Dining & Entertainment

Two flagship hospitality venues are available at Towcester Racecourse for the duration of the StarSports English Greyhound Derby, both of which offer superb views of the race track and surrounding countryside from the terrace.

Empress restaurant

Perfectly positioned for enjoying all the Racecourse has to offer, the Empress Restaurant and balcony boast incredible views of the whole Racecourse and the sweep of the glorious Northamptonshire countryside beyond.

Hospitality box

The undoubted sporting and social highlight of the greyhound racing season kicks off in style. Enjoy a feast of top quality racing from the best greyhounds from both sides of the Irish Sea. 192 greyhounds in 32 races over three nights racing. Come and join us for an unforgettable start in the English countryside.

Hospitality box

Celebrating something?

Whether you’re organising a family reunion, anniversary or a big birthday bash, there’s no finer place to celebrate than in one of our flagship hospitality venue.

Attending one of our racedays?

If you’re joining us to simply soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the entertainment at the most beautiful racecourse in the UK, we have an extensive range of public areas and dining options available, all of which offer superb views of the race track and include options for a quick bite or something a bit more posh.

Attending one of our racedays?

Artisan Cuisine

HOSPITALITY BOX BUFFET, ROUNDS

All restaurant meals must be preordered at the time of ticket purchase.

STARTERS

HAM HOCK

WITH SOURDOUGH & CHUNKY PICCALILLI

or

SMOKED SALMON GRAVADLAX,

PICKLED FENNEL & CHILLI SALAD (DF, GF)

or

CLASSIC CEASAR SALAD

(V, GF, DF, VG)

MAINS

MINI CHICKEN & TARRGON PIE

SERVED WITH BUTTERY MASH & JUS

or

BEEF SLIDERS

IN FRESHLY BAKED BRIOCHE BUN FINISHED WITH BABY GEM LETTUCE, RED ONION CHUTNEY & TRUFFLE AIOLI

or

COD LOIN

WITH SAMPHIRE SOUBISE SAUCE & CAVOLO NERO CRISP (GF)

or

WILD MUSHROOM LOADED MACARONI CHEESE

& CRISPY ONIONS

(V) VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE

DESSERTS

SHOT GLASS MINI MASCARPONE COFFEE MOUSSE

& SPECULOOS CRUMBLE

or

CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL

TOPPED WITH PROFITEROLES

or

VEGAN VANILLA CHEESECAKE

WITH SICILIAN LEMON GLAZE (DF, V, VG)

HOSPITALITY BOX BUFFET, Finals

All restaurant meals must be preordered at the time of ticket purchase.

STARTERS

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

SALAMI, PROSCIUTTO, BRESAOLA, SOPPRESSATA, CORNICHONS, MICRO HERBS, RUSTIC BREADS

or

GIN & TONIC CURED SALMON

GREEN HERB EMULSION, RADICCHIO, RED AMARANTH (GF, DF)

or

POACHED PEAR

CHICORY, MICRO SALAD, WALNUT & WHIPPED VIOLIFE (VG, V, DF)

MAINS

18-HOUR SLOW COOKED BRISKET

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

or

DUCK BREAST

SQUASH PUREE, NERO CRISP, CHERRY GLAZE (GF)

or

PAN SEARED TUNA STEAK HOT NICOISE

FINE BEANS, VINE TOMATOES, OLIVES, QUAIL EGG, PEASHOOTS (GF)

or

HARISSA SPICED POLENTA LOAF

WILTED SPINACH, SALSA VERDE SAUCE (DF, VG)

DESSERTS

TIRAMISU

MASCARPONE, COFFEE LIQUEUR, CHERRY LIQUEUR, RUM & CARAMEL

or

VEGAN RASPBERRY MOUSSE

RASPBERRY MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRIES, COCONUT MILK CREAM & RASPBERRY PUREE (VG, V, DF)

or

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL

LAYER CARAMEL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ON CRISP BISCUIT & SPONGE

EMPRESS RESTAURANT MENU, ROUNDS

All restaurant meals must be preordered at the time of ticket purchase.

STARTERS

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

with fresh sourdough bread

or

Classic Atlantic Prawn Cocktail

or

Traditional Vegetable soup

(GF, DF, VG)

or

Beetroot & Goats Cheese salad

(GF, V)

MAINS

Feather Blade of Beef

with fresh farm vegetables & roasted potatoes (GF, DF)

or

Pan Roasted Chicken Supreme

in a mushroom sauce with creamy mashed potato & tender stem broccoli (GF)

or

Pan Seared Salmon

in a lemon butter sauce with crushed dill and chive potatoes & charred leeks (GF)

or

Pea Risotto

with pea puree, peas, micro leaves & candied walnuts (GF, VG, V)

DESSERTS

Apple Crumble Tart

with custard (V)

or

Sticky Toffee Pudding

with luxury vanilla ice cream (V)

or

Chocolate Mousse

(V)

or

Lemon Posset

with homemade shortbread (VG, V)

EMPRESS RESTAURANT MENU, FINALS

All restaurant meals must be preordered at the time of ticket purchase.

STARTERS

GIN CURED SALMON

PICKLED CUCUMBER, RADICCHIO, LEMON DILL GEL (GF, DF)

or

CHICKEN & LEEK TERRINE

TOMATO GEL, SWEET TOMATO PICKLE, CIABATTA CROSTINI, PEA SHOOTS

or

TEXTURES OF BEETROOT

MICRO HERB SALAD, CANDIED WALNUTS (GF, DF, VG, V)

MAINS

ROSEMARY ROASTED RUMP OF LAMB

FONDANT POTATOES, BABY CARROTS, KALE, REDCURRANT JUS

or

PESTO MARINATED LOIN OF COD

WRAPPED IN LEEK, CAJUN SPICED RISOTTO, LIME AND YOGHURT DRESSING

or

ROOT VEGETABLE CHICKPEA & FETA TART

SWEET POTATO PUREE, TEMPURA COURGETTE FLOWER, GREEN HERB OIL (GF, V)

DESSERTS

BERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE

LAVENDER SHORTBREAD (V)

or

VEGAN VANILLA PANNA COTTA

PINEAPPLE CRISPS, COCONUT SORBET (GF, DF, VG, V)

or

BISCOTTI BAKED CHEESECAKE

CHOCOLATE PAINT, CHANTILLY CREAM, CHOCOLATE TUILE (V)