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A sleek new cigar and spirits spot called The Smoking Jacket is set to open in Northwood, West London — but with a twist: it’ll serve alcohol. After a close call with the Hillingdon Council, it’s approved with strict rules: no late-night drinking, capped capacity of 24, and a host of conditions like CCTV, quiet exit signs, and an incident log. Designed as a refined, low-key lounge for cigar lovers and spirit connoisseurs — not a bar or club — the shop aims to blend luxury retail with relaxed sipping. Neighbors worried about noise and drunk driving, but the applicant reassured them with detailed safeguards. The council liked the plan and the cooperation — just with 13 extra conditions to keep things calm.

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