Dukes London
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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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The Cigar Merchant opens at DUKES Hotel London
It’s a brand-new year, and while the world’s news may already feel a little chaotic just two weeks in 🤯, it’s an exciting time for cigar enthusiasts in London. The city is welcoming several new cigar shops and sampling lounges. The first this year has just opened its doors — say hello to The Cigar…
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Dukes London Cigar Merchant & Sampling Lounge opening soon: A sneak peek at the vision, atmosphere, and people behind the experience
Earlier this week, I was invited for an exclusive first look behind the scenes at Dukes Hotel – specifically the soon-to-open Delany Drawing Room, a whisky-led bar that will directly connect to Dukes’ forthcoming cigar shop and sampling lounge. The hotel is currently in the first stages of a new multi-million-pound refurbishment, a project that will…