"Wimbledon is not short of bars and pubs. If you’re looking for a quintessentially English pub, make a beeline for The Crooked Billet or Hand-in-Hand pubs which are located right next door to each other, on the edge of the Common. They overlook a pretty green where deckchairs and alfresco tables filled with well-heeled locals and their pedigrees await."

"In the heart of the village is the famous Dog & Fox pub, the perfect pitstop after walking down the steep hill from the courts. Things get lively in the evening and it’s been known to attract some famous tennis faces dancing on the tables."

"Hemingways, a bar just opposite, is another buzzy spot that happens to have the latest drinks licence of them all and serves a mean Pornstar Martini."

"There's a scattering of good places to eat around Wimbledon Village. For something smart, The White Onion is known for its modern French food in an unpretentious setting."

"There’s also the The Ivy Café and it’s always-beautiful bloom-covered entrance which is a classic, easy-going favourite with locals and their families (the shepherd’s pie or crab linguine are top choices here). You’ll want to try and nab a table in the pretty courtyard garden if you can."

"If it’s alfresco dining you’re after, Thai restaurant Patara has one of the biggest garden terraces and a pretty good cocktail menu to match."

"To stock up on picnic essentials, head to Bayley & Sage for rosé, cheese and Scotch eggs."

"There's also a scattering of new delis including Prezzemolo & Vitale for Italian pastries and Vallebona for the finest charcuterie platters (they also have a secret al fresco wine bar behind the shop)."

"There are boutique shops a-plenty - from the very high-end Matches (the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store) where Gucci bags and Roksanda staples grace the windows."

"Boho Beach Fest stocks heavenly summer dresses from lesser-known brands."

"If you’re in need of grooming, Andy’s Salon has the best reputation in the area for cuts, colour and blowdries, as well as their prescriptive facials which have a cult following."