Habanos has a rather strict door policy (i.e. ‘If you’re name ain’t down you’re not comin’ in’), but with its penchant for live music performances, this is probably designed to keep this small lounge quiet and uncluttered. If you’re on the list, or you turn up on a night where no one is playing, you can sink into the luxurious leather sofas and order from a comprehensive list of sophisticated tipples, not to mention the true gentleman’s choice of cigars.

It’s a place to sit and discuss the finer things in life, or even to recline in absolute silence and let the finest tobacco Havana has to offer work its magic. Thick clouds of smoke tickle the twinkling chandelier, but if you’ve come to a place like Habanos, you probably wouldn’t have it any other way.