Things to do

Welcome to The Research House, Wimbledon, home to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club who organise the world famous tennis tournament held in the  last week of June and first week of July.  The village is recognized as one of the most attractive London villages with beautiful common land, boutiques and village architecture.

The following is a listing for restaurants, things to do and shopping in and around Wimbledon. It is not by any means all-inclusive. If you are looking for something that you do not see here or a little further afield, please feel free to call us and we will help you.

Restaurants

Italian

Light House
75-77 Ridgway
Wimbledon Village
020 8944 6338
Offers a mélange of unusual foods from different cultures, creating new combinations with often startling, sometimes brilliant, results: Soy-braised duck leg with spiced apple & black bean ragout, bok choy & tamarind jus appears alongside tuna carpaccio with crunchy vegetables & yuzu dressing. The results remain good. A comfortable, if noisy, place to spend the evening, while the set lunch is exceptional value.

San Lorenzo Fuoriporta
38 Wimbledon Hill Road
Wimbledon Village
United kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8946 8463
The light & airy room with its pop-art paintings is a very pleasant place to sit, the pretty enclosed garden even nicer. There’s nothing too daring or demanding on the menu, but what they offer is done to a high standard: brilliant crispy pizzas, simple fish dishes & grilled meats. Service is charming & thoughtful. Prices are above average, but so is the experience.

Est Est Est
38 High St Wimbledon
Wimbledon Village
020 8947 7700
Est Est Est is a chain of restaurants that serve a menu of modern Italian dishes in a stylish minimalist environment. They also offer a good selection of beers.  The restaurant has a friendly service and lively atmosphere in this good all-rounder modern Italian.

La Nonna
213-217 The Broadway
Wimbledon|
020 8542 3060
Excellent cuisine, warm traditional surroundings and friendly atmosphere.

Villagio Italiano
25 High Street
Wimbledon Village
020 8946 7779
For an authentic Italian family atmosphere, Villagio Italiano will keep you entertained. Service is can be unpredictable but the food is good and reasonably priced.

Traditional European

Lydon Restaurant
67 High St
Wimbledon Village
020 8944 1031
Lydon’s is one of the chicest restaurants in the delightful area of Wimbledon village. The diverse menu is certain to have plenty to tempt every appetite with the waiter wheeling over a trolley to display the specialties of the day. The real focus of the menu is fish with everything from lobster and crab through to tuna and swordfish. However, there are also many non-fish options such as spicy marinated baby chicken, liver with bacon or a steak. The wine list is mainly Italian.

Modern European

The Fire Stables
27-29, Church Rd
Wimbledon Village
020 8946 3197
If you are looking for a vibrant, no-nonsense gastro pub, then this one comes highly recommended. The menu isn't extensive but the food that they do serve is good if you don't mind noise.

Tootsies
48 High Street
Wimbledon Village
020 8946 4135
A reliable choice.  Such reliability is best represented by the classic burger, lean and thick, served in a sourdough bun with brilliant fries, salad and relishes. It’s the best thing on the menu, but you can go off-piste with the more exotic chicken and goat’s cheese or chorizo and red pepper options, or leave burger country and choose ribs, kebabs or hearty salads.

French

Cafe Rouge,
26 High Street
Wimbledon Village
020 8944 5131
Cafe Rouge is a chain of Brasserie-style restaurants serving a range of light meals and drinks within a French atmosphere. There is a large choice of dishes as well as hot and cold drinks which makes this restaurant a good stop off point for tea and snacks rather than grand dinners.

Pizza

Pizza Express
84, High St
Wimbledon Village
020 8946 6027
The first and biggest of the pizza chains, Pizza Express is an old favorite for many. It struggled in the face of newer opposition in the 1990s, but has come back with a vengeance in the past couple of years, thanks to a revamped menu and a brighter, more modern design approach.

Strada
91 High Street
Wimbledon Village
020 8946 4363
Strada serves a range of Italian dishes in contemporary environment of bench seating. They use fresh, good quality ingredients and the menu includes pizza, risotto, grilled meats and fish.

