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Champagne Charlies

4.4
4.4
342 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Tucked away beneath the arches of Charing Cross, Champagne Charlies is ideally located for wining, dining and entertaining. The wood panelling, exposed brick, intimate alcoves and candelit tables make for a cosy yet rustic ambiance. Our heritage as part of Davy’s wine merchants guarantees an extensive cellar, alongside the best in craft beers, premium spirits and soft drinks. Port is always decanted and Davy’s Old Wallop real ale is served in pewter tankards or half gallon copper jugs. Menus are created using fresh, seasonal produce, celebrating classic British fare with something for everyone.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British, Breakfast, Winery

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    020 7930 7737

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sean Davies

What 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. KhatteRaho

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Overpriced for poor quality food - had to return the dessert it was watery crumble.
  2. ChristineM

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    We were searching for a place while visiting london that was open for reservations. When we arrived the host said we didn’t have a reservation and that the restaurant was out of most things. Desperate to rest after a long day of touring London by foot, we decided to grab a drink and collect our thoughts. In the end, we shared the welcome we got from the host with the waitress who put us at ease. We decided to stay for dinner. The food was ok, not bad but nothing special. What we really enjoyed (and needed) were the drinks and quiet atmosphere.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was superb. Last dinner with fiends befor we went home to sweden.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don’t know if this is an authentic British dining experience, but for us American tourists it was exactly what we were looking for. I had bangers and mash and was happy!
  5. NicE

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    it was a very quiet evening, but a good place to have a good dinner with friends
  6. fussyfoodie

    London

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friend had recommended and this was my first visit. I’ll definitely be going back, we had a great evening. A warm welcome, efficient, friendly service, great food, excellent choice of drinks (including champagne of course) good atmosphere and reasonable prices.
  7. AndyF

    Oklahoma City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were in London on the last few days of our trip. Looking for a place for dinner convenient to our hotel near Charing Cross Station. Champagne Charlie’s exceeded our expectations. The food was very good and the staff friendly and helpful.
  8. PaulF

    Miami

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous dinner. We shared different small plates, had steak and hamburger. Great find. Highly recommend
  9. RayH

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from waiter. Pre theatre tapas was very good and quick service
  10. margaretj

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved it , asked for a quiet cosy table and they did not let us down. The waiter was just perfect . Thank you xx
  11. KristiinaL

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice starting point to London stay. Good English Champagne
  12. GrahamW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to meet friends and coleagues
  13. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good and reliable.
  14. MattB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very nice atmosphere and relaxed seating. We njoyed the drinks and lighting
  15. diner

    Surrey

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with great food, delicious wine and super service.
  16. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely food and wine. Lovely waitress also. Aaaaaa
  17. Foodforthought

    Kent

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place - love going underground to eat and drink, feels like you are entering a secret club. Service was brilliant, I cannot remember our waitresses name but she was very good - brought my Dad three red wines to try to help him make up his mind. Very knowledgeable about the wine and food on offer. Although a smallish menu - it was still difficult to choose as everything sounded so good (when small I always think you know its cooked fresh) I had the pate to start, chicken for main and sticky toffee pudding for dessert - all were amazing. Good atmosphere - you weren't on top of each other but all tables taken so had a nice vibe. Thoroughly recommend and I will be back :)
  18. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent evening right from the warm welcome, the table service and lovely food. Nobody in a group of 6 with varying tastes left disappointed. Well done Champagne Charlie's!!
  19. ChristineO

    London

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very pleasant dining experience in Champagne Charlies early evening. The food was very good value, the house wine smooth, the service attentive and we were able to hear each other speak. I would definitely go again.
  20. Gemma

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food was served quickly, lovely atmosphere. Would return!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat
  22. ElizabethS

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2021

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    We were tucked away at the back of the restaurant by the fire door, possibly the worst table available. There were many vacant tables and they were still vacant when we left so I'm not sure why we couldn't have been seated where there was better ambiance. We were the only people in that part of the restaurant. Very dissapointing.
  23. JayBee

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Shortish but excellent menu with interesting specials. The quality of the food was very good and the service was excellent.
  24. EATOUTALOT

    London

    141 reviews

    4.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a nice lunch here and a good location off the beaten track but still central. Consistently good quality
  25. DawnM

    Cambridge

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a family get together and the food and service was excellent. Would definitely book again.
  26. PhilipD

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    For groups of over 5 this is ideal as you are seated away from the main bar area. Staff very attentive and good menu choices.
  27. RachaelW

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great value for money, great service and lovely for a catch up with old friends.
  28. DebbieL2811

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A lovely lunch and great service. Wonderful selections of wines. Would definitely return for another meal in the future.
  29. KevanW

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service as usual and you can always rely on the bangers and mash
  30. LeighG

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Nice restaurant for a not too formal get together.
  31. ScottM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a table for two for a pre-theatre meal, and the service was so prompt, efficient and friendly that we had more than enough time to have a relaxed meal. We were also impressed by the size of the place – it's much larger than its inauspicious frontage may suggest.
  32. Chilterner

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good service, pleasant and helpful staff, food choices and quality very good.
  33. JugS

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely to spend a perfect evening of conversation accompanied by excellent food and wine. Highly recommended.
  34. Audrey

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Standard British fare. Good value for the price. Quiet place.
  35. CliveG

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extremely positive experience throughout from the warm and professional welcome to the efficient service and great food. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time made especially memorable by being located in a private room.
  36. VirginiaM

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impressed that they took note of and accommodated our table preference request, very attentive service, great atmosphere.
  37. LeeR

    London

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall4food2service3ambience2
    Service a bit hit and miss, for a wine bar had to ask to see the wine list, wasn't offered! Had to send one starter back for being undercooked.
  38. white1p

    London

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We chose the pre-theatre menu. Although the choice was a little limited we were very pleased with our choices of pate to start, sausage and mash for mains and the cheese board for dessert. The house white wine was perfectly acceptable as well. The service was efficient and not obtrusive. We had booked a table for 18:00 and there were no other customers in our area throughout the time we were there. We would happily dine there again.
  39. JAYSONR

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, but forgettable. Broad wine selection and decent value. Overall pretty good, but not exceptional.
  40. ChelseaS

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Went for NYE, food was good. Was extremely quiet and no music playing. Also found a little annoying that throughout all 4 of our courses no one asked if everything was okay, just collected our plates without saying a word.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Champagne Charlies is rated 4.4 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Champagne Charlies

17 The Arches, Villiers St, London, WC2N 6NG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Charing Cross

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    British, Breakfast, Winery

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Sean Davies

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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