The finest cigar lounges in the world

Cigar lounges are the venues where the keenest cigar enthusiasts gather. There are a great many of them around the world, and here is a top five of the most striking ones to look out for on your next trips.

The Wellesley – London

London is well known for its gentlemen and its very fashionable hotels. The celebrated Wellesley Hotel in Knightsbridge has a superb, decidedly formal terrace that is particularly popular with cigar smokers. GQ magazine lists it among the best cigar lounges, and Forbes placed it at the top of its ranking of Europe’s smoking hotels.

Club Macanudo – New York City

It is on the top floor of the Knickerbocker Hotel that Club Macanudo looks out over New York. This lounge is ranked among the best in the world and is open to all. Between cigars, drinks with or without alcohol and food, it is regarded as a “place to be”, all the more so as the view is a striking one. Everything is arranged with the comfort of guests in mind.

Cubana Café – Paris

Paris is the city of love and of fashion, but also of cigar enthusiasts. It is in the heart of the 6th arrondissement that the Cubana Café draws the keenest cigar enthusiasts in the capital. It is a restaurant with a bar area and a smoking area. A complete change of scene, a trip to the Caribbean both for the eye and for the flavours served inside.

Redmoon – Beijing

If you are staying at the Hyatt in Beijing, look in at the Redmoon. It is quite simply one of the best-known cigar lounges in Asia. The spirits served are among the most sought-after in the world, as are the cigars to be found there. It only opens at lunchtime, however, and not in the evening.

Bare and Cigare – Oslo

This lounge is among the 10 best in the world according to the website AskMen.com. It sits right in the centre of the Norwegian capital and offers the most sought-after spirits and the rarest cigars on the market.