People
- Charles Heidsieck, the French Champagne wine merchant who was originally called "Champagne Charlie"
- George Leybourne, introduced the song "Champagne Charlie" to the London music hall, and was himself thereafter often referred to as "Champagne Charlie"
- Charlie Nicholas, Scottish footballer nicknamed "Champagne Charlie"
- Charles Kennedy, the 1999 - 2006 leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, dubbed "Champagne Charlie" by the press
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