Alfie Turmeaus - Inside out Luxury

Shepherd Market is perhaps the hottest property in Mayfair at present. There’s alfresco dining, luxury outfitters, real alehouses and now a gem of a cigar shop.

—Small but perfectly formed, Alfie Turmeaus is packed with top-class smokes. It’s worth spending time examining the stock here, as you may unearth something aged or unusual in the walk-in humidor. Once you’ve made your selection, stroll through the narrow lanes to enjoy your smoke (this is one of the best places in London for people-watching) or descend to the ‘secret’ underground sampling room.

—You enter this subterranean oasis via a gravity-defying spiral staircase, at the bottom of which customer lockers and freshly ground coffee await you. It’s best to come early to this popular new store; short visits can too easily turn into long stays.

1 White Horse Street,
Shepherd Market, London W1

020 7495 7330 cgarsltd.co.uk