Traditional Epernay restaurant and Champagne bar on Rue Gambetta, pouring growers and houses by the glass into the evening.
The list: Champagne-focused list spanning growers and houses, poured by the glass alongside a traditional Champenois menu
Tip: A reliable Epernay table for Champagne by the glass with regional cooking; sit late after the avenue houses close.
Address: 16 Rue Gambetta, 51200 Epernay, France, Champagne
Long-running Epernay hotel restaurant and wine bar minutes from the avenue, with a deep Champagne cellar in an intimate evening room.
The list: Hotel restaurant and wine bar with a deep Champagne cellar poured by the glass in an intimate evening dining room
Tip: A few minutes from the Avenue de Champagne; the candlelit dining room is a calm spot for a serious Champagne list.
Neighbourhood bistro on the Place du Forum in Reims pouring Champagne by the glass with regional cooking into the evening.
The list: Bistro wine list with Champagne by the glass alongside French regional bottles, a relaxed evening room on the Forum
Tip: A low-key Forum bistro for a glass of Champagne with classic French plates away from the tourist crush.
Long-running late bar on Place Drouet d'Erlon with a weekend DJ, pouring Champagne among the pints into the small hours.
The list: Pub and late bar with Champagne by the glass alongside beer and spirits, with a resident DJ on weekend nights
Tip: Open to 2am with a resident DJ Thursday to Saturday; the late spot to keep a Champagne night going on Drouet d'Erlon.
Brasserie and music club on Place Drouet d'Erlon mixing Champagne and cocktails with live sets and a late dance room.
The list: Brasserie and music bar with Champagne and cocktails, live music and a club room on weekend nights
Tip: Music club and brasserie in one; a Champagne flute before the dance floor on a Reims weekend.
Intimate Champagne bar and fine grocer opposite Reims Cathedral, pouring exclusive cuvees with truffle and caviar by candlelight.
The list: Exclusive Champagne list poured by the glass with truffle, caviar and fine produce, facing the cathedral
Tip: Sit on the terrace facing the illuminated cathedral at night with a glass of prestige Champagne and truffle plates.
Belle Epoque brasserie on Drouet d'Erlon serving seafood and Champagne late in a warmly lit, classic dining room.
The list: Classic brasserie Champagne and wine list to match seafood platters, served late into the evening
Tip: A grand Belle Epoque brasserie room; order a seafood platter with Champagne for a late, warmly lit dinner.
Long-running Epernay hotel restaurant and wine bar minutes from the avenue, with a deep Champagne cellar in an intimate evening room.
The list: Hotel restaurant and wine bar with a deep Champagne cellar poured by the glass in an intimate evening dining room
Tip: A few minutes from the Avenue de Champagne; the candlelit dining room is a calm spot for a serious Champagne list.