Cigar Lounge
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A visit to The Emory Cigar Merchants
London’s cigar scene has been thriving this year, and I’ve been on a mission to explore every corner of it. If you’ve been following my cigar journey, you’ll know how much I love uncovering the city’s best cigar sampling lounges, terraces, and shops. Just when I thought I’d nearly ticked off all the must-visit spots,…
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A visit to Kensington Cigar Shop and their new sampling lounge at 114 KCS
New cigar shops and sampling lounges have been popping up in the capital almost every couple of months this year, making it an exciting time for us cigar folk! I’d been hearing about Kensington Cigar Shop for a while and was especially eager to visit after learning they were to open a new sampling lounge,…
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Sampling cigars at CGars Leeds, West Yorkshire
During a recent trip to West Yorkshire for the Halifax Herf, my return to London took an unexpected twist with train cancellations and replacement buses. Rerouted through Leeds, I saw the perfect opportunity to make the most of the detour and visit the C.Gars’ cigar shop and sampling lounge—a must-stop for any cigar lover!!! As…
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Partagas Linea Maestra cigars set for UK release in early October 2024
Last week, The Emory in London became a hub for cigar aficionados as Hunters & Frankau hosted a special event to unveil the new Partagas Línea Maestra cigars in the UK. The event, held in the hotel’s luxurious cigar sampling lounge, attracted prominent Masters of Havana cigars, who offered their expert opinions on the three…
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Sampling cigars at Ten Trinity Square Private Club
Over the past few years, if you’ve been following my adventures on this blog, you’ll know that I’ve been trying to visit as many different cigar sampling lounges and terraces across London and beyond. I’m really getting about – and it’s costing me a bleeding fortune 🙈😬, but at the moment, it’s a lot of…
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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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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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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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Exploring the Art of Cigar Humidors with Matthew Mason Carpentry & Joinery
In the last few years, I have been attempting to visit as many cigar venues as possible. My current goal is to explore all the cigar-sampling lounges and cigar terraces in London then as many across the UK and beyond. I am still determining if I can complete this challenge, but I will try my…
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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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Meeting author Alexander Groom of El Habano Moderno: A Collector’s Guide to Cuban Cigars at James J Fox
So for those of you that don’t know there is a brand new cigar book available to cigar newbies, enthusiasts and connoisseurs at James J Fox, it’s called El Habano Modern: A Collector’s Guide to Cuban Cigars and it’s written by Aussie author Alexander Groom. Some of you may already be familiar with his name,…
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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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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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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…