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Back to The Randox Health Grand National
  • Overall Rating 7 /10
  • Value for Money 4 /10
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The Art School at Aintree
Non-Viewing Facility

  • 7 / 10
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  • 4 / 10
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    Value for Money

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The Art School at Aintree focuses on providing an outstanding dining experience on the course from celebrity chef Paul Askew. Prepare your taste buds for six successive courses between each race, matched with unique wines selected by the sommelier team.

Located within the Paddock Lounge, this facility affords guests great views of the Parade Ring and allows access to a grandstand roof to view the actual racing.

Guests will also be able to enjoy Champagne afternoon tea, complimentary bar and private tote betting facilities, fully completing this experience package.

  • 6-Course Tasting Menu
  • Upgraded Drinks Package
  • Grandstand Roof Badge
  • No Views of Racing from the Hospitality Facility
  • No Guest Tipster



Key Points

Location Behind the Parade Ring
Capacity 40 Guests
Catering
  • Paul Askew’s 6-Course Tasting Menu
  • Champagne Afternoon Tea
Admission Premier Course Admission
Drinks Complimentary Bar - Includes Champagne (Beers, Wines, Spirits & Soft Drinks)
Parking 1 per 4 Guests
Price Guide £605 to £1,015
Price Rating £££££

Package Content

Location

Behind the Parade Ring

Viewing

Grandstand Roof

Tickets

Premier Course Admission

Car Parking

1 per 4 Guests

Private Table/Facility Size

Private Tables

Bar Inclusions

  • Complimentary Bar
  • (Beers, Wines, Spirits & Soft Drinks)
  • Includes Champagne

Main Meal

Paul Askew’s 6-Course Tasting Menu

Additional Catering

Champagne Afternoon Tea

Audio Visual

TV Racing Coverage

Programme

Official Racecard

Extra Inclusions

Private Tote Betting

Our in-depth article will tell you everything you need to know.

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The Art School at Aintree Hospitality Critic Review

Introduction

The Art School at Aintree promises to bring an exceptional dining experience to the home of the Grand National. Founder and Chef Patron of The Art School in Liverpool Paul Askew will bring his passion and firm reputation as a pioneer of excellent modern British cuisine to Aintree for the three-day Festival. It can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests.

Location

This facility is located in the historic Paddock Lodge, which is the house once owned by the Topham family, who are responsible for developing the Grand National. The Lodge sits just behind the Parade Ring, and the dining room offers a traditional and historic setting.

Facility/Décor

The dining room has an abundance of natural light, and the windows have direct views of the Parade Ring area. The décor is homely and traditional with features such as oak parquet flooring.

Private Tables

The guests are seated on round tables of 10 guests.

Admission

Premier Course Admission is included. Your package also includes a Grandstand Roof Badge, which although a little walk from the facility, provides superb elevated views of the racecourse.

Catering

This facility’s unique feature is Paul Askew’s 6 Course Tasting Menu including, Champagne Afternoon Tea.

Paul Askew

Drinks

The bar is complimentary and includes Champagne and Premium wines.

Service

Service throughout is left to Paul Askew’s excellent waiting staff. There is not a hostess service.

Entertainment

There is no guest tipster included in this facility.

Audio-Visual

There are a few TV monitors in the facility, not enough for all guests to view from the table.

Car Parking

Steeplechase car park passes are included on a 1:4 basis. The car park is situated in the centre of the racecourse, so it is a little walk across the course to access the Parade Ring area.

Extras

A Racecard is included, and there are Tote betting facilities available.

Ratings Understand our scoring
70 / 100
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Total 70/100
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Dress Code

There is no official dress code at Aintree Racecourse, although smart is preferable. Hats are optional but frequently worn. Sports clothes and fancy dresses are not permitted for the Grand National meeting.

Getting There

GPS users can get to Aintree Racecourse using the postcode L9 5AS, then follow signs for parking. If arriving by train, the closest station is Aintree Station, directly opposite the racecourse.

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