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Best cigar lounges in London
5 venues rated 4.5 and above on Google, checked 20 September 2026. Ranked by rating, then by what the room is actually like.
London is the home of English Market Selection: the Habanos sold here are chosen and aged for the UK by Hunters & Frankau, which is why collectors travel for them. The lounges cluster around Mayfair, Knightsbridge and St James's, where the old tobacconists and the grand hotels sit within a short walk of each other.
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Nº 1
Edward Sahakian Cigar Shop & Lounge
An intimate, world-renowned lounge at The Bulgari Hotel featuring a master humidor curated by legendary Havana cigar specialist Edward Sahakian.
- Address
- 171 Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DW, UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7201 3833
- Today
- Opens at 15:00
Opening hours
Monday 16:00 - 00:00 Tuesday 16:00 - 00:00 Wednesday 16:00 - 00:00 Thursday 16:00 - 00:00 Friday 16:00 - 00:00 Saturday 16:00 - 00:00 Sunday 15:00 - 23:00 -
Nº 2
City of London Cigars and Whisky - Holborn
Boutique specialist humidor and tasting room showcasing rare single malts, small-batch spirits, and Cuban and New World cigars.
- Address
- 134 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8AS, UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7831 6616
- Today
- Open now, until 18:00
Opening hours
Monday 10:30 - 20:30 Tuesday 10:30 - 20:30 Wednesday 10:30 - 20:30 Thursday 10:30 - 20:30 Friday 10:30 - 21:00 Saturday 11:00 - 20:30 Sunday 12:00 - 18:00 -
Nº 3
Fumar Cigar Lounge
Charming Mayfair enclave featuring heated outdoor sampling areas, an extensive humidor, and tailored espresso and cocktail pairings.
- Address
- 12-14 Shepherd St, London W1J 7JF, UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7499 6425
- Today
- Open now, until 22:00
Opening hours
Monday 12:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 12:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00 Thursday 12:00 - 23:00 Friday 12:00 - 23:30 Saturday 12:00 - 23:30 Sunday 13:00 - 22:00 -
Nº 4
The Tasting Room at The Peninsula
Ultra-luxury rooftop cigar tasting haven overlooking Hyde Park Corner with custom humidification and bespoke member lockers.
- Address
- 8/F, The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HJ, UK
- Phone
- +44 20 3959 2888
- Today
- Opens at 17:00
Opening hours
Monday 17:00 - 01:00 Tuesday 17:00 - 01:00 Wednesday 17:00 - 01:00 Thursday 17:00 - 01:00 Friday 17:00 - 01:00 Saturday 17:00 - 01:00 Sunday 17:00 - 00:00 -
Nº 5
The American Bar at The Stafford
Historic St. James's cocktail bar opening onto a private cobbled courtyard terrace with a dedicated humidor and cigar menu.
- Address
- 16-18 St James's Pl, London SW1A 1NJ, UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7493 0111
- Today
- Open now, until 00:00
Opening hours
Monday 12:00 - 00:00 Tuesday 12:00 - 00:00 Wednesday 12:00 - 00:00 Thursday 12:00 - 01:00 Friday 12:00 - 01:00 Saturday 12:00 - 01:00 Sunday 12:00 - 00:00
Smoking rules in London
Smoking indoors in public places has been banned in England since 2007. Specialist tobacconists may run a sampling room, and the hotels use heated, covered terraces, which is why most London "lounges" are outdoor rooms done well. Check each venue's rules before you go.
Questions we get about London
Can you smoke a cigar indoors in London?
Only in a specialist tobacconist's sampling room. Bars and hotels offer covered, heated terraces instead. The venues above are listed because their outdoor rooms are built for cigars.
What is EMS, and does it matter in London?
English Market Selection: Cuban cigars selected and rested for the British market. Every Cuban cigar MokaCigar sells carries the EMS guarantee, and it is the reason London is a destination for Habanos.
Can I bring my own cigars to a London lounge?
Bring your own cigars only where the venue allows it; most lounges charge a cutting fee or expect you to buy from their humidor. A travel humidor and a two-finger cutter cover a weekend away.
Before you go
- Check the cigar is what it says it is: our box code guide and how to spot a fake.
- Travelling with a box? Keep it at 65–70% in a travel humidor; see humidification in the Library.
- Want it waiting at home? Authenticated Habanos, EMS-guaranteed, delivered in the UK.