Ultimate drinks guide to Wimbledon 2025

Pimm’s may be eternal, but Wimbledon’s drinks scene is now as varied as Daniil Medvedev’s forehand motion. Whether you’re sipping on Henman Hill or swirling vintage fizz with celebrity Tequila moguls in the Royal Box, here’s how to drink like a champion at Wimbledon 2025.

Some come for the tennis. Some come for the strawberries. Many, many come to sit on Henman Hill with a lukewarm tin of spritz and debate whether that was actually Tom Hiddleston.

You don’t need to drink to enjoy Wimbledon, but let’s face it: it helps. Especially when Centre Court feels like a convection oven and you’re sweating like Boris Becker on match point in 30 degrees. Whether you’re a queue-dwelling diehard or a hospitality insider, this guide covers all your options, from Gold medal-winning canned cocktails to award-winning Cava that costs less than a sandwich at Pret.

As David Foster Wallace wrote in String Theory, “The truth is that the best tennis requires bloodless rationality, not passion or outrage.”

He wasn’t talking about trying to open a can of spicy Paloma with your teeth on Henman Hill, but he could have been.

What you can (and can’t) bring

Yes, you can bring your own booze. No, you can’t sneak in a mojito kit stuffed inside a baguette. The All England Club allows:

• One bottle of wine or Champagne (750ml)
• Two cans of beer (500ml) or premixed aperitifs per person

Not allowed: Spirits, fortified wine, hard-sided coolers, large flasks, camping chairs or bad vibes.

And remember: glass isn’t allowed on Show Courts. Drinks must be covered, ideally in a vessel that won’t explode louder than an Aryna Sabalenka grunt.

Your db medal-winning must-sips

Move over £30 Pimm’s jugs — there’s a new generation of drinks that are portable, punchy and properly awarded. Here are the db picks that’ll have you sipping like a champion:

• The Alchemist’s Brew Spicy Paloma – Tequila with a slap of grapefruit and chilli. Crisp, electric and spicy enough to drown out a five-deuce rally.
• Sparkling Spritz Blood Orange & Rosemary – Elegant bitterness meets herby finesse. As if Aperol got a PhD in herbalism and studied abroad.
• The Drinks Bureau Spicy Margarita – A lime-chilli knockout in a can. Ideal for picnics, sneaky sips and making friends with strangers on Henman Hill.
• Jaume Serra Bouquet Brut Cava NV – Peach, apple, toast. A £7 bottle that sparkles like it costs five times more. Pair with strawberries or smugness.
• Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2024 – Stone fruit, citrus zest and chill Chilean vibes.
• Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc NV – Zesty, grassy, elderflower-packed. Goes down easier than a Wawrinka backhand at 4-all.

Hospitality

Hospitality in the grounds is smoother than ever, presumably helped by the fact that the line judges have all been forced into early retirement (cheers, AI) and the ball kids aren’t old enough to drink.

The Treehouse

Small plates from Tom Sellers, mixologists on hand, and the vibe of a Notting Hill garden party gone delightfully rogue. Pair the Libertine Blends (try Fizzy Pear & Cardamom) with a mini scone and the lingering possibility of a rain delay.

Le Gavroche at The Lawn

Michel Roux’s legendary five-course feast returns with Champagne, cheese and finesse, ensuring French representation well into the second week.

The Cavendish

New for 2025, serving haddock fishcakes and sophistication on Court 1’s doorstep. Bring your own Chardonnay if you must, but the list here will tempt even the queue veterans.

Hill-approved drinks:

Santa Rita 120 Reserva Rosé – watermelon, strawberry, white cherry. Perfect for patriotic optimism. 

Stellenbosch Manor Chenin Blanc – zingy and sharp, like Novak Djokovic in a bad mood.

Dogajolo Rosso 2022 – Tuscan backbone, strawberry finish, Jannick Sinner.

And remember, if someone spills Pimm’s on your picnic blanket, forgive them. Wimbledon is about grace under pressure, even if you’re not on court. Not everyone keeps their drinks lined up with Nadal-level, military precision.

Final reminders before your first serve (of wine)

Can I bring food and drinks into Wimbledon?

Yes. Alcohol is limited to one bottle of wine or Champagne (750ml), or two cans of beer or premixed aperitifs per person. No hard containers, picnic hampers, or spirits allowed.

Is there food for special diets?

Yes. Gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based options are available across all outlets. You’re also welcome to bring your own food if you have special dietary needs or just love Percy Pigs.

How much are strawberries and cream?

Now £2.70, a 20p increase on last year, and the first price rise in 15 years. A nation reels, politely.

Can I drink alcohol on the show courts?

Yes, but it must be in a covered, non-glass container. The club can ask you to leave if you appear tipsy, spill on spectators, or start acting like someone who’s had, say, in the words of Nick Kyrgios, “700 beers, bro”.

What non-alcoholic drinks are available?

Water refill points, soft drinks, Robinsons (obviously) and plenty of chilled options. 

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