Wimbledon Week Two: Where to Eat, Drink and Watch in Style

Hinton Magazine
13 hours ago
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By the second week of Wimbledon, the rallies get sharper, the sun hits harder, and the strawberries — well, they taste just a little bit sweeter. And while the All England Club serves its own heritage charm, across London, a more urbane take on the tournament is unfolding. From elegant courtyards in Chelsea to dessert bars in Soho, here’s your definitive guide to where to wine, dine and soak in the tennis — whether you’ve got Centre Court tickets or not.

Bluebird Chelsea | A Court-Side State of Mind

Wimbledon’s quiet luxury finds its match in Bluebird Chelsea, where the leafy courtyard has been transformed into a screen-lit sanctuary for stylish spectators. From 30th June to 13th July, the matches play out live on the big screen — best enjoyed with a Mirabeau gin and tonic in hand. And if there were ever a time to order strawberries and cream, it’s here: elevated, elegant, and unmistakably British. Think of it as your front-row seat to the season.

The Hummingbird Bakery | Sweeten the Set

Not all grand slams are played on grass. At The Hummingbird Bakery, they’re piped in pastel frosting. This summer, the American-style stalwart is offering cupcakes that land somewhere between kitsch and irresistible — classic vanilla and chocolate bases crowned with tennis-themed toppers and sunshine-yellow icing. Ideal for garden parties, viewing soirées, or the kind of solo indulgence that requires no excuse.

The Hound, Chiswick | Pimm’s Towers & Private Screens

Out west, The Hound on Chiswick High Road is serving up a Wimbledon experience that’s part sports bar, part social club. Across its al fresco courtyard (with a retractable glass roof), front terrace, pub floor and private rooms, matches will be shown live — no point missed. What sets this spot apart, though, is the line-up: 2.5L Pimm’s Towers served to the table (£50), an English Strawberry Trifle (£11), and a Strawberries & Cream Cocktail (£15) made with Chase Gin, Chairman’s Rum and Earl Grey Tea.

Pair it with a Buttermilk Fried Chicken plate or a Chilli Cheese Toastie from the à la carte menu, and you're in peak Wimbledon form. For those watching in numbers, private rooms with their own projector screens — like The Green Room and The Front Room — are available for hire. Large groups can also take over the Front Terrace, complete with outdoor screen and mobile bar. Not just a pub. A destination.

Cocomelt, Soho | The Summer Sundae, Served Bold

Leave restraint at the door — Cocomelt’s Strawberry Cup Sundae (£9.50) is pure, unapologetic pleasure. A remix of the tournament’s most iconic pairing, it layers vanilla soft serve with fresh strawberries and rich Belgian chocolate. It’s less a dessert, more a scene-stealer. Wimbledon may favour tradition, but this one’s gone viral for a reason.

The Mayfair Chippy | A Civilised Finish

For something a touch more refined — and unmistakably English — The Mayfair Chippy is offering a limited-run Strawberries & Cream Special at its Mayfair and Knightsbridge outposts. Served with Balfour Sparkling Wine jelly, basil, vanilla cream, and Sussex strawberries, it’s a glass of English summertime that pairs perfectly with slow afternoons and stylish company. At £9.25, it’s the chicest spoonful of nostalgia you’ll find this side of SW19.

Match Point

Whether you’re courtside or simply caught in the spell of summer, Wimbledon’s second week offers more than just five-set thrillers. Across London, restaurants and bakeries are serving the spirit of the tournament on a plate — or in a sundae glass — with charm, wit, and an unmistakable touch of polish. Because in the end, it’s not just about who wins. It’s about how you watch.