Boisdale Xerjoff Cigar Smoker of The Year Dinner & Awards 2026 In association with Vina Santa Rita Mon 30 Nov 2026 at 18:00 Canary Wharf

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.
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Boisdale Xerjoff Cigar Smoker of The Year Dinner & Awards 2026
In association with Vina Santa Rita

Supported by
Davidoff            Cgars            Tor Imports

Hosted by Tom Parker Bowles

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.

What to Expect

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.

What’s Included

Dress Code: Black Tie
Cigars: Standard - 4 cigars | Premium & VIP - 6 cigars
Extras: Silent charity auction.

The 2025 Award Winners

Cigar Smoker of the Year | Randolph Churchill
Cigar Sportsperson of the Year | Lawrence Dallaglio
Cigar Chef of the Year | Enzo Oliveri
Cigar Communicator of the Year | Aaron Sigmond
Cigar Sommelier of the Year | Antonio Lo Lacona of the Beaumont Hotel
Cigar Producer of the Year | Carlos Fuente
Cigar Newcomer of the Year | Charatan Claro Half Churchill
Robusto of the Year | Vegueros Robusto, Cuba
The Cigar Accessory Company of the Year | David Kelaty of Mantis Cigar Accessories
Cigar of the Year | Oliva Serie V Double Robusto
Cigar Spirit of the Year | Andrew Sinat of Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky 
Best Value Cigar of the Year | Gennaro Lettieri for the Mitchellero Robusto
Lifetime Achievement Award | Christian Eiroa

Guide Menu

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

*Please note this is a banqueting-style event and guests in parties of fewer than 10 may be seated with others.

Canary Wharf - Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, LONDON, E14 4QT