Beverley Racecourse Enclosures

Choose how you want to enjoy your day of horse racing in Yorkshire, from the stylish Premier Enclosure to the lively Grandstand & Paddock and the relaxed Picnic Enclosure.

Premier Enclosure

The Premier Enclosure at Beverley Racecourse offers exclusive access to the 1690 Bar and Terrace, giving you the finest vantage point to watch the racing action unfold. It’s a destination to be seen, offering relaxed dining options and a fantastic atmosphere for a day at the races. Premier offers access to all three Beverley Racecourse Enclosures. Please book in advance to secure your ticket – this enclosure is popular! Download the latest Beverley Racecourse Enclosures Map here >>

Food & Drink

Terrace Bar

This elegant bar features carousel horses, tall stools, and a Laurent-Perrier bar. It’s quite the most stylish bar to spend some time around!

1690 Bar

1690 Bar connects through to the Terrace, and offers our popular relaxed dining experience at our ‘Spread A Plate’ Snack Shack! Offering delicious gourmet deli fresh sandwiches, made fresh daily in front of you and can be toasted on demand, with superfood power salads, sweet treat options, or why not treat yourself to an afternoon tea box! There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Attraction Restaurant

Beautifully appointed, The Attraction Restaurant enjoys excellent views of the racecourse. Restaurant packages will go on sale Monday, 12th January and must be booked in advance of racedays.

Whistlejackets Lounge

Whistlejackets Bar boasts an original oak bar with cask ale on tap. It has a first-class club lounge feel, with newspapers, smart leather sofas, and facilities.

The Cocktail People

Only here for the bigger meetings, The Cocktail People’s mixologists will be serving up beautiful blends of your favourite cocktails with their premium ingredients.

Private Rooms

Our set of private hospitality rooms are located in the Premier Enclosure, offering a wonderfully luxurious way to experience a day at the races.

Need To Knows

Dress Code

This is our smartest enclosure, so why not dress to impress! Suits, dresses, ties, and hats are all welcome in this enclosure. Whilst we suggest you make the most of the opportunity to dress up (it is the races after all), tailored shorts and t-shirts are permitted; we suggest your overall appearance is smart. Sports wear and fancy dress are not permitted.

Children

Under-18s are welcome in the Premier Enclosure at all of our race meetings, but need to be accompanied by a paying adult. For Ladies Day & our Saturday fixtures, Junior Tickets must be booked in advance.

Tickets

The Premier Enclosure is popular and often sells out at our busier meetings, so please book your ticket in advance.

What Can You Bring In?

Racegoers are generally not permitted to bring their own food, drink, or seating into this enclosure; however, please do contact us in advance to pre-arrange otherwise if you feel you are exempt.

Betting

Within the Premier Enclosure, you can place bets with the Tote or one of our on-course bookmakers on the Premier Terrace. Don’t know where to start? No problem, visit a tote counter or bookie when you arrive, and they’ll be happy to help!

Parking

Park for free opposite the course on the Westwood.

Drink Aware

We actively support the RCA and Drink Aware’s Pace Yourself campaign – encouraging responsible drinking on a raceday to make sure you last the distance. Find out more about Drink Aware here, but the message is simple – allow one soft drink for every alcoholic one.

Visit with confidence knowing that we have a zero tolerance policy on antisocial behaviour; the police are present at all racedays, and anyone found to be drunk and disorderly will be evicted with no refund.

Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure

Our largest Enclosure with access to our Rapid Lad Grandstand and Touch Above Bar. The Grandstand & Paddock offers a lively atmosphere and a great range of bars and eateries. Try our racecourse Bistro Cleverleys for a warm meal or maybe the traditional Whitby Fish & Chip shop. Make sure you head up to the Paddock before racing to catch our Equine stars before they head out onto the track.

G&P also offers access to the Picnic Enclosure.

Download the latest Beverley Racecourse Enclosures Map here >>

Food & Drink

Rapid Lad Bar

The vibrant Rapid Lad Bar connects through to a betting hall and features lots of bars serving a range of hot and cold drinks, as well as hot snacks from pie & peas to chocolate.

Minster Bar & Lavender Lawn

The Lavender Lawn and Minster Bar at the Beverley end of the racecourse for those who want to enjoy a chilled afternoon’s racing.

