London is home to hundreds of specialist cigar shops. Even though the UK government has increased restrictions on smoking in public places, these cigar shops still survive and thrive. If you’re a cigar aficionado, you’ll definitely want to check out some of these shops and, don’t forget, if you’re American and unable to buy Cuban goods in the US, these shops also sell Cuban cigars.
Cigars Unlimited in Southwest London is located in Fulham, near Chelsea Football Club and has a large selection of cigars, humidors and accessories. In store, they have a large walk-in humidor, and a huge range of cigar accessories including lighters, cigar cases, cigar cutters and books. This store is perfect for gifts for the cigar aficionado, especially because they have one of the largest Havana cigar selections in England. Cigars Unlimited will also deliver, so call them for prices. 129, Walham Green Court, Moore Park Road, Fulham, London – 020 7386 9938
Alfred Dunhill. One of England’s most famous tobacco companies, Alfred Dunhill has a very large selection of cigars and all the accessories. It is also one of THE places to buy cigars or cigar paraphernalia. Upstairs, they have a big walk-in humidor, and seating where you can sit and read while enjoying the collection of cigars all around you. Don’t forget to browse their vintage and rare section too. Here you will see cigars you have never been able to find anywhere else. 27 Jermyn St, London – 020 7290 8600
James J Fox and Robert Lewis is the most famous cigar shop in London. In business since 1787, they have the most exclusive cigars, hand-crafted French humidors, and also have UK exclusives of many lines of cigar. Ashton Taylor pipes are one of their specialty lines as well as Elie Bleu humidors and smoking accessories. Also check out the Freddie Fox Room, which holds their museum. Here you can see what is probably the last existing box of Luis Marx cigars, and the box of Romeo y Julieta Torpedos cigars that used to belong to Sir Winston Churchill. 19 St James’s Street, London – (0)20 7930 3787
Tom Tom is an upscale and very modern shop and one of the top cigar merchants in London. They have the finest collection of handmade cigars, Havanas, Hoyo de Monterrey, Maduro Cohiba – and a lovely collection of cabinet boxes. They were also voted ‘Cigar Retailer of the Year’ at the Millennium Cigars awards. Run by a proprietor that gives expert advice on which cigar purchases are the best, this newcomer is one to watch. 63 Elizabeth Street Belgravia, London – 020 7730 1790
Davidoff of London is one of the supreme cigar shops in London. There is a large walk-in humidor in the shop, which has a good selection of cigars. They also have a large cigar accessories selection with crystal ashtrays, lighters, cigar tubes, cigar cutters and more. Their staff is knowledgeable and very helpful with questions about their products and selection. 35 St. James Street, London – 020 7930 3079
If you are a true cigar aficionado, you can’t go wrong with any of these London shops. They’re also wonderful places for buying gifts for that special someone. Don’t forget too, many of them deliver or offer online ordering, so call or go online for prices and delivery charges.
