Wimbledon-Inspired Menus To Try This Week
Wimbledon has arrived, bringing with it strawberries, ball-shaped desserts, Pimm’s, and a side of tennis…There are plenty of ways to celebrate in London and close by, from giant screens showing every match to Wimbledon menus inspired by the glorious games. Here’s where to get a taste of the Championships:
The Ivy Wimbledon
Just moments from the All England Club, The Ivy Café Wimbledon has gone all out for this year’s Championships, transforming its façade with an installation of 5,000 Prince tennis balls. It’s one of the most eye-catching tributes to Wimbledon this summer and the perfect photo stop before or after a day at the tennis.
Inside, the celebrations continue with an exclusive All England Set Menu, featuring seasonal dishes alongside Ivy favourites, while dessert comes in the form of the playful Centre Court Bombe – a white chocolate shell filled with fresh strawberries and buttery shortbread, inspired by Wimbledon’s most iconic flavour pairing. There’s also a limited-edition cocktail menu created with Casamigos, including the Match Day Margarita, Rhubarb Rally and the Champagne-topped Royal Box.
Where: 75 High St, London SW19 5EG
Website: www.ivycollection.com
CORD Café
To celebrate the thrill of Wimbledon, CORD Café is bringing a touch of courtside elegance to Fleet Street. Expect an exquisite selection of hand-crafted sweets and gourmet savouries, all centred around a seasonal, tennis-inspired masterpiece designed to capture the spirit of the tournament.
where: 85 Fleet St, London EC4Y 1AE
website: www.cordrestaurant.co.uk
Gaucho
If strawberries and cream are Wimbledon’s signature flavours, Gaucho is giving them a suitably indulgent makeover. Available exclusively at its London restaurants throughout the Championships, the Game, Set, Pavlova layers crisp pavlova with silky mascarpone cream before topping it with fresh strawberries, raspberries and playful sugared tennis balls. At £9.50, it’s a simple but very photogenic way to celebrate the tournament, whether you’ve spent the day on Centre Court or simply watching from afar.
where: across London
website: www.gauchorestaurants.com
The Wellington Lounge
At The Wellington Lounge, enjoy a seasonal afternoon tea experience to celebrate the spirit of Wimbledon. The menu is inspired by the tournament’s iconic flavours and colours, featuring finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and tennis-themed pastries, served with teas from TWG Tea in elegant Mayfair surroundings.
where: 1 Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7QY
website: parklane.intercontinental.com
Kioku by Endo
For perhaps the most glamorous Wimbledon viewing experience in London, head to Kioku by Endo atop The OWO. Live screenings will take place on the rooftop terrace throughout the tournament, accompanied by a dedicated Afternoon Terrace Menu and a limited-edition strawberries and cream dessert featuring mascarpone mousse and strawberry jus. Add a glass of Minuty Rosé and you’ve got one of the city’s most stylish ways to watch the tennis.
Where: 6th Floor, The OWO, 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Website: www.kiokubyendo.com
The Beaumont
The Beaumont is keeping things classic, offering afternoon tea on its terrace throughout the Championships. For anyone looking to combine tennis season with one of Mayfair’s prettiest outdoor dining spots, this is a simple but effective way to celebrate Wimbledon.
Where: 8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF
Website: www.thebeaumont.com
The Stafford
Experience an evening inspired by the world of elite tennis, hosted within the hotel’s historic wine cellars. Expect a night to remember, complete with a Michelin tasting menu by Michael Caines paired with wines, alongside insights from renowned human performance specialist Nick Harris.
Where: 16 St James’s Pl, London SW1A 1NJ
Website: thestaffordlondon.com
TH@51
Indulge in Wimbledon-themed cocktails with a limited-edition Celebrate the Spirit of Tennis menu. Expect drinks ranging from the 1877, a vodka, strawberry and crème serve to the Centre Court Martini, mixed with cucumber and dill gin, vermouth blanc and lemon verbena tincture.
Where: Suites and Residences, Taj 51, 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
Website: www.stjamescourthotel.co.uk
L’oscar London
Celebrate the season with L’oscar London’s limited-edition Centre Court Afternoon Tea, paired with a trio of miniature cocktails. From delicate pâtisserie to charming tennis ball-inspired cakes, L’socar’s chefs have reimagined strawberries and cream in inventive ways.
where: 2-6 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AA
Website: www.loscarlondon.com
The Ninth
Michelin-starred The Ninth has partnered with Lanson Champagne on a bespoke Wimbledon menu available throughout the tournament. The three-course lunch includes heritage tomatoes with strawberries and fromage blanc, chargrilled sea bass and a dessert of poached apricots with fig leaf and yoghurt ice cream, all paired with Champagne.
