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Jun 30, 2026

Wimbledon printing gaff forces brasserie to sell wines for HALF price

It wasn't an ace or a tie-break that had Wimbledon diners celebrating this week - it was a printing error that has briefly turned one of the Championships' smartest restaurants into the best-value wine bar in SW19.

A printing error at the Centenary Brasserie, overlooking Court 11, has seen two large 250ml glasses of white wine listed at less than half their intended price, with the All England Club continuing to honour the mistaken prices today while new menus are printed.

Among the bargains is a 250ml glass of Piquepoul/Terret Blanc, Les Caves Richemer, France, which has been listed at £6.95 instead of its correct price of £15.95.

The same pricing error also affected a 250ml glass of Thirsty Birds Chardonnay, England, with diners also able to order it for the incorrectly printed bargain price.

One customer, who dined at the Centenary Brasserie, described the confusion after spotting the discrepancy on their bill.

'They tried to charge us £15.95 for the wine. I told them it was listed at £6.95.

'They removed it off the bill after taking ages. Then the waitress said it had been an issue all day with the menu, which also didn't even have the starters listed.'

As one member of staff confirmed: 'The prices should be around £14 for a big glass but it takes too much time to explain to people [why there is a different price].'

They added: 'We think we're getting new menus tomorrow.'

Among the bargains is a 250ml glass of Piquepoul/Terret Blanc, Les Caves Richemer, France , which has been listed at £6.95 instead of its correct price of £15.95

Among the bargains is a 250ml glass of Piquepoul/Terret Blanc, Les Caves Richemer, France , which has been listed at £6.95 instead of its correct price of £15.95

A mistake on wine lists at the Centenary Brasserie, overlooking the action beside Court 11, meant thirsty tennis fans were able to order large 250ml glasses of white wine for less than half the intended price

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