Where to Smoke

Beyond our outdoor area, we have a few local favourite spots where you can enjoy a cigar and a drink.  Most of these are pubs, but a few coffeee shops and at least one restaurant, have outside space too.

The Phoenix P.H.

13 Duncan Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2QU(3 Minutes/0.1 Miles from shop)

An amazing pub inside and out. Great little pub and sheltered courtyard garden perfect to enjoy a fine cigar & a drink from the bar. The garden is full of memories and local nostalgia. Only 2 mins from Head Case Cigars.

We hold our cigar nights here in its back room, and smoke all our fine cigars in this amazing little courtyard garden.

Check out their facebook

The Kings P.H.

39 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2SE (1 min from shop).  Oct ’24 had refit/new team

Opened 1910, (replacing the Clarence Tavern) and opp the Kings Theatre (opened in 1907).  Outside tables to enjoy a fine cigar and a pint.

Check out their facebook
Kings Pub, Albert Road

The Vaults

41-47 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SF(1 Minute/ 0.01 Miles from shop)

Traditional pub with 3 floors, 4 bars, wood-panelling plus a games room, serving food.

Residing on the corner of Albert Street, a popular bar among craft beer drinkers and wine connoisseurs alike. It has a cosy secret roof terrace , a place to enjoy a fine Cigar or sit outside on one of its many tables.

Only 1 min from Head Case Cigars

Check out their website

The Lord John Russell

12 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2SH(1 Minute/0.01 Miles from shop)

A traditional style pub with lots on throughout the week. Live music, Quiz, Bingo and Cabaret plus DJs late into the night on Friday and Saturdays with a very popular karaoke session on Thursday nights.

Garden at the rear of the pub, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a fine cigar with a drink from this modern bar. Only 30 secs from Head Case Cigars

Check out their website
LJR, Albert Rd

Porters

31 Albert Road, Southsea, – Opposite Head Case Cigars(1 Minute/0.003 Miles from shop)

A large bar, lots of indoor seating, with a food menu.

Outside is bench tables to enjoy your cigar and a drink.

Check out their website
Porters, Albert Rd

The Bold Forester

177 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 0JW(8 Minutes/0.3 Miles from shop)

A large bar, lots of indoor seating, with a food menu.

Outside is a very large garden, with plenty of bench seating with tables, a great large garden to enjoy your cigar and a drink.

Check out their website

Brewhouse & Kitchen

51 Southsea Terrace, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3AU(16 Minutes/1 Mile from shop)

Traditional pub –They brew there own, unique craft beers on-site in our brew-tiful microbrewery!

As well as matching every dish on our menu to a style of beer we also love cooking with beer –so be sure to keep an eye out for recipes that make use of the beers we brew! We’re pleased to welcome well behaved children, dogs and adults at Brewhouse & Kitchen” this pub also have one of the best large gardens in southsea, with a large covered area, perfect for enjoying a fine cigar regardless of the weather.

A stunning location to drink, eat and smoke a great cigar.

Check out their website

O'Neills Southsea

Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2SX(1 Minute/0.04Miles from shop)

Relaxed chain pub with big-screen sport, live music and Irish-influenced food and drink menus. This pub has a large gated patio area on the corner of Albert Road & Victoria road north. So a glass of your favorite irish drink with a fine cigar is possible at this location.

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Eldon Arms

11-17 Eldon Street, Southsea, PO5 4BS(16 Minutes/0.7 Miles from shop)

A very Historic large pub in Eldon Street, Southsea. large trational interior, with a very large bar. this is also a pub that has the benifit of a large patio style garden at the rear of the property. A pub off the main roads of southsea, but a great place to enjoy a cigar and relax.

Recently new owners have taken this pub over and its had a refit in 2023.

Check out their website

The Eastney Tavern

100 Cromwell Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 9PN(26 Minutes/ 1.2 Miles from shop)

A friendly bar & relaxing restaurant a very popular pub & family friendly pub and restaurant just off Southsea seafront.

​The menu is full of old favourites, inc fresh seafood & sunday roasts.

​We recommend booking as they can get very busy!

This pub also has a very pretty little garden/courtyard ideal place to relax and enjoy a fine cigar.

Check out their website

King Street Tavern

70 King Street. Southsea. Hampshire. PO5 4EH(15 Minutes/ 0.7 Miles from shop)

King Street Tavern (circa 1859) home of Portsmouth’s only genuine Smokehouse.

First established as The Diamond in 1859 the pub has been catering for Portsmouth’s residence & visitors ever since. As the current owners our tenure of this beautiful hidden gem began in 2016 & after completing a sensitive refurbishment we began serving Portsmouth’s community with an eclectic mix of craft & traditional drinks complimented by our authentic smoked & wood-fired dishes.

A small courtyard to smoke a cigar, but a great pit stop on your cigar journey around Southsea.

Check out their website

Robin Hood Inn with Rooms

Not ‘down the road’ from Head Case however a 20-25 min drive takes you to Rowlands Castle, a quiet  village with an period-style village green.  Steves team offer great food and also have 7 comfy rooms so you can stay and relax.

Check out their website
Robin Hood Inn & Rooms, Rowlands Castle

Casa de Castro, Albert Rd

A lovely coffee shop and patisserie with homemade cakes and savouries.
Beautiful garden, excellent coffee and jazzy music come together in this pleasant and relaxing café!

Check out their website
Casa de Castro, Albert Rd

The Apsley Pub, Southsea

The Apsley House is a historic, traditional “back-street boozer” style pub located at 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3NY. Situated just off Southsea Common, it is widely celebrated for its cozy, community-driven atmosphere, live music events, and welcoming neighbourhood vibe.

The Apsley via Facebook
The Apsley Pub, Southsea
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Whether you’re planning a visit to one of these cigar smoker friendly venues or searching for a new place to enjoy a smoke, make sure you’re stocked with the right cigars. Browse our carefully selected range of premium Cuban and New World cigars, accessories and humidification products, all available for UK delivery from Head Case Cigar.                                                           Revised Head Case Cigar Menu – 26th Aug 2026

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Thursday/Friday/Saturday

10am – 6pm

Sunday 11am – 2pm

Still closed Mon-Weds for Tonys retirement practise!

Mini-Events are advertised here and on our Socials…

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