Winning Post Restaurant at Southwell

Who it suits

• Racegoers who want to watch the final straight from a course-centre restaurant.
• Groups who prefer a reserved table and full meal to standing or moving between public outlets.
• Visitors who want a tipster talk and dedicated betting as part of their hospitality day.

Ticket prices

The official 2026 brochure lists £200, £220 and £240 hospitality starting prices on the page describing Seasons Restaurant and the Winning Post Restaurant, but the layout does not identify which number belongs to the Winning Post. The exact venue-specific rate and an on-the-day price are not published clearly.

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Where your ticket takes you

• Hospitality admission to the racecourse and public areas.
• A private table for the day in the Winning Post Restaurant.
• A three-course set menu, afternoon tea and a tipster talk before racing.
• Dedicated betting facilities and a racecard, as listed in the 2026 brochure.

Not included

• A general-admission-only ticket; hospitality admission is bundled with the restaurant package.
• A private chalet or private garden area, which is a separate hospitality product.

The view

The Winning Post Restaurant sits in the centre of the course and is positioned for views of the final straight. This is a dining and seated-viewing option; the brochure also says hospitality guests receive admission to other public areas if they want to watch from closer to the track or see the horses in the Parade Ring.

Food and drink

The restaurant package provides a seated meal and additional hospitality service.

Facilities

Dress code

The racecourse recommends a smarter style in hospitality areas, such as smart jeans or tailored shorts and a collared shirt for gentlemen. Sporting team shirts and offensive fancy dress are not allowed. The restaurant’s booking page does not publish additional item-by-item rules; dress for outdoor viewing as well as time indoors.

Getting in

Use the hospitality entrance, not the General Enclosure gate. Tickets are emailed, normally two weeks before the meeting, and can be scanned from a phone or tablet. The package is sold in advance through the hospitality team; the racecourse does not publish a walk-up or on-the-day restaurant price.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available in Car Parks A and B. Southwell provides accessible viewing ramps near the horse walk, winners enclosure and Parade Ring, accessible toilets, and lift access to first-floor hospitality areas. The official page does not identify the Winning Post’s exact level or its step-free route; contact the hospitality team before booking if that detail matters. Free personal-assistant admission can be claimed with proof of need.

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Children and families

Under-18s usually go free with a paying adult, up to three children per adult. The restaurant requires its own hospitality booking and meal, but no child meal price is published in the brochure. Contact the racecourse about suitable menus and seating for younger guests.

Tips

• Ask which of the brochure’s listed 2026 starting prices applies to the Winning Post before paying; the printed layout does not tie one amount clearly to this venue.
• Use the restaurant as your indoor base and go outside for a closer trackside view between races.
• Ask about dietary requirements and the menu when making the booking; the brochure describes the menu as a set package.
• Confirm the restaurant’s floor and step-free route with the hospitality team if you need lift access.

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