The best pubs and outdoor screens for watching all the Wimbledon 2025 matches
Wimbledon 2025 is just around the corner, running from 30th June – 13th 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 – Wimbledon in the Yards
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 frozen chocolate-covered strawberries from trüfrü.
Eccleston Place, London SW1W 9AZ
belgravialdn.com
London Bridge City – Summer by the River 2025
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 rosé spritz or a Pimm’s.
24 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 5EA
dogandfoxwimbledon.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, and prosecco. 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
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 too.
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 available at the 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
canarywharf.com
Ham Yard Hotel – Centre Court-Yard
Ham Yard Hotel is bringing a slice of Centre Court to its central London courtyard for a second year. All the matches will be screened, with bookings available for the both the singles and doubles finals. You can enjoy the action with London Essence Cocktails, strawberries and cream, and even a spesh Wimbledon-themed afternoon tea served in a mini picnic hamper.
1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT
firmdalehotels.com
Islington Square
Grab a deck chair or lay out a picnic blanket in Islington Square to watch all the Wimbledon action from this summer. You’ll be able to get food and drink from the likes of Megan’s, Selv Roastery and OMNOM, and on weekends, Urban Food Fest will be pitching up with even more refreshments.
116 Upper St, London N1 1AB
islingtonsquare.com
National Theatre
Wimbledon is being broadcast on a big screen outside the National Theatre so you can catch all the on-court action against a backdrop of riverside views. There’ll be strawberries and cream and Pimm’s on offer, or you can pick up street food from the KERB-curated selection, including Meltdown Cheeseburgers, Oh My Dog, Happy Pot, The Duck Shed and El Pollote, with Grind and Black Lines Cocktails taking care of the bevs.
Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
nationaltheatre.org.uk
St James’s Market
Wimbledon screenings are back in St James’s Market this summer, so you can kick back in a deckchair and soak up all the tennis action. You can stop for food and drinks at the likes of Toba, Sael, ‘O ver and Fallow, and there’s also a pop-up shop showcasing the best indie women’s sports brands open in the area too.
St James’s Market, London SW1Y 4HA
stjameslondon.co.uk
Devonshire Square
A little oasis in the hustle of the City, Devonshire Square is hosting another summer of screenings, including all the Wimbledon action. There’s a pop-up bar in the square and you can also order food and drink from the various restaurants and bars by scanning the QR code on the back of your deckchair.
Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YE
dsq.london
