Dante Festival Hospitality – Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes Day

Located on the fourth floor of the Ebor Stand, this elegant restaurant offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with sweeping views of the home straight and the dramatic final furlong. Guests enjoy a refined race-day atmosphere with exceptional comfort and panoramic sightlines of the action.

The experience combines gourmet dining with premium hospitality, creating the perfect setting to entertain clients or celebrate a special occasion. From arrival to the final race, every detail is designed to deliver a memorable and luxurious day at the races.

Ebor Restaurant Hospitality Includes;

• Shared tables for 2–6 guests or private tables for groups of 7+
• Glass of chilled Champagne and canapés on arrival
• Gourmet buffet & carvery: starter, luxury buffet, desserts, cheeses and afternoon tea
• Complimentary fine wines, Prosecco, spirits, beers and soft drinks (served until 30 minutes after the last race; Champagne excluded)
• County Stand admission
• One car park label per two guests
• Complimentary racecard on entry
• Expert tipster preview of the racecard
• Tote betting couriers serving your table

Located on the third floor of the Knavesmire Stand, this stylish restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private grandstand balcony with ample seating overlooking the home straight and the thrilling final furlong. Guests can enjoy a relaxed yet refined race-day setting with superb views of the action.

The combination of elegant dining and prime viewing creates an ideal environment for entertaining or celebrating in comfort. From arrival through to the final race, the experience delivers a memorable and sociable day at the races.

Voltigeur Restaurant Hospitality Includes;

• Private tables for 2–12 guests
• Welcome drink on arrival with amuse-bouche
• Starter, luxury buffet, desserts, cheeses and afternoon tea
• Spacious cash bar with table service (available until 60 minutes after the last race)
• County Stand admission
• One car park label per two guests
• Complimentary racecard on entry
• Tote betting couriers serving your table

Perched on the fourth floor of the Knavesmire Stand, these private boxes offer breathtaking views across the course and the dramatic final furlong from their own balconies. They provide an ideal setting to entertain first-time racegoers or relax into a day of high-quality sport in complete comfort.

Opened in 1996, the Knavesmire Stand is an award-winning venue, recognised by the Civic Trust and RIBA, and remains a firm favourite with York racegoers. Its popularity is reflected in the high number of repeat bookings each season.

Box Details & Capacity;

• 16–24 guests: Knavesmire Stand (4th Floor) single-sized private box
• 30+ guests: Larger boxes and private suites available on request (limited availability)

Knavesmire Stand Box Includes;

• Private box with exclusive balcony
• Entrance badge with full County Stand access
• Complimentary racecard on entry
• One car park label per two guests
• Morning coffee & biscuits
• Bar nibbles on arrival
• Traditional hot or cold four-course lunch (festival buffet upgrade available)
• Luxury afternoon tea
• Private bar (flexible payment arrangements)
• Dedicated service staff
• Floral table centrepieces and white linen tablecloths
• York race-day television and signage
• Reserved access to betting and restroom facilities

We offer a fully stocked private bar within your box, including wines, bottled beers, mainline spirits and mixers as standard. Guests can purchase drinks on the day via card payment, with no additional cost required at the time of booking. Please note, we are unable to operate bar tabs or hold cards behind the bar. If you prefer to host your guests with drinks included, you can choose one of the tailored account or drinks packages below.

Pay As You Go Bar

We offer a private bar stocked with wines, bottled beers, main line spirits and mixers as standard, whereby guests purchase their drinks via card payment on the day. No further cost to you at booking stage. Please note we are unable to run bar tabs or retain a card behind the bar on the day. If you wish to cover all drinks for your guests, please opt for the account bar below.

Account Bar (Pre-Paid £50 per person deposit)

Guests are served without request for payment. Orders are accumulated on the day and an invoice for the consumption (minus the deposit of £50 per person), will be raised for payment post-event. We require a deposit for each guest to open the account, as an estimated cost. Should the final bill reflect an amount lower than initially paid as the deposit, you will receive a refund for the difference.

