London's 8 Finest Champagne Bars

Whether you want to grab a glass of bubbly before a long train journey or splurge on a bottle at The Ritz, there’s always a reason for a nice glass of fizz in London. Below, discover the capital’s finest champagne bars for when you’re feeling extra fancy.

1. Bob Bob Ricard

Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, British, Russian

It’s impossible to talk about Bob Bob Ricard, a glamorous Art Deco restaurant in the heart of Soho, without mentioning their dedicated champagne buttons. That’s right: there’s a ‘Press for Champagne’ button at every table, and the restaurant proudly claims to pour more champagne than any other restaurant in the UK. If you’re feeling flush, make sure to accompany your bottomless bubbly with caviar and oysters.

2. St Pancras Champagne Bar

Wine Bar, Pub Grub

There’s anticipation and romance in the pre-transit tipple, and the champagne bar at St Pancras International is the ideal spot to indulge in your Brief Encounter fantasies. Under the station’s impressive arched skylights, this elegant, open-plan bar claims to be the longest champagne bar in Europe, offering plenty of opportunities to seat yourself next to a handsome stranger. If not, you can always enjoy your glass of bubbly and gaze out at the bustling terminal below until it’s time to catch your train.

3. The Rivoli Bar

Bar, British

The Rivoli Bar is housed in The Ritz Hotel

As you’d expect, The Ritz Hotel’s Rivoli Bar is decidedly glitzy. Though primarily known for cocktails, this elegant Art Deco spot in the heart of Mayfair is a suitably glam place to enjoy a bottle of bubbly. Come here in your Sunday best and you might just be mistaken for a celebrity – or at least be in with a chance of spotting one.

5. Amuse Bouche Champagne Bar

Wine Bar, Pub Grub

If you like your fizz a little more rough and ready (read: affordable), this intimate bar at Parsons Green’s Amuse Bouche restaurant is the spot for you. The bar serves over 40 varieties of champagne, with some glasses costing as little as £8 (£6.50 if you opt for Prosecco). There’s even a private Perrier-Jouët room, so you and your crew can pop your corks in peace – or be as rowdy as you like.

6. Bubbledogs

Bar, Wine

Champagne and hot dogs might sound like an unlikely pairing, but make for a surprisingly tasty combination. If you don’t believe us, experience it for yourself at this quirky Bloomsbury drinking den, which takes the champagne bar from fancy to hipster.

7. American Bar at The Savoy

Bar, Cocktails

The American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy’s American Bar is a legendary London institution, famed for its innovative cocktails and Art Deco opulence. It’s located on the Strand, central London’s famous theatre-laden thoroughfare, has been open since 1893 and was crowned the best bar in the world in 2017. Trust us, you’ll struggle to find a more iconic venue in which to sip a glass of fizz – even if it’s a little more pricey than most.

8. Champagne + Fromage

Bistro, Restaurant, French

As you’d expect, champagne and cheese is the name of the game at this quaint French spot. One of three London branches, the Greenwich location sits just outside the neighbourhood’s namesake market, and serves up a delicious selection of charcuterie, bubbles and French delicacies. À votre santé!

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