Where: 22 Charlotte St., London W1T 2NB
Website: www.theninthlondon.com
Bluebird
Bluebird has partnered with Lavazza for A Summer of Serves – a limited-edition menu inspired by the energy of centre court and the flavours of British summertime. Think bold seasonal serves, like the refreshing Courtside Fix with tequila, strawberry shrub and matcha cream and the smoky Bonfire Negroni with mezcal and passion fruit.
where: 350 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UU
website: bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
The Parlour
Afternoon tea elegance is blended with the mischievous character of Great Scotland Yard at The Parlour’s Wimbledon-inspired afternoon tea experience, complete with seasonal sandwiches and delicate patisserie.
where: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Honest Burgers Wimbledon
Not every Wimbledon special needs to involve afternoon tea. Honest Burgers Wimbledon is rewarding anyone who turns up dressed in Wimbledon whites with a complimentary Eton Mess Milkshake when purchasing food. Available throughout the Championships, it’s a playful way to embrace the tournament spirit.
Where: 88 The Broadway, London SW19 1RH
Website: www.honestburgers.co.uk
Rake’s Café Bar
Courtside at Rake’s serves up a playful trio of Wimbledon-inspired cocktails made for grass-court season. Think matcha and honey, rye with bitters, bright citrus, and ginger kombucha, each one bringing a fresh, summery twist to post-match celebrations and long afternoons in the sun.
Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
Website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Clermont Hotel Group
Available across several London hotels including The Clermont Charing Cross, The Clermont Victoria, The Tower Hotel and The Royal Horseguards, this limited-edition afternoon tea adds three tennis-themed desserts to the classic experience. Expect a Strawberry & Clotted Cream Tart, a Lemon Macaron and a Raspberry, Pimm’s & Lemon Cheesecake alongside finger sandwiches, scones and tea. At The Royal Horseguards, guests can also enjoy live Wimbledon screenings throughout the tournament.
Where: 110 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ
Website: www.clermonthotel.group
Hotel Café Royal
One of the capital’s most elegant Wimbledon offerings comes courtesy of Hotel Café Royal’s Tennis Championships Afternoon Tea. Highlights include a Matcha Court sharing cake inspired by Wimbledon’s grass courts, a Tennis Ball cake filled with strawberry compote and crème fraîche mousse, and a collection of seasonal pastries celebrating the flavours of British summer. Served in the grand Café Royal Grill, it’s Wimbledon with a distinctly luxury twist.
Where: 10 Air St, London W1B 5AB
Website: www.hotelcaferoyal.com
108 Brasserie at The Marylebone
At The Marylebone, Wimbledon arrives in dessert form. The Grand Slam dessert combines blueberry crémeux, chocolate sablé, Chantilly cream and English strawberries, while the recently launched Château La Coste rosé terrace provides the perfect spot to watch the action unfold over a chilled glass of rosé.
Where: 108 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QE
Website: www.108brasserie.com
Town House at The Kensington
Strawberries and cream is arguably Wimbledon’s most famous pairing, and Town House has transformed it into a refined dessert. The limited-edition vanilla mousse sphere hides a strawberry compote centre and is served with a glass of Nyetimber Classic Cuvée for £18.77, a nod to the year Wimbledon first began.
Where: 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP
Website: www.townhousekensington.com
The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge
Fish and chips might not scream tennis season, but The Mayfair Chippy’s exclusive Wimbledon pairing certainly does. Available throughout the tournament, guests can enjoy a Strawberries & Cream cocktail alongside a Mini Eton Mess dessert, combining two of Britain’s most beloved summer traditions in one sitting.
Where: The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge, 138 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1HY
Website: www.mayfairchippy.com
The Hansom London
The Hansom’s Golden Serve Afternoon Tea adds a playful element to Wimbledon celebrations. Every tea includes an extra pastry, with one lucky guest each day discovering a golden-filled cake that wins their entire afternoon tea experience for free. Live music on weekends adds to the occasion.
Where: St. Pancras London, Euston Road, London, United Kingdom NW1 2AR
Website: www.thehansom.co.uk
Sheraton Grand Park Lane
The hotel’s British Social Season Afternoon Tea celebrates Wimbledon alongside the rest of the British summer calendar. The standout is a Strawberry & Pimm’s Macaron inspired by the Championships, served alongside pastries honouring Ascot, Henley and The Proms.
Where: Piccadilly, London W1J 7BX
Website: www.marriott.com
The Trafalgar Chelsea
The King’s Road pub is screening the tournament throughout June and July while serving a dedicated menu of summer spritzes and a special Eton Mess dessert. Combined with its £5 Pour offer and large screens, it’s an ideal option for anyone who wants Wimbledon atmosphere without actually heading to SW19.
Where: 224-226 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UA
Website: www.thetrafalgarchelsea.com
