Eiffel Tower Champagne Bar: Summit Drinks and Tickets

The Eiffel Tower champagne bar is a small drinks stop at the top of the tower, so the way to reach it is a ticket with summit access. It is a lovely idea and a smaller experience than the photos suggest. Here is my read: I would plan a summit visit for the view and treat the champagne as a nice extra, not the main event. This guide explains what to expect, which tickets lead to the bar, what our listings say about drinks and whether it is worth building your visit around. It is part of my hub on Eiffel Tower restaurants, and you can compare every ticket on the Eiffel Tower tickets homepage.

What is the Eiffel Tower champagne bar?

It is a bar at the summit of the tower where visitors can buy a glass of Champagne and drink it with the city spread out below. It is a drinks stop, not a restaurant.

Think of it as a place to pause after the lift, not a place to sit down for a meal. I would not expect table service, a menu of dishes or a long stay. What you are buying is a glass and a view. If you want a proper meal, my guide to the Eiffel Tower dinner is the better route.

Do Eiffel Tower tickets include champagne?

Not the standard ones. In our listings, tower tickets state that food and drinks are not included, so a glass at the summit is an extra you buy on the day.

The one listing that includes Champagne is the first floor dinner: it starts with a glass of Champagne and adds two glasses of wine or a beer or soft drink. That is a meal and not the summit bar, so I would not confuse the two. The second floor and summit ticket with a guide lists an optional summit access and a Champagne Bar stop, but it still says food and drinks are not included. My advice is simple: budget for the glass separately and check the price on the day, because I cannot verify a current bar menu from here.

Which ticket gets you to the champagne bar?

Any ticket with summit access does. The cleanest choice in our listings is the elevator ticket with second floor and summit access, from EUR 79 per person.

You can read the details on the elevator tickets with summit access page. It includes reserved second floor entry, standard summit access and unlimited time inside the tower. If you want a cheaper start, the second floor and summit ticket with a guide starts from EUR 52, with the summit as an option, and the guided tour tickets start from EUR 30. I would pick the first one for a first visit, because the summit is part of the plan instead of a decision you have to make later when slots may be gone.

How do the ticket options compare?

They differ in price, in how you reach the summit and in how much time you get. The table shows the three I would look at.

Ticket	From	Summit	Best for
Elevator, second floor and summit	EUR 79 per person	Included, standard access	The whole tower in one ticket
Second floor and summit with a guide	EUR 52 per person	Optional	First-timers who want an intro
Guided tour tickets	EUR 30 per person	Choose the option	The lowest entry price

I would read this as a choice between certainty and price. The dearest one is the safest for the summit. The cheapest one is easy to start and gets more expensive once you add the summit, so I would check the final price before I decide. Prices vary by date, so confirm the live rate.

Is the summit champagne bar worth building a visit around?

No, not on its own. The view and the sense of height are the reason to go up, and the bar is a small pleasure that fits inside that.

My honest view: if a glass of Champagne at the top is the dream, then it is worth it, and the moment can be lovely. If you only want a drink with a view, there are cheaper ways to get one, and a terrace across the river costs less than a summit ticket. I would build the day around the summit view and let the bar be a treat if the queue is short and the weather is clear.

What is the summit like?

The summit is the highest platform, with the widest view of Paris. It is colder and windier than the streets, and it is a busier place than the lower levels.

Our elevator listing notes standard summit access, so you may share the lift and queue at the top, and it advises a layer because of the wind. I would bring a light jacket even in summer. The listing also mentions a look at Gustave Eiffel’s restored office at the summit, which I would not skip while you are there. My guide to the Eiffel Tower summit tickets covers the ride, the price and what the ticket includes in more detail.

When is the best time for a drink at the top?

Late afternoon into evening is my pick, because you get daylight for the view and the lights coming on as you finish your glass. Weekday slots are calmer.

I would avoid the middle of a hazy afternoon, when the view is flatter, and any slot in wet or windy weather. Timing also shifts with the season, so check which slots the booking page offers for your date. For the mood of the tower after dark, my pillar on the Eiffel Tower at night explains what changes when the sun goes down.

Should you have Champagne at the top or dinner in the tower?

If you want a real meal, choose dinner. If you want a short toast at height, choose the summit bar. The two are different evenings at different prices.

Dinner in the tower is a set menu at the first floor, with Champagne, wine and a lift ticket included, from EUR 130 per person. The bar is a drink at the very top. I would choose dinner for an anniversary and the bar for a first-timer who wants the summit in any case. You can also do both on different days, and I would if the budget allows.

How do you add a champagne moment to your visit?

Book a summit ticket, pick a clear day and go up in the late afternoon. Keep a little cash or a card ready, and check the current drinks options on arrival.

Here is my simple plan:

1. Book a ticket with summit access for a day with a good forecast.
2. Arrive early for security, since the bar is only worth it if you are not rushed.
3. Take the lift to the summit and take your photos first.
4. Have your drink when the light is soft.
5. Come down through the second and first floors and stop at the glass floor.

I would follow it in that order, because you enjoy the drink more once the photos are done and you are not watching the clock.

What are the drawbacks?

Drinks are extra, the summit can close in high winds or for maintenance and the bar is small. A summit ticket is also more than a second floor ticket.

I would rather you hear this now. The summit is not always open, so I would always check the status the same morning. If the weather is poor, a second floor ticket is a safer spend. And if the bar is not open when you arrive, the view is still the main prize.

My recommendation

Book the elevator ticket with summit access if the top of the tower is your goal, budget separately for a glass of Champagne and go in the late afternoon. Do not pay extra for the bar alone.

Prices vary by date, so check the live price before you pay. For current opening details and any closures, the official Eiffel Tower website is the source I would trust.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a champagne bar on the Eiffel Tower?

Yes. There is a champagne bar at the summit, where you can buy a glass and enjoy the view.

Do Eiffel Tower summit tickets include champagne?

Not in our listings. Food and drinks are listed as not included, so a glass is an extra cost on the day.

Which tickets include a glass of Champagne?

In our listings, only the first floor dinner includes Champagne, along with wine and a lift ticket to the first floor.

How much are Eiffel Tower summit tickets?

Summit access starts from EUR 79 per person in our elevator listing. Prices vary by date.

Can you go to the champagne bar without a summit ticket?

No. The bar is at the top, so you need a ticket with summit access to reach it.