Shopping · Our pick in London
J.J. Fox
On St James’s Street since 1787
About J.J. Fox
Fine tobacco has been sold at 19 St James’s Street since 1787, when Robert Lewis began trading here, and J.J. Fox carries on that tradition among the hatters, wine merchants and shirtmakers of St James’s. In the shop’s own words, its past customers include Sir Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. Staff will guide you through the cigars on offer, whether you are buying a gift or choosing for yourself. Green Park station is a short walk away.
Why it's on our list
- Trading since 1787
- 19 St James’s Street
- A classic St James’s shop
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with J.J. Fox before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from J.J. Fox are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Green ParkPiccadillyVictoriaJubilee0.2 mi4 min walk
- Piccadilly CircusPiccadillyBakerloo0.3 mi6 min walk
- St. James's ParkDistrictCircle0.5 mi11 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Piccadilly0.2 mi4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Coventry Street0.4 mi8 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- Buckingham Palace0.4 miWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Leicester Square0.5 miWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Trafalgar Square0.5 miWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Westminster Abbey0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Covent Garden0.8 miWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
- London Eye0.8 miWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The British Museum1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Harrods1.2 miWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Shard2.3 miWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Tower of London2.7 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 23 min
Main rail terminals
- Charing Cross0.5 miWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Victoria0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Waterloo1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Euston1.5 miWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Paddington1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras1.8 miWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 16 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- London Bridge2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Liverpool Street2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 22 min