Smith and Sons
Recently I visited the famous Smith and Sons tobacconist in Charing Cross as I wanted to try out some of their snuffs.
I was really excited about trying out some new snuffs and visiting this shop, which I had heard mentioned many times.
It is always good to meet fellow snuff enthusiasts and have a chat about the virtues of snuff and of course, get any good tips on snuffs that I haven't tried (not that there are many left that haven't been up my nose!).
However, I have to say that I left their little shop feeling completely dissapointed. The guy that I met there was so nonchalant and unhelpful that I was amazed. In fact I would go as far as saying that the lasting memory I have of their little shop was that they aren't purveyors of fine snuffs, but purveyors of complete arrogance.
Now this shop has been going since 1860, so they must have been doing something right over the past 150 years, but if they continue to treat their customers with disdain then I can't see them last another 150 years.
Just wondered what experiences others have had who have visited this shop?
Happy Snuffin'
The Snuffman
Agreed
I too was left disappointed by my visit some months back; and left with much the same opinion as yourself.
I also thought their snuff was overpriced, and the tin of Cafe Royale I bought was not even full!!!
Hi SnuffmanI saw this shop
Hi Snuffman
I saw this shop featured on the TV show 'Disappearing London' Suggs went in there with Stephen Fry and tried out some snuff.
I was planning to go there this weekend with a friend to look at getting a nice snuff box and maybe a hanky but after reading your review i'm having second thoughts as its quite a trek for me...
Perhaps I'll go in all the same in case the shop assistant was having an off day but i'll let you know how I got on in the place.
Can anyone recommend a really decent tobacconist in the London (or at least South England) area which sells decent snuff?
Cheers
Hi Tirade, Well they do sell
Hi Tirade,
Well they do sell good snuff there and maybe the bloke was having a bit of an off day, but to be honest he seemed like a bit of an arrogant so and so.
Still, hope you have better luck!
As far as tobacconists go, I know there is a good one in Reading that a lot of people have mentioned in the past, but I can't remember the name of it. Hmmm, not being exactly helpful am I really!
Sorry,
The Snuffman
I went into this shop on
I went into this shop on Saturday, and the man within seemed perfectly pleasant and helpful. It may seem a bit silly to complain about a shop's selection of snuff, given that I am lucky that they stock any at all, but I didn't find anything that I really wanted, and it was rather overpriced. This shop is, for the information of any prospective visitors, around the corner from the Harp (on Chandos St.), which serves excellent cider and perry, one of the few places in central London to do so!
Snuff n Cider Meet up?
Good cider, in london? Right I'm heading that way.
Maybe this would be a good location for a snuff and cider tasting session for all those snuff / cider fans in london.
The upstairs "lounge" also
The upstairs "lounge" also has a radio permanently tuned to classic FM, perfection for young fogeys, real-ale boffins and snuff pervs alike!