The Bear Shop - Havana House

The Bear Shop - Havana House The Bear Shop is one of Cardiff’s oldest and most iconic tobacconists, founded way back in 1870 by William Arthur Lewis.

It’s tucked into Wyndham Arcade in the city centre and has been serving smokers, pipe enthusiasts and cigar lovers for over 140 years. Officially called the Havana House, but more commonly known as the Bear thanks to the lifesize Grizzly beckoning in passersby from the shop window, this is one of the country’s oldest and finest tobacconists. Founded in 1870, its gorgeous mahogany shelves and brigh

t glass cabinets are stacked high with specialist tobacco, luxury cigars (including Cuban limited editions and Cohiba Behikes), lighters, pipes and pouches. The shop also stocks a range of quality gentleman’s gifts, from grooming accessories and pocket watches to hip flasks and tankers. It’s charmingly staffed, too, which makes browsing here a delight.

An amazing cigar for our Cigar of the Month. Available in-store. Learn all about it on our cigar blog.
11/02/2026

An amazing cigar for our Cigar of the Month. Available in-store. Learn all about it on our cigar blog.

Read our experts’ review of our Cigar of the Month. We explore the flavour and finish of the Cortesano Origen Toro Cigar.

Address

12/14 Wyndham Arcade
Cardiff
CF101FJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

029 2023 3443

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