Ebor Festival – York Races
Wednesday 19 August – Saturday 22 August 2026
The York Ebor Meeting, also known as the Ebor Festival, is a prestigious four-day horse racing event held at York Racecourse. The Ebor Meeting is often referred to as “the Royal Ascot of the North”.
The festival is named after the Ebor Handicap, Europe’s richest handicap flat race and the highlight of the final day.
There is plenty of Group race action, including the Juddmonte International, the Darley Yorkshire Oaks and the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes.
Racing superstars like Frankel (International Stakes 2012) and Enable (Yorkshire Oaks 2017, 2019) have won here in the past.
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
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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
