Fans seeking a sweet treat at Wimbledon may be in for a surprise at this year’s tournament with prices having increased at the All England Club.
A total of 42,756 spectators came through the Wimbledon gates on Monday, with a packed opening day seeing several major upsets.
Fans were able to watch as seven British players navigated their way through the first round, marking a record day in the open era.
While Centre Court and Court One were packed to watch the likes of Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu advance to the second round, thousands also watched the action on Henman Hill.
For those watching the action on the big screens they will be able to stock up on snacks at ‘The Hill Larder’.
The menu features a range of confectionary from sweets like Haribo and Skittles, to the traditional Wimbledon favourite of strawberries and cream.
Fans sitting on The Hill at Wimbledon will need to fork out for confectionary at the tournament
Prices of items on the menu at the Hill Larder at Wimbledon have been revealed for 2025
The menus have have revealed the costs facing those lucky enough to have tickets over the next fortnight for the Grand Slam.
Fans will have to pay £5 for a bag of Haribo Starmix, Tangfastics or Skittles at this year’s event.
The three items were priced at £3.50 at Wimbledon’s Aorangi Larder four years ago, with the 2025 prices marking a 42 per cent increase.
By contrast, a pack of Haribo Starmix would cost £1.25 at Tesco, while Skittles are priced at 95p in the supermarket.
At Wimbledon, a pack of Galaxy Minstrels has seen a smaller increase from £3.50 to £4.40 since 2021.
The Hill Larder also includes Jude’s Ice Cream Tubs and Sticks at £4.50, popcorn at £2.20, divine chocolate bars at £2.30 and cookies costing £3.15.
A series of hot eats are also available on the menu with a sausage roll the lowest priced on the Hill at £5.10, while Mac & Cheese Bites and a Cornish pasty are among items listed at £6.80.
Fans can also purchase sushi, with the most expensive option being a Grand Slam Sushi Selection at £15.10.
Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that the price of strawberries had also increased for this year’s tournament.
The All England Club have taken great pride in freezing the price of strawberries at £2.50 per portion since 2010, but Mail Sport revealed prices had increased by 20p for 2025.
The club sell around 140,000 punnets per year, meaning the new price will bring in an extra £28,000.
At £2.70 the event’s iconic snack is easily the best value food on site. Wimbledon is also one of the very few sporting events which allows fans to bring in their own food and drink – including alcohol – so visitors on a budget can always bring in their own strawberries.
Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that the price of strawberries and cream was increasing
Organisers bumped up the price by 20p for 2025, with the snack now costing £2.70
Fans are also facing steep prices at Wimbledon for beer, Pimms and wine.
Those opting for beer as their drink of choice will be likely drinking Stella Artois, one of the tournament’s official sponsors.
A 300ml bottle will set fans back £7.50, the same as last year, with the non-alcoholic version priced lower at £6.90.
However, pints of Stella will cost £8.85 for the 2025 tournament, marking another increase having been £7.55 in 2023 and £8.50 last year.
Reacting to the price list, one fan wrote ‘Stella is one of the cheapest beers you can buy at trade prices these days. Which explains why Wimbledon are charging £8.85 a pint and even charging 40p more than Guinness!!
‘It’s nothing to do with profit margins. That’s just pure greed.’
Depending on the location around the grounds, a 250ml glass of Pimm’s could set fans back between £10.20 to £12.25.
The drink, which has become a tradition at Wimbledon, will set spectators back £36 if they opt to by a jug.
Fans are facing steep prices for beer and Pimm’s at Wimbledon over the next fortnight
A pint of Stella Artois and 250ml glass of Pimm’s could set fans back £19.05 at the tournament
Fans sought refreshments during a scorching opening day of the tournament on Monday
Angela Scanlon was pictured with a glass of Pimm’s, a traditional favourite at SW19
At one bar in the grounds, Mail Sport founded white, rose and red wine priced at £10.20 for a 187ml glass.
Sipsmith gin and tonic has also been priced at the same amount.
Bottles of wine have been priced at £49.60, while champagne ranges can reach as much as £96.
Should fans opt against alcoholic options, they can opt for soft drinks like Coke or Sprite at £2.75.
A large bottle of Evian, the tournament’s official water, has been priced at £5.
The bottles can be refilled throughout the grounds for free via the numerous water stations at SW19.
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