Pub in London WC2
Champagne Charlie's
17 The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NGClosest station: Embankment, about 3 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 287 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Champagne Charlie's
Cellar-style bar, part of the Davy's group, offering wine by the glass, carafe or bottle.
Established in 1870 and named after a famous Victorian music hall song. Situated underneath Charing Cross mainline station, this is a Davy’s traditional ale and port house with candle-lit tables and sawdust floors. In usual Davy's style, it opens out from an unassuming stairway into a Tardis-like space of alcoves, hidey-holes and private rooms. The sole cask ale is their own-branded 'Old Wallop' (thought to be Shep's Spitfire) which is served in tankards, or half-gallon copper jugs for the really thirsty! Food includes pub favourites and other substantial mains, but there is also a bar menu of smaller plates and sharing platters.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Variety of bookable spaces & rooms
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Davy & Co Limited
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7930 7737
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 287 ratings
4 out of 5Walter Basileon Google, February 2022
Lovely place to spend a night. I visited for a company dinner and we all had a great time. Definitely a great variety of wines. The food was nice and well prepared but nothing exciting. Their strong point is definitely the drinks department. The premises are really interesting. Really nice atmosphere. Will need to go back with less people to have a better experience of the service.
5 out of 5Emerald McQueenon Google, January 2024
Love Champagne Charlie's...Great location between Embankment and Charring Cross. Can always get a table even on busy nights or weekend. Great relaxed atmosphere and variety of drinks. Can't comment on food as never eaten there but it looked lovely at Christmas with all the decorations-A real gem❤️❤️❤️❤️
5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, October 2020
What a stunning place, a cellar bar located in "The Arches" beneath Charring Cross Station. Blighted by the Covid episode with a distinct lack of visitors an the office crowd. Nevertheless, a brilliant welcome and a most appreciated pint of beer. The place is something of a labyrinth with brilliant "Crooks and Nannies" everywhere. If you want a place for a meeting, you can book private office space, fantastic! An amazing place, do not miss out!
4 out of 5Ian Youngon Google, October 2024
A great wine bar , not tried the food but good wine , lovely service. A little hidden gem
4 out of 5Trinaon Google, August 2022
Wholesome hearty meal here for lunch today. What the venue lacked in atmosphere was made up for in the wonderful food and great service.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.