Whitcomb’s at The Londoner, the world’s first super boutique hotel in Leicester Square, London,
announces the return of its Veuve Clicquot Summer Terrace for 2026, created in partnership with the iconic Champagne house. Tucked away in a secluded corner of Leicester Square, the terrace brings a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired al fresco dining experience to central London, combining seasonal dishes,
champagne pairings and summer cocktails in a chic open-air setting.
Celebrating Madame Clicquot’s pioneering vision and the Veuve Clicquot’s radiant, sun-forward
approach— the collaboration embraces a menu full of bold and unexpected flavour pairings alongside
seasonal ingredients, encouraging guests to experience Champagne in unconventional and contemporary
ways. This year’s Veuve Clicquot Summer Terrace will serve La Grande Dame 2018, Veuve Clicquot’s
prestige cuvée which encapsulates the art of Pinot Noir, Madame Clicquot’s favourite grape variety and
stands as the ultimate expression of champagne and its terroir.
Head Mixologist at Edwardian Hotels Pierpaolo Schirru, has crafted a seasonal Champagne cocktail list
featuring three signature serves — Cloud of Côte d’Azur, Velvet Rosé Indulgence, and Ember of Andalusia
— each designed to celebrate Summer. Guests can also explore Veuve Clicquot through two curated
tasting flights – The Discovery and The Elevation — each comprising three 50ml serves paired with
beautifully matched food.
A Reimagined Mediterranean-Inspired Menu
This season, Whitcomb’s also introduces a refreshed summer menu centered around vibrant
Mediterranean flavours and ingredient-led cooking, overseen by Amir Jati, Creative Director at Edwardian
Hotels and developed in the kitchen by Shailesh Deshmukh, Executive Development Head Chef at
Edwardian Hotels. Together, Amir and Shailesh have crafted a menu designed for long lunches, aperitivo
hours and late-evening dining in Leicester Square, combining signature dishes with new seasonal
additions that celebrate peak ingredients at their freshest.
Guests can begin with sharing plates including Hot Honey and Feta Dip with wild honey and crushed
pistachio, alongside dishes from The Clicquot Collection, specially designed to pair with Veuve Clicquot
Yellow Label and Rosé. In keeping with the Maison’s playful approach to gastronomy, guests are also
invited to explore unexpected pairings — from perfectly crisp fries to indulgent chicken wings — carefully
chosen to complement the richness and vibrancy of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. This daring approach
reflects Maison’s belief in breaking traditional boundaries while maintaining an uncompromising
dedication to quality.
Starters include Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio and Jamón Ibérico Croquettes, while Whitcomb’s terrace
classics feature Truffle Chicken Milanese, Wild Mushroom Risotto finished with black truffle, and Buttered
Lobster Linguine. From the grill, highlights include A5 Wagyu Fillet with wasabi butter and jalapeño oil,
alongside Chargrilled Lamb Skewers served with tahini and hot honey. To finish, guests are invited to
indulge in our signature Champagne Lolly — strawberry-infused Veuve Clicquot, frozen into the perfect
summer moment.