Royal Ascot 2025: The Food & Drink Guide

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 17 – 21 June 2025, complete with another suitably starry line-up featuring a string of the UK’s top chefs, who rack up an impressive 29 Michelin stars between them. Wondering what to book this year? Here we bring you a guide to the 2025 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: ‘Fine dining at Royal Ascot has gone from strength to strength, and each year we strive to elevate the experience. This year is no exception with Royal Ascot 2025 set to be the world’s most Michelin-starred sporting event, with a collective 29 stars. 

‘We’re delighted to celebrate Raymond Blanc’s tenth year as Chef Patron, a milestone that underscores his enduring brilliance. We’re also thrilled to welcome superstar chef Yannick Alléno for his debut, alongside a remarkable lineup of talent that reflects the innovation and style of both the global and domestic culinary scene.’

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. 

Beaverbrook Balloons

An exciting new addition for 2025 is Beaverbrook’s pop-up dining experience, which offers visitors the chance to dine in beautifully designed, stationery hot air balloons. Dotted around the Lavender Courtyard, close to the track, the balloons seat up to six guests for two-hour sittings. Enjoy brunch curated by Tom Shepherd of Michelin-starred restaurant Upstairs, or an afternoon tea picnic created by Benoit Blin, head pastry chef at Le Manoir.

Bar Antoine

One of the world’s most decorated chefs, Yannick Alléno is making his Royal Ascot debut this 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 tasting menu featuring dishes like smoked salmon with lovage emulsion, and braised beef cheek agnolotti. 

The Grill by Tom Booton

Tom Booton, who heads up his eponymous restaurant at The Dorchester, is bringing his eatery to Royal Ascot for another year. He’ll be serving a four-course tasting menu designed exclusively for the event, featuring dishes such as cured salmon with gazpacho, beef fillet with studded potato, and raspberry and cream soft serve. 

Wright Brothers

Seafood lovers should head to the Wright Brothers pop-up, which is taking over The Smokehouse in the Royal Enclosure. Enjoy a seafood feast complete with oysters, lobster and fruits de mer platters, alongside fillet steak and sides of fries.

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.

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 eighth year running, so you can guarantee top-quality food. 

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. Lisa Goodwin-Allen returns to head up the kitchen, with various fine dining packages available to book.

The Deck

For a relaxed dining experience in an English country garden setting, book a meal at The Deck, run by brothers James and Chris Tanner. There’s a three-course menu set menu on offer, alongside a complimentary bar serving beer, wine and spirits throughout the day, plus afternoon tea.

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.

There’s also a trackside Moët & Chandon champagne bar, and a full draft bar offering a wide selection of spirits and beers. Prefer a picnic? Pre-order one of Fortnum & Mason’s hampers, complete with cheeses, salads and more. 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.

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.

Find out more and book at ascot.com