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Privacy policyThe UK has a huge Champagne and wine culture, with London naturally offering the widest choice. From classic hotel bars and Champagne bars to modern wine spots, restaurants and countryside pubs, you can find Champagne in plenty of different settings. Beyond London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and Brighton are also worth exploring.
And while Champagne is deeply loved here, the UK has become a serious sparkling wine producer in its own right. English sparkling wine, particularly from the southern counties, has gained a strong reputation and is definitely worth trying alongside Champagne. The similar cool climate makes the comparison especially interesting.
The UK is a great destination for a Champagne celebration, whether that means afternoon bubbles in a hotel, a glass at a wine bar or Champagne with a proper dinner. And if you’re wondering what to eat with Champagne, oysters, smoked salmon, fish and chips, seafood and British cheeses are all worth trying.
Check the Champagne Hunters map before you go, and if you find a place that’s already listed, comment and share your experience. If you discover somewhere missing, add your find to the map yourself – especially if you find a good Champagne-by-the-glass option.
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Add a spotStart with London, particularly if you’re looking for a wide selection of Champagne bars, restaurants and hotels. Outside London, check cities such as Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and Brighton.
Yes. Champagne by the glass is widely available in wine bars, restaurants, hotels and pubs, although the selection varies considerably from one place to another.
Absolutely. The UK has an excellent wine scene and is particularly interesting for English sparkling wine, which has become one of the country’s most exciting wine categories.
Look for traditional-method sparkling wines from Sussex, Kent and Hampshire. Many are made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, making them particularly interesting to compare with Champagne.
Try oysters, smoked salmon, seafood, fish and chips or British cheeses. Champagne’s acidity and freshness work surprisingly well with both elegant seafood and salty comfort food.
Try English sparkling wine, particularly if you want to explore something local. British craft beer, cider and classic gin-based drinks are also worth discovering depending on where you are.
Explore London, the English countryside, historic cities, the Scottish Highlands, coastal towns or one of the UK’s sparkling wine regions. There’s plenty to discover beyond the major cities.
Definitely. The UK offers excellent food, a world-class restaurant scene, historic cities, beautiful countryside and one of the most exciting sparkling wine industries outside Champagne.
And if you find a great Champagne spot, comment on an existing Champagne Hunters listing or add your discovery to the map.
