Hospitality at Ebor Festival – York Races
Wednesday 19 August – Saturday 22 August 2026
The Ebor Festival runs from Wednesday 19 August to Saturday 22 August 2026 at York Racecourse. This page covers the hospitality options available through AR Events for all four days, including restaurant dining, private suites, and the Tom Barnes Dante Suite — so you can compare what’s available and book the right option for your group.
What Is the Ebor Festival?
The Ebor Festival is one of the most important meetings in the flat racing calendar. Often called the Royal Ascot of the North, the four-day fixture draws some of the best horses in training and consistently produces Group race action of the highest quality.
The festival takes its name from the Ebor Handicap, run on the final day — Europe’s richest handicap flat race. Alongside it, the card features the Juddmonte International, the Darley Yorkshire Oaks, and the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes. Past winners on the Knavesmire include Frankel, who took the International Stakes in 2012, and Enable, who won the Yorkshire Oaks in both 2017 and 2019.
For corporate entertaining, the Ebor Festival has a lot going for it. Four days of top-level racing means flexibility on which day suits your group best. The racing itself gives the day a genuine focal point, which makes it easier to entertain clients than at a purely social event.
Ebor Restaurant
The Ebor Restaurant sits on the fourth floor of the Ebor Stand, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony overlooking the home straight. The views of the final furlong are among the best on the racecourse.
Tables are arranged for shared groups of two to six, or individual tables for parties of seven or more.
The package includes:
- A glass of chilled Champagne and canapés on arrival
- A gourmet buffet and carvery: starter, luxury buffet, dessert, cheeses, and afternoon tea
- Complimentary fine wines, Prosecco, main line spirits, beers, and soft drinks until 30 minutes after the last race (Champagne excluded)
- County Stand admission
- One car park label per two guests
- Complimentary racecard on entry
- Tote betting couriers serving your table
The Ebor Restaurant works well for corporate groups who want a formal dining setting with strong views of the racing. The combination of a structured meal and table service keeps the day organised, which is useful when entertaining clients who may not be regular racegoers.
For full details on this option, visit the Ebor Restaurant page.
Voltigeur Restaurant
The Voltigeur Restaurant is a second dining option for the festival, offering a different setting and format to the Ebor Restaurant. It’s a strong choice for groups who want a high-quality hospitality experience with a slightly different atmosphere.
Full details, including package inclusions and capacity, are available on the Voltigeur Restaurant page.
Tom Barnes – Dante Suite
The Tom Barnes Dante Suite is a premium hospitality option for the Ebor Festival, combining fine dining with one of the most distinctive settings at York Racecourse. This is the right option for groups where the quality of food and the overall occasion matter as much as the racing itself.
Full details on the Dante Suite are available on the Dante Suite page.
Private Boxes for the Ebor Festival
For groups who want a dedicated private space rather than a shared restaurant, private boxes are available across the Ebor, Knavesmire, and Melrose stands. Each box comes with its own balcony, dedicated service staff, York Raceday Television, and access to reserved betting and restroom facilities. Single boxes accommodate 12 to 14 guests; double boxes hold 24 to 28.
The private suite guide covers all three stands in detail. Optional drinks packages can be added at the time of booking.
Booking Ebor Festival Hospitality
The Ebor Festival is the single most popular meeting of the York season. Hospitality across all options books up earlier than any other fixture in the calendar. If you have a specific day, a particular package, or a minimum group size in mind, it’s worth enquiring as early as possible.
To check availability or discuss your requirements, contact the AR Events team directly.
Hospitality at Ebor Festival – Course Options
Ebor Restaurant
This restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the Ebor Stand with floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony overlooking the home straight and spectacular views of the final furlong
Package Includes:
- Shared tables of 2 to 6 guests or individual tables of 7 guests or more
- A glass of perfectly chilled Champagne and Canapes served upon arrival
- A buffet and carvery of gourmet standard; Starter, luxury buffet, dessert, cheeses and afternoon tea
- A selection of complimentary fine wines, Prosecco, main line spirits, beers and soft drinks to enjoy until 30 minutes after the last race (excluding champagne)
- County Stand admission
- One carpark label per two guests
- Complimentary race-card on entry to the course
- Tote betting couriers serving your table
Dates and Prices
all prices per person + vat
Dates and Prices
all prices per person + vat
Voltigeur Restaurant
One of the finest “Dine & View” experiences in racing.
Designed to combine the luxury of a restaurant with the spectacle of racing, this third floor facility delivers a unique ‘Dine & View’ hospitality package for individuals or larger groups.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea from the Voltigeur gourmet buffet & carvery in comfort and style with dedicated Knavesmire grandstand viewing seat just a few feet away.
Package Includes:
- Private tables for between 2 and 12 guests
- Welcome drink on arrival with amuse bouche
- A buffet and carvery of gourmet standard; Starter, luxury buffet, dessert, cheeses and afternoon tea
- A spacious cash bar offering table service to enjoy until 60 minutes after the last race
- County Stand admission
- One carpark label per two guests
- Complimentary race-card on entry to the racecourse
Click her for further information on the Voltigeur Restaurant.
Tom Barnes returns to York Races for the 2026 season
York Racecourse is pleased to confirm that Tom Barnes, chef & owner of Michelin star restaurant Skof, will be returning to The Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August.
For these two days Tom will be taking over both the kitchens and the front of house for the Dante Suite, providing an afternoon of delightful dishes with world class sport.
Expect a specially curated four-course menu showcasing seasonal ingredients, prepared in Tom’s signature style that highlights the best of modern British cuisine. Served with a choice of fine wines, beers and soft drinks as well as a glass of perfectly chilled Brut Champagne upon arrival.
A luxury Yorkshire Afternoon Tea will complete a culinary experience to remember.
Tom Barnes is known for his intuitive cooking style and appreciation for seasonal ingredients. Tom opened his first solo restaurant, Skof, in Manchester, in May 2024. The restaurant, located in the city’s historic NOMA district, lives within a former drapery warehouse built by the city’s storied Co-Operative Movement. Following a sensitive restoration which exposed beautiful Victorian brickwork and tiling inside the listed building, Skof opened with 36 covers and a ‘Pass Table’ where all guests dining from one of the two tasting menus are invited to take one course.
Tom has won The Roux Scholarship and wowed on BBC2’s Great British Menu, where he won the main course at the final banquet.
His work as executive chef for Simon Rogan’s three Michelin-starred L’Enclume, one Michelin-starred Rogan & Co, Henrock, and Home by Simon Rogan was instrumental to the group’s success.
Enjoy :
- Private tables for between 2 and 10 guests
- A glass of perfectly chilled Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut Champagne served upon arrival.
- A four-course lunch created and prepared by renowned chef Tom Barnes and his team.
- Yorkshire luxury afternoon tea served to your table mid afternoon.
- A selection of complimentary fine wines, Gardet Champagne, premium spirits, beers and soft drinks to enjoy until 30 minutes after the start of the last race.
- County Stand admission.
- One carpark label per two guests.
- Complimentary race-card on entry to the course.
- Tipster to run through the race card
- Tote betting couriers serving your table.
- Tote betting couriers serving your table
