UK Cigar News
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The Summertime Smoke 2026: The UK cigar festival that keeps getting better
If you weren’t at EJ Churchill Shooting Ground in Lane End, High Wycombe, this weekend on Saturday, 1st August, you truly missed an incredible second edition of The Summertime Smoke — the UK’s premier cigar festival. After spending the weekend there, it’s safe to say that it has firmly established itself as one of the…
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The Roof Gardens to host first international Cohiba 60th anniversary celebration
The Roof Gardens in Kensington has been chosen as the venue for the first official international celebration of Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, with the worldwide launch of the new Cohiba Talismán taking place on 7 October. Hunters & Frankau, which has been selected by Habanos S.A. to host the event, said invited guests from around the…
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Ember Cigars to debut luxury cigar shop, sampling lounge and terrace at Grosvenor House Suites, Mayfair
New luxury cigar retailer Ember Cigars is preparing to open an exclusive new cigar shop, sampling lounge and terrace at Grosvenor House Suites on London’s prestigious Park Lane, bringing a refined destination for cigar enthusiasts to the heart of Mayfair. The new venue will feature a walk-in humidor showcasing a curated selection of premium cigars…
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London to host Cohiba 60th anniversary event following Cuba cigar festival cancellation
This afternoon, Habanos S.A. announced that London will host a major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cuba’s iconic Cohiba cigar brand on 7 October, following the cancellation of this year’s Habanos Festival. The event will mark the global launch of the Cohiba Talismán, the newest addition to the brand’s Classic Line, as part of an…
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Tributes paid to cigar entrepreneur and Robusto House founder Simon Selkin
Tributes have been paid to Simon Selkin, the founder of Robusto House Cigars and a well-known figure across Britain’s sporting and social circles, following his death after a 15-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He was 66. Mr Selkin died on 29 June 2026, having been diagnosed with MND in March 2025. He founded…
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Lady Wimbledon’s Tennis Party 2026 with Surrey Cigars – A stylish start to Wimbledon
Wimbledon fortnight is one of the biggest events in the British sporting calendar, and every year Lady Wimbledon ensures the Championships get off to a spectacular start with her iconic opening party. This year I was invited by Surrey Cigars to attend the exclusive launch event at 601 Queen’s Road, just a stone’s throw from…
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New cigar terrace opens at Dakota Manchester Airport hotel
A new outdoor cigar terrace has opened at the Dakota Manchester Airport hotel after the luxury property welcomed its first guests earlier this week. The seven-storey hotel, which opened on 1 July 2026, features a purpose-built al fresco cigar terrace alongside its Bar & Grill. Guests can enjoy cigars in a sheltered outdoor setting, with access…
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Inside the James J. Fox Selección Launch – My evening at St James’s
Just a week after publishing a post on the new James J. Fox Selección cigar range, I was lucky enough to attend its official London launch at the iconic St James’s Street store. The evening marked the first of two launch events, with James J. Fox hosting a second celebration in Dublin next week. If you’re looking…
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UK cigar events 2026: Wimbledon parties, World Cup cigar celebrations, cigar cruises & festivals lead a packed summer calendar
The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods in recent memory for cigar enthusiasts across the UK, with a packed calendar of launches, sporting celebrations, cruises and major festivals stretching from June through to the end of the year. Check some of the highlights below: 25 June 2026:…
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Luxury London cigar merchant closes months after opening
A luxury cigar venue at one of London’s well-known hotels has closed less than six months after opening. The Cigar Merchant, located within the historic DUKES Hotel in St James’s, ceased operations on Friday (19th June), according to reports from customers and visitors familiar with the venue. The business opened in December 2025 and was…
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James J. Fox unveils new Selección cigar range for UK and Ireland
James J. Fox has announced details of its new cigar range, Selección, which will be sold exclusively in the UK and Ireland. The range will be launched at the company’s store at 19 St James’s Street in London on 25 June, before becoming available there and at Selfridges. It will then be introduced in Ireland…
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CIGARS: A Culture, new book by Aaron Sigmond, coming later this year
A new limited-edition book examining the cultural world of cigars is set to be released later this year. CIGARS: A Culture, by author Aaron Sigmond and designer Liliana Guia, is a follow-up to Sigmond’s award-winning 2025 title CIGARS: A Biography. Published by Mad/Dash Press in partnership with the Premium Cigar Association, the book is scheduled for…
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S.T. Dupont x Cohiba 60th Anniversary Collection Preview
It’s not every day that an invitation from S.T. Dupont lands in your inbox — especially one inviting you to an exclusive preview at the Royal Society of Arts in London. So when Stone Marketing invited me to preview the brand’s upcoming Haute Création range, I knew I had to book a half-day of annual…
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The Ritz London opens new Cigar Shop & Sampling Lounge
The Ritz London has officially opened its new cigar shop and sampling lounge, replacing the previous venue, which closed over the weekend. Located in a different part of the hotel, the new space features a purpose-built shop, dedicated sampling lounge, newly installed humidors… …and direct access to the hotel’s garden, allowing guests to sample cigars…
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Hunters & Frankau reveal details of Cuaba Yara LCDH exclusive at Ignite UK trade show
UK cigar importer and distributor Hunters & Frankau has used the IGNITE UK trade show at Whittlebury Hall to place a spotlight on a new Cuban cigar from Cuaba, marking the brand’s 30th anniversary. The new release, the Cuaba Yara, will be produced exclusively for La Casa del Habano retail outlets and is set to be…