Top 30 Best Hand selected cigars in London

“I've been waiting for a decent cigar shop to open in West London for a decade. The Kensington Cigar shop is not just decent though. It is outstanding. The cigar selection is excellent. The humidors are high quality and work well. The staff are knowledgeable, have usually tried most cigars they sell, are helpful and friendly. The cigars themselves are always in excellent shape. Every visit is a pleasure. Thank you!”

“Apoorva looked after me - knew literally everything to know about cigars. And for me as a beginner, was truly helpful. If these guys open up a dedicated store, I’ll be there.”

“Speak to and deal with Razvan, he is very helpful, trustworthy, knowledgeable and well presented as is his cigars. I've bought and collected several times now. I definitely recommend, bought a Monte Christo No4 and a high quality lighter Razvan recommended, again, great advice and choice. Highly recommended.”

“"Customer service is second to none" I have been ordering online and over the phone for two years now and they always exceed all my expectations with quality, price and time. I have never been disappointed... I give Havana Cigar Exchange 6-Stars!”

“My favourite spot in London on a rainy day to sit back in their cosy lounge and enjoy a very well looked after cigar, served in the best atmosphere and by the best staff who are also cigar masters. Claudio and Maurizio’s knowledge is beyond impressive and so is their service as well as the rest of their colleagues within the hotel.”

“I was recommended this shop and it did not disappoint. Excellent selection of quality cigars as well as knowledgeable staff. This is where to go when in London for your cigar needs.”

“My absolute go-to spot for a cigar. Whenever I want to introduce friends to cigars this is the only place I will take them too. Dante and Sam are absolute superstars especially when it comes to newcomers. They have a lot of patience and are willing to share their expertise without being condescending or making rude remarks when 'newbies' ask questions (as I have found in other lounges). Their selection may not be as extensive as other places but it's made up by excellent service and very reasonable prices. As others have mentioned in their reviews, there isn't too much space so it's recommended you book in advance. However, the smaller space works especially well for socialising with other other people there and makes it feel like you're a guest in someone's house rather than a customer!”

“A great experience with a great selection of cigars and amazing service.”

“It's one of those things where you ask yourself as to how you never got to them sooner. Outstanding service, multitude of choice and a very knowledgeable sales person. Will definitely be my go to for my cigars and cognac in the area.”

“The premier tobacco shop for pipe smokers. A wonderful selection of loose tobacco, all well looked after, and for a very reasonable price. The shop is small and quaint. But don't mistake small meaning limited stock, far from it. The space available is maximised to form a smokers paradise with smoking paraphernalia in every direction. The shop has a walk in humidor for cigars which I didn't go in. However, I did witness a chap come in asking for some help choosing and was well looked after. He left a happy man (who wouldn't with a cigar in hand?!) Saving the best to last - the customer service. Truly brilliant. I asked for a recommendation and was walked through the wide range of tobaccos. The gentleman - apologies, I forgot to get his name - knew it all. Passionate about tobacco, knowledgeable and incredibly welcoming. I couldn't ask for anymore. I'll be back very soon!”

“This is the most helpful tobacconist I have visited in London. It has very rare collection of vintage cigars. My boyfriend is very particular of what he smokes, they managed to get me every single cigar from my list. Very good customer service, I would definitely recommend”

“I’m a regular here because the customer service is exceptional. Every time I go they do not fail to impress. The moment you walk in you are welcomed and throughout your stay everyone is so helpful. The cigar lounge is pretty swanky with comfortable chairs and heaters. There is also a fireplace. The beer is top quality from Estonia. A good range of cigar choices and the staff are knowledgeable if you want recommendations. They offer to cut and light the cigars which is a nice touch. Highly recommend.”

“a fab coffee and cigar shop It does as it says on the tin one for the cuban cigar fans and coffee lovers tucked away in Belgravia, London One of my faves”

“Great place for cigar purchase and cigar smoking. The owner is a great host. Pop in you won’t regret it.”

“Loved this quaint lounge tucked away in this amazing hotel. The ventilation is superb, and the selections are great.”

“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The variety is out of this world! If you looking for something special either, cigars, spirits, or craft beer, then this is the place to go.”

“Great experience, friendly staff, lovely cozy rooms!”

“Visited this store on Saturday, service was brilliant and purchased a Romeo Juliette cigar by recommendation from the owner and it was lovely! So smooth to smoke. Definitely pay another visit when back in London - hopefully soon! Keep up the good work!”

“Very nice shop and Ellie is very helpful and good communication for customer And supported”

“Best selection of sweets, cola bottles, mushrooms, spaceships and so much more!!”

“Great place to enjoy a good cigar with friendly atmosphere this was my second visit there will be many more. Celebrating the Queens Jubilee with a Havana. The Canny Scotsman. From Aberdeen.”

“Welcoming and helpful. Only needed a quick cutter but ended up being thoroughly impressed with the shop. Something special about stopping in yourself rather than ordering online. Nice atmosphere and choice.”

“From this place I bought my first Gold Zippo Lighter and my first Cuban Cigar. Highly recommend it.”

“I wrote this review for the main site on St. James Street but included my visit to the Harrods store (see the last paragraph). I first visited the Fox store in Dublin on Grafton Street many years ago and have returned to it everytime I visit as they have the finest selection of Cuban cigars I've ever seen, but more importantly the most friendly and knowledgeable staff I've ever experienced at a cigar store, and I used to travel for a living and visited stores everywhere I went. The London stores I visited, so far everyday of my trip, meet everything I've come to expect from the Fox store in Dublin with the added bonus of the two stores I've visited having sampling rooms where you can actually light up your purchase. The St. James Street store is amazing. Three floors of cigar and pipe heaven. Main floor has any item you'd ever want to own for your cigar or pipe hobby including pipes, cutters, books tobacco, etc. Upstairs is a large very comfortable sampling room. Downstairs has the Freddie Fox museum which includes a huge selection of items when Churchill bought most of his cigars there as well as a chair which was his when he had his own small room while he enjoyed cigars there in private. They have the humidor that King Edward VIII gave them to hold when he quit smoking to return if he started again. It was on the King's desk when he abdicated the throne. Then there's the Harrod's store with its own sampling room. Loved that my wife could spend hours shopping there while I sampled a cigar. Can't believe how amazing it is to know you're in the world's largest and classiest department store having a cigar in the world's classiest and best cigar merchant. Best ventilation system as with five of us smoking cigars at the time I had no trace of smoke smell on me when I left.”

“This is our favourite local convenience store. They have a brilliant selection of unusual drinks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic. They also have a huge range of snacks and the usual essentials.”

“I buy all my cigarettes probably 10 packs a week and they keep stock for me all the time. never disappointed. another happy customer.”

“Took me a while to find but once in the shop I was not disappointed. I wanted to buy a present and have never done before the women in the shop pointed me in the right direction and i left with the right cigar”

“Fixed my phone for the best price and perfect quality”

“Only newsagents I know that don't overly overpriced for the convience of the store”

“Great shop I come here often. Great prices and customer service”