Cleverlys Bar & Bistro

Boasting a New York loft feel with lots of reclaimed timber and interesting features, enjoy amazing views over the Westwood and the racecourse. Tasty bistro-style locally sourced food is served to your table with the ability to pre-book or walk-ins available on the day (subject to availability).

Guest Caterers

Every race meeting features a different lineup of quality guest catering, from Wagyu burgers to hog roasts to ice cream vans.

Need To Knows

Dress Code

The Grandstand & Paddock sports a variety of styles seen; on busy days, dresses, smart jackets, and shirts wouldn’t be out of place here, but on quieter days, attire is generally more relaxed. Jeans, trainers, sportswear, and (non-offensive!) fancy dress are all welcome here too.

Children

Under 18s are welcome in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure at all of our race meetings and are admitted for free when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets & Transfers

Save money by booking tickets in advance for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure – you can do this on the website right up until the first race time. If you prefer to pay at the gate, the ticket price is a little higher. There will be no transfers between enclosures on the day, though you can access the Picnic Enclosure with this ticket.

What Can You Bring In?

Racegoers are generally not permitted to bring their own food, drink or seating into this enclosure; however, please do give us a call to pre-arrange otherwise if you feel you are exempt.

Betting

Within the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, you can place bets with the Tote or one of our on-course bookmakers, located outside Rapid Lad and near the Parade Ring. Don’t know where to start? No problem, visit a tote counter or bookie when you arrive, and they’ll be happy to help!

Parking

Park for free opposite the course on the Westwood.

Drink Aware

Picnic Enclosure

Set in the centre of Beverley Racecourse, the Picnic Enclosure puts you right into the heart of the racing action. You can drive your car close up to the track and enjoy a family picnic while you watch the races, or enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at The Hurn Bar. The Picnic Enclosure really is the perfect destination for the whole family.

The Picnic Enclosure is the only enclosure where you are permitted to bring your own food & drink.

Download the latest Beverley Racecourse Enclosures Map here >>

Food & Drink

Hurn Bar

The Hurn Bar is the Picnic Enclosure’s only bar, serving hot and cold drinks as well as light sandwiches and snacks.

Guest Caterers

The Hurn Bar is the Picnic Enclosure’s only bar, serving hot and cold. Every race meeting features a different lineup of quality guest catering, from juicy 1/4lbers to delicious Churros, drinks, light sandwiches, and snacks.

Sweet Delights Sweet Hut

On Family Days, watch out for the hugely popular sweet hut, selling a variety of favourites from liquorice whips to chocolate mice and wine gums to bon bons.

Need To Knows

Dress Code

This is the most relaxed area on the course, feel free to dress comfortably – shorts, T-shirts, and (non-offensive!) fancy dress are all fine.

Children

Under-18s are welcome in the Picnic Enclosure at all of our race meetings and are admitted for free. This is probably their favourite enclosure, with its masses of open space and extra entertainment on theme days.

Tickets & Transfers

Take advantage of lower prices by booking in advance for the Picnic Enclosure. It is not possible to transfer between enclosures on the day.

What Can You Bring In?

You’re welcome to bring your own food & drink into the Picnic Enclosure. Alcohol is permitted, but only as part of a substantial picnic – we allow 4 cans of lager (or equivalent) or one bottle of wine per person as a guideline.

We do not permit bottles of any neat spirits to be brought in. We do allow pre-mixed spirit drink cans (Pimms, Gin & Tonic, etc.) as part of a picnic and no more than 4 per person. If located during a random bag search, excess alcohol will be confiscated and unfortunately cannot be returned after the event.

Please dispose of your rubbish responsibly. BBQs are not permitted due to the safety hazard they pose.

Betting

Within the Picnic Enclosure, you can place bets with the Tote or one of our on-course bookmakers near the Hurn Bar. Don’t know where to start? No problem, just visit a tote counter or bookie when you arrive, and they’ll be happy to help!

Parking

Park for free on the Westwood opposite the course and walk in, or you can bring your car into this enclosure with you for just £7 (for Ladies Day, you’ll need to pre-book a car and it’s £10.)

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted in this or any of our enclosures for safety reasons, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please also refrain from bringing dogs in the car.

Drink Aware

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