La Casa Del Habano Sydney

La Casa Del Habano Sydney is a cigar shop right in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales, and by all accounts it’s a cracker of a spot for anyone who’s keen on a quality smoke. Formerly known as Havana Express in the GPO building, it’s now flying the La Casa flag, and folks reckon it’s great to finally see one of these in town. The shop opens its doors from 10am most days, staying open until 6pm Monday through Wednesday, pushing on a bit later to 7pm on Thursday and Friday, then wrapping up at 5pm Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Worth noting a regular mentioned one of the staff doesn’t work Mondays, so keep that in mind.

The fit-out gets plenty of love from visitors, with one reviewer calling it a beautiful store that creates a great atmosphere for browsing and soaking up the experience. There’s one of the larger walk-in humidors you’ll find around Sydney, and a few punters have compared the whole vibe favourably to some of the famous old cigar houses overseas. You’ll find a solid Cuban selection here, along with some rarer sticks, plus a fantastic range of accessories and merchandise — ashtrays, lighters, cutters and the like, even some flash Dupont gear.

Service-wise, the feedback leans heavily positive. A staff member named in a few reviews gets singled out as friendly, kind and genuinely helpful, happy to make recommendations and even point you toward a nearby spot with a terrace where you can enjoy your own cigar. That said, it’s not all smooth sailing — one visitor had a rough go of it, feeling unwelcomed and a bit grilled rather than left to browse in peace. So your mileage might vary, but most reckon the crew really know their cigars.

A couple of folks have noted prices run a touch dear, mostly down to the taxes, which is fair enough for the gear on offer. There’s also monthly cigar specials worth a look if you fancy trying something new. All up, if you’re after a proper cigar shop in the city with a top selection and knowledgeable staff, this one’s well worth a visit.