The Wimbledon Town Centre People’s Choice – sponsored by Love Wimbledon

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 

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 

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 

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  

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

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

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 

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

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 

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  

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

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  

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   

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