With just another week of Wimbledon left, there’s no better time to indulge in The Championships’ favourite snack: strawberries. We’ve gone ahead and looked for the best variations of strawberries on the menu and found some delicious combinations from berry-flavoured cocktails (dessert in a glass) to classic strawberries and cream, trifle, picture-perfect cupcakes and more.
Searcys
Searcys is serving up a taste of tennis (with a dose of strawberries) at their St Pancras and Battersea locations. The strawberries and cream here is paired with Lanson, the official champagne of Wimbledon – a limited-time offer that makes a lovely spot for date night.
The strawberries and cream here is paired with Lanson, the official champagne of Wimbledon.
where: across london
website: searcys.co.uk
José Pizarro
Home of authentic Spanish tapas, José Pizarro is well known for serving up stunning dishes inspired by the regional ingredients of Spain. But after you’re done with some flavoursome tortilla de patata’s or the delicious seafood paella, leave some room for dessert. The basque cheese cake served with lovely fresh strawberries is just what you need to end your meal on a sweet note.
Where: Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London, W1J 0BD
website: josepizarro.com
The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough’s Wimbledon Cream Tea is served in the hotel’s magnificent Great Hall, that’s been decorated for the occasion by British interior designer, Flora Soames. The Wimbledon flora cocktail is a combination of St Germain elderflower liqueur and vodka infused with essence of strawberry and mint, topped with Moёt & Chandon Brut Impérial. Plus, expect lots of strawberries and cream, served with homemade Lanesborough scones, fresh clotted Devonshire cream, strawberry jam, and The Lanesborough’s signature tea blend.
where: the lanesborough, London, SW1X 7TA
Website: oetkercollection.com/hotels/the-lanesborough
Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
For a delightful twist on the classic strawberries and cream, head to Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill. Their Gariguette Strawberries & Almond Crisp, is a soft-serve dessert that combines the sweetness of Gariguette strawberries with the crunch of an almond crisp.
For a delightful twist on the classic strawberries and cream, head to Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill.
where: 11 – 15 Swallow Street, London, W1B 4DG
website: bentleys.org
Langan’s Brasserie
Langan’s Brasserie is the place to be if you’re looking to watch some tennis, and indulge in some tennis-themed treats too. There’s a delicious strawberries and cream soufflé on the menu that’s made with vanilla chantilly cream. Plus, the limited-edition cocktail Sidecourt Sour features Tanqueray Rangpur gin, green chartreuse and matcha tea, topped with a matcha tennis ball and dehydrated citrus zest. You can also watch the men’s and women’s finals at Langan’s gorgeous new summer terrace – open to members and non-members on a first come, first serve basis.
WHERE: STRATTON STREET, london, W1J 8LB
WEBSITE: LANGANSBRASSERIE.COM
The Biltmore
At The Biltmore, you’ll find a tennis ball cake with wild strawberry compote, vanilla mousse, vanilla sablee, and pistachio cream. The mixed berries trifle has some delicious layers with vanilla sponge, mixed berries jelly, custard cream, and vanilla mousse. For another berry option, you can go for the Wimbledon-special red eclair, that’s made with raspberry compote, elderflower cream, fresh raspberries, and marshmallows. Or, you can go for a classic choice and get your fill of strawberries and cream served to you in a dessert glass.
where: 44 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 2HP
website: thebiltmorehotels.com
Pavyllon London, Mayfair
Pavyllon London takes the classic Wimbledon favourite strawberries and cream up a notch, with its own Michelin-starred take on it. The limited-edition dessert features macerated strawberries, strawberry granite and marmalade with crunchy bricelet and vanilla ice cream.
Pavyllon London takes the classic Wimbledon favourite strawberries and cream up a notch.
where: Four Seasons Hotel, london, W1J 7DR
Website: pavyllonlondon.com
Inca
This one’s so pretty you just have to take a picture of it before you dig in. Inca, a restaurant known for its theatrics, takes its passion for maximalism to its desserts too. The limited-edition Wimbledon Sphere is a gluten-free dessert that has vanilla and mascarpone whipped cream with a pistachio chocolate sphere, vanilla ice cream, caramelised strawberry and even some chocolate rackets.
where: 8-9 Argyll St, London, W1F 7TF
website: incalondon.com
The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum has launched a decadent strawberries and cream dessert – look forward to a lovely strawberries and white chocolate filo basket with lemon balm cress, vanilla, strawberries, and a strawberry crisp. Plus, especially for Wimbledon season, there’s an elevated Pimm’s and lemonade that makes the perfect accompaniment.
Where: 116 Piccadilly
Mayfair
website: Athenaeumhotel.com
Rake’s Cafe Bar
The Rake’s Ace Package is a limited-edition menu that makes a great choice this season. The package includes six oysters, two glasses of bubbly, a beautifully served Eton Mess (strawberries, whipped cream, and meringue) and a lemon posset, making it the perfect meal to celebrate The Championships.
where: 53 Liverpool St, London, EC2M 7QN
website: hyattrestaurants.com
Peggy Porschen
There are only a few more days left to enjoy Peggy Porschen’s adorable homage to Wimbledon. The Pimm’s cupcake and the strawberry cheesecake cupcake are both winning choices if you’re craving something sweet. Or go all out and order a whole box of tennis-themed treats with some adorable pink racquet and ball cookies available too.
The Pimm’s cupcake and the strawberry cheesecake cupcake are both winning choices if you’re craving something sweet.
where: 116 Ebury Street, London, SW1W 9QQ
website: peggyporschen.com
Ginza St James
Available all summer long, this lovely Japanese restaurant on Bury Street is serving one of Japan’s most loved snacks: the strawberry sando. Found in fruit parlours across Japan, the strawberry sando here is made with homemade brioche buns, piped with whipped double cream and British strawberries. There are also strawberry martinis available that are made with Roku gin, yuzu juice, umeshu, lanique and a dash of aromatic bitters.
where: 15 Bury St, london, SW1Y 6AL
website: ginza-stjames.com
Sanderson London
You can’t go wrong with this seasonal sundae from Sanderson London. Topped with fresh strawberries and smothered in strawberry syrup and fresh cream, it makes the perfect taste of summer in a glass. The summer berries sundae is made with clotted cream ice cream, vanilla chantilly and butter royal – the ideal sinful treat.
Topped with fresh strawberries and smothered in strawberry syrup and fresh cream, it makes the perfect taste of summer in a glass.
where: 50 BERNERS STREET, london, W1T 3NG
website: morgansoriginals.com/sanderson/
