Royal Ascot - Old Paddock Restaurant

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The Old Paddock Restaurant is located near the Pre-Parade Ring..

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Old Paddock Restaurant Menu

Starter

Hand carved pata negra and ham hock rillette

Summer herb salad and tomberry dressing

Main course

“Coronation chicken”

Tournedos of warm corn fed chicken with spiced apricot, sultana and cumin

Pomegranate, coriander and pistachio rice

Mango and onion seed crème fraîche

Dessert

St. Clements and lime pannacotta 

Exotic fruit salsa and peppermint tuile

Freshly brewed Fairtrade medium ground coffee or tea

Milk chocolate caramel bon bon 

Traditional afternoon tea

Selection of sandwiches

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and chive on brown bread

Free range egg and cress on tomato bread

Roast beef and hot horseradish on white bread

Lemon, vanilla and sultana scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve

Iced carrot cake

Selection of infused teas

A day at Royal Ascot is very special and dressing accordingly is an important part of the experience.  The dress code set out below is designed to help racegoers to dress appropriately for the occasion.  Many hosts like to reflect the traditional and special values of Royal Ascot by asking their guests to comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code, although it is not compulsory for this restaurant.

You may wish to view the Style Guides  that have been created. Please see the links below.

ROYAL ENCLOSURE - View Style Guide

Ladies
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal day wear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:

• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer;

• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater;

• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code;

• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and of matching material and colour;

• Hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
 
• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted;

• Midriffs must be covered;

• Fascinators are no longer permitted in the Royal Enclosure; neither are headpieces which do not have a base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches / 10cm).

Gentlemen
Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or grey morning dress which must include:

• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats); and

• A black or grey top hat; and

• Black shoes.

A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden.  Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.

The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.

Children (admitted on Friday and Saturday only)
Girls (aged 10-16) should be dressed for a formal occasion.  Smart summer dresses are suggested.  Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Boys (aged 10-16) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code (as set out above); or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie (whereupon no hat is required).

Overseas Visitors
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.

Serving Military Personnel
Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.

GRANDSTAND ADMISSION - View Style Guide

Ladies
Ladies within the main Grandstand enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion. 

Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times;

• Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted;

• Trousers must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above (i.e. strapless or sheer strap tops are not permitted);

• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Grandstand Admission dress code;

• Midriffs must be covered;

• Shorts are not permitted.

Gentlemen
Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie. 

Children
Girls (17 or under) should be dressed for a formal occasion.  Smart summer dresses are suggested.  Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Boys aged (13-17) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie.  Younger boys (12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.