A huge congratulations to the 17 businesses in Wimbledon Town Centre, who have received shining recognition in Time & Leisure’s Food & Culture Awards 2022, putting Wimbledon firmly on the map as a destination for dining, cultural events and theatres. 

This year marked the 10th year of the Time & Leisure Food & Culture awards, which are dedicated to celebrating world-class food, drink and culture in South West London and Surrey, as well as recognising the talented and passionate people who make up our hospitality and arts industries. Over 10,000 votes were cast and ambassadors for this year’s awards included top chefs Adam Byatt and Marcus Wareing.

See the full list of winning businesses from Wimbledon Town Centre below.

• The Wimbledon Town Centre People’s Choice (Sponsored by Love Wimbledon)
  Winner: Leon
  Highly Commended: Grilandia
  Commended: Polka Theatre, CMYK, Diba Restaurant
  Recommended: Dip & Flip, Kokoro, Lu-ma Café, The Alexandra, Bill’s Restaurant & Bar

Pictured: Grilandia

• Local Restaurant Of The Year
  Winner: Diba
  Recommended: The Alexandra

Pictured: Diba

• Favourite Entertainment Venue
  Winner: New Wimbledon Theatre

Pictured: New Wimbledon Theatre

• Cultural Experience of the Year
  Winner: Wimbledon BookFest
  Recommended: New Wimbledon Theatre
• Best Family-Friendly Restaurant
  Highly Commended: Sticks’n’Sushi
  Recommended: Diba
• Best Coffee/Tea House
  Recommended: Lu-Ma Café
• Best Alfresco Dining
  Commended: The Loft
• Best Delivery/Takeaway
  Winner: Diba
  Recommended: Franco Manca
• Best Independent Retailer
  Commended: Wimbledon Wine Cellar
• Best Pub
  Winner: The Alexandra
• Best Service
  Commended: Bliss Coffee, Yori
• Family Attraction Of The Year
  Highly Commended: Polka Theatre
  Recommended: Wimbledon BookFest
• Favourite Theatre Show (August – November 2021)
  Highly Commended: Waitress, New Wimbledon Theatre
  Commended: Heathers, New Wimbledon Theatre
  Recommended: 9 to 5 The Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre
• Most Innovative Arts/Community Project
  Recommended: Wimbledon BookFest

We are delighted to see so many of our local businesses in Wimbledon recognised for their excellence by the community. To explore the best of our neighbourhood, try out local favourites across the town and high street here.