Wimbledon Winners at Food & Culture Awards 2023
Huge congratulations to so many Wimbledon Town Centre businesses. We had 16 finalists, ten runners up and four overall winners at this year’s prestigious Time & Leisure Food and Culture Awards. Now in their 11th year, the awards ceremony was hosted in the heart of the town at the New Wimbledon Theatre with hundreds of cultural and hospitality businesses attending from across South West London and Surrey. This year’s awards champion the talented, creative and passionate people who comprise our thriving hospitality and arts industries.
The Wimbledon Town Centre People’s Choice (Sponsored by Love Wimbledon)
Winner: New Wimbledon Theatre
Highly Commended: Aya Lebanese
Commended: Bombay Delight, Diba, i-Thai

New Wimbledon Theatre
Most Innovative Arts/ Community Project
Winner: Polka Theatre
Commended: Merton Arts Space and Wimbledon Bookfest

Polka Theatre
Best Family Friendly Restaurant
Winner: Diba

Diba
Best Sunday Roast
Winner: The Alexandra

The Alexandra
- Best Pub
Commended: The Alexandra - Best Newcomer
Commended: Island Poke - Best Service
Highly Commended: Roxie Steak
Commended: Diba - Sustainable Award
Commended: Polka Theatre - The Tony Kane Cultural Experience of The Year
Commended: Wimbledon BookFest - Local Restaurants of The Year
Commended: Diba - Family Attraction of The Year
Commended: Polka Theatre and New Wimbledon Theatre
We are delighted to see so many of our local businesses in Wimbledon recognised for their excellence by the community. View the full list of winners and commended here.