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London is one of the best cities in the world for Champagne lovers, with everything from classic Champagne bars and grand hotel lounges to intimate wine bars and restaurants with serious Champagne lists. Whether you’re after a glass before dinner or looking for somewhere special for a Champagne celebration, there’s no shortage of options.
Mayfair, Soho, Covent Garden, Marylebone and Chelsea are good areas to explore, but London’s wine scene stretches far beyond the most obvious central neighbourhoods. And if you’re wondering what to eat with Champagne, oysters, seafood, smoked salmon, fish and chips and British cheeses all make excellent pairings.
England’s own sparkling wine is also worth seeking out. You’ll find bottles from Sussex, Kent and Hampshire on some of London’s better wine lists, making it easy to compare English bubbles with Champagne without leaving the city.
London is perfect for making Champagne part of the whole day – a glass at lunch, a bottle with dinner or a spontaneous stop at a Champagne bar. You don’t really need an excuse.
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Add a spotStart around Mayfair, Soho, Covent Garden, Marylebone and Chelsea for a wide choice of Champagne bars, restaurants and hotels. But don’t limit the search to central London – some excellent wine bars are further out.
Absolutely. London has plenty of places offering Champagne by the glass, from casual wine bars to luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants.
Definitely. London has one of Europe’s most diverse wine scenes, with specialist wine bars and restaurants offering bottles from virtually every major wine-producing region.
Look for bottles from Sussex, Kent and Hampshire, particularly traditional-method wines made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. They’re especially interesting to compare with Champagne.
Try oysters, smoked salmon, seafood, fish and chips or British cheeses. Champagne’s acidity makes it a surprisingly versatile match for both delicate seafood and salty comfort food.
Try English sparkling wine, or explore the huge range of wines available from around the world. If you want something completely different, London’s craft beer and cocktail scenes are also worth exploring.
Explore the West End, Borough Market, the South Bank, Notting Hill and London’s many museums and galleries. And if you have time, make a day trip to one of the sparkling wine producers in southern England.
Definitely. London offers world-class restaurants, an incredible wine scene, historic sights and endless neighbourhoods to explore. For Champagne lovers, the sheer number of places to drink it makes the city particularly fun.
