Bars
Where to Drink Champagne in London
Where to drink champagne properly in London, from grand hotels to a station platform.
In short: our top picks are Searcys at St Pancras, 1707 at Fortnum and Mason and Rivoli Bar at The Ritz. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Champagne deserves the right room: somewhere with a list worth reading, a bartender who knows it, and a seat you can settle into. These are the places in London to drink it properly, whether you are celebrating or just feel like it.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Searcys at St Pancras | King's Cross | £££ |
| 1707 at Fortnum and Mason | Piccadilly | £££ |
| Rivoli Bar at The Ritz | Piccadilly | ££££ |
| The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy | Strand | ££££ |
| Boisdale of Belgravia | Belgravia | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
Searcys at St Pancras
Why we pick itThe longest champagne bar in Europe, running along the platform under that glorious Victorian roof. A glass here before a train is one of London's great small pleasures.
For a glass before a train.
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1707 at Fortnum and Mason
Why we pick itA handsome bar in the basement of Fortnum's where you can drink any bottle from the shop for a small corkage. A superb, sprawling list.
For the sheer range of the list.
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Rivoli Bar at The Ritz
Why we pick itA jewel-box art deco bar at The Ritz, all gold and glamour, made for a glass of vintage champagne and dressing the part.
Gilded glamour at The Ritz.
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The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy
Why we pick itThe Savoy's dramatic black-and-gold bar on the old cabaret stage, with a champagne and cocktail list to match the theatre.
Drama on the old cabaret stage.
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Boisdale of Belgravia
Why we pick itA clubby Scottish bar and restaurant with live jazz most nights and a vast champagne list. Characterful and great fun for a long evening.
Champagne and live jazz.
Before you book
Champagne by the glass is the smart way to explore a good list, so ask what is open. The grand hotel bars do it best but charge for the privilege; a few station and club spots do it with more fun and less ceremony. And order something to eat: it makes the bubbles last.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Searcys at St Pancras is our editor's choice: The longest champagne bar in Europe, running along the platform under that glorious Victorian roof. A glass here before a train is one of London's great small pleasures. Searcys at St Pancras, 1707 at Fortnum and Mason and Rivoli Bar at The Ritz lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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