U.S. gymnastics champion Simone Biles recently shared an incident where a Paris nightclub attempted to charge her $26,000 for a bottle of champagne. This occurred after the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Biles celebrated her success with her sister at a nightclub. In a TikTok video, Biles expressed her disbelief at the exorbitant price, stating, “Like, are you insane?“. She did not purchase the champagne and did not disclose the name of the club, although she had been seen at L’Arc nightclub in Paris during that time.
Biles, who won three gold medals and one silver at the Olympics, discussed her experience while applying makeup in the video, highlighting her preference for a more ordinary life away from the spotlight. The incident has triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing shock at the price. While those familiar with the nightlife scene are used to the steep markups for VIP tables and bottle service, even they acknowledge that $26,000 is an exceptionally high price, even for the most affluent crowd during the Olympics.
VIP Table Prices at Luxury Events
At upscale nightclubs like LIV in Miami, table service packages start at a minimum of $1,000 and can go up to $10,000 for prime locations. The cost of champagne itself ranges from approximately $150 for a standard bottle of Veuve Clicquot to around $495 for Dom Perignon. More exclusive options, such as Cristal or larger formats, can cost even more, with some magnums priced at over $1,000.
At EDC Las Vegas, VIP bottle service prices can vary greatly depending on the location and size of the table. The minimum spend for bottle service ranges from $5,000 for the cheapest table to as much as $150,000 for the best possible table and doesn’t include taxes, tips, and service fees.
The most expensive bottle of champagne ever sold in a nightclub was a six-liter magnum of Dom Pérignon Champagne Brut Luminous Phantom, which was sold for 50,000 euros at the Momento nightclub and restaurant in Marbella, Spain. This limited edition bottle is considered one of the most prized jewels in the venue’s cellar, with very few units produced worldwide.
Photos courtesy of Simone Biles Instagram and Associated Press
