Champagne Charlies

4.4

342 reviews

£26 to £40

British

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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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

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
Website
http://www.davy.co.uk/champagnecharlies
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Davies

Location
17 The Arches, Villiers St, London, WC2N 6NG
Area
Charing Cross
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 342 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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KhatteRaho
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Overpriced for poor quality food - had to return the dessert it was watery crumble.
CM
ChristineM
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was superb. Last dinner with fiends befor we went home to sweden.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 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!
NE
NicE
London
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
it was a very quiet evening, but a good place to have a good dinner with friends
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fussyfoodie
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 24 August 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.
AF
AndyF
Oklahoma City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 14 July 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.
PF
PaulF
Miami
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner. We shared different small plates, had steak and hamburger. Great find. Highly recommend
RH
RayH
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from waiter. Pre theatre tapas was very good and quick service
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margaretj
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 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
KL
KristiinaL
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice starting point to London stay. Good English Champagne
GW
GrahamW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to meet friends and coleagues
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good and reliable.
MB
MattB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very nice atmosphere and relaxed seating. We njoyed the drinks and lighting
d
diner
Surrey
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening with great food, delicious wine and super service.
S
Sarah
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely food and wine. Lovely waitress also. Aaaaaa
F
Foodforthought
Kent
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 January 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 :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 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!!
CO
ChristineO
London
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 27 November 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.
G
Gemma
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food was served quickly, lovely atmosphere. Would return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat
ES
ElizabethS
London
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 October 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.
JB
JayBee
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Shortish but excellent menu with interesting specials. The quality of the food was very good and the service was excellent.
EA
EATOUTALOT
London
141 reviews
4.0
141 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a nice lunch here and a good location off the beaten track but still central. Consistently good quality
DM
DawnM
Cambridge
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a family get together and the food and service was excellent. Would definitely book again.
PD
PhilipD
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 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.
RW
RachaelW
London
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great value for money, great service and lovely for a catch up with old friends.
DL
DebbieL2811
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
A lovely lunch and great service. Wonderful selections of wines. Would definitely return for another meal in the future.
KW
KevanW
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service as usual and you can always rely on the bangers and mash
LG
LeighG
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice restaurant for a not too formal get together.
SM
ScottM
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 August 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.
C
Chilterner
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good service, pleasant and helpful staff, food choices and quality very good.
JS
JugS
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely to spend a perfect evening of conversation accompanied by excellent food and wine. Highly recommended.
A
Audrey
Salt Lake City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Standard British fare. Good value for the price. Quiet place.
CG
CliveG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 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.
VM
VirginiaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impressed that they took note of and accommodated our table preference request, very attentive service, great atmosphere.
LR
LeeR
London
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 23 February 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.
w
white1p
London
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 9 February 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.
JA
JAYSONR
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, but forgettable. Broad wine selection and decent value. Overall pretty good, but not exceptional.
CS
ChelseaS
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 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 & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser 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
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

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

Additional information

Area
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

Website
http://www.davy.co.uk/champagnecharlies
Phone number
020 7930 7737

Champagne Charlies

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