The pristine whites, the jaw-dropping drop shots and the thrilling rallies: Wimbledon will soon be back in all its glory. And while the main action will, of course, be taking place at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, for those of us not lucky enough to secure tickets in the ballot (and who aren’t hardcore enough to camp overnight to be first in the queue), there are plenty of ways to get involved beyond Centre Court.

From catching all the matches on one of the capital’s many open-air screens to themed afternoon teas and more strawberries-and-cream flavoured concoctions than you can shake a tiny paper umbrella at, here are the best Wimbledon screenings, events and celebrations taking place in London this year. 

The Final Set menu at Pavyllon London, Mayfair

Yannick Alléno – the world’s most Michelin-starred chef and the visionary behind Pavyllon London – is bringing the spirit of The Championships to the Mayfair restaurant for the duration of the tournament from 29 June until 12 July. Named The Final Set, this limited-edition four-course menu (£115pp) is available for lunch and dinner and is inspired by the traditions of SW19 and the height of the British summer season. Seasonal ingredients and French techniques shape each course, beginning with a Saint Ewe soft egg and bluefin tuna tartare, followed by the Pavyllon’s signature green lasagna inspired by culinary legend Luigi Taglienti. A seabass aiguillette served with dashi, caviar, and Isigny cream follows, before concluding with Les Chocolats de Chef Yannick Alléno. For those seeking an elevated finale, an additional course is available: a sugar-coated strawberry tart with vanilla cream.

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Wimbledon screenings by Vital Proteins, across London

Leading collagen brand Vital Proteins has announced a new partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), becoming the official collagen partner across the LTA’s summer of tennis for 2026. Having teamed up with some of the UK’s most celebrated tennis events, including the HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club and the Lexus Eastbourne Open, screenings will continue at Cardinal Place in Victoria and New Street Square, close to Holborn, for Wimbledon. At New Street Square, tennis fans can pick up free samples of Vital Proteins Collagen on 1 and 2 July, while at Cardinal Place, the Wimbledon fan zone will be transformed with branded deckchairs, flags and a Hydration Bar, where complimentary smoothies boosted with Vital Proteins Collagen will be served throughout the final stages of The Championships.

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Wimbledon afternoon tea at Hotel Café Royal, Regent Street 

As Wimbledon returns, Hotel Café Royal is set to celebrate the season with a limited-edition Tennis Championships Afternoon Tea, exclusively available from 29 June until 19 July. Crafted by head pastry chef Maxence Blondelle and served in the Café Royal Grill, the menu draws on the quintessential flavours of the British tennis season. Expect a Matcha Court sharing cake, finished in a vivid tennis-green glaze and layered with matcha mousse, yuzu curd and matcha sponge, as well as the Tennis Ball cake with strawberry compote with crème fraîche mousse, and a Chocolate Pebble with passionfruit ganache and cocoa nibs sponge. The savoury selection offers classic finger sandwiches – think fillings of cucumber with cream cheese, Cacklebean egg with mayonnaise – and will be served before traditional warm scones, and Café Royal’s signature teas and champagne. 

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Wimbledon in the Garden at The Zetter, Bloomsbury

The Zetter Bloomsbury will host Wimbledon in The Garden from 29 June to 12 July, transforming its huge private garden and Orangery into an elegant setting for daily match screenings, seasonal drinks and a limited-edition Wimbledon Afternoon Tea. For the duration of the Championships, the hotel’s expansive landscaped garden will be kitted out with deckchairs and serviced by a seasonal drinks menu, with three specials available: the Gin and Deuce (Bombay Sapphire with pomelo and pink pepper tonic), the Second Serve, combining Pentire Adrift with citrus, soda and melon, and the Strawberries and Cream Frosé, a nod to the tournament’s great foodie tradition.

For those looking to make an afternoon of it, a limited number of hampers – including half a bottle of Lanson Champagne, strawberries and cream, a sausage roll or cheese and onion quiche, and chocolates from British brand Pump Street – will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Inside the Orangery, a Wimbledon-themed afternoon tea will be served throughout the fortnight, with highlights including a strawberry and cream entremet and an Eton Mess cup, alongside a selection of finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and freshly baked scones. 

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Champagne Lanson Wimbledon activities, across London

The Ninth

1864 Rooftop Bar

Champagne Lanson, which celebrates 49 years at The Championships this year, is taking the spirit of the tennis season beyond Centre Court this summer. With a series of London-wide experiences, the champagne house is set to transform the capital into a Wimbledon playground; from Lanson’s first ever Covent Garden Piazza takeover to an exclusive Michelin-starred pairing dinner in Fitzrovia. The former is free to attend, and will feature branded deckchairs and Lanson Père et Fils Brut and Le Rosé Création, available by the glass or bottle, throughout the tournament. 

Over on Oxford Street, Lanson returns for a second summer at the 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen above John Lewis, bringing chilled champagne and seasonal canapés to one of the best central London rooftops until 12 July. Last but not least, the maison has teamed up with lauded chef Jun Tanaka to serve a unique menu at The Ninth. Available to book from 22 June until 12 July, the menu will pair Lanson’s finest cuvees with a starter, main course and dessert. Finally, if you are heading to the Championships themselves, it would be remiss not to bring a bottle of the limited-edition Wimbledon Le Rose Creation.

