To celebrate this year’s Championships and the beautiful British summer season, a range of Regent Street’s best-loved shops, bars and eateries have got Wimbledon-inspired, creating classic collections, exclusive menus and the perfect setting to watch the games in style.
Whether you have tickets for the finals on Centre Court, or plan to watch the match with your friends on the big screen, make sure to schedule a visit to London’s Regent Street before the finals this Saturday to ensure you are Wimbledon-ready.
WHERE TO EAT?
Papillon
Hotel Café Royal, 68 Regent Street
Hotel Café Royal’s talented pastry chefs have created a range of Wimbledon themed pâtisserie delights at new all-day dining café, Papillon. Our pick is the ultimately Intsagrammable ‘Tennis Ball’ dessert, made up of a delicious smooth Pimm’s mousse, mandarin jam and homemade strawberry biscuits. The limited edition desserts will be available alongside all other pastries and cakes at Papillon until 16th July.
Ralph’s Coffee & Bar
173 Regent Street
Polo Ralph Lauren’s dining destination Ralph’s is getting tournament ready with an exclusive menu dedicated to the Wimbledon season. It features classic British dishes, from a traditional Ploughman’s Platter to the iconic Wimbledon serve, Strawberries and Cream, all created using the finest English produce.
Heddon Street Kitchen
3-9 Heddon Street
In a nod to the much loved British sporting event, Heddon Street Kitchen has created a Wimbledon cocktail, quirkily served in a tennis ball. A medley of Finlandia Vodka, Martini Rosso, strawberry syrup and lemon juice topped with a zesty lemon foam, this cocktail is a must try for the warm summer evenings.
Godiva
141 Regent Street
This summer Godiva’s Regent Street boutique has created a limited edition (and ever so moreish) Eton Mess ice cream, inspired by the classic British dessert. This innovation features Godiva’s signature white chocolate and vanilla soft serve ice cream, topped with crumbly meringue pieces, fresh juicy strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry sauce. The perfect serve!
aqua London
30 Argyll Street
For one day only on the 16th July aqua nueva will be serving a twist on the quintessential summer dessert, strawberries and cream, which includes strawberry macaroons, white chocolate ganache and a divine pistachio crumble.
WHERE TO SHOP?
Polo Ralph Lauren
169-173 Regent Street
For the past twelve years, Polo Ralph Lauren has been the official outfitters for The Wimbledon Championships, designing a range of classic uniforms for on-court Wimbledon officials, that combines heritage with modern sports fabric and style. In celebration, an exclusive apparel collection dedicated to the tournament will be available at the Regent Street flagship. Think classic tennis whites, light cotton shirts, and the perfect striped blazer. This is Regent Street’s one-stop destination to get match ready in true Wimbledon style.
WHERE TO WATCH?
aqua London
30 Argyll Street
This summer aqua kyoto and aqua nueva are celebrating Wimbledon with a live screening of The Championships on Sunday 16th July. Doors will open from 12 noon on the terraces, where the game will be showcased live by their outdoor bars. Guests can enjoy a selection of classic or signature cocktails inspired by the flavours of each of the restaurants, with service on each terrace.
*Please note, depending on the weather, screening may take place within aqua nueva restaurant.
Ralph’s Coffee & Bar
173 Regent Street
Live tennis matches will be screened during the course of the tournament, allowing Ralph’s guests to sit back and relax while enjoying the matches from the comfort of a saddle leather banquette. With a Pimm’s Cup and Ploughman’s Platter, this makes for a classic setting to watch the exciting game on screen.