
The Wimbledon Town Centre People’s Choice – sponsored by Love Wimbledon
WINNER
Leon – the popular branch of the health-conscious food group impressed our readers.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grilandia
COMMENDED: CMYK, Polka Theatre, Diba Restaurant
RECOMMENDED: Dip & Flip, Kokoro, Lu-Ma Café, The Alexandra, Bills Restaurant & Bar
#LoveSuttonBiz Award – sponsored by Enjoy Sutton
WINNER
Casa Nostra – friendly service and fantastic traditional food at this popular Italian
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Sound Lounge
COMMENDED: Lobster and Grill, TazZa Coffee, The Crown
RECOMMENDED: Antonino’s Pizza, Aya Lebanese, FFK Flava Full Kitchen, La Café,The Old Bank

Best Delivery or Take Away
WINNER
Diba, Wimbledon – delicious Persian dishes served with flair – and available to have at home!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Crumbs Bakehouse, Putney
COMMENDED: Little Ginger, Kingston, Tsunami, Clapham, Cento Uno, Surbiton
RECOMMENDED: Casa Nostra, Sutton, Franco Manca, Wimbledon, Kashmir, Putney, The Brown Dog, Barnes, Sakura Yakiniku, East Molesey, Picky Bits, Epsom
Best Newcomer
WINNER
Incognito, Kingston – with its imaginative cocktails and stunning décor, this top new bar is proving a huge hit
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rocksalt, Epsom
COMMENDED: Aspen & Meursault, Battersea, Coppa Club, Putney, The Hideaway, Thames Ditton Marina, Surbiton
RECOMMENDED: Crumbs Bakehouse, Putney, FFK Flava Full Kitchen, Sutton, Crust Bros at Sambrook’s Brewery, Wandsworth, The Hunger Hatch, Epsom, The Sound Lounge, Sutton
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
WINNER
The French Table, Surbiton – serving contemporary French food, this much-loved independent restaurant has been going strong for over 20 years and has always been a popular choice in our awards
HIGHLY COMMENDED: No.97, Surbiton
COMMENDED: Chez Bruce, Wandsworth, José Pizarro The Swan Inn, Esher, One One Four, Teddington
RECOMMENDED: Le Raj, Epsom, Artisans of Sardinia, Putney, The Harwood Arms, Fulham, Kashmir, Putney, No.12, Kingswood

Family Attraction of the Year
WINNER
The London Wetland Centre, Barnes – a fabulous family day out for all ages, offering education and fun.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
COMMENDED: Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Epsom Playhouse, Epsom, Hobbledown, Epsom
RECOMMENDED: AFC Wimbledon, Wimbledon, Wimbledon & Putney Commons Common, Wimbledon & Putney, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surbiton Food Festival, Surbiton, Wimbledon BookFest, Wimbledon
Most Innovative Arts / Community Project
WINNER
WIMF – Wimbledon International Music Festival, Wimbledon – an incredible event that opens music up to a wider audience and attracts world-class musicians.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Horton, Epsom
COMMENDED: Landmark Arts Centre,Teddington, Putney Arts Theatre, Putney, Wandsworth Arts Fringe, Wandsworth & Putney
RECOMMENDED: Kingston Sculpture Trail, Kingston, The Farm of Futures, Tolworth, Sprout Arts, Tooting, The Sound Lounge, Sutton, Wimbledon BookFest, Wimbledon

Edible Epsom Award – sponsored by
Go Epsom
WINNER
The Hunger Hatch – a popular lunch spot with a big following.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pizzerium
COMMENDED: Caballo Lounge, Rocksalt, The Faraday
RECOMMENDED: Yo Sarnie, Zig Zag Café, Blacks Burgers, Cappadocia, Bills Restaurant & Bar
Best Alfresco Dining
WINNER
The Boathouse, Putney – – with a stunning riverside location, this a popular spot with glorious views
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Hideaway, Thames Ditton Marina, Surbiton
COMMENDED: The Rubbing House, Epsom, The Loft, Wimbledon, Petersham Nurseries, Petersham
RECOMMENDED: No.12, Kingswood, No.29 Power Station, Battersea, Rick Steins, Barnes, Shambles, Teddington Steins, Kingston
Best Family-Friendly
Restaurant
WINNER
Peppe’s at the Cardinal, Kingston – Giuseppe Prestigiacomo – ‘Peppe’ – is not only well known for truly delicious Sicilian cooking but his kindness and generosity in the community – and he makes everyone welcome in his relaxed restaurant
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Stick n Sushi, Wimbledon
COMMENDED: Al Forno, Kingston, Antonino’s Pizza, Sutton, Casa Nostra, Sutton
RECOMMENDED: Cento Uno, Surbiton, Diba, Wimbledon, Georgian Sisters, Putney, Kashmir, Putney, The Hunger Hatch, Epsom

