Premier Dining

The Club Restaurant & Lounge

The Club Restaurant & Lounge offers an exquisite Five Course Executive Chef’s Menu, here you can explore the mouth-watering tastes of local delicacies, and enjoy the rich and aromatic flavours of our extensive wine list.

Looking to add more to your experience? Why not upgrade to our VIP experience, where not only do you get to enjoy your dining experience, but you will also get a VIP tour of the grounds, with first-hand knowledge you will get to experience the site like no other.

If this is something you are interested in be sure to reach out to us to book.

Fine dining

Essex's Newest Fine-Dining Restaurant

Located on the first floor of the grandstand, your dining experience will be met with panoramic views of the racecourse, ensuring you wont miss a moment of the action.

All our food is locally sourced from in and around Essex, and every dish is carefully curated to celebrate the best of our local larder.

From £85pp, what more could you want , and with the option of wine pairings, The Club Restaurant & Lounge is perfect for all occasions whether that be birthday celebrations, anniversaries or just dinner. Make your dining experience one to remember and look into available dates today.

Brand NEW for Summer 2024! From August 15th, The Club Restaurant and Lounge will offer a five-course set tasting menu for guests. This fine-dining set menu will change each raceday offering guests a unique culinary experience on each visit, making you come back for more.

VIEW OUR SAMPLE MENU

First Class

Culinary Experience

Racing is a thrill and we believe your dining experience should be just as exhilarating. Whether you are coming for our regular Thursday Racing or joining us for one of our premier raceday such as Ladies day, we can promise you an incredible experience, with delicious food and drink and out of this world racing.

The warm and exclusive atmosphere blended with a variety of benefits to accompany our fine dining packages including admission, car parking, courier betting service and an informative racecard as well as a table for the day meaning you can savour every moment of your day at the races.

For information on allergens click here.

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Thoroughly Enjoyed
Went with the family and booked a table for dinner. It was thoroughly enjoyed and the food was lovely

Fantastic Food
Great day out, fantastic food and lovely champagne

Fantastic Job
The young lady serving is was an absolute pleasure. The kitchen did a fantastic job with alternative dishes for my wife who has a dairy allergy

Where can I find raceday menus?

As of August 2024 our menu in The Club Restaurant & Lounge will change every raceday. To see what is available for upcoming racedays see below:

22nd May

Do I need to book restaurants in advance?

Chelmsford City Racecourse offers excellent hospitality and dining options, which are generally fully-booked weeks in advance. We always advise our guests to book in advance to ensure that their desired package is available for their desired raceday, however, walk-in bookings are welcomed if there is availability.

What time does the restaurant open and close, and what time is food service?

Our restaurants open at the same time as gates open, and generally stay open for one hour after the last race, but closing times can be extended or reduced depending how busy the facility is.

Please check our website for gates opening and closing times.

The Club Restaurant & Lounge
Food service commences anytime within the first hour of gates opening, however we ask our guests to be on their main course by the fourth race at the latest.

Can we have a large party in the restaurants?

The maximum table size in The Club Restaurant & Lounge is eight people. We are happy to invite larger groups to our Fairwood Brasserie, these bookings would be split over multiple tables.

Please contact the racecourse office for any additional requirements.