Where to eat in Wimbledon
The annual tennis tournament in Wimbledon starts today and will be running until 8 July this year and we’re sure all who plan to attend are hoping for a significant improvement in the weather over the next few days! Washouts aside, if you are lucky enough to have tickets for the tennis you will no doubt want to find somewhere great to eat.
Here are just a few Wimbledon eateries which come highly recommended.
The Watermill Restaurant & Grill receives consistently excellent reviews from diners. With an extensive menu including starters such as breaded brie, goat’s cheese salad and duck liver pate; mains consisting of a variety of steaks as well as lamb shanks and butterflied chicken and a selection of mouth-watering desserts, there is something to suit every palate. Vegetarians will be pleased to know that there is a decent selection on offer for them too. The average cost of a meal at the Watermill is between £10 and £20 per person. Merton Abbey Mills, 12Watermill Way,Wimbledon,SW19 2RD Telephone: 020 8542 1236
If steak, cocktails and performing bartenders sound like a perfect night to you, make your way to Henry J Beans. American style food such as jalapeno poppers, nachos, ribs, hot dogs and burgers are served alongside delicious cocktails and fantastic desserts. The focal point of this restaurant is the bar, where the bartenders aim to entertain their audience as they mix the next round of Long Island Iced Tea. Henry J Beans also offers a brunch menu and a children’s menu. 153-163 The Broadway,Wimbledon,SW19 1NE Telephone: 020 8543 5083
If you are looking for reasonably-priced yet delicious French food, don’t be put off by the fact thatCoteis part of a chain. Once you step inside, you’ll feel as though you have entered a chic French bistro and the food fits perfectly with that atmosphere. Indulge in French delicacies such as moules frites, saucission sec and pissaladiere, followed by suckling pig, tuna nicoise or chicken and walnut salad as you reminisce about the fabulous day you just had atCentre Court. 8High Street,Wimbledon Village,SW19 5DX Telephone: 020 8947 7100
Outstanding Italian food served in an elegant setting is exactly what you get when you visit San Lorenzo Fuoriporta. This restaurant, with its Tuscan-inspired menu, has been popular since it opened in the 1960s and regularly plays host to tennis stars during theWimbledonseason. Serving pizza, olives, veal, pasta and an impressive range of authentic Italian food, San Lorenzo Fuoriporta is the perfect setting for a relaxed evening.
38 Wimbledon Hill, London, SW19 7PA Telephone: 020 8946 8463
If you are tired after a long day and would prefer something quick, Noodle Foodle Japanese restaurant comes highly recommended. Tempura, dragon rolls, Tamaki rolls, bento boxes, sashimi and sushi are all available on the menu, with a wide range of varieties on offer. The food is excellent, mostly healthy and very reasonably priced. 148 Merton Road, Wimbledon,London,SW19 1EHTelephone: 020 8540 6963
