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Balmoral Restaurant
Balmoral Restaurant Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
The Balmoral Restaurant, by Skye Gyngell, is a fine-dining marquee facility offering Chef’s stations or a 3-course signature meal. It is a popular facility with easy access to the Royal Enclosure Gardens. It has a capacity of 220 guests.
Location
This luxurious marquee is situated in a prime Trackside location past the Winning Post, in a slightly elevated location with dramatic head-on views down the finishing straight. It also features an ample viewing deck outside the marquee. The facility is adjacent to the Royal Enclosure Gardens and is a Royal Enclosure facility.
Facility/Décor
The Balmoral Restaurant occupies the lower level (Level 1) of a 2-storey state-of-the-art marquee past the winning post, Holyroodhouse occupies Level 2. The marquee is light & airy with glazed windows providing views of the racecourse.
Private Tables
Private tables are available for groups of 2-10 guests.
Admission
This facility comes with a prestigious Royal Enclosure guest badge, for which you will need to observe the iconic dress-code requirements, synonymous with sartorial elegance.
Catering
You will have the choice of either a signature 3-course menu from Skye Gyngell, she is best known for her work as food editor for Vogue and for winning a Michelin star at Petersham Nurseries Café in Richmond, or alternatively, Chef’s stations serving appetisers, main courses, desserts and cheese. Later in the day, Ascot Afternoon Tea is served.
Balmoral Signage
Drinks
There is a Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Champagne reception. The bar is complimentary and includes unlimited Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne. Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial Champagne is also served with Afternoon Tea.
Service
Service throughout is left to the waiting-staff, there is not a hostess service.
Entertainment
There is a racing tipster included with this package, who gives his recommendations during lunch.
Audio-Visual
There are ample TV screens for guests to enjoy the proceedings from the comfort of their table.
Car Parking
Car park passes are allocated on a 1:2 basis, in one of the car parks conveniently located for this facility.
Extras
A Racecard & Racing Paper is included and there are Tote betting facilities available.
Ratings
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79 / 100
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Paul Terry (61)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
