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 night in the English countryside.

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 night in the English countryside.

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 venues.

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?

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.

Artisan Cuisine

HOSPITALITY BOX & EMPRESS RESTAURANT, ROUNDS

24th May, 31st May & 7th June

All restaurant meals must be preordered at the time of ticket purchase.
All vegetarian options could be made vegan – must be specified at checkout.

STARTERS

BRIXWORTH PATE

WITH RED ONION CHUTNEY, MICRO SALAD MELBA TOAST

or

PULLED & PRESSED HAM HOCK

CHUNKY PICCALILLI, MICRO LEAF

or

HERITAGE TOMATOES

AND MOZZARELLA, TORN BASIL AND BALSAMIC GLAZE

(V) VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE – MUST BE SPCIFIED AT CHECKOUT

MAINS

FRESHLY MADE 6OZ STEAK BURGER

BRIOCHE BUN, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, TRUFFLE AIOLI, TOMATO, BABY GEM LETTUCE, TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS, SPECIALTY KETCHUP, BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS, ARTISAN SLAW

or

HANDMADE CHICKEN AND LEEK PIE

CREAMY MASHED POTATO, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, RED WINE GRAVY

or

GNOCCHI

SPINACH, OLIVES, SUN BLUSHED TOMATOES, PESTO DRESSING, ALL TOPPED WITH A ROCKET AND PARMESAN SALAD

(V) VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE – MUST BE SPCIFIED AT CHECKOUT

or

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN SUPREME

IN A MUSHROOM SAUCE WITH CREAMY MASH POTATO, BABY CARROTS AND TENDER STEM BROCCOLI

DESSERTS

MANGO & PASSION FRUIT CHEESECAKE

WITH FRUIT SALSA, MERINGUE PIECES

(V) VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE – MUST BE SPCIFIED AT CHECKOUT

or

ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE:

MILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, CHOCOLATE PAINT, SIGNATURE GOLDEN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, VANILLA WHIPPED MASCARPONE, CHOCOLATE TUILLE, AND A RASPBERRY SAUCE

(V) VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE – MUST BE SPCIFIED AT CHECKOUT

Children's menu (Under 12 years)

24th May, 31st May & 7th June

All restaurant meals must be preordered at the time of ticket purchase.
All vegetarian options could be made vegan – must be specified at checkout.

STARTERS

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

(V)

or

VEGETABLE STICKS & MAYONNAISE DIP

(GF, DF, V, VG)

MAINS

FISH FINGERS & CHIPS

or

SAUSAGE & MASHED POTATO

or

CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHIPS & BEANS

or

MAC & CHEESE WITH VEGETABLES

(V)

DESSERTS

CHOCLATE BROWNIE & ICE CREAM

or

ICE CREAM 3 SCOOPS

(V) VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY

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, 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)