Cigar Lounge
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A visit to The Lord’s Cigar Lounge in Gosport – located on the south coast of England
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, I found myself venturing down to the south coast of England in Gosport – located approximately 80 miles south…
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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…
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A visit to Surrey Cigars shop, sampling lounge and cigar night in Guildford
As I continue in documenting my exploration of the world of cigars and strive to explore numerous cigar establishments in London and beyond, I can honestly say I have experienced some of the most unforgettable days and nights. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting intriguing individuals, both cigar enthusiasts and cigar connoisseurs, with whom I’ve had…
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Cigars Unlimited in South West, London
As a cigar enthusiast I have been keen to visit as many different cigar venues across London (and beyond!), as I continue my cigar journey I recently found myself drawn to the allure of Cigars Unlimited, a cigar specialist tucked away in Fulham, South West London. I think I heard about this place years ago…
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An unforgettable night of sampling cigars at Farrants in Cobham, Surrey
If you’re a regular visitor to this website, you probably know that I love exploring different cigar spots in and around London and, more recently, in locations outside the city. I also enjoy sharing my experiences here after each visit. As more and more folk visit this website, it’s been quite a pleasant surprise for…
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James J Fox Cigar Shop in London: Cigars, a sampling lounge, and museum – all in one!
In the heart of London, nestled at 19 St James’s Street, lies a true treasure that has not only captured the hearts of cigar enthusiasts but has also secured its place in history as the oldest cigar shop in the world. James J Fox, affectionately known as JJ Fox, is more than just a place…
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Sautter cigars in the heart of Mayfair & Knightsbridge, London
If you’re really into cigars and find yourself in London, chances are you’ve heard about Sautters – it’s like a household name among cigar enthusiasts. But if you’re new to the world of cigars, you might not have stumbled upon it yet. Let me tell you, Sautters is a place you’ll definitely want to check…