Those planning a day out at Wimbledon will need to brace themselves for prices that would make even the average Londoner’s eyes water. With pints priced at £8.85, fans looking to splash the cash can opt for a top-tier bottle of wine – not even listed on the menu – costing a hefty £217.90.
The All England Club opened its gates on Monday morning for the Championships, and spectators will need to be prepared to spend if they wish to enjoy a tipple in the sunshine on a blistering opening day.
There’s a wide range of options available around the grounds, from pints to Pimm’s and triple-digit bottles of champagne, but they certainly don’t come cheap. Even Wimbledon’s iconic strawberries have seen a price increase for the first time since 2010, now setting you back £2.70.
Stella Artois has its own bar on Henman Hill and can be found in nearly every drinks venue at SW19. A pint of regular or unfiltered Stella is priced at £8.85, while a half pint costs £4.45.
For those choosing a 0 per cent, non-alcoholic option, expect to pay £7.95 for a pint and £3.95 for a half, and a limited edition chalice is available for purchase at £6. A bottle of gluten-free beer is priced at £7.80.
Guinness, Kopparberg Crisp Apple, Camden Eazy IPA and Camden Pale Ale all cost £8.45 for a pint. And there are bottled beers starting from £7.50 at the Walled Garden, reports the Express.
The classic Pimm’s, served in a reusable cup, is priced at £12.25, and those desiring a jug from the Pimm’s bar on the hill will need to part with £36.
A glass of Uncommon Wine, ironically the most readily available wine on the grounds, is priced at £10.20 for red, white or rosé. The Tea Lawn bar offers a wider selection, with the cheapest 125ml glass costing fans £6.60.
Sipsmith gin and tonics are also on offer, with prices ranging from £10.20 to £15.50 depending on the bar you visit, the flavours available, or whether it’s a single or double serving. Soft drinks range from £2.75 to £4.20, while a Jude’s Chocolate Milkshake will set you back £4.40.
The Walled Garden offers the cheapest bottles of wine starting at £33.95, while a full-sized bottle of Lanson champagne ranges from £96 to £104.95. At the Tea Lawn Bar, bottles are just under £50.
For those seeking something truly luxurious, the Centenary Garden is the place to be. Here, a champagne bar offers glasses starting at £19.25 or bottles from £96, going up to £124.80 for Lanson Le Vintage Brut 2013.
The top-tier items can be found at the Centenary Brasserie, which requires advance booking with a £10 per person reservation fee, redeemable against a meal.
While prices aren’t publicly listed, within the restaurant, a bottle of Lanson Black Label Champagne comes with a hefty price tag of £195.55, and the Lanson Rosé Magnum is an eye-watering £217.90.
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