Events

One of the summer's most exclusive cigar gatherings arrives in the private garden of The Spectator's Westminster headquarters. Enjoy premium cigars from Davidoff and Plasencia, wines from Santa Rita, recently named the No.1 Winery in the World by Forbes, rare Duncan Taylor Octave whiskies and Boisdale canapés, all served in the company of fellow enthusiasts, collectors and connoisseurs.

Boisdale Members: £125 | Non-Members: £149
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Rare, limited and produced in tiny quantities, Duncan Taylor's Octave Collection showcases some of Scotland's most distinctive whiskies at their most expressive. Guests will explore six exceptional drams, including aged single malts from Caol Ila, Craigellachie and Miltonduff, all enhanced through the collection's innovative octave cask finishing process. Paired with signature Boisdale bites and guided by Duncan Taylor's whisky experts, this is an evening designed for curious newcomers and seasoned whisky lovers alike.

Boisdale Members: £28 | Non-Members: £38
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Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosts the official UK launch of AVO Expresivo, the highly anticipated new release from Oettinger Davidoff, created to mark the centenary of legendary musician and cigar maker Avo Uvezian. Guests will be among the first in Britain to experience both the Robusto and Toro expressions, accompanied by Caribbean canapés, Dalmore and Fettercairn cocktails, a dedicated whisky sampling bar and award-winning Boisdale wines. Rich notes of dark chocolate, leather, spice and dried fruit reveal a cigar crafted to honour AVO's enduring belief that artistry and craftsmanship belong side by side.

Boisdale Members: £75 | Non-Members: £89
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Hosted by Boisdale Patron of Music Jools Holland, the 14th Annual Boisdale Music Awards returns for a black-tie celebration of live music, outstanding artistry and enduring talent across jazz, blues, soul, reggae and pop.

Bringing together celebrated performers, industry figures and special guests, the evening combines live performances, award presentations and fine dining in true Boisdale style. Over the years, the Boisdale Music Awards stage has welcomed artists including: Joss Stone, Gregory Porter, Lisa Stansfield, RAYE, Maxi Priest, Emeli Sandé, Rebecca Ferguson, The Brand New Heavies and Paul Young, cementing its place as one of London’s most distinctive music celebrations.

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Discover the wines of Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux, one of the Southern Rhône's respected family estates, at this Oldie Lunch hosted by Douglas Harrison. A three-course menu is paired with five wines from Vacqueyras and Gigondas, showcasing the character, elegance and generosity of these celebrated appellations.

Tickets: £95
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Boisdale and The Spectator have joined forces to joyfully reinstate the charm and fun of Beaujolais Nouveau Day to the UK’s vinous calendar in partnership with the legendary wine producer Pardon et Fils, whose Beaujolais Nouveau since 2002 has won the Trophy for best Beaujolais Nouveaux 9 times, won 10 Gold medals and 4 Silver Medals at the annual Trophée International du Beaujolais Nouveau Lyon.

Tickets include a 5-course lunch and free-flowing delicious wines:

£169 standard | £145 for Boisdale Members (up to 5 guests at Members prices)
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Hosted by Tom Parker Bowles, the Boisdale Xerjoff Cigar Smoker of the Year Dinner & Awards 2026 returns to Boisdale of Canary Wharf in association with Viña Santa Rita.

Widely regarded as the most significant cigar celebration outside Cuba, this black-tie evening brings together cigar makers, collectors, actors, chefs, sports stars, writers and tastemakers for a night of Champagne, fine dining, Santa Rita wines, live music and awards.

Guests will enjoy a Champagne reception, three-course dinner, entertainment, a silent charity auction and up to six exceptional cigars per guest. Past honourees and guests have included Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeremy Irons, Simon Le Bon, Kelsey Grammer, Ray Winstone, Lawrence Dallaglio and Randolph Churchill, placing this firmly among the great nights of the global cigar calendar.

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