Here’s The Food & Drink You Can Expect At Royal Ascot 2026

Royal Ascot is known for its world-class racing, but also for its unrivalled food and drink line-up. The annual event returns this summer from 16-20 June 2026, complete with another suitably starry line-up featuring a string of the UK’s top chefs, who rack up an impressive 29 Michelin stars, 3 Green stars, and over 30 AA Rosettes between them. Wondering what to book this year? Here we bring you a guide to the 2026 Royal Ascot food and drink offering.

What To Eat And Drink At Royal Ascot

From picnics to afternoon tea, champagne bars to fine dining, there’s a wide variety of food and drink to enjoy at Royal Ascot, spread across the four different enclosures. Jonathan Parker, Managing Director of 1711 by Ascot, says: ‘We are incredibly proud to once again deliver the world’s most Michelin-starred sporting event.’

‘Welcoming back some of the culinary greats, while also expanding our line-up with the exceptional talents of Angela Hartnett and Steve Smith, ensures Royal Ascot 2026 will set yet another new standard in sporting hospitality.’

The Royal Enclosure

The most exclusive enclosure at the event, the invitation-only Royal Enclosure has a suitably luxurious food and drink offering, with long-standing restaurants sitting alongside buzzy new experiences. 

Bar Antoine

One of the world’s most decorated chefs, Yannick Alléno returns for 2026, after making his Royal Ascot debut last year. He’ll be heading up Bar Antoine, inspired by his bar and terrace of the same name, located within the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. Set within the surrounds of the Royal Enclosure Gardens, the restaurant will offer a relaxed small-plates tasting experience that bring some French flair to the British sporting event. 

Parade Ring Restaurant

A Royal Ascot stalwart, the Parade Ring Restaurant is back for another year, with Simon Rogan MBE returning to present a five-course lunch. With views of the track, free-flowing champagne throughout the day, and impeccable fare from the celebrated chef, this is one of the most prestigious dining packages you can book (and largely sustainable, to boot).

Raymond Blanc

The Panoramic

Undoubtedly one of the most special dining spots at Royal Ascot is Panoramic Restaurant, located on the sixth floor of the Grandstand and boasting uninterrupted views of the racecourse. The event’s chef-in-residence Raymond Blanc OBE is running its kitchen for the ninth year running, so you can guarantee top-quality food.

The Sandringham

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd won a Michelin star within four months of its opening, and for the third year, he is bringing his modern four-course British menu to The Sandringham. Set in the Royal Enclosure Gardens, The Sandringham is orangery-inspired and enjoys a large open deck, too, to soak up even more sun.

The Queen Anne Enclosure

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You’re in the heart of the racing action at the Queen Anne Enclosure’s flagship restaurant, which sits on the fifth floor and has its own viewing balcony and private outdoor terrace overlooking the racecourse. Marking her Royal Ascot return – after 12 years’ absence – is Murano’s Angela Hartnett OBE, who will whip up a seasonal Italian menu. Expect various fine-dining packages to book. 

The Vista

Steve Smith is debuting on the 2026 chef lineup at The Vista, which sits just beyond the winning post. Watch – with panoramic track views – as sporting history is written, complemented by a six-course tasting menu. 

Village Enclosure

The Village Enclosure is a grassed outdoor area with a garden party feel and live music. Here you can find a variety of street food pop-ups, bars and a couple of sit-down restaurants. Diners after something more formal, meanwhile, can book The Restaurant in the Village, where you’ll be treated to a Pimm’s reception ahead of a three-course lunch and afternoon tea.

Still To Come

Prefer a picnic? Last year Ascot diners enjoyed Fortnum & Mason hampers, replete with cheeses, salads and more. It’s likely pre-order hampers will be available again in 2026.

There was also a trackside Moët & Chandon champagne bar, alongside a full draft bar offering a wide selection of spirits and beers. It’s still to be confirmed whether a drinks sponsor will return to provide the bubbly for 2026.

Windsor Enclosure

This enclosure has the most laid-back atmosphere, making it ideal for large groups of friends. There are picnicking lawns and you can bring your own food, though it must be in a picnic hamper or cool bag/box. Here, racegoers can also expect artisan food stalls, champagne and Pimm’s bars, and live music playing into the evening.

Afternoon Teas

Master pâtissier Benoit Blin’s brings his celebrated afternoon tea to Royal Ascot this year, having totally perfected the art at Oxfordshire’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons and the Cadogan Lounge in London. The Afternoon Tea experience will be available in select restaurants as well as straight to private boxes.

Can You Bring Your Own Food To Royal Ascot?

You can bring your own picnic food for the Windsor Enclosure and the Heath Enclosure only. In these two enclosures you can also bring one bottle of sparkling wine or champagne per person, but no other type of alcohol is allowed.

Find out more and book at ascot.com