Cigar Lounge
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A visit to the Edward Sahakian Cigar Shop & Sampling Lounge at the Bvlgari Hotel, London
I’ve been wanting to visit the Edward Sahakian Cigar Shop & Sampling Lounge at the Bvlgari Hotel for quite some time. It brings a smile to my face knowing that this place honours the remarkable Edward Sahakian – who is truly a gentleman of the cigar world 🙏. If you’re unfamiliar with Edward Sahakian, he’s…
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Cigar Smoking World Championship UK Final 2024 – A report!
The past few weeks have been crazy bonkers! I’ve attended more cigar events recently than I ever imagined possible, with a highlight being the Cigar Smoking World Championship UK Final. Last year, I visited about one cigar venue per month. This year, that’s increased to attending one cigar venue or event per week, and in…
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Sampling Foundation cigars at cigar event hosted by 1573
Over the past year, I have attended several events at James J. Fox, the world’s oldest cigar merchant in St. James, London. Each and every time I have enjoyed some excellent cigars there, met some amazing people, and had great conversations. In late May 2024, I had the pleasure of visiting the venue for an…
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City of London Cigars – cigar shop and sampling lounge in Spitalfields, near Liverpool Street
Recently, I’ve been saying this quite a bit (and it feels amazing) – London, we have a brand new cigar shop and sampling lounge in town to visit!!! Following the success of its flagship store in Holborn, which opened its doors last year, City of London Cigars has recently opened its newest venue at 124 Middlesex…
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My incredible cigar experience in… Croatia 🇭🇷
*Warning: This is a long blog post – I had sooo many great experiences out there – I didn’t want to leave them out! So apologies in advance 🙏* Every now and then, I like to get cheap flights and an Airbnb and do a bit of travelling. As a cigar enthusiast, every trip these days…
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A visit to The Lord’s Cigar Lounge in Gosport – located on the south coast of England
Please note (May 2026): this venue has now moved a few doors down from 5 to 10 Benister’s Lane. As you’re probably aware by now, I’ve become quite hooked on visiting the various different cigar sampling lounges and terraces across London, and increasingly beyond, in cities throughout the UK, Europe and even the US! Recently,…
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The cigar sampling lounge at Sparrow Italia – a hidden gem in Mayfair
When I hear about a new cigar lounge in the UK, I always add it to my to-do list of places to visit. Last year, I thought it might be useful to share that list on this website, so I created a page listing newly opened and upcoming cigar bars, terraces, and smoking lounges across the UK!…
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I competed in the Cigar Smoking World Championship UK Heats 2024 – hear how I got on!
My passion for cigars is taking me on quite the journey. I recently “competed” in the first UK heat of this year’s Cigar Smoking World Championships. Yep, even I have surprised myself 😂. Here’s how it went down… Background For those of you that don’t know, the Cigar Smoking World Championship is an international competition in the…
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A return visit to Tomtom Cigars & Coffee to check out their cigar sampling lounge
A few years ago, I visited Tomtom Cigars & Coffee, super close to Victoria train station in London. I sat outside the shop and enjoyed a cigar during the visit. Later, I discovered that there was a cigar lounge downstairs, but it was only open on certain days of the week. Regrettably, I missed out…
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Enjoying exceptional cigars at OM Cigars London, close to Camden
I love to keep up with the latest cigar venues opening across London. Last year, it came to my attention that Primrose Hill, near Camden, London, was getting a new cigar shop and sampling lounge, OM Cigars London. So, for a while, this has been on my wishlist of places I want to visit—as I try…
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A visit to the Cigar Terrace at Dakota Hotel and Astons of Manchester
If you’ve been following my cigar journey, you know I love visiting all the different cigar venues whenever I travel to a different place. I recently spent a few days in Manchester, the UK’s third-biggest city. Unlike London, there are only a few cigar venues up there. Whenever I speak to a cigar enthusiast from…
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Sampling cigars at The Tasting Room in London’s first billion-pound hotel, The Peninsula
In September 2023, The Tasting Room at The Peninsula, London’s newest cigar venue featuring a sampling lounge, was unveiled to the public. Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Belgravia, the lounge boasts stunning views of Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch. Positioned on the hotel’s rooftop in an exclusive area, it provides an elegant and laid-back atmosphere for indulging…
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Davidoff Cigar Tasting event at Featherstone Sampling Lounge in Essex
You wait ages for a bus; then two come along simultaneously! That’s exactly how I feel about the cigar venues I’ve been stumbling across in Essex over the last few weeks. First Shenfield Wines and their Sip & Smoke cigar events, now Featherstone Cigars at the Featherstone Barbershop in Benfleet, Essex 🙌 Background Featherstone Cigars…
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A visit to CGars – The City, cigar shop and sampling lounge in London’s square mile
Mitchell Orchant, cigar boss and visionary behind CGars Ltd, has orchestrated a remarkable expansion of his cigar empire in recent years, establishing a growing number of cigar venues across the United Kingdom. One notable addition to this is CGars – The City, which opened last year in May 2023, strategically located in the heart of…
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Exploring Hamburg, Germany’s finest cigar venues
Recently, I went on a trip to Hamburg, Germany, where my itinerary included exploring spots such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Speicherstadt (Warehouse District), Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg Harbor, Reeperbahn, and Hamburg City Hall (Rathaus). Of course, being a cigar enthusiast, I prioritised visiting as many different cigar venues as possible between these sightseeing adventures, too – it had to be done! I turned to Google…