# Champagne Bars in Department Stores The Harrods Veuve Clicquot Boutique By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrods-veuve-clicquot-boutique References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/11/09/veuve-clicquot-opens-champagne-bar-at-harrods/) & [clicquot-season](http://www.clicquot-season.com/latest/) I'm automatically a fan of anything Veuve Clicquot, so the news alone of the [Veuve Clicquot Bar and Boutique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-pop-up) that is being built in [Harrods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choo-cafe) merits a trip to London. Every Veuve Clicquot cuvée will be available by the bottle as well as *by the glass*, which means you can enjoy a single sparkling glass of [La Grande Dame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-porte-jacquemus) to unwind from a day of shopping at Harrods. The Veuve Clicquot Bar and Boutique will be the first Champagne bar to open in a UK department store, according to Veuve Clicquot. It will have a limited menu of luxury nibbles with which to drink your Champagne. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Champagne Bars in Department Stores:** Opening Champagne bars in department stores creates a unique and luxurious shopping experience for customers. - **Luxury Food and Beverage:** The trend of offering luxury food and beverage options in retail spaces provides an elevated and exclusive experience for consumers. - **Premium Beverage Partnerships:** Collaborating with premium beverage brands, such as Veuve Clicquot, allows department stores to attract high-end customers and differentiate themselves in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Integrating Champagne bars into department stores enhances the overall retail experience and increases customer satisfaction. - **Hospitality:** Champagne bars in department stores create new revenue streams for the hospitality industry and encourage longer customer stays. - **Luxury Brands:** Partnering with department stores to open boutique bars allows luxury Champagne brands to expand their reach and connect with a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe High Tea Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choo-cafe.md) - [Champagne Cafe Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-pop-up.md) - [Festive Champagne Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-holiday-boutique.md) - [Art Deco Theater Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theater-pop-up.md) - [Artfully Glamorous Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mot-hennessy-1.md) - [Bakery Champagne Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-champagne-bar.md) - [Easy-To-Drink Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veuve-clicquot-unveils.md) - [Champagne-Branded Holiday Popups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-gifting.md) - [Boutique Cognac Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martell.md)