Came here in 2019 when I was last in town for the Grand Prix. Saved it as a favorite because of how warmly I was welcomed. Was quickly informed that the lounge is private only and I could kindly sit elsewhere. I would have been more than happy to pay a membership fee, etc., but wasn’t even given the option. If you’re from out of town, there are plenty of other places that will welcome you to sit with them and have a cigar.

Got to stop here on our way to Canyon Lake. The ladies running the shop were stellar. They walked my wife and I around the humidor and made some great recommendations. We felt very welcomed and were very happy with the selection in the humidor.

Can’t give it a 1 star because it looked like a nice place and all but I was in there a solid 15 minutes looking around waiting for some help but no one ever even came in the sales area. Everyone seemed too busy enjoying themselves in the lounge to bother coming and checking on the sales area.

Very well stocked with very knowledgeable staff that will assist you in finding exactly what you are looking for in flavors, strength, and make of your smoke.

An absolutely wonderful place. Knowledgeable and helpful. You feel like you just walked into your local bar where everyone knows you and makes you feel at home. A must visit if youre in the market for a good cigar and maybe a friendly place to enjoy it. Ill be back!

Great customer service. I will definitely be back. I was very impressed with the knowledge and helpfulness I received. Thank you

Best cigar shop! With the most knowledgeable and professional staff!

Love it.Everyone friendly.They take care of their customers.They make sure we are satisfied.I would recommend to my cigar smokers.Always well stocked and very clean.

Love this lounge! The staff, management, and owners always make you feel at home. They have a great selection of cigars and accessories for the true connoisseur, no of the stuff you would find in your typical liquor store.

What an awesome group of people with tasty cigars. My go to place for a nice and smooth smoke

Great store with a decent selection plus nice amenities like things for mens shaving, etc. Very nice staff and a great lounge to enjoy a cigar with friends or locals.

Not impressed. Store looks and feels like a bathroom in a high-end strip club, except smaller. Lady running the place was awkward, I think she must have been a family member covering for a regular employee or something. The bad part was that they dont carry the hugely popular, timeless brands that I can find literally anywhere else (even at liquor stores!).EDIT: If a store doesnt carry Cohiba but tells you that grocery stores do, youre not in a real cigar store.

Great experience. Very helpful. Would recommend.

I was prepared to be the annoying newbie that has never enjoyed a proper cigar in a lounge before so I wasn’t surprised when the cigar lady was a little put off by a young clueless guy coming in a well seasoned lounge looking for an interesting experience. However when she realized I was serious and genuinely looking to have a great experience she warmed up to me and had me as her guest in the private lounge area. She took a chance with me and it’s greatly appreciated. Helped me choose a good starter cigar and recommended the right cutting style. I enjoyed a great conversation, speaking of cigar flavors, fun events and how she began her journey in the cigar business. Some of the regulars came in the lounge and were very nice, educating me on cigar culture.When I did my research what made me want to experience having a cigar in a lounge was the interesting history and effort put into creating great cigars for peoples enjoyment and also the social factors. My expectations were exceeded and I had a great time at this shop. Highly recommend stopping by especially if your a first timer. Thanks again for the hospitality!

Great Shop, Great Atmosphere and the staff has an amazing talent to pick out the perfect stick for you. Do yourself a favor and become a member today!

Awesome Cigar Selection with Second to None Customer Service. Absolutely Love My Cigar Lounge and Highly Recommend it to everyone!

Kerri who runs the establishment, is very professional and courteous and very knowledgeable....the place is very clean and welcoming too. I will definitely be going back.

Nice store with a large variety of lose tabaco or cigars. Other items available, a comfortable air conditioned smoking lounge and the manager is knowledgeable.

I went in today to find some good cigars for a friend turning 50. I had my 12 yr old son with me. The staff member was awesome! Helped me find 3 great selections. Another gentleman hanging out in the private room came out and offered my son a soda while we were talking about cigars. As we were leaving, my son said, Wow these guys are super friendly. Great selections, knowledgeable staff, and comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Love this cigar shop. My father & husband enjoy the occasional cigar & it’s always my first stop for them. I’ve been many times but I especially appreciated my stop the weekend before Christmas for some last minute stocking stuffers. The gentleman who greeted me when I walked in (I’m afraid that I didn’t get his name) was awesome, walked me through the shop answering any questions & explaining the differences between each cigar I asked about. He helped me pick out a box as well (they sell their extra boxes for great prices as well by the way) to give them in & tossed in a humidifier bag when I told him I wasn’t giving them right away. The shop is clean, which I don’t normally expect from smoke shops, & they have a nice selection of pipe tobacco as well that I like getting for my father. I always recommend them!

