Cigar Awards 2026: Hosted by Tom Parker Bowles
Champagne reception, 3-course meal, live entertainment and a star studded awards shows
Supported by Davidoff, Cgars, Tor Imports
Boisdale Xerjoff Cigar Smoker of The Year Dinner & Awards 2026, in association with Vina Santa Rita, makes its highly anticipated return to Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London’s premier destination for cigar connoisseurs, for a night defined by refinement, indulgence, and exceptional company.
Guests will be welcomed with a Champagne reception, followed by an elegant three-course dining experience expertly paired with Santa Rita wines. The evening unfolds with live entertainment, curated luxury gifts, and a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the most influential figures in the world of cigars - from celebrated actors and chefs to sporting icons, artists, and tastemakers.
Set against Boisdale’s unmistakable atmosphere of old-world glamour and modern sophistication, this black-tie affair promises an unforgettable gathering of personalities, craftsmanship, and celebration - a true highlight in the global cigar calendar.
All tickets include: Champagne reception, three-course dinner with Santa Rita wines, cigars and entertainment
6.00pm | Champagne Reception
7.00pm | Three-Course Dinner
9.00pm | Cigar Smoker of the Year Awards Ceremony
Featuring live music, a silent charity auction and up to six exceptional cigars per guest.
Widely regarded as the most significant cigar celebration outside of Cuba, this extraordinary occasion finds its home at Boisdale of Canary Wharf - a venue once described as “The Havana of London” by the Cuban Ambassador, Her Excellency Teresita de Jesús Vicente Sotolongo.
It is within these richly atmospheric surroundings that an exceptional gathering takes place, uniting the leading figures of the cigar world with a remarkable cross-section of cultural life.
Across the room you’ll find film and theatre actors, musicians, athletes, chefs, writers, philanthropists, soldiers, business leaders, politicians, and London’s sharpest commentators - all sharing the same table, the same conversation, and the same passion.
What binds everyone together is a genuine appreciation for great cigars, fine wine, exceptional cuisine, and the camaraderie that comes with them.
Created as a warm, immersive celebration rather than a formal spectacle, this evening has earned a revered place in the global cigar calendar. Outside of the Habanos Festival Dinner in Havana, it stands confidently as one of the greatest cigar awards dinners anywhere in the world.
Presiding over the night is Boisdale Life’s man about town, Tom Parker Bowles, our longstanding host, who has welcomed an extraordinary roll call of cigar devotees to the Boisdale stage. Past honourees and guests have included Arnold Schwarzenegger, Piers Morgan, Claude Bosi, Jeremy Irons, Dolph Lundgren, General Sir Patrick Sanders, Charlie Sheen, Simon Le Bon, Jonathan Ross, Kelsey Grammer, Ray Winstone, and many more - a testament to the event’s unique ability to draw together influence, character, and shared passion.
This is not simply an awards dinner - it is a meeting of minds, tastes, and traditions, celebrated in a setting that understands the art of living well.
Cigars: Standard - 4 cigars | Premium & VIP - 6 cigars
Extras: Silent charity auction.
Starter
Dunkeld Scottish Smoked Salmon Terrine Crowdie cream cheese, horseradish, celeriac, black walnuts, Boisdale soda bread
Vegetarian Alternative: Pressed Terrine of Caramelised Leeks & Black Truffle Celeriac, black walnuts, Boisdale soda bread
Main Course
Roast Dry-Aged Aberdeenshire Fillet of Beef Braised beef cheek pie, mashed potatoes, winter greens
Vegetarian Alternative: Wild Mushroom & Lentil ‘Wellington’ Mashed potatoes, winter greens, shallot sauce
Dessert
Selection of Great British Cheese Oat cakes, chutney, Doyenne du Comice pears
Vegetarian Dessert: Carpaccio of Pineapple Coconut sorbet, chilli, lime
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Dress Code: Black Tie
