*Racing will commence behind closed doors on 12th June as per the latest Government guidelines on Covid-19*
The Curragh Racecourse has an exciting range of hospitality choices available at race meetings throughout 2020. From VIP experiences such as private suite hire and fine dining to more casual options and group admission packages, the Curragh racecourse has something for everyone. Whether it's the privacy of a box or a bespoke dining experience, it is a chance to socialise over the finest dishes to the backdrop of world-class racing.
The Oaks Restaurant
Situated in the heart of the grandstand on level 2, the Oaks restaurant offers 3-course A la carte dining in a great location. The Oaks restaurant is a bright, elegant room with oak panel flooring and glass walls that allow you to experience the race day atmosphere while enjoying world-class hospitality. Restaurant guests have access to an adjacent reserved balcony overlooking the parade ring and champagne bar terrace below. It is just a short walk through the grandstand from the Oaks restaurant to the upper tier of terrace seating providing excellent views of the race track.
View a sample menu for The Oaks Restaurant
The St. Leger Restaurant
Make an exciting occasion unforgettable with Fine Dining hospitality packages at any of our 19 racedays in 2020 in the St. Leger Restaurant. Situated on the top floor of the new Curragh grandstand, the St. Leger restaurant offers 3-course A la carte fine dining in the most stunning location Irish racing has to offer overlooking the race track and surrounding countryside. The St. Leger restaurant dining experience was nominated for an award at the Irish Restaurant Association Leinster Region 2020 Awards.
| FIXTURE | RACE DAY | GATES | The Oaks Restaurant Price per Person | The St. Leger Restaurant Price per Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 12th June 2020 | Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival | Gates Open 11.30am, First race 1.50pm | Marble Hill Stakes (Listed), Gallinule Stakes (Group 3), Tatttersalls Irish 2000 Guineas (Group 1), Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2), Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| Saturday 13th June 2020 | Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival | Gates Open 11.30am, First race 1.50pm | Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas (Group 1), Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 26th June, Friday | Curragh Party Night | Gates Open 3.30pm, First race 5.15pm | Ragusa EBF Premier Handicap, Tote Rockingham Handicap | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 27th June, Saturday | Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby | Gates Open 11.30am, First race 2.20pm | Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1), Dubai Duty Free International Stakes (Group 3), GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 28th June, Sunday | Juddmonte Curragh Picnic Day | Gates Open 11.30am, First race 1.15pm | Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1), Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2), Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2), Jumeriah Creekside Dash Stakes (Listed), Dubai Duty Free Millionaire Celebration Stakes (Listed) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 18th July, Saturday | Irish Oaks | Gates Open 12 noon, First race 2.15pm | Irish Oaks (Group 1), Tote Scurry, Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey (Group 3), Friarstown Stud Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 19th July, Sunday | Ladies Derby Day | Gates Open 12 noon, First race 2pm | Sapphire Stakes (Group 2), Kilboy Estate Stakes (Group 2), Ladies Derby | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 9th August, Sunday | Keeneland Summer Family Day | Gates Open 12.30pm, First race 2pm | Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1), Phoenix Sprint (Group 3) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 14th August, Friday (e) | Music Night | Gates Open 3.30pm, First race 5.10pm | Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3), Comer Group Irish St Leger Trial (Group 3) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 22nd August, Saturday (e) | Music Night | Gates Open 3.30pm, First race 5.10pm | Debutante Stakes (Group 2), Galileo Futurity Stakes (Group 2), The Curragh Stakes (Listed) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 28th August, Friday (e) | Music Night | Gates Open 3.30pm, First race 5.10pm | Flame of Tara Stakes (Group 3) Round Tower Stakes (G) Snow Fairy Stakes (Group 3), Tote Cambridgeshire | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 13th September, Sunday | Longines Irish Champions Weekend | Gates Open 11.30am, First race 2pm | Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1), Derrinstown Stud Flying Five (Group 1), Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1), Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1), Moyglare Jewels Blandford Stakes (Group 2), Waterford Testimonial (Listed) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 26th September, Saturday | Curragh Autumn Festival | Gates Open 12 Noon, First race 1.45pm | Renaissance Stakes (Group 3), Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 27th September, Sunday | Curragh Autumn Festival | Gates Open 12 Noon, First race 1.45pm | Weld Park Stakes (Group 3), Beresford Stakes (Group 2) | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 11th October, Sunday | Autumn Family Day | Gates Open 12 Noon, First race 1.45pm | Waterford Testimonial Stakes (Group 3), Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Listed), Tote Irish Cesarewitch | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
| 15th October, Thursday | Students Day | Gates Open 12 Noon, First race 1pm | The Curragh 2020 season comes to a close with our first student race day | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS | BEHIND CLOSED DOORS |
Gate & first race times are subject to change*
Hiring a Private Box at The Curragh affords guests privacy, exclusivity and impeccable service at the heart of the action. Private Boxes are available for all 20 racedays in 2020, with a range of options available and the flexibility to tailor a race meeting to suit your tastes around timings of your choice and offers the opportunity to fill your own private sectionof the racecourse with friends, family or clients.
Private suites are available with a variety of views and they range in capacity from 16-60 guests. Every luxuriously furnished box comes with its own private bar and dining area with a variety of food and drink options to suit all requirements. With private balconies and large televisions, you won’t miss a second of the all-important action on the track.
Find out more about our fine dining packages or private suite hire and contact Paul Keane [email protected] or call +353877596266
Company Registration Number: 388552
Company Registration Number: 388552
Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare, R56 RR67, Ireland.