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Strawberry season afternoon tea at The Langham, Marylebone

Celebrating the height of the British summer, The Langham will serve a new Strawberry Season Afternoon Tea in the Palm Court from 22 June to 2 August. The new menu has been designed to champion local produce, with strawberries coming directly from fourth-generation grower J Myatt and Co Ltd at Mockbeggar Farm in Kent, and will be served from a custom-made strawberry cart, which will also offer homemade ice cream and sorbet. 

To set the tone, the afternoon tea service begins with a choice of two miniature summer aperitifs: the Pimm’s Royal, a blend of Pimm’s, Earl Grey and lemon topped with Laurent-Perrier champagne, or the non-alcoholic Langham Fizz made with Jing blackcurrant and hibiscus concentrate and grapefruit soda. Sweet highlights include Made in Kent – a crunchy biscuit with Myatt’s strawberries and Kentish crème fraîche – and Intensely Vanilla, which pairs an almond sablé with Madagascan vanilla ganache and mascarpone cream. 

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A summer of British sport at Bluebird, Chelsea

This summer, Bluebird Chelsea is transforming its stylish courtyard into a British garden party with live screenings of the Wimbledon Championships from 29 June until 12 July. Matches will be broadcast daily on the big screen, while an exclusive menu has been curated by Lavazza, the official coffee partner of Wimbledon. Bluebird Chelsea will also serve a curated selection of drinks and desserts including a Grand Slam pistachio parfait with sour cherries, a strawberry cheesecake, and glazed chocolate orange doughnuts. Throughout the tournament, seasonal tennis-inspired décor will adorn the terrace, including Instagrammable oversized tennis balls.

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Wimbledon screens at Everyman on the Canal, King’s Cross

It wouldn't be summer in London without an al fresco movie night at King’s Cross – and Everyman on the Canal will return to Granary Square from 29 June to 16 August. The outdoor cinema is the perfect spot to watch all the Wimbledon action unfold, whether you're a seasoned pro or just love the occasional rally. Dine on a delicious food and drink menu, take your seats, and prepare for two weeks of unforgettable tennis under the open sky. 

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Summer on the Big Screen, Covent Garden

Wimbledon will once again be screened live on Covent Garden’s East Piazza, bringing the buzz of Centre Court to the West End. From 29 June to 12 July, enjoy free daily open-air coverage of the tournament. The best bit? No tickets needed – sunshine and world class tennis await. 

To complete the experience, Champagne Lanson will bring its Wimbledon partnership to Covent Garden for the first time, with a dedicated piazza takeover. Branded deckchairs, champagne, and light summer bites will transform the space into London’s ultimate Wimbledon watching destination. Meanwhile, across the neighbourhood, limited-edition menus, seasonal serves and tennis-inspired moments abound: savour a strawberry and elderflower iced matcha latte at Jenki, served with fresh British strawberries; Sunspel will serve Pimm’s in-store across Wimbledon weekends; and tennis-inspired treats can be found at Mariage Frères and The Ivy Market Grill.

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Summer of Sport at Eccleston Yards, Belgravia

Giant al fresco screenings of the championships are returning to Eccleston Yards this summer. From 29 June until 12 July, more than 100 seats will be available across the central London courtyard, with visitors invited to pull up a comfy beanbag, deck chair or picnic bench and soak up the atmosphere in style, with on-court action live from 11am until 9pm throughout the tournament. Between games, visitors can refuel at a range of eateries, including salad bowls from Atis, scrumptious dishes from Morena, and treats from Amie Wine Bar and its new sister pizzeria, Weezie's.

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Wimbledon at Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf’s summer screens will be serving up all the action from Wimbledon for free at Canada Square Park from 29 June until 12 July. Tennis fans can beat the long Wimbledon queues and watch every match in high resolution surrounded by the skyscrapers of London’s banking district. Settle in front of a screen with a picnic blanket and a selection of snacks picked from nearby restaurants, or opt for a refreshing drink from the Oasis Bar and Terrace to quench your thirst at match point. You won’t be short on more formal dining options either, with Canada Square Park’s Wahaca, The Ivy and The Parlour overlooking the screens.

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Strawberries and Screen at Duke of York Square, Chelsea

Running exclusively for the Wimbledon men’s semi-finals and men and women’s finals on 11 and 12 July, Chelsea’s Duke of York Square will be the place to catch every hit, swing, and serve on its giant screen opposite the Saatchi Gallery. With quintessential tennis accompaniments – including strawberries and cream, Pimm's and fizz – available throughout the day from The Chelsea Grocer and Vardo, expect to be well fed throughout.

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Ham Yard’s centre court-yard, Soho

Bringing Wimbledon to Soho, catch every nail-biting rally and breathtaking drop shot from five-star hotel Ham Yard’s Centre Court-Yard. Streaming matches from 11am every day on a big outdoor screen, with wireless headphones available, you can be transported to the heart of the action with strawberries and cream in one hand and playful serves from London Essence inspired by Pimm's Cups in the other. Tables are first come, first served, however, for both the ladies and gentlemen’s singles and doubles finals (11 and 12 July), reserve your spot for the duration of the match, plus a Wimbledon cocktail and homemade strawberries and cream ice cream, for £30.

Also on offer during the two-week tournament will be a special Wimbledon afternoon tea. Packed in a picnic hamper, you'll find a quintessentially British array including a finger sandwich selection, Ham Yard quail Scotch eggs, and fluffy scones with clotted cream and jams, as well as sweet treats including a Pimm's tartlet, and rose, strawberry and cream gâteau.

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