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Attending Wimbledon in High Style

Go all out for tennis’ top event, debuting this year on June 27

- By Eden Herbstman

Food and beverage

The beloved British beverage Pimm’s is one of the most popular concession items at Wimbledon. Approximat­ely 303,000 servings of the gin-based cocktail are consumed during the two-week event. Meanwhile, strawberri­es and cream has been a favorite tournament treat since its inception in 1877

Pimm’s: $15/ strawberri­es and cream: $3.26

Transporta­tion

Arrive in a private Uber Black SUV $117

Ticket

Purchase a weekend ticket to enjoy prime Centre Court match views

$189 per person

Hotel

Settle in at London’s venerable Claridge’s. A Balcony Room is spacious and luxurious, combining modern comfort with historic British charm

$2,735 per night

Hat

Wimbledon is known for its smart dress code, and Borsalino’s classic panama hat is a supremely stylish accessory for sun protection

$2,400

Flight

Start your Wimbledon experience with a nonstop flight from New York’s JFK Airport to London’s Heathrow in Delta One business class

$5,435

Souvenir

Cool off during the match with a Championsh­ips logo fan

$20

VIP dining

Reservatio­ns can be made at the new Treehouse, which offers Centre Court packages. In addition to premium cocktails and live DJs, guests may enjoy cuisine prepared by Tom Sellers of the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Story

$1,687 per person

Theater

Amy Adams stars in Jeremy Herrin’s new adaptation of the Tennessee Williams classic The Glass Menagerie at the Duke of York’s Theatre

Royal Circle ticket: $189 per person

Night on the town

Marylebone’s new hotspot Kol offers multiple tasting menus blending Mexican soul with British ingredient­s. Nueve is the most popular, with mezcal pairings for each course. Afterward, head downstairs to the Mezcaleria for late-night libations

$162 menu /$156 mezcal pairing

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