cigars

The chain-ification of Soho, stargazy pie, a new terrace for cognac and stogie lovers, a market this Friday in Ladbroke Grove and a poshed up version of ye olde curry and lager standby.

Slipping into one of London’s cigar haunts to while away a quiet hour or so with a cigar is as good a way as any to spend a bit of time. It is also a great way to meet like-minded strangers. One perfectly accommodating space …

Photography by Nic Wing If you know a little of the geography of St James’s Street you will know that behind many of the stately and anonymous buildings lining the street are some of London’s most exclusive gentleman’s clubs. You will also find many shops …

Photograph by Nic Wing Opposite the charming Connaught Hotel in the effortlessly chic Mount Street stands one of the great cigar stores of London: Sautter. Back in 1963, Desmond Sautter set up this cigar haven and decided that, to satisfy the demands of the many …

Londonist has long been aware of the fame of Dukes Hotel in St James for producing London’s foremost Martini. Ian Fleming was famous for enjoying a ‘stiffener’ here and we all know where his Martini habit led. A small army of highly proficient white coated …

Photography by Nic Wing Londonist often likes to take a small dram to accompany a fine Cuban cigar. So, we were delighted to find that both can now be sourced in this hitherto barren quarter of the metropolis. Robert Graham’s new cigar store is compact …

Photo by Nic Wing London’s cigar scene is peopled by some of the most charming and knowledgeable folks in the business. Put yourself in their hands and revel in the delights you can discover. Londonist recently popped in to the compact but wonderfully stocked cigar …

Photograph courtesy of Ten Manchester Street Londonist was recently making our way to this delightful modern hotel for a quiet afternoon cigar with a friend when a French couple asked for directions to the hotel. You couldn’t blame them, it is not easy to locate, …

Photography by Nic Wing Londonist was recently invited to the opening of what could well become one of its favourite London summer haunts. The brand new Terrace Garden at the Langham in Portland Place is a surprisingly peaceful oasis considering it’s proximity to the bustle …

The fussy fulminators in Britain’s modern health-and-safety apparatus have never loved the historical irritation that Winston Churchill was a cigar lover. To that end, a portrait at the entrance to a London museum has been airbrushed to remove a cigar hanging from the wartime PM’s …