13 Of The Best Spots To Watch Wimbledon In London
Wimbledon is returning this week, and one thing you can guarantee is that it’ll be filled with tense grass-court battles, nail-biting match points and plenty of strawberries and cream. However, if you were unable to secure your tickets to this year’s tournament or don’t fancy spending a night in the infamous Wimbledon queue, all is not lost. We have rounded up all the best spots in London to catch the game.
Duke of York Square
The beloved Strawberries & Screen event is returning to Duke of York Square this July. It’ll be open daily, with live outdoor screenings of the Men’s Semi-Finals and both Finals shown across the weekend on a large screen opposite the Saatchi Gallery.
Food and drink will come courtesy of Chelsea restaurant Vardo and a Chelsea Grocer pop-up bar, while Aesop will be on hand with a seasonal retail pop-up, handy if the sun makes an appearance. The green is free and open to all, with space for picnic blankets throughout, though VIP front-row deckchair spots can be pre-booked from early July. Mini tennis sessions for younger fans round things out nicely, making it one of the more family-friendly options on this list.
Where: 80 King’s Rd, London SW3 4LY
Website: www.dukeofyorksquare.com
Islington Square
This free open-air screening on Islington Square’s grand Edwardian-Baroque boulevard runs from 29th June for the full duration of the tournament, with deck chairs and vintage furniture seating set up so you can catch every match in style.
On the weekends of 4th–5th and 11th–12th July, Urban Food Fest will take over with pop-up markets featuring street food, craft stalls and a cocktail bar. 250 complimentary drinks will also be up for grabs each day on a first-come, first-served basis.
It’s also one of the more family-friendly options on this list, with a dedicated Kids Zone, table tennis and free tennis-themed arts and crafts workshops running across the market weekends.
Where: 116 Upper St, London N1 1AB
Website: www.islingtonsquare.com
Everyman on the Canal
Everyman’s beloved outdoor canal-side cinema at Granary Square is screening live Wimbledon coverage throughout the day from 29th June to 12th July, with films taking over once evening falls, making it a brilliantly easy way to fill a full summer’s day.
No booking required; just turn up, find a spot by the water and settle in. Fuel up with frozen margaritas, or keep things on theme with fresh strawberries and whipped cream from the Everyman Dream ice cream stand. A wonderfully laid-back option with one of the nicest settings on this list.
Where: Granary Square, London N1C 4PW
Website: www.everyman.com
Fulham Pier
Fulham Pier is screening all the Wimbledon action on its big screens throughout the tournament, with strawberries and cream and a chilled Pimm’s in hand to keep things suitably on theme.
The relaxed, family-friendly setup means you can drop in and out at your own pace, with table tennis available to play between matches. Expect some fun extras too, from roaming linesman performers to a bubbleologist, magician and face painting for younger visitors, and if you want to make a proper outing of it, Brasserie Constance is on site for a more refined sit-down. Free to attend, no booking required.
Where: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
Website: www.fulhampier.com
Hanover Square
For the first time ever, Mayfair’s elegant Hanover Square is being transformed into an outdoor Wimbledon viewing experience for the duration of the tournament.
Pull up a deck chair and catch the biggest matches on a large outdoor screen, with drinks served by Market Halls and strawberries and cream courtesy of Mandarin Oriental. It’s a step up from your average pub screen, and the setting, in the heart of the West End, is hard to beat.
Where: Hanover Square
108 Brasserie
The Marylebone hotel’s 108 Brasserie is showing matches throughout the Championships, with a Grand Slam dessert of blueberry cremeux, chocolate sable, Chantilly cream and English strawberries that’s reason enough to visit on its own.
For something more al fresco, the recently unveiled rosé terrace is a lovely spot to catch the action alongside rosé spritz cocktails, tableside magnums and a summer menu of lobster brioche rolls and Caesar salad.
Where: 108 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2QE
Website: www.108brasserie.com
The Hound
This neighbourhood pub in Chiswick is screening all the Wimbledon action live throughout the fortnight, making it a great west London option for catching the matches.
Fuel up with an English Strawberry and Vanilla Custard Tart or go all-in on a Pimm’s Tower, ideal for sharing over a long afternoon of tennis. If cocktails are more your thing, the ‘New Balls Please’ blends Lost Explorer Tequila with Chambord, lime and lemonade for a fruity tournament-ready serve.
Where: 210 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 1PD
Website: www.thehound.com
The Bluebird
The Bluebird will be screening The Championships on its outdoor terrace, making it one of the more glamorous spots on this list to catch the action al fresco.
The limited-edition Wimbledon menu, put together in partnership with Lavazza, is worth exploring in its own right: standout drinks include the Courtside Fix with tequila, strawberry shrub and matcha cream, alongside a Bonfire Negroni with mezcal and passion fruit. Round things off with strawberries and cream with Pimm’s jelly and mint, and you’ve got a very Chelsea afternoon sorted.
Where: 350 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UU
Website: www.thebluebird.com
The Trafalgar
Conveniently close to SW19, The Trafalgar on the King’s Road is showing the entire tournament on brand new large screens, with a menu of four summer spritzes. Think Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla with Prosecco or Chase Rhubarb Gin with lemon and lime, plus an Eton Mess to keep things suitably festive.
It’s a solid, no-fuss option if you want to watch the tennis without straying too far from the action.
Where: 224-226 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UA
Website: www.thetrafalgar.com
Camden Market
Camden Market is hosting a dedicated courtside fan hub at Hawley Wharf for the duration of Wimbledon, running daily from 29th June to 12th July.
The 100-capacity outdoor space comes complete with a giant screen, deck chairs and traditional strawberries and cream, and best of all, it’s completely free to attend. A fun one if you fancy watching the tennis with a bit of Camden’s usual buzz thrown in.
Where: 54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF
Website: www.camdenmarket.com
The Brook and Badger
This stylish Fulham gastropub is showing all the Wimbledon action across multiple screens throughout the Championships, with a food menu that goes well beyond standard pub fare.
Snack on fried chicken wings with sriracha honey or whipped cod’s roe with crisps, or settle in for something more substantial like beer-battered haddock or a 28-day dry-aged bavette steak with beef fat fries. A great option if you want a proper pub atmosphere with a decent plate of food to match.
Where: 224 Munster Rd, London SW6 6AY
Website: www.brookandbadger.com
Smith’s Bar and Grill
If you’d rather watch Wimbledon with a proper drink in hand and a central London postcode to match, Smith’s Bar & Grill has you covered. The bar is screening all the Championships action across two large screens throughout the tournament, so you won’t miss a single ace or tie-break from a bad angle.
The bar is fully stocked for the occasion, with Pimm’s on hand to keep things suitably on theme, alongside refreshing desserts to see you through even the lengthiest of five-setters. A solid, fuss-free option if you want to catch the tennis somewhere with atmosphere and a cold drink within easy reach.
Where: Central, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
Website: www.smithsbarandgrill.com