Proper Drinks Package – £120 per person

• One glass per person of House Champagne or Pimm’s No1 on arrival
  Soft drinks selection
• Larger & cider
• Specially selected wines (red, white & rosé)
• Add House Champagne served all day for an extra £31.50 per person

Premium Drinks Package – £195 per person

• Glass of House NV Champagne or Pimm’s No1 on arrival, and throughout the day
• Premium spirits selection
  Premium soft drinks and mixers
  Premium lager and cider
• Specially selected premium wines (red, white & rosé)
  Free flowing sparkling wine and Champagne

Drinks packages close 30 minutes after the start of the last race.
Product list is a sample only and is subject to change. Packages are only applicable to Private Boxes only

A regular base for distinguished racehorse owners, the modern Melrose Stand sits at the heart of the action, offering superb track views and easy access to the Parade Ring. Each private box features its own balcony, is fully furnished, and includes York Raceday Television, while every floor provides exclusive Totesport betting points and restroom facilities.

Single boxes accommodate 10–14 guests, with double-sized boxes available for 24–30 guests, delivering a comfortable and prestigious race-day hospitality experience.

Melrose Stand Box Hospitality Includes;​

• Private box with exclusive balcony
• Entrance badge with full County Stand access
• Complimentary racecard on entry
• One car park label per two guests
• Morning coffee & biscuits
• Bar nibbles on arrival
• Traditional hot or cold four-course lunch (festival buffet upgrade available)
• Luxury afternoon tea
• Private bar (flexible payment arrangements)
• Dedicated service staff
• Floral table centrepieces and white linen tablecloths
• York race-day television and signage
• Reserved access to betting and restroom facilities

We offer a fully stocked private bar within your box, including wines, bottled beers, mainline spirits and mixers as standard. Guests can purchase drinks on the day via card payment, with no additional cost required at the time of booking. Please note, we are unable to operate bar tabs or hold cards behind the bar. If you prefer to host your guests with drinks included, you can choose one of the tailored account or drinks packages below.

Pay As You Go Bar

We offer a private bar stocked with wines, bottled beers, main line spirits and mixers as standard, whereby guests purchase their drinks via card payment on the day. No further cost to you at booking stage. Please note we are unable to run bar tabs or retain a card behind the bar on the day. If you wish to cover all drinks for your guests, please opt for the account bar below.

Account Bar (Pre-Paid £50 per person deposit)

Guests are served without request for payment. Orders are accumulated on the day and an invoice for the consumption (minus the deposit of £50 per person), will be raised for payment post-event. We require a deposit for each guest to open the account, as an estimated cost. Should the final bill reflect an amount lower than initially paid as the deposit, you will receive a refund for the difference.

Proper Drinks Package – £120 per person

• One glass per person of House Champagne or Pimm’s No1 on arrival
  Soft drinks selection
• Larger & cider
• Specially selected wines (red, white & rosé)
• Add House Champagne served all day for an extra £31.50 per person

Premium Drinks Package – £195 per person

• Glass of House NV Champagne or Pimm’s No1 on arrival, and throughout the day
• Premium spirits selection
  Premium soft drinks and mixers
  Premium lager and cider
• Specially selected premium wines (red, white & rosé)
  Free flowing sparkling wine and Champagne

Drinks packages close 30 minutes after the start of the last race.
Product list is a sample only and is subject to change. Packages are only applicable to Private Boxes only

The Parade Ring Restaurant is an award-winning dining space with contemporary styling and panoramic views across the racecourse. Guests also enjoy a unique bird’s-eye perspective of the pre-parade ring and saddling boxes, bringing them closer to the excitement behind the scenes.

Designed for smaller parties, it provides an intimate and refined race-day setting with exceptional service throughout. From arrival to the final race, the experience combines fine dining, comfort and superb viewing in an elegant atmosphere.

Parade Ring Restaurant Includes;

• Bookings for a maximum of six guests (ideal for smaller parties)
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Four-course à la carte luncheon of the highest fine dining standard
• Luxury afternoon tea served at your table mid-afternoon
• Spacious cash bar with table service (available until 60 minutes after the last race)
• County Stand admission
• One car park label per two guests
• Complimentary racecard on entry
• Convenient on-site betting facilities