London
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Sampling cigars in the new Cigar Garden at Ottie’s Salon in Bloomsbury, London
London, are you ready for another spot to sample a cigar? I recently visited the cigar garden at Ottie’s Salon, part of the new Bertrand’s Townhouse boutique hotel, just moments away from Bloomsbury Square. I went there at the end of April as part of my birthday celebrations. Each year I like to mark the…
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Sampling the Davidoff Puro Dominicano at No. 6 Cavendish
A couple of weeks ago, on April 23, 2026, the brand new Davidoff Puro Dominicano cigar made its debut in the UK. You might have seen the buzz on social media with photos and videos from a series of launch events taking place across the country… …along with footage from this year’s PCA Trade Show…
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No 1 Lounge: New cigar sampling lounge set to open in Bristol in April
A new cigar sampling lounge and bar, No 1 Lounge, is set to open in Bristol next month, offering enthusiasts a space to sample premium cigars and experience curated tasting experiences. The venue is the latest venture from Bristol-based cigar merchant Salman Ullah, who already operates two Cigar Manor locations — one in Bristol and another…
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Dominique London Opens Flagship La Casa del Habano on Pall Mall
After months of anticipation, Dominique London today officially opens its flagship La Casa del Habano boutique at 26 Pall Mall, London. The two-floor store welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 21:00, offering a curated luxury experience for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. The Pall Mall location marks the seventh La Casa del Habano in the UK,…
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James J Fox cigar shop makes appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix series
For many Londoners — and cigar aficionados around the world — James J. Fox needs little introduction. The St James’s institution, long associated with Winston Churchill, has now found itself before a global audience after featuring on Netflix’s ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman’. The veteran broadcaster David Letterman filmed a short…
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Punch Néctares No.50: Ireland’s First Habanos Regional Edition Launches in the UK
Cigar events take place across the UK every week, but on Thursday evening the hottest ticket in town was at James J. Fox on St James’s Street, London, for the UK launch of the Punch Néctares No.50 — Ireland’s first Habanos Regional Edition. Guests arrived from 6.30pm for the standing-room-only event on the ground floor…
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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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Celebrating 5 Years of London Cigar Smoker — Plus a Review of 2025’s Best Cigar Events!
Can you believe it’s been five years to the day since I started this blog? I honestly can’t believe it myself! 🤯 It all started on the 27th December, 2020, during the COVID lockdown. I was bored and wanted a new challenge, so I set myself a cigar challenge: to smoke one of each brand from the…
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The Chancery Rosewood to open cigar terrace in partnership with Sautters in 2026
According to various sources, a new cigar terrace is set to open in 2026 at The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair, further expanding the luxury offerings at the landmark hotel housed in London’s former US Embassy. The Chancery Rosewood, which opened in September 2025 following a £1bn restoration, occupies the reimagined embassy building on Grosvenor Square.…
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A sneak peek behind the scenes of new La Casa del Habano flagship on Pall Mall
As reported in September, London is set to welcome a new La Casa del Habano flagship store on Pall Mall, with Dominique London planning to open in spring 2026. Located at No. 26 Pall Mall, near several of London’s historic private members’ clubs, the site remains under construction. A behind-the-scenes tour shared today on the…
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London cigar community raises more than £1,000 for men’s health charities
Members of the UK cigar community have raised more than £1,000 for men’s health charities at a social gathering held in West London. The Surrey Cigars Christmas Party took place on Friday, 12 December, at The Castle Bar in Ealing. The event was organised by Surrey Cigars, a Guildford-based retailer, and brought together enthusiasts from across…
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A Royal Reveal in Cyprus: My journey to Limassol for the Punch Princesas Edición Limitada 2025
This year has taken my cigar journey to another level. What started with a longtime dream — travelling to Havana and Pinar del Río to visit the tobacco farms and cigar factories on My Cigar Adventure To Cuba in March 2025 — quickly evolved into something far bigger than I ever imagined. If you’ve been following me…
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Randolph Leonard Spencer-Churchill crowned Cigar Smoker of the Year 2025
Randolph Leonard Spencer-Churchill has been named this year’s Cigar Smoker of the Year, taking the top honour at the Boisdale Xerjoff Cigar Smoker of the Year 2025 Dinner & Awards, held in partnership with Santa Rita in London. He succeeds last year’s winner, Piers Morgan. The announcement was made during a sold-out gala at Boisdale of Canary Wharf,…
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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…
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Author Aaron Sigmond to appear at London’s JJ Fox cigar shop
American cigar writer Aaron Sigmond will visit the historic James J. Fox store in London next week for a signing of his new book, Cigars: A Biography. The event, held at the St James’s Street shop on Tuesday 25 November, will give readers the chance to meet the author and purchase a signed edition of the…