Wondering where to watch Wimbledon in London this summer? We’ve rounded up a few of the top spots, all you need to do is pour the Pimm’s
The sun is out, the strawberries are hulled and the tennis treats are in abundance. It can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon fortnight is upon us. But the idea of spending your summer indoors, glued to the TV is highly disagreeable. Luckily, there are a ton of London venues ready and waiting with big screens. Pull up a deck chair and get ready for all the tennis action, this year taking place between the 1st-14th July. This is where to watch Wimbledon in London.
Swingers
Enjoy a faultless afternoon at Swingers -The Crazy Golf Club who will be showing the men’s and women’s finals on large screens in both their City and West End golf venues. As well as a competitive round of crazy golf, guests will be able to enjoy Wimbledon themed extras including Pimm’s, strawberries and cream gelato created especially for Swingers by Hackney Gelato and the Lolly, a limited edition Wimbledon cocktail made with Chase marmalade vodka, Aperol, pineapple, strawberry puree and Freixenet Cava.
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Skylight Rooftop
Skylight London is a grand rooftop spot with both indoor and outdoor screens. All matches will be shown throughout the duration of the championship, but there are also fun garden games to enjoy, and strawberries and Champagne to devour should you tire of the tennis.
Greenpoint
Enjoy a lineup of outdoor sports and film screenings on the lawn while chowing down on some street food faves at Greenpoint. It’s been set up at Citypoint Plaza by Brookfield Properties as part of a series of outdoor summer events designed for the public to make the most of the warmer months. Here you can settle into a deck chair for a long day of tennis action followed by a film from Nomad Cinema.
Summer at Eccleston Yards
The inaugural Summer at Eccleston Yards series takes place now until August 2019 with a host of free outdoor events and pop-ups to keep Londoners entertained all summer long. Visitors can enjoy free Wimbledon screenings from deck chairs in the courtyard as Wild by Tart provide delicious food from 12pm each day.
Covent Garden
Covent Garden has created its own version of Murray Mound where visitors can celebrate PIMMs O’Clock and tuck into strawberries and cream. The Wimbledon garden is kitted out with deck chairs, picket fencing and an Instagrammable swing chair – the perfect place to while away summer afternoons and get a slice of the tennis action.
Everyman Presents: Summer Love
Everyman Presents: Summer Love festival returns to King’s Cross with free outdoor film screenings and all of the tennis action. Film-buffs can enjoy everything from family favourites to cult classics throughout the day and evening until 14 July, with breaks for the Wimbledon matches.
Screen on the Green
Big Screen on the Green is back for another English summer garden party weekender with live music, pop-up films, and quintessentially summer sporting action on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July. Located at Fulham Palace Private Gardens and Morden Hall Park, Big Screen on the Green will be serving up summery cocktails, a Champagne lounge, gourmet food and an elegant picnic area and plenty of strawberries and cream.
Summer by the River
London’s largest free festival returns to bring a touch of the Hamptons glamour to London Bridge. Summer by the River promises four glorious months of music, entertainment for all ages, live comedy, fitness events, fantastic street food and all the summer sporting action, served alongside one of the best views of the city skyline.
Pergola Paddington
Summer is in full swing at Pergola Paddington Central which has taken off the roof this year and introduced a brand new line-up of food vendors. Watch the balls fly at Wimbledon and tuck into spicy wanton dumplings from Salvation in Noodles, burgers from Patty & Bun and halloumi fries from Babek Brothers.
Ella Canta
Launched in time for the summer sporting season, Ella Canta has launched a new menu of Tostadas perfectly paired with Don Julio Cocktails. The mexican restaurant is celebrating Wimbledon with a limited edition Don Julio 70 white negroni cocktail paired with a selection of delicious tostadas. Weather its for light lunch or indulgent dinner, Ella Canta can be enjoyed in a setting akin to a Frida Kahlo masterpiece.
Heddon Street Kitchen
Rosé fans rejoice – this Summer the Heddon Street Kitchen terrace has been decked out in beautiful blush tones to accompany a new and exciting Belsazar drinks list, including The Frosé. The all-new terrace, inspired by Belsazar – a Berlin wine aperitif combining quality and craftsmanship with urban lifestyle – is just a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of Regent Street. An oasis of pastel pink, muted grey and greenery, the cosy terrace is the perfect place to spend a summer’s afternoon watching the tennis.
