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Parade Ring Restaurant
Parade Ring Restaurant Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
The Parade Ring Restaurant is the most prestigious of the vast range of fine dining experiences at Royal Ascot, with a capacity of 160 guests. Its location offers the best of both worlds – overlooking the Parade Ring coupled with a private area to view the racing.
Location
Situated centrally on Level 2 of the Grandstand, the restaurant does not overlook the racing directly. The views from the restaurant, and its private balcony, are of the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure. Nevertheless, you do have access to an exclusive seating area within the Grandstand (also Level 2), which is adjacent to the Royal Box, from where you can enjoy the racing, directly opposite the Winning Post and with sweeping views of the racecourse. This is a Royal Enclosure facility.
Facility/Décor
The glamorous 1930s feel of the restaurant takes inspiration from the elegance of fine millinery and the beautiful Queen Anne rose, the subtle pastel shades of mauve and pink featured in both the upholstery and floral table arrangements lending the atmosphere a refined and feminine charm entirely in keeping with Ascot’s racing heritage and their association with the royal family.
Private Tables
Private tables are available for groups of 2-12 guests.
Admission Tickets
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
On arrival, you will be invited to enjoy canapés & caviar, followed by a splendid 5-course à la carte Luncheon. Later in the afternoon delight in the Afternoon Tea created by Eric Lanyard.
View of the Parade Ring Restaurant
Drinks
As you might expect the drinks package is of a very high standard. The bar is complimentary and includes unlimited Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Champagne, sommelier-selected fine wines and Champagne pairings, as well as a selection of liqueurs & cocktails.
Service
Service is left to the waiting-staff, there is not a hostess service, however, the caterers allocate some of their best staff to this facility to ensure a high service level is maintained.
Entertainment
There is a racing tipster included with this package, who gives his recommendations during lunch.
Audio-Visual
There are ample integrated 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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93 / 100
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Paul Terry (61)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
