Ajay and the Casa in Teddington

[Drewmidorn]

On wednesday I was due to fly out to Barcelona at lunch time. The weather meant our plane was grounded and we ended up in a hotel at heathrow in preparation for flying early on thursday. Dear Sir Nicholas Wing on hearing of my predicament reminded me that Teddington (the home of The Casa Del Habano) is not far from Heathrow so I trundled down. I hadn't been there before, although I had previously but briefly met Ajay the proprietor.

What to say?

Ajay and his wife made me feel unbelievably welcome. I had a german regional edition Bolivar 109 that was amazing and Ajay joined me for an hour and a smoke. He is amazing company and a proper aficionado. I picked his brains and we shot the breeze about cigars, cuba and more. It was an exceptionally enjoyable, if unexpected, afternoon.

Many of you know Ajay and the shop and I won't need to "sell" the idea to you but for those of you who don't.... make the effort to get over there. It's lovely.

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[ronin]

Must be nice to be able to go to a La Casa:(

[nicwing]

Drew is absolutely right. It's a bit of a trek if you are in the centre of town but it's worth the effort and Ajay is a really great guy. You don't just have me saying that, I don't know anyone who goes there who doesn't rave about the place and his set up.

If you want more on his place search for the original epic Robusto discovery thread and enjoy.

I would also like to pay credit to the Drewster who, if the computer is to be believed posted this thread at 4.12am.

Rock and roll!!!!!!!!!!

[Deano]

One of the best cigar related nights ever, was spent at Ajay's along with Big_T.

Cannot recommend it any higher, it's an absolute must to visit, and his cigar collection is awesome.

[nicwing]

For those of you Newbies who can't find the search button here are some previous rave's about Teddington's finest:

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?t=1073&highlight=teddington

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?t=2492&highlight=teddington

[Robusto]

I wish the place wasn't 70 or 80 miles away. Now that my son has graduated from Kingston University, I am no longer passing through the area. :(

La Casa at Teddington, Ajay - and the whole area! - are hugely civilised.

It's a Must-Visit for people with our affliction. :biggrin1:

[Stevieboy]

I wish the place wasn't 70 or 80 miles away. Now that my son has graduated from Kingston University, I am no longer passing through the area. :(

La Casa at Teddington, Ajay - and the whole area! - are hugely civilised.

It's a Must-Visit for people with our affliction. :biggrin1:


Aren't you going to tell us about the time you went there and smoked a Partagas SP1......again?:tongue:

[Robusto]

No.


http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/elton1984/ABCD0017-14-1.jpg?t=1263663746

It was Hamlet, I was told. :)

[nicwing]

I remember short sleeved shirts, vaguely.

[Pantomimehorse]

Not currently having a motor its a bit of a pain to get to but do-able with a bit of effort, I meant to go last year and think I will actually get it done this year as all I hear are good things

[HabanoSy]

I am a membership card holder of this fine, fine establishment... :biggrin:

AWESOME... :41:

Nuff said... :top:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Robusto]

I remember short sleeved shirts, vaguely.

Twinned with a nice Pringle combo, you can impress the gullible yet by-pass the ironing.

[mb55317]

I have never been but hoping to take a drive over on Sat 30th. Anyone else fancy it?


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[nicwing]

You temptress, Can't I am afraid but make sure there are pictures!

[macker89]

Wasn't aware of a Casa del Habano in blighty, it sounds like a cross between Shangri la and Alladins cave. Think I'm gonna have to schedule a trip soon too. Silly question I'm sure but I'm guessing its not cheap though, right?

[HabanoSy]

Wasn't aware of a Casa del Habano in blighty, it sounds like a cross between Shangri la and Alladins cave. Think I'm gonna have to schedule a trip soon too. Silly question I'm sure but I'm guessing its not cheap though, right?

You'd be suprised... :41:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[SeanP]

Can anyone shed some light on their "sampling' policy? I live fairly close by but am currently un(der)employed but would like to possibly meet up if it comes to fruition. I would obviously purchase a few sticks while there but don't know if there is a minimum box purchase or such for non members to light up. Or, if non members are even given that opportunity:confused:.

[bigbarneyhotdog]

Sean, you can buy just one stick if you like and smoke it downstairs. There's no minimum purchase :smoke:

[nicwing]

BBHD, I will wait for Drew to confirm it but I am sure he told me on Monday that the downstairs is for members, however if it isn't full of members (which is probable unless you go on Thursday or Friday evening)you can head down with Ajay's approval. But I am also sure he said that there is a 'discretionary' £35 minimum spend.

Having said all that, Ajay is a great guy and if you are local he will want you to see it as he wants you as a member.

One major tip for a tip to Ajays though is that once you enter it's like a time machine. 2 hours will disappear. You can get 2 hours on the parking meter on the street and Ajay or his wife will check your timings and remind you so you don't get a ticket. However, there is a road behind their store which is residential and after 10.00 (I think) you can park for free.

That way when you emerge blinking into the light 3 or 4 hours later you won't be hit with a huge parking ticket to spoil your euphoria.