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Pavilion Restaurant
Pavilion Restaurant Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
The historic Pavilion Restaurant is a popular large bright restaurant with a capacity of 880 guests. It is a non-viewing restaurant. It offers the best lead-in price for a full package at Royal Ascot.
Location
The glass-fronted restaurant is situated behind the main Grandstand, overlooking the bustling Plaza Lawns and the Bandstand. Sweeping steps from the Plaza Lawns lead up to the Pavilion on the first floor and it is just a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring. To view the racing you will need to walk through the Grandstand to the Trackside Viewing Area, watching from the steppings or from the lawns in front.
Facility/Décor
The restaurant has been refurbished in recent years and has a traditional and elegant feel. It is a busy restaurant, which can affect service.
Private Tables
Private tables are available for groups of 8 guests or more, smaller groups will be asked to share a table.
Admission
This facility is situated within the Queen Anne Enclosure, where your ticket will allow access into the Parade Ring and also enjoy the post-racing tradition of singing around the bandstand. You cannot access the Royal Enclosure with this admission ticket. All guests are asked to adhere to Ascot’s dress code, which for the Queen Anne Enclosure advises that Ladies should dress in a manner that befits a formal occasion and gentlemen should wear a suit with collared shirt and tie.
Catering
The catering consists of a standard 3-course luncheon followed by a limited Afternoon Tea of sandwiches, scones and cutting cakes.
Exterior Shot of the Restaurant
Drinks
There is a Prosecco DOC Brut reception. The bar is complimentary and includes beers, selected wines, spirits, and soft drinks. Please note however that champagne is an extra charge.
Service
Service is left to the waiting-staff, there is not a hostess service.
Entertainment
There is no racing tipster included in this package.
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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50 / 100
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Paul Terry (61)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
