An independent, wine-focused restaurant in Wapping, Champagne Route ticks all the boxes when it comes to offering a chic setting for bringing together friends or colleagues. Just moments from Tower Bridge, it’s an elegant spot for celebrations, with Tower Hill Underground and Tower Gateway DLR stations handily nearby. With plenty of transport options, the journey is straightforward for guests travelling across London.
The team suggest that private dining affairs start with a glass of Champagne, naturally. From here, mingling with drinks and canapes gives gatherings a party feel, before guests move on to a delicious, multi-course menu.
Menus span a selection of globally-inspired dishes. For an indulgent way to begin, opt for oysters served with mango salsa, or choose from a selection of caviar accompanied by blinis and crème fraîche. Options range from Siberian Classic and Premium Oscietra to Royal Baerii and Beluga, as well as king salmon roe.
Tapas and sharing dishes encourage guests to try a little bit of everything. Padrón peppers come with miso butter, mushroom spring rolls with tarragon mayonnaise, and oven-baked camembert with rosemary, honey and house bread. Seafood choices include grilled tiger prawns in garlic butter and seared scallops in a spicy coconut sauce. Elsewhere, beef carpaccio is dressed with baby artichoke, parmesan, rocket and truffle oil, while glazed pork belly is paired with green apple.
For the main event, stone bass fillet comes with mussels, courgette, potatoes and mussel velouté. Duck breast is served with orange jus, carrot, polenta and little gem, while a roasted tomato, artichoke and feta tart comes with mixed leaves. Fillet and sirloin steaks, both served with chunky chips, sit alongside battered cod with homemade tartare sauce and skinny fries.
Finally, to give gatherings an interactive element, add a Champagne tasting to your event. It’s a fitting way to bring guests together at a restaurant where wine takes centre stage, and is sure to elevate any occasion.