge and was only in and out. read more

I have been there several times, and was there for my sister bday party. Love the establishment just wish it was closer to home

Knowledgeable staff. Not a great selection of cigars. Great place to just smoke. I have seen a person called cheap for smoking a unpopular cigar and I didn't like that. Nice TV's and has all the channels. read more

Place is great since the new owners took possession. Very friendly staff and the customers give it a Cheers like feeling. Nice front porch and even a separate tv room with Roku. read more

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Place was always a little cliquish, but I think the straw that broke the camel's back for me was buying $135 in cigars and then having the guy say I stole a $8 dollar cigar..............even when he looked at his video and my electronic receipt he was insisted that I had stole a single. The irony is for this spot I never do singles one and two because they do carry different stuff and their pricing is higher than most I only buy in bulk from them to justify my spending..... Anyway after that, I am done with this spot as well as the Dublin spot which is super cool and Barclay down in Upper Arlington, no sure if La Chevata is part of that group but if so, done with them too. Also, posted that same to my cigar blog and to the various groups, told one of the people who carry something they sell and the owner/founder dropped a box on me for my troubles..... read more

Great experience...loved the atmosphere and the regulars were very welcoming and helpful...just what you'd want in a local cigar lounge.

A great place to smoke and hang with a buddy over a smoke. The staff is super friendly and will not try and oversell you anything. The prices are very reasonable and there is a decent amount of selection to choose from. Good people, good shop, what else do you need? read more

Friendly staff and good selection of cigars at a reasonable price. Free coffee and soft drinks for a small charge. Great place to spend a relaxing couple of hours. read more

Good selection of cigars, and they are always ready to take time to answer questions about the different type they have. Plenty of places to sit, have nice conversations, and overall relax. read more

I stopped in for pipe tobacco and was delighted to see they had some. I purchased a tin of Artisans Blend. I enjoyed it so not being from the Columbus I went online to see if I could find it and I did. MSRP was $12.50. Governors charged me $16.00. RIP OFF read more

Was in the area for a week on business. I wish I would have found this place sooner. It is located in a nice area, parking was not a problem. I found what I was looking for in the humidor. Place has plenty of comfortable seats and T.V.'s. As with most shops it has its regulars. I just wanted to sit and enjoy my smokes and watch golf. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. I will be back if I am in the area again. read more

Great friendly atmosphere. Good prices. I'm going back real soon. Nice place to visit. read more

If you are looking to buy a cigar and smoke it in a friendly, relaxing environment, this is the place for you. The owners, Curtis and Darren, are two of the coolest people I have ever met. They are very knowledgeable and generous to help someone who doesn't know much about cigars. They have many rooms where you can smoke and enjoy your cigars. If you live in the Columbus area, this is the place to go. read more

Great times, and even greater staff! Very friendly, helpful, no pressure laid back environment. Good place for any cigar/pipe smoker to go an unwind for a while. read more

This place is dope as hell. The owners are helpful and very friendly. Each lounge is unique and comforting. The cigars are smooth. Over all best cigar shop around! read more

If you want a great selection, helpful staff and a properly maintained humidor, this is your place. New ownership has made drastic improvements, and truly love what they do. They have educational events with vendors and suppliers. Governo's is now in the top 3 cigar shops in Columbus. If you are a beginner or buying cigars for a friend this is the place to go as the staff and owners are knowledgeable and won't steer you wrong. If you are an aficionado they have sticks you can't get elsewhere at reasonable prices, as well as limited edition cigars. They have improved ventilation and are making other great improvements. If you are a pipe smoker, they have you covered with a quality selection and some beautiful pipes that make you want to get a new fancy one. Having dealt with the owners in other endeavors, they are bringing professionalism back to the shop, so expect regular hours and advanced notice on events and specials. So glad there is a new owner, as it is worth the drive from Columbus for a great place to smoke and cigars that are ready to smoke and not dried out like the shops near my house. read more

The Governors Cigar Lounge is a great establishment! The humidor is large, and well stocked, with a variety of brands and price points. Ownership is committed to providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Two floors, with several rooms, allow for enjoying your cigar while finishing up some work, or just for pure pleasure. Large screen displays, located in each room, provide for sports or movie entertainment; and free, secure, WiFi is available. Lastly, the patrons are friendly and always willing to engage in some lighthearted conversation. I, routinely, recommend this lounge to friends, family and those visiting the Columbus area. read more

B. Neal. This is one of the best cigar lounges in Central Ohio simply because good smoke and great people from the owners to the patrons.

Great place to have a cigar. Comfortable and welcomin. Great staff and owners.

Have to enthusiastically agree with Roy Z's review: "Place is great since new owners took possession." At all price points, the cigar selection is more then just ample. But just as important, there are multiple highly comfortable seating sites, several of which are semi-private and idea if you want to enjoy a cigar while attempting to get some work accomplished. But, for me, the most salutary feature of this comfortable shop is the opportunity to interact with the group of "regulars" who frequent the shop in the late afternoon and early evening. Often, the conversations in the front lounge are better then those I remember from my college dormitory days. In sum, Governors is simple a great place. read more