Incredible boutique cigar shop. Beautiful lounge, shaving tools and more. Friendly staff.

Nice place

On a day trip to Austin, I stopped here to pick up a few cigars. I was greeted immediately upon entering. I did not get the gentlemans name, however he was very helpful and welcoming.

Very cool spot + Very friendly service.

Unique and cool place

What a great place! We are building a house in Gruene and have been visiting, so finding this place was great. They are very friendly, have reasonable prices and the feel of the place is right. Im afraid to recommend this place as I dont want it to become too popular!.. Its a wonderful place to go enjoy a smoke or two. Im looking forward to many more visits.

Great selection as usual. Just surprised they dont give out day passes on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays. Members only.

Great spot with excellent selection. Service was also excellent. Private lounge, but I think you can get a day pass if you buy enough sticks.

Always helpful, lots to see and buy.

Good selection good prices good staff

Ive dealt with cigar shops all over the world. Never have I had a shop call me after placing an order with them to say thanks for ordering and see how the cigars arrived. Ive been smoking cigars for about 10+ years and the level of service this shop provides is TOP NOTCH. I placed my order on Thursday and received it on Saturday. Thanks once again for the excellent experience. I can hardly wait to visit your shop personally.

Great shop with a great selection of cigars and cigar accessories. The staff is top notch. One if the best cigar lounges in Texas.

I only smoke cigars occasionally so I dont know much. Staff was super friendly and accommodating and helped me find what I want. Large selection. Nice people and good prices. What more can you ask for?

First time visiting this shop. Excellent prices and selection. But what sets this place above other shops is the first class SERVICE. Keri knocked it out of the park.

Have shopped here since they opened. Quality, price and service are unsurpassed

Great service. Great staff. Lots of tasty cigars.

Best staff and great selection.

From Ohio visiting the kids who just got stationed at San Antonio. Wife was looking for a spa and found one at the city of Gruene. It was great luck for me. Really enjoyed the staff, they answered all my questions. Walked out with several cigars and a new Xikar cutter and lighter.

Best Cigar shop in the area. Great selection of choice sticks.

This a great place to go and get a cigar. I am very happy with the service and knowledge of the different types of cigars they have. The best part is they are open on Sunday!

Great shop and lounge. But the shinning star is Kerri. She is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and cheerful and always makes me feel like Im right at home. Thank you Republic Cigar!!! Ill return again and again

Great place and awesome employee knowledge.

A great selection of cigars with a knowledgeable staff to accompany. I always love stopping here when I find myself in Gruene, TX. Still havet made use of the smoking lounge as its members only, but I never leave without buying a few sticks to enjoy later.

This place is amazing, they have great cigars, some great pipe blends, and a private cigar lounge. Best tobacco shop in NB.

Incredible selection, and amazing staff.

Friendly Atmosphere, great selection. They dont mind helping out a newbie.

Great people, owners, members, visitors are always friendly and welcoming. Its great to meet people and make friends in the comfortable, bespoke environment at the republic.

Great selection, knowledgeable staff. The lounge looks nice but access required either a membership or a day pass fee.

Great cigar / pipe inventory! And extremely knowledgeable about them all!!!

Great place for everything tobacco and Full line of The Art of Shaving products with a full barber/shave chair. Enjoying the pipe tobacco I just bought.

Great place. Very friendly staff. The members lounge is nice and a great place to relax. Oh did I mention how nice the staff is?

Great cigar selection, great place to enjoy a cigar and the lady, Kerri, that works during the day is FANTASTIC! The owners are really great as well.

Staff is incredibly helpful. Amazing selection of cigars. I suggest the insidious sweet cap from asylum or the Drew estate sweet Janes

Great store. They replaced one of xikar lighters even though I didnt purchase it from this store. Awesome customer service!

Very Knowledgeable staff

Private lounge so if your not a member there is limited seating, very crowded...

Good. Good people.

Best place in town to get your cigars

Great people. prices are a little higher than what I am used to in Houston .

A little expensive a pack of 5 little cigars was 8.50 before taxes I wished I wouldve just stopped at the one at canyon lake because I can get them 1.00 a piece and guy that owns it is is a lot comfortable to talk with

Awesomeness !!! Wonderful staff and great cigars and a very pleasant lounge .

Great selection and friendly staff..

Premium cigars. Worth it.

Fancy humidor

Loved it