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McCoys Restaurant
McCoys Restaurant Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
McCoys is a facility at Aintree Racecourse in honour of the 20-times Champion Jockey, Sir A P McCoy, who finally won the Grand National in 2010. This facility has been converted from the bar in the Old Weighing Room, made famous as the location for countless BBC interviews of Grand National-winning jockeys. This is a basic hospitality package and provides a base for the day, however, it does not appear to offer great value for money.
Location
McCoys is situated behind the historic Lord Daresbury Stand (Previously County Stand). It is located in the hustle and bustle of the Parade Ring area and is close to the Red Rum Garden (featuring a statue of the legendary horse and a hive of entertainment activity).
Facility/Décor
McCoys has been nicely converted from the Old Weighing Room and still has memorabilia from its illustrious past. There is an open-air grill where the Chefs prepare the food in front of you. The emphasis is on Al Fresco dining, and although there are two covered canopy areas, pleasant weather would be a huge bonus to get the most out of this facility. There is, however, seating inside as well.
Private Tables
You cannot reserve tables in this facility. It is informal seating on a first-come basis.
Admission
The package comes with an Earl of Derby Terrace admission, from where you can watch the racing from the raised steps or the rails. The Earl of Derby Stand is a short walk and is situated after the winning post.
Catering
Catering consists of grilled food and a salad bar.
Chef preparing food inside McCoys
Drinks
A McCoys’ cocktail is included, other than that, all drinks are extra from the private cash bar.
Service
This is very much a self-service facility, there is no table service.
Entertainment
There is not a guest tipster included in this facility.
Audio-Visual
There are large-screen TV monitors inside the facility to allow you to keep up with the racing action.
Car Parking
There are no car park passes included with this facility.
Extras
A Racecard is included.
Ratings
Understand our scoring
32 / 100
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Paul Terry (61)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
