The original building dates from 1754 and is Grade II* Listed. This area offers a full range of drinks including champagne of the meeting, premium and draught beers. Check out the BBQ boxes which were new for 2022, alongside the firm favourite of pizza. Newly raised to give a better view towards the Parade Ring it is full of atmosphere and the place to be seen on a busy mid-summer's day.

The name seeks to capture the speed of service on offer, as well as referencing the most famous contest at the track. A range of freshly made hot and cold sandwiches and tasty cakes are likely to start as favourites in this particular race.

This is where County Stand racegoers can collect pre ordered picnic platters.

An informal restaurant with a modern feel on the top floor of our Ebor stand. No need to book in advance, just enjoy the choice of our Chef’s Carvery or perhaps a Seafood Platter. A fully stocked bar and two terraces make this a destination you’ll be glad you discovered.

Eclipse Restaurant on the top, 5th floor offers a great value carvery, or a seafood platter served with bread, new potatoes and self-serve salad. The Eclipse Restaurant is open from 11.30am.

Please note that there is no view of the track.

Edwardian grace meets modern taste in this popular restaurant. The crisp linen tablecloths and wide choice help make dining here a further treat on any raceday and there’s no need to book.

Gimcrack Restaurant on the 1st floor of the Gimcrack Stand offers a great value three course sit-down lunch, 12pm - 2:30pm.  This wonderful dining room cannot be booked in advance and is available to all County Stand Badgeholders on a first come – first served basis. 

Gimcrack Three Course Lunch - £38.25 (£42.25 Sky Bet Ebor Festival)

After lunch service from 3.30pm the room is host to the famous “Gimcrack afternoon tea”. Afternoon Tea for Two is £39.40.

Located on the second floor of the Melrose Stand the Club Lounge offers a day upgrade to an exclusive area overlooking the track. The upgrade includes canapes and a delicious Yorkshire platter as lunch and light afternoon tea, all served to tables. Drinks are available on account and payment can be cashless.  We would recommend that you book this in advance when purchasing your County Stand admission badge as there are only a limited number of places available and may not be available to buy on the day.

Please click here for more information on the Melrose Club Lounge.

The Princess Mary Bar adjacent to the County Stand entrance has the atmosphere of a busy street café and offers a perfect suntrap from which to watch the world go by.
Serving Champagne and light bites, spend a warm sunny afternoon sipping champagne on the tables outside. 

A stylish space that will prove a worthy successor to a popular bar long known “destination” for the regular to York. The view from the roof terrace offers a real “wow” and it would be a shame to leave the Knavesmire without having toasted your day.

QR Code Ordering

At table service avilable on the Champagne Terraces. Simply scan the code on the table top and follow instructions. 

Home to the officials and the riders for over a century until they relocated to a modern sporting pavilion nearer the Parade Ring; this magnificent building now serves champagne, premium beers and a range of sandwiches. Feel its history as you enjoy your selection.

For many the Edwardian style of this bar makes it a favourite; sip champagne in the refurbished private booths, or discover the snug; the County Stand lawn is only a few steps away.

Middlethorpe South End on the first floor of the Ebor Stand offers a fast-serve Amstel bar.

The first bar you’ll see on entering the stand; the giant screen keeps you in touch with the action whilst you can sample a full range of drinks.

Bustling on racedays serving bottles and glasses of champagne, ideally located to watch the crowds on the way to the Parade Ring.

The Princess Mary Bar adjacent to the County Stand entrance has the atmosphere of a busy street café and offers a perfect suntrap from which to watch the world go by.  Recently refurbished, this popular eatery offers seafood platters, sandwiches and snacks with tea and cakes also on sale.

Just by the door to the County Stand lawns, another popular bar serving our full selection.

A full bar offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as an outside terrace looking towards the lawns below and Minster in the distance. A gem of a location that you’ll be glad you found.

Bustling on racedays serving bottles and glasses of champagne, ideally located to watch the crowds on the way to the Parade Ring.

Home to the officials and the riders for over a century until they relocated to a modern sporting pavilion nearer the Parade Ring; this magnificent building now serves champagne, premium beers and a range of sandwiches. This is where you can collect pre ordered picnic platters or just discover them. Feel its history as you enjoy your selection.

As the name suggests, a new outside bar opposite the new Weighing Room. Offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, you’ll need to be an owner or York Annual Badgeholder to enjoy this space, we hope you will.

A full bar offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Located on the ground floor of the Melrose Stand the Premier Racing Lounge offers a day upgrade to an exclusive area which combines a great location (adjacent to the Parade Ring) with the benefits of modern technology, delivered with a touch of luxury. Wth its own private bar and an allocated seat for the day. We would recommend that you book this in advance when purchasing your County Stand admission badge as there are only a limited number of places available and may not be available to buy on the day. 

Please click here for more information on the Premier Racing Lounge.