The Best Places to Celebrate Champagne Day (October 24) in London

Champagne Day – which this year falls on Friday 24 October – has become the global celebration for Champagne lovers worldwide to honour the pinnacle of sparkling wine. This year’s Champagne Day is particularly special, as the region is honouring a decade since its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – even more of a reason to celebrate.

To mark the occasion, the Champagne Bureau UK has curated a selection of the best places to enjoy Champagne in London ahead of this year’s Champagne Day. Whether you’re looking for luxurious settings, perfect pairings, or hidden gems, these venues offer the perfect backdrop for raising a glass this Champagne Day.

Authentique Epicerie & Bar

Raise a glass to Champagne Day at Authentique Epicerie & Bar, a hidden gem in the heart of Tufnell Park. With its warm, stylish interior and shelves lined with fine French wines and Champagne, this intimate space brings the charm of a Parisian bar to North London. Guests can enjoy over 30 Champagnes by the glass, whilst enjoying a menu of refined French small plates Authentique is the perfect setting to raise a glass this Champagne Day.

Core by Clare Smyth

Experience Champagne Day at Core by Clare Smyth a haven of fine dining in Notting Hill, where the wine programme is as carefully composed as the tasting menu itself. With an impressive selection of Vintage Champagne and over 50 non-vintage Champagnes which include Brut, Rosé, Blancs de Blancs, Blancs de Noir and Extra Brut. These Champagnes make for exceptional pairings with the gastronomy at Core by Clare Smyth, where standout dishes such as Merrifield Farm duck with cherry, almond and Madeira sauce, and Herdwick lamb with peas and mint sauce, pair together to create a truly memorable Champagne Day meal.

HIDE

There are few better places to mark Champagne Day than HIDE, where the Champagne list alone is reason to visit. Carefully curated to complement Ollie Dabbous’ Michelin-starred menu, the selection spans growers to the most well-known houses. Hide’s unique partnership with Hedonism Wines, London’s premier fine wine shop, gives guests access to the UK’s most extensive Champagne list, which is delivered directly from the cellar to their table making unique experience this Champagne Day.

The Dorchester

Guests can celebrate Champagne Day at The Dorchester’s Artists Bar, the jewel of the hotel’s Promenade. The glamourous interior is surrounded by a fascinating collection of art, a Lalique crystal bar and the high stools make the perfect location to enjoy a glass of Champagne, whist indulging in all The Dorchester has to offer. Guests of The Dorchester can pair their Champagne with oysters, caviar or a selection of The Promenades canapés making it the perfect setting to enjoy Champagne Day for those seeking luxury and elegance in the heart of London.