The Santa Rita Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner & Awards 2025 returns to Boisdale of Canary Wharf, the capital's cigar sanctuary, for an evening of elegance, indulgence and good company. Featuring a Champagne reception, exquisite three-course dinner with Santa Rita wines, live entertainment, luxury gifts and a procession of awards, this black-tie gala brings together the brightest stars of cigar culture, from screen legends and chefs to athletes and artists. Santa Rita Cigar Smoker of the Year Awards 2025 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, exclusive gifts, a silent charity auction and up to six exceptional cigars per guest. What to Expect Arguably the most important celebration of the cigar outside of Cuba. Boisdale of Canary Wharf, previously dubbed The Havana of London by the Cuban Ambassador, Her Excellency Teresita de Jesús Vicente Sotolongo, is the magnificent setting for an illustrious evening that sees the great and the good of the cigar world break bread with film and theatre actors, musicians, athletes, chefs, writers, philanthropists, soldiers, business leaders, politicians and the London commentariat. What everyone has in common is a true love of cigars, fine wine, superb food and friendship. To celebrate our passion for cigars we have created a warm and intimate evening that has a very special place in the cigar aficionados calendar. After the Habanos Cigar Festival Dinner in Havana, we believe this is the greatest Cigar Awards & Dinner on the planet. Boisdale Life's man about town Tom Parker Bowles is our longstanding host for an evening that has welcomed and honoured a magnificent selection of devout cigar lovers to the Boisdale stage including: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Piers Morgan, Claude Bosi, Jeremy Irons, Dolph Lundgren, General Sir Patrick Sanders, Charlie Sheen, Baroness Trumpington, Simon Le Bon, Randolph Churchill, Hamish Stewart, Jonathan Ross, Derek Chisora, Burt Reynolds, The Earl of Carnarvon, Kelsey Grammer, Andrew Neil, Dougray Scott, Pete Waterman, Chris Noth and Ray Winstone. What's Included Dress Code: Black Tie Cigars: Standard - 4 cigars | Premium & VIP - 6 cigars VIP Guests: Receive an exclusive commemorative gift All Guests: Luxury goody bag Extras: Silent charity auction. The 2024 Award Winners Cigar Smoker of the Year | Piers Morgan Cigar Musician of the Year | Paul Oakenfold Cigar Sportsperson of the Year | David Haye Cigar Chef of the Year | Niall Keating Cigar Communicator of the Year | Ana Lopez Cigar Sommelier of the Year | Blue Curran, The Emory Cigar Producer of the Year | Plasencia Cigar Newcomer of the Year | Casa 1910 Revolutionary Edition Cuchillo Parado Robusto Robusto of the Year | Davidoff Grand Cru Robusto Churchill Cigar of the Year | Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill Cigar of the Year | EP Carrillo Encore Majestic Cigar Spirit of the Year | Tomintoul Cigar Malt Lifetime Achievement Award | Mitchell Orchant 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 Visit our Hine Bar and Heated Garden Terrace located on the 1st floor for pre & post-show drinks! BOISDALE OF CANARY WHARF Best Spirits List in the World 2022 at The World Of Fine Wine Top Ten restaurant wine lists in London 2022 at The World Of Fine Wine Perched elegantly above Cabot Square, Boisdale of Canary Wharf offers a multi-dimensional experience across two floors with DJ Nights on weekends at the vibrant first-floor Bar & Garden Terrace, while daily live music sets the perfect ambiance on the second-floor restaurant. Featuring a refined restaurant, four exclusive private dining rooms, the distinguished Hine Bar, extensive whisky and wine selection, a sophisticated Cigar Lounge, and an inviting Heated Garden Terrace, it's a haven for discerning patrons. "London's number one jazz venue" Tatler "Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine "A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard "Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal "The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets