Trial & Error Cigar Lounge

Trial & Error Cigar Lounge in Bridgeville has quickly become the kind of place people call their personal favorite around here. Step inside and the first thing that hits you is the rich smell of premium cigars, followed by the sight of plush leather chairs and couches you can genuinely sink into. Some folks come to shoot a game of pool on the eight-foot drop-pocket table (which is free, though regulars will warn you to bring your A-game), while others just want to claim an armchair, catch something on the huge TV, and take their time with a good stick.

The humidor is well stocked and thoughtfully put together, mixing boutique labels you won't turn up at your average lounge with a handful of recognizable names everyone knows. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the selection keeps growing, and the shop carries tobacco pipes and pipe tobacco, plus rolling papers and smoking accessories. It's BYOB, and they set you up right with glasses and ice for your convenience.

There's even a vintage fridge full of glass-bottle sodas, which adds to the old-school, unpretentious feel of the place. What people talk about most, though, is how they get treated. The two gentlemen who run it are known for being courteous and welcoming, and if you're newer to cigars, the owner is happy to steer you toward a good recommendation.

One regular who has been in more times than he can count put it plainly: constantly improving selection, better ventilation, and always good people around. It's a comfortable, laid-back hangout that draws neighbors from Bridgeville and nearby Upper St. Clair, and the word around town is simple: go support this local brick-and-mortar spot and see for yourself.