Bookable table

Harris Tweed Bistro at Musselburgh

An upper-grandstand bistro overlooking the finish and the final furlong. Tables have a 90-minute dining period; booking is recommended, and walk-ins depend on space.

Photo: Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped

TicketsSee fixture page; plus general admission

Dress codeNo formal dress code

Parade RingWith general admission

EntranceMain entrance, then the upper grandstand

Who it suits

A sit-down meal with a view of the finish.
Families: children’s dishes are on the menu.

Ticket prices

Harris Tweed Bistro
Booking	Price
Bistro table (90 minutes)Menu prices on the fixture page	On the fixture page
General admissionNeeded as well	From £23 (2026)

Ordinary general admission is still needed alongside this booking.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

A bistro table for a 90-minute dining period.
Views over the finish and final furlong from the upper grandstand.
All the public areas with your general admission ticket.

Not included

General admission, which you buy separately.
An all-day table: dining periods are 90 minutes.

The view

The bistro looks out over the finish and the final furlong, so you can watch a race or two while you eat.

Food and drink

The Harris Tweed Bistro serves a sit-down menu in the upper grandstand, with children’s dishes available.

Bistro menu

Sit-down dining with a view.

Children’s dishes

On the menu.

Facilities

Indoor seating

Out of the weather.

Course views

Over the finish and final furlong.

Dress code

There’s no formal dress code; many dress up on the major social days.

Getting in

Gates opened at noon for the 12 October 2026 raceday, with the first race at 1.47pm. Parking and the courtesy buses from the station are free. Security may search bags, and ordinary re-entry isn’t allowed.

Accessibility

A companion ticket is available for a paying disabled adult with valid carer ID or supporting documents: email the application before the meeting. Reserved disabled spaces are at the front of the public car parks on Balcarres Road, with a free shuttle to the entrances about 500 metres away. An accessible toilet is at Pinkie’s Bar. Call 0131 665 2859. Ask the access team about the best route to the upper grandstand.

Full accessibility guide for Musselburgh

Children and families

Under-18s are free with a paying adult except on New Year’s Day, Edinburgh Cup day and Ladies Day, with up to four children per paying adult. Book child tickets in advance: if a meeting sells out, none are issued at the gate. The bistro has children’s dishes.

Tips

Book ahead: walk-ins depend on space.
Time your 90 minutes around the races you most want to see.
Remember to buy general admission too.

Upgrading

For a reserved table for the whole raceday with food included, look at Queen’s Stand hospitality packages on the fixture page.

Questions people ask

Do I need a general admission ticket?

Yes, the bistro booking is on top of general admission.

How long is a table?

A 90-minute dining period.

Can I walk in?

Only if there’s space; booking is recommended.

Is there a children’s menu?

Yes, children’s dishes are offered.

Other enclosures at Musselburgh

From £23 in 2026General admissionOne ticket for all the public areas: the lawns, the rails, the Parade Ring area, the grandstand steppings and the public bars, with no formal dress code.HospitalityQueen’s Stand diningCourse-facing hospitality near the winning post and Parade Ring. Packages usually combine admission, a reserved table and food; each fixture page lists that day’s menu and inclusions.GroupsPicnic table and drinks packagesReserved outdoor or informal group packages, such as a picnic table with drinks, on selected meetings. They’re upgrades on top of admission, not a separate enclosure, and are listed on each fixture page.

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