The best pubs and outdoor screens for watching all the Wimbledon 2024 matches
Wimbledon 2024 is just around the corner, running from 1st – 14th July. If you didn’t manage to nab tickets for Centre Court, fear not, because we’ve rounded up the best pubs and outdoor screens (many of which are free to attend) where you can watch the tennis this year – hopefully, you’ll catch a few rays too.
Eccleston Yards – Summer of Sport
Watch the tennis for free from a beanbag, a deck chair or a picnic bench in the courtyard of Eccleston Yards this summer – you can even see the screen from the terraces of Morena and Jones Family Kitchen. There’ll be loads of food and drink available too, including rosé from Amie Wine and salads from atis.
Eccleston Place, London SW1W 9AZ
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London Bridge City – Summer by the River 2024
London Bridge’s FREE summer festival will be showing all the Wimbledon highlights on their screen at The Scoop. It’s first-come, first-served so get down early if you want to secure a spot.
London Bridge City, London, SE1 2DB
londonbridgecity.co.uk
The Dog & Fox
Get close to the action at The Dog & Fox in Wimbledon Village, which will be screening every game live on TVs throughout the pub and a large projector. Enjoy some drinks while watching the tennis, or head outside to the sun-soaked terrace with a gin spritz or a Pimm’s.
24 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 5EA
dogandfoxwimbledon.co.uk
Portman Square Gardens – Summer in the Square
Summer in the Square is back at Marylebone’s Portman Square Gardens, meaning that from 9th – 14th July, you can lounge here for FREE on a deck chair while watching Wimbledon matches on the big screen. And to make it even better, some of Marylebone’s favourite restaurants will be in residence at the Guest Kitchen.
Portman Square, London W1H 6LT
makeitmarylebone.co.uk
St Katharine Docks – Screen on the Water
The Screen on the Water is returning to St Katharine Docks this summer – just in time for us to catch every Wimbledon match. The floating pontoon is totally free to enter and is fitted out with a large screen, as well as a licensed bar serving cocktails, beer, prosecco and strawberries & cream. Seats are first come first served, though, so if there’s a particular match you wanna tune in for, get there early.
St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LA
skdocks.co.uk
Covent Garden
This summer, Covent Garden’s Piazza will be decorated specially for Wimbledon with deck chairs, picnic tables, bunting and flowers. You’ll be able to catch matches daily on the large screen while sipping on Pimm’s provided by the pop-up bar, then shop from Wimbledon outfitter Ralph Lauren.
Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF
coventgarden.london
The Canal at King’s Cross – Screen on the Canal
Everyman’s open-air cinema is back for 2024, and it’s bringing sun-drenched Wimbledon screenings with it. Chill by the canal on a lounger or beanbag with any of the food, wine and cocktails from the Everyman menu. Seats are first come first serve, so get there earlier to nab the best spot.
Canalside Steps, Granary Square, King’s Cross, London N1C 4PQ
kingscross.co.uk
Rooftop Film Club – Wimbledon Finals 2024
Head to the top of Peckham’s Bussey Building to catch both the women’s and men’s finals against the backdrop of unbeatable skyline views. For snacks and drinks, grab a glass of prosecco and popcorn for £10, jugs of Pimm’s for £12 or a Wimbledon-themed pizza (with shredded courgette and mint with fior di latte and goat cheese) for £15. If Peckham’s a bit of a trek for you, head to Roof East in Stratford instead where the Film Club will be screening the Wimbledon finals for free.
Bussey Building & Roof East
rooftopfilmclub.com
Merchant Square
A giant open-air screen is pitching up in Merchant Square in Paddington, showing all the tennis action from the tournament for free. You can just rock up and grab a deckchair or spread out your own blanket on the lawn on any day of the tournament. There’ll be strawberries & cream and British cocktails to sip on, plus the chance to receive coaching from Game Set Beach and to get involved in mini-tournaments, serving challenges and other fun games.
Merchant Square, London W2 1AS
merchantsquare.co.uk
Duke of York Square – Strawberries & Screen
Catch the semi-finals and finals on the screen at Duke of York Square, set up on the green opposite the Saatchi Gallery. There’ll be a pop-up bar pouring fizz and Pimm’s, with food provided by Vardo, the weekly Fine Food Market (on Saturdays) and, of course, strawberries and cream. Opt to either spread your blanket out on the green or pre-book one of the deckchairs (for free) if you want something a little more comfy.
Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY
dukeofyorksquare.com
Canary Wharf – Summer of Sport
All the Wimbledon action will be screened in Canada Square Park this year, just bring along a picnic blanket to sit on. But, if you want to have a proper sit-down, you can see the screens from The Ivy in the Park or the Oasis Bar & Terrace.
Canada Square Park, London E14 5AH
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