

Words: Aobh O'Brien-Moody
Start pouring the Pimm’s and stocking up on strawberries: summer is upon us, which means it’s officially Wimbledon season. If you’ve snagged tickets to the world’s most historic tennis tournament, we salute you. And if you haven’t, fear not: we’ve collated a helpful edit of some of the best big screens to catch the action.
Ham Yard Hotel

Ham Yard Hotel’s ‘Centre Court-Yard’ is returning for another year. On the Soho hotel’s leafy outdoor terrace, a big screen will be broadcasting the tournament every day of Wimbledon. The action is best enjoyed with a cocktail in one hand and a bowl of traditional strawberries and cream in the other. Or if you want to take things up a notch, indulge in a special Wimbledon-themed afternoon tea served in a mini picnic hamper.
Bluebird Chelsea

Iconic West London dining destination Bluebird Chelsea is throwing a quintessential British garden party throughout the Wimbledon Championships, with live screenings every day in its stylish courtyard. Toast to the tennis with a cocktail from the exclusive Mirabeau G&T menu. Highlights include the Match Point, with Mirabeau gin and mandarin and bergamot soda, and the Courtside Blom, with Mirabeau Gin, edible flower, Fever-Tree Tonic and Fever-Tree Lemonade.
Eccleston Yards

This urban oasis in the heart of Belgravia is hosting a ‘Summer of Sport’, kicking off with Wimbledon. There are deck chairs, picnic benches and bean bags from which to watch the tennis, as well as a pop-up serving frozen chocolate-coated strawberries.
Rose & Crown Wimbledon

Where better to catch a slice of the action than smack bang in the middle of it all in SW19? The Rose & Crown in Wimbledon will be showing the full tournament and is perfectly primed to provide match day viewers with the all-important refreshments of cold pints and seasonal plates. It’s less than a 15-minute stroll from Centre Court, making it an ideal post-match pit-stop.
1 Hotel Mayfair

Fancy a truly exclusive Wimbledon experience? Check into a suite at the ultra-luxurious 1 Hotel Mayfair, where you can enjoy the tournament from your own private terrace. You’ll get a live match screening set-up complete with lawn chairs, a Pimm’s bar, strawberries and cream and a summer barbeque. Just be prepared to splash the cash – a terrace suite will set you back at least a few grand.