When IndyCar comes to the National Mall for the first time ever, DC celebrates with Champagne.
A Ten-Day Veuve Clicquot Pop-Up Lands in the West End
From Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 23, Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown transforms its lush Courtyard, Lobby Bar and Loggia into a Veuve Clicquot playground from 11am to 11pm daily. The Share and Pair pop-up toasts the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first IndyCar race in the nation’s capital. Signature yellow décor takes over. Bistro seating fills the garden. Photo moments wait at every turn. n
No reservations are required, so race fans and Champagne lovers can simply walk in and raise a glass!
Chef Jaime Montes de Oca Pairs Chesapeake Flavors With Yellow Label
Executive Pastry Chef Jaime Montes de Oca and his kitchen team built three pairings, each served with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. Three Chesapeake oysters with cauliflower mousse and caviar arrive at $35. A hand-held lobster temaki cone layers Maine lobster, cucumber, avocado, sushi rice and nori for $32. Meanwhile, the Roseda Farm beef burger stacks garlic chili mayonnaise, crispy pancetta and aged cheddar beside French fries for $45. For $5 more, guests may swap in Veuve Clicquot RICH or RICH Rosé served over ice with fresh strawberries. Tax and gratuity are not included at the Courtyard Bar, Washington’s premier outdoor cocktail destination.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Brings IndyCar Racing to the National Mall
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC runs August 22 and 23, 2026, marking the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing beneath the Washington Monument and the US Capitol. What a backdrop! Veuve Clicquot, founded in 1772 and based in Reims, France, ranks among the world’s largest Champagne houses within the LVMH portfolio, prized for rich structure, fine bubbles and a fruit-forward profile. Consequently, the pairing of French sparkle and American speed feels tailor-made for this historic race weekend in Indian Summer DC.
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Find the pop-up at Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Average cost runs $32 to $50 per pairing with Champagne.