Best Pub
WINNER
The Alexandra, Wimbledon – known for its commitment to the community (including free Christmas dinner for anyone who would be alone), our readers love this lively local
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Boathouse, Putney
COMMENDED: The Jolly Coopers, Epsom, The Abbeville, Clapham, The Wych Elm, Kingston
RECOMMENDED: Marneys Village Inn, Weston Green, The Faraday, Epsom, The Green Man, Putney, The Harrow, Cheam, The Victoria, East Sheen
Local Restaurant of the Year
WINNER
Diba, Wimbledon – a firm favourite with our readers for its authentic Persian dishes in an informal setting.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lost Society, Putney
COMMENDED: The Hideaway, Thames Ditton Marina, Surbiton, Babylon, Raynes Park, Lobster & Grill, Sutton
RECOMMENDED: Caballo Lounge, Epsom, Casa Nostra, Sutton, Cento Uno, Surbiton, Macellaio RC, Battersea, The Alexandra, Wimbledon
Favourite Entertainment Venue
WINNER
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Banquet Records Events, Pryzm, Kingston
COMMENDED: Battersea Arts Centre, Battersea, The Sound Lounge, Sutton, The Bedford, Balham
RECOMMENDED: Putney Arts Theatre, Putney, Landmark Arts Centre Teddington, Richmond Theatre, Richmond, Rose Theatre, Kingston, Out the box @ The Royal Oak, New Malden
Most Positive Food and Drink Experience in Putney – sponsored by Positively Putney
WINNER
Kashmir – serving authentic Kashmiri food prepared with skill.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Artisans of Sardinia
COMMENDED: Coppa Club, Putney Pantry, Yum Sa
RECOMMENDED: Ghost Whale, Ma Goa, Smugglers Café, Social Brew Café, The Boathouse

Best Coffee / Tea House
WINNER
The Sound Lounge, Sutton – live music, plant-based food and an
eco-friendly ethos
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Organico, Epsom
COMMENDED: The Pickled Pantry, Surbiton, Social Brew Café, Putney, TazZa Coffee, Sutton
RECOMMENDED: The French Tarte, Surbiton, Bluebird Brothers, Battersea, The Hunger Hatch, Epsom, Lu-Ma Café, Wimbledon, Waterhouse Café, Kingswood
Best Independent Retailer
WINNER
Bens Butchery, Epsom – free range and outdoor reared meat with an emphasis on sustainability
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bachmanns, Thames Ditton
COMMENDED: Bevans Butchers, Kingston, Moens & Sons, Clapham, Wimbledon Wine Cellar, Wimbledon
RECOMMENDED: Bayley & Sage, Battersea, Whisk, Wimbledon Park, Little Ginger, Kingston, Totally Swedish, Barnes, Vallebona, Wimbledon
Best Service
WINNER
No.97, Surbiton – incredibly knowledgeable, professional and welcoming team at this excellent independent
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lobster & Grill, Sutton
COMMENDED: Bliss Coffee, Wimbledon, The French Table, Surbiton, Yori, Wimbledon
RECOMMENDED: Fox & Grapes, Wimbledon, Incognito, Kingston, One One Four, Teddington, Pizzerium, Epsom, The Hideaway, Thames Ditton Marina Surbiton

Cultural Experience of the Year
WINNER
Wimbledon BookFest, Wimbledon – delivering incredible live events with top guest speakers, in spite of the constraints of the pandemic.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rose Theatre, Kingston
COMMENDED: Painshill Park, Cobham, Richmond Theatre, Richmond, The Horton, Epsom
RECOMMENDED: Community Brain Shed X, Tolworth, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon, Virtual Kew, Kew Gardens, Wandsworth Arts Fringe, Wandsworth & Putney
Favourite Theatre Show August – November 2021
WINNER
Leopards, The Rose Theatre, Kingston – a bold new play exploring what it means to be ‘good’
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Waitress, New Wimbledon Theatre
COMMENDED: Dirty Dancing, Richmond Theatre, Heathers, New Wimbledon Theatre, My Night With Reg, Turbine Theatre
RECOMMENDED: Revellers Society, OSO Barnes, 9 to 5 The Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre, Juliet + Romeo, Chelsea Theatre, The Dresser, Richmond Theatre, The Sugar House, Finborough Theatre
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