Cigar Lounge
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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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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…
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Opening date announced for London’s newest cigar venue The Tasting Room at The Peninsula
Word on the street is that London’s newest cigar venue The Tasting Room at The Peninsula is opening 27/09/23 from 12. It’s being headed up by Manu Harit. https://www.peninsula.com/en/london/…e-tasting-room The website goes into more details about the venue… “Occupying an exclusive area of the rooftop, The Tasting Room cigar lounge offers an elegant and relaxed…
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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…
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Sampling cigars at The Connaught Cigar Merchants, Mayfair, London
As I continue to explore London’s cigar scene and mark off visiting cigar bars, terraces and sampling lounges from my list, I sometimes notice the emergence of new cigar venues. Last year, I heard on social media that the renowned Connaught Hotel, was on the brink of revealing its latest treasure, The Connaught Cigar Merchants…
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Cigars at No. Ten Manchester Street Hotel: A Haven for Cigar Lovers in London!
After sharing multiple cigar venue reviews and receiving the most incredible and continuous support and encouragement from my readers, many of whom I have started to meet around town, I have been recommended to explore the cigar terrace at No Ten Manchester Street Hotel. According to their website they describe ‘Cigars at No. Ten as…
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I travelled 152 miles to visit Cigar Lounge Derby, and wow what a place!
On a recent cold winter’s day in December, I travelled from London to the East Midlands over 152 miles to visit a cigar lounge, and wow, what an absolute hidden gem of a place it was. If you haven’t heard of it, I’m referring to the Cigar Lounge Derby. Also known as East Midland’s premier gold…
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I went to Cigar World in Dusseldorf, Germany
Now and again, I see people post on their social media about their cigar experiences from different cigar venues across the globe. Sometimes, I bookmark those venues to add to a ‘wishlist’ of places I want to visit. People that follow this blog probably know my ambition to visit all of the cigar bars, terraces,…