Asian

Bayee Village
24 High Street
Wimbledon Village
020 8947 3533
Bayee Village restaurant's site in the heart of Wimbledon Village can't be bettered. The décor is a traditional and smart, the service is swift and the menu features authentic classic Peking and fiery Szechwan cuisine with an intriguing emphasis on fish and seafood.

Wagamama
46 - 48 Wimbledon Hill Road
Wimbledon Village
0208 879 7280
This no-frills eating formula has been often repeated, but seldom bettered. Long communal refectory tables and shared benches may not be everyone’s cup of green tea, but for those looking for quick, cheap, wholesome oriental food, Wagamama is the place to come. The menu is simply divided into various noodle and rice dishes: Service is brisk and efficient.

Thai Tho
20 High Street
Wimbledon Village
London
020 8296 9034
Arguably one of the more genuine of London’s Thai restaurants. The cuisine is broad-based and you will find most of the well-loved little numbers there.  Friendly service is a feature of the place.

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Things to Do in Wimbledon

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AE 
020 8946 6131
View the hallowed turf of the world famous Centre Court and admire the original Championship trophies at this unique sporting museum. Other highlights include the opportunity to see inside a racket-maker's workshop as well as an invite to a Victorian tennis garden party.
Guided tours of the grounds are available for pre-booked groups of 15 or more people. Even take a look at behind-the-scenes highlights including access into Centre Court and the BBC studio.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AE 
020 8971 2473
www.wimbledon.org
The finest players from more than 60 countries compete in the five main Championships events.
Tickets are available via the following methods:
Debentures:
These ticket go on sale in late May. Please consult the website for more information or call the ticket office.
Official licensed agents:
A small number of tickets for Corporate hospitality and Overseas package tours are available for these agents. Please consult the website for a list of official agents.
Queuing on the day:
Around 500 tickets are available to the public on the day of play. There can however be long queues so please plan accordingly.

Greyhound Racing
GRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, London, SW17 0BL
08700 880 1000
With attendances of up to four million people a year, greyhound racing has seen a modern day transformation- a ‘Night at the Dogs’ has become a great evening out.

Ridgway Stables
93 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 4SU 
020 8946 7400
Ridgway Stables provide a wide range of lessons and tailor made packages depending on experience and ability. They also have private lessons for adults and children as well as Saturday and holiday courses for children.

Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon, The Parkside, SW19 4UE 
The common provides some fantastic walking trails or one can even take a horse ride, from the stables if that is more your cup of tea.

Wimbledon Museum of Local History
22 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, SW19 4QN 
020 8296 9914
A Victorian building (1858) with displays of water colours prints, maps, books, photographs, archaeology, ephemera, natural history, artifacts and manuscripts, all relating to Wimbledon history, from prehistoric times to the present day.

Wimbledon Windmill Museum
Windmill Road, Wimbledon,  SW19 5NR 
020 8947 2825
This museum is housed in a windmill built in 1817. It depicts the history of windmills and windmilling, using pictures, models, tools and machinery of the trade, with hands-on milling for children. The windmill is in the centre of Wimbledon Common comprising 1,100 acres of heath and woodland.

Shopping

LK Bennett
38B High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8944 8841
LK Bennett sells smart shoes, clothes and accessories for women

Joseph
64 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8946 5880
Joseph is an established designer label specializing in tailored suits and other beautiful clothes that are priced accordingly.

St Cassien
70 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8241 0002
St. Cassien sells a range of designer shoes for men and women.

Question Air?
77 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8879 0366
Question Air sell a wide range of designer fashion wear and shoes for men and women.

Space NK
39A High Street, Wimbledon Village
Space NK Apothecary is a recent addition to the shopping scene and has achieved almost cult status in a very short time. The reason for this is that Space NK stocks a range of cosmetics and skin care that used to only be available abroad.

Matches
38 & 56 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8944 5995
Matches sell a wide range of designer clothes and accessories for women and men.

Brora
17 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8971 9146
Brora sells fine quality Scottish cashmere clothing and accessories for the entire family

Cath Kidson
3 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8944 1001
Cath Kidson is a wonderful home-ware store that has now incorporated clothing and shoes into their stores in their signature fabrics.

Jigsaw
79 High Street, Wimbledon Village  020 8944 5414
Jigsaw is a high street store selling a wide range of fashionable clothes for all the family.