The best cigar shops in London

James J. Fox, London's oldest cigar shop, was established in 1787. The iconic store has served renowned figures such as Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde over the decades and offers a wide range of premium cigars and cigar accessories. You can sample your purchases in the on-site smoking lounge, one of the few places in London where you can smoke indoors. Visitors can also explore the Freddie Fox Museum, showcasing historical cigar artefacts, including cigars owned by Churchill and the oldest box of Havana cigars in existence. In addition to the flagship store in St James's Street, James J. Fox also runs the cigar departments at Harrods and Selfridges.

Sautter, established in Mayfair in 1961, is renowned globally for its collection of aged and vintage Cuban cigars. As London's leading Cuban cigar shop, it offers a vast selection of premium cigars, alongside accessories like humitrunks and other exclusive items. For beginners, Sautter provides cigar training sessions covering topics from the history of cigars to maintenance, with tailored packages including cigars and essential tools.

Located in the heart of the capital, Davidoff of London is known far and wide for vast selection of cigars, including hard-to-obtain rarities and vintage edition. The shop was established by renowned cigar merchant Edward Sahakian, who also operates a plush sampling lounge and cigar boutique named after him at the Bulgari Hotel, stocked with exclusive smokes from his private collection. This is a leading cigar shop for enthusiasts from all over the world.

Havana Cigar Exchange in Knightsbridge provides a wide selection of premium Cuban cigars, from limited editions to vintage rarities, catering to both novices and seasoned cigar enthusiasts. The cigar shop, located in the foyer of the Park Tower hotel, also offers cigar accessories, and its knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide expert advice. Customers can enjoy their purchases on the hotel's heated outdoor terrace, creating a relaxed setting for sampling cigars.

This elegant cigar shop in West London offers a refined cigar experience with its assortment of Cubans, including premium cigar brands such as Montecristo, Cohiba, and Romeo y Julieta. The specialist staff at the Kensington Cigar Shop can help guide you towards the blend that's right for you, and you can also find all the essential accessories for enjoying your cigars here, including books that delve into the cigar world.

Tomtom Cigars & Coffee has offered Belgravia's cigar enthusiasts a welcoming retreat to savour their cigars since 1997. The London cigar shop boasts a diverse selection of cigars from various regions, including limited and special editions, along with essential accessories like cutters, ashtrays, and humidors. In addition to premium cigars, they serve artisan coffee. The award-winning cigar store provides outdoor seating and a plush indoor smoking lounge, complete with wood panelling and soft lighting for a refined and relaxing atmosphere.

Founded in Liverpool in 1817, Turmeaus has since  grown to include locations across several UK cities. While the London branch is known for its expertise in pipes, it also offers a broad selection of cigars, from affordable options and flavoured varieties to aged Cuban classics, along with accessories like humidors and cutters. Additionally, the cigar store features a diverse collection of spirits, wines, and other alcoholic beverages, and its Mayfair location, exempt from the smoking ban, allows customers to enjoy cigars on-site.

The flagship C.Gars store in St James's features a walk-in humidor with a selection of the finest Cuban and New World cigars, including aged and rare varieties. Visitors can also explore a range of premium spirits, while enjoying the comfortable sampling lounge where cocktails and spirits are served by the dram. There's a branch of C.Gars in The City as well, which also offers lockers for keeping your cigars in tip-top condition.

Hidden away in the basement of Bourdon House, the flagship store by luxury goods purveyor Dunhill, you'll find a walk-in humidor stocked with a wide selection of cigars from Cuba and the rest of the world. The cigar shop also offers cigar storage facilities, and you can also browse the shop's collection of historic and very valuable Dunhill cigar lighters. If you want to sample a cigar on the spot, there's a pleasant courtyard you can retire to.

Cigars Unlimited is an expert purveyor of premium cigars, humidors, and accessories, featuring an extensive selection of Havana and New World cigars. Their custom humidor designs are sought after by prestigious London hotels and discerning private clients. Operating mainly through their online store, they also have a cigar shop and opulent sampling lounge in Fulham, where aficionados can discover and savour fine cigars in a relaxing setting.

No.6 Cavendish Cigar Merchants operates a bespoke cigar sampling lounge, fitted with lavish decor for a sophisticated smoking experience in the heart of London. You can select your cigar from one of the two walk-in humidors, well-stocked with Cubans, Davidoffs, and other premium cigars from around the world, available individually or by the box. Cigar accessories and cigar care products can be bought here too. There's also an in-house bar, so you can pair your cigar with your tipple of choice.

City Of London Cigars is an upscale cigar merchant with multiple locations across London, offering a selection of high-end and exclusive cigars, along with premium accessories. Their goal is to fuse British tradition with the art of cigar making, delivering a sophisticated and distinctive experience for both seasoned cigar lovers and those new to the world of cigars. Each store boasts a wide array of genuine Cuban and New World cigars, and the Spitalfields branch also offers a stylish sampling lounge.

Situated within one of the world's most renowned hotels, The Ritz's cigar lounge delivers an opulent smoking experience. The on-site cigar shop features a walk-in humidor stocked with an extensive selection of premium cigars, including The Ritz's exclusive collection. These can be savoured in the lounge's lavish setting, honouring the hotel's famous patrons like Winston Churchill and Roger Moore, with a drink from the adjacent Rivoli Bar to complete the experience.