Wimbledon 2026 is set to begin on Monday, with thousands of tennis fans flocking to the All England Club in SW19. However, attendees will face significantly higher prices for food and drink compared to previous years. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is scheduled to play on the opening day, while British No. 1 Emma Raducanu was ruled out hours before the tournament started.
Beer and Lager Prices Hit New Highs
Although a pint has not yet crossed the £10 mark, it is getting dangerously close. Stella Artois, the official lager on tap, is priced at £8.85 per pint. A new limited-edition strawberries and cream lager, with a 3.4% ABV compared to the standard 4.6%, costs £9.30 per pint. Other draught options include Camden Eazy IPA and Camden Pale at £8.90 each, Kopparberg cider at the same price, alcohol-free Stella at £8.30, and a gluten-free bottle alternative at £7.90.
Champagne and Wine Exceed £100
Champagne prices have soared, with Lansons Le Black Creation Brut at £98 per bottle, Le Rose Creation Brut at £102, and Le White at the Walled Garden bar reaching £110.20. For those seeking smaller servings, half-bottles cost between £53.55 and £57.95, while 20cl servings range from £27.90 to £31.35. Cans of Uncommon Wine (187ml) exceed £10, though by-the-glass options start at £7.20 for a 125ml glass of Tempranillo.
Pimm's and Cocktails See Sharp Increases
Pimm's No. 1, a Wimbledon staple, now costs £13.45 including a reusable glass, up from £12.25 in 2025. A gin and tonic is £10.75, while other spirit and mixer combinations are under £10. The new 'centre court cooler' cocktail, available in gin or alcohol-free versions, is priced at £12.80.
Soft Drinks and Water Refills
Soft drinks range from £2.90 for Coca-Cola Zero to £4.45 for Oasis summer fruits. A reusable Evian water bottle costs £5, with free refills available at designated water stations throughout the grounds.
Food Prices Climb
Food prices have also risen. At the sausage grill near gate 5, a pork or meat-free sausage costs £8.70. The Walled Garden bar's food court offers Japanese chicken or rice bowls for £13.65, a fish finger sandwich for £14.50, and a portion of skin-on fries for £5.50. Strawberries and cream, which saw their first price increase in over a decade in 2025, have risen again from £2.70 to £2.85.
According to the article, these prices reflect a continuing trend of inflation at the prestigious tennis event, with fans needing to budget carefully for a day at Wimbledon.
