Hip hip hooray, the sun has finally got its hat on! And with the world’s most famous tennis tournament shining a global spotlight on SW19, there’s no hotter place to be right now than Wimbledon Village. Whether you want to soak up the sun or eat under (and spot) the stars, when it comes to al fresco dining and drinking, you’re spoilt for choice. Here are just a few of our top picks…
Rose & Crown
This Village pub offers the best of both worlds: a large, secluded sun-trap courtyard to the rear and perfectly positioned people-watching tables out at the front. In the Summer their menu of pub classics and daily specials is supplemented with a sizzling range of burgers served up from their courtyard Burger Shack. Pair this with an extensive drinks offering including Pimm’s on tap, chilled crisp rosé, perfectly poured pints and a selection of summer spritz options and it makes this local favourite hard to beat!
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Special Wimbledon menu
- Dog friendly
- TV screens streaming live tennis during Wimbledon and also the Euros.
- Live music from Thurs-Sun on both weekends during Wimbledon.
Dog & Fox
Located at the very heart of the Village, this Youngs pub offers not one but two large terraces to hang out and people watch. You’ll even see the horses trot by as Wimbledon Village Stables is located right next door. Enjoy a sparkling gin spritz on their quintessential Sipsmith Sipping Terrace, or sup on a pint (or a few) while soaking up the sunshine. And if you’re feeling peckish, tuck into a classic fish & chips, fruit de mer or lobster roll from their new Terrace Kitchen “Game, Set, Catch”.
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Dog friendly
- TV screens and projector streaming live tennis during Wimbledon, and the Euros.
- Live music from Thurs-Sun on both weekends during Wimbledon.
Light on the Common
This newly refurbished restaurant serves an extensive menu of modern European food using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. A wide range of wines are available by the glass, carafe and bottle, as well as beers and cocktails – including a range of limited ‘Wimbledon’ specials only available during the Championships. In addition to a number of pavement tables, Light on the Common has recently installed an attractive roadside ‘parklet’ to increase its al fresco dining space.
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Happy Hour: Mon-Thursday from 4 – 6 pm, Friday 5 – 6.30 pm
- Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
- Live music every Friday from 5 – 6.30pm
Maison St Cassien
This well established independent café and restaurant’s position in the very heart of the Village, together with its plentiful outdoor seating makes it an ideal spot to sit back, relax and watch the world go by. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week the substantial and varied Mediterranean and Lebanese-inspired menu and friendly and relaxed atmosphere has made it a firm favourite with locals and visitors, as well as quite a few famous faces, particularly during the Championships.
- Plentiful sunny and shaded outdoor seating options
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Dogs welcome outdoors
The Ivy Café Wimbledon
Located at the heart of the Village, The Ivy Café provides a relaxed yet stylish all-day dining experience seven days a week. As well as an intimate covered garden terrace to the rear, the pavement terrace of the Ivy Café is a great al fresco dining option. During the Tournament, their incredible ‘strawberries and cream’ tennis-themed installation, complete with giant deckchair, will make the experience even more special (and Instagrammable!). And if you need more incentive to visit, simply book a table through their Premier Awards App before Wednesday 3rd July and you’ll be entered into a prize draw for 2 tickets to the Wimbledon Ladies Final!
- Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner.
- All England Special menu
- Pimms menu (1 – 14th July)
- Premier Awards Scheme offering a range of member benefits
Hemingways
You have your choice of sun or shade on the pavement tables outside this locally owned independent cocktail bar. Select your tipple from their extensive drinks menu which includes classics like an Old Fashioned, modern pick-me-ups such as an Espresso or Porn Star Martini, or in-house creations including the popular Pomme d’Hemingways, as well as beers and fine wines, sit back, relax and watch the world go by. If you’re feeling peckish Hemingways serves an extensive brunch menu, and a range of ‘all day eats’ including sharing platters and pizza. Check out their website for current special offers.
- Brunch & All Day Eats menu
- Dog friendly
- Live music
- Late licence
- Happy hour 2-4-1 cocktails: 4 – 7pm daily
- Bottomless brunch (weekend only)
Vineria by Table@Vallebona
Vineria wine bar is one of the Village’s best kept secrets. Located in the beautiful hidden courtyard adjacent to the Table@Vallebona store is a great place for a romantic date night or a get together with friends or family. For special celebrations it’s available for private hire. Vineria’s varied drinks menu includes an extensive selection of wines available by the glass and bottle, classic Italian cocktails, craft gins & beers and even sake. Food options include light nibbles, sharing boards, pizzas, and desserts.
- Extensive food and drinks menu
- Dog friendly
- Open for lunch Tue- Fri and all day Friday & Saturday. During the Wimbledon Fortnight open daily from 12 – 10.30 pm.
