Where To Watch Wimbledon 2021
BEST FOR OPTIONS: Young’s Pubs
Young’s six Wimbledon pubs will be capturing all the action on large outdoor screens and terrace pop-ups. The Dog & Fox has the biggest outdoor screen, while The Alexandra has a great selection of craft beers and a Sipsmith pop-up with food from the Burger Shack. Head to The Rose & Crown on Sunday 4th July for live music from 10-piece brass band the Old Dirty Brasstards, while The Fire Stables will serve a special breakfast to go if you’re actually heading to the All England Club just around the corner. For a family affair, The Crooked Billet has created a range of picnic baskets to enjoy in deck chairs while you watch a match.
Various locations
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BEST FOR FOOD: Eccleston Yards
Belgravia’s Eccleston Yards has over 200 seats in its courtyard. Once you’ve found a seat, head to Latin American restaurant Morena for cocktails, the Sipsmith pop-up for gin-based drinks, or go all out at the Moët & Chandon bar. The Fine Cheese Co. will be open for extended hours, serving cheese, charcuterie boards and quiches, while Atis has a ‘Wimbledon Special’ food bowl and will be giving away strawberries for free.
Eccleston Yards, Belgravia, SW1W 9AZ
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BEST FOR GROUPS: Big Screen London
At three locations across the capital – Belair Park in Dulwich, Bishops Park in Fulham and Cannizaro Park in Wimbledon – Big Screen London will show the semi-finals on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th July, as well as the finals on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July. Treat yourself to a loaded burger or tub of Jude’s ice-cream, then stock up on drinks from Bodega Bay and Sambrooks Brewery. There’s also live music and entertainment every day for feel-good festival vibes.
Various locations
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BEST FOR SOMETHING VERY BRITISH: Bluebird Chelsea
Bluebird Chelsea has gone all out for this year’s championships. A giant screen on its terrace will show every single match, with giant tennis balls dotted outside to set the scene. There’s a special spritz cocktail and Wimbledon dessert on the menu, while Fever-Tree will serve new drinks like a Mexican Lime Spritz made with tequila. There’s also a special afternoon tea with gin-infused teas and jams.
350 King's Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UU
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BEST FOR FAMILIES: The Tide
Artist Yinka Ilori recently unveiled his immersive installation in Greenwich. With a large open-air screen, the installation has transformed into a stage for ‘Summer Sessions’ which will screen every Wimbledon match. Park up on a deck chair and order burgers, pizzas and craft beers from the nearby street food trucks, while kids can keep themselves entertained on the crazy golf course. Later in the summer, visitors can also expect live jazz music and DJ sets, screenings of Saturday night movies, and showings of the Olympics.
The Tide, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0ES
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BEST FOR A QUICK STOP: East Piazza, Covent Garden
Covent Garden’s East Piazza has created a spacious European-style terrace where you can stop by to catch a match. Fever-Tree is on hand with a curated spritz menu, while Stella Artois is in charge of beer. For food, head to STAKEhaus and The Churros Shop. There will also be daily live performances of music to get you pumped up in between matches.
Covent Garden Market, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF
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BEST FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT: The Happenstance
It’s game on at The Happenstance Pimm’s Terrace, just a short walk from St Paul’s. With multiple outdoor screens, there’s plenty of seating so you won’t miss a serve. The terrace will be screening all the matches and visitors can choose from a dedicated drinks menu featuring themed drinks, like the Clover Courtside, Murray Smash and the Sundowner Spritz – a blend of Pimm’s new raspberry and redcurrant Sundowner with prosecco and soda water. The bar will also serve cream teas with Pimm’s jam.
10 Paternoster Square, St Paul’s, EC4M 7DX
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BEST FOR DINNER: The Refinery Bankside
For one of the largest outdoor screens in the capital, head down to The Refinery Bankside’s alfresco terrace, just a short walk from Waterloo station. Kitted out with plenty of deck chairs, a large HD screen and fully stocked bar, they’ll be showing every match. Order mezze boards, burgers, fish and chips, and quality steaks to enjoy while you watch.
110 Southwark Street, Bankside, SE1 0TF
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BEST FOR SHELTER: Hope & Anchor
Hope & Anchor in Brixton has 24 TV screens and one projector across the pub and beer garden, so you’re bound to get a decent view. Between sets, enjoy grub from The Burger Shack and stock up on beers from Camden Town Brewery. If the weather takes a turn, there’s shelter in heated garden huts.
123 Acre Lane, Brixton Hill, Brixton, SW2 5UA
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BEST FOR GETTING CLOSE TO THE ACTION: the Piazza
Right on Wimbledon’s piazza, the Big Screen is back for another year of screenings close to all the action at the All England Club. Showing live matches (except the finals), visitors can get comfy on one of the huge deck chairs and order a range of street food.
The Piazza, Wimbledon, SW19 1QB
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