The guide to the 6 best wine bars in Champagne 2026

Classic maisons or trendy growers? Whatever you want to drink there are plenty of options in the Champagne region.

Explore our guide to the best wine bars in Champagne, selected by ambassador Sara Underdown.

By Sara Underdown

1. The Glue Pot

   Phone: +33 03 26 47 36 46

   Address: 49 Place Drouet d'Erlon, Reims

   If there was ever a French version of a well-worn British pub, then this would have to be it. The Glue Pot is a bona fide institution in the Champagne region, a popular watering hole that appeals as much to the locals as it does to an international audience; it is a cultural melting pot that unites people on one front – wine. Since 1970 it’s been offering a wine list by the glass and bottle that can only be measured by depth or breath because it’s so extensive. What you’re presented with on that list is just the start: owner Stephane Arion also has a secret list that takes you further down...

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2. Le Coq Rouge

   Phone: +33 03 26 85 28 50

   Address: 67 Rue Chanzy, Reims

   Located not too far from the Reims Cathedral, Le Coq Rouge is a popular and well-loved choice for locals and those in the know! You’ll find yourself mixing with the winemakers – the sign of a noteworthy address – as you decide over tapas-style small plates and charcuterie. Though small, the bar is lively with fun staff, and you can nearly always snag a high al fresco table if you’re a walk-in. People go here for Champagne – lots and lots of Champagne. The list is overflowing with choices but, if you’re inclined toward something else, you’ll be well accommodated with deep selections from Burg...

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3. Le Recommandé

   Phone: 09 80 37 38 72

   Address: 13 Rue Sainte-Dorothée, Avize

   Le Recommandé is a proper neighbourhood bar and café, tucked away from the thoroughfare of Avize. With a friendly and easy going vibe, the tone is set by vibrant colours and an eclectic mix of objets d’art. The wine list is concise but well sourced, and primarily references excellent growers from the Côte de Blancs such as Selosse and others. There’s nothing quite like drinking Selosse as fresh as this on its home turf in Avize, so keep fingers crossed to find it on the list when you visit! There is also a modest selection of vins blancs and vins rouges from France, but you are best to ord...

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4. La Vertu

   Phone: +33 326 04 89 21

   Address: 1 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Reims

   Set against the backdrop of Reims’ vibrant Boulingrin district, La Vertu is Champagne’s newest bar à vins on the block, and pulling a strong – youthful – crowd. It was opened in the first part of 2025 by owner-operator, Aude Henon, a winemaker and former sommelier at neighbouring bar and institution, Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage. Aude’s vision was to create a selection with a deep respect for terroir and craftsmanship, focused solely on European wines. Supported by a young and creative team, the bar sets an ambitious wine program that shares the stories of micro producers with bright and fr...

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5. Sacré Bistro

   Phone: +33 09 52 78 27 37

   Address: 2 Place Auban Moët, Épernay

   Take a seat at Épernay’s popular watering hole, Sacré Bistro - where the locals go - and you’ll never want to leave. It has a youthful flair and no-fuss order but don’t let this fool you; there’s a serious wine list on offer that will satisfy almost every palate. Choose wine by the glass or bottle from an impressive list and snack on delicious tapas like tempura de poulet and rillettes de crabe or lunch from a more substantial casual menu. The wine program focuses on local Champagne growers, especially those who are committed to an organic pathway, highlighting producers who ‘transmit the sou...

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6. Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage

   Phone: +33 03 26 05 89 94

   Address: 16 Place du Forum, Reims

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   Le Wine Bar may have a casual bistro-style menu but they attract a connoisseur crowd with their inspiring and extensive wine list featuring hard-to-find grower and maison Champagnes alike, many harking back to the 1980s, and also in large format. Wow! Located adjacent to the Place du Forum in Reims, Le Wine Bar is very much a neighbourhood bar where owners and brothers, Nicolas and Pierre–Louis Papavero, will always make you feel so welcome. The bar takes a different approach to selecting champagnes for the list, establishing a personal relationship with each producer, visiting each one and t...

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