Dining

Located near the iconic Kentucky Derby starting gate, our Starting Gate Pavilion Balcony offers a variety of new, comfortable dining options for your Oaks and Derby experience.

Club SI by Sports Illustrated, provides a luxurious, equine-focused dining experience offering an immersive view of the all-new Paddock and Paddock Runway giving guests unparalleled behind-the-scenes experiences; this space offers the opportunity to watch the races on the rail just a few sections before the Finish Line. The interior design of Club SI will showcase iconic Sports Illustrated magazine covers, editorial featuring past Kentucky Derby races. Each year, celebrity ambassadors will act as hosts for Club SI during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks for a premium race day experience.

The Ford First Turn Club Dining Room allows guests to enjoy the famous, media-worthy angle of the Kentucky Derby Walkover, where contenders and their connections parade along the track from the barn area to the Paddock prior to the big race. First Turn Club Dining guests can enjoy thunderous racing along the rail of the outdoor terrace directly in front of the dining room.

Silks Balcony and Loge provides an elevated view of the Paddock in a covered open-air setting; This area offers both dining tables and box seats; Enjoy easy access to a dedicated race viewing location in our 3rd floor Clubhouse in Section 320.

The Stakes Room blends 150 years of tradition with a fresh and contemporary atmosphere that celebrates a storied past and spectacular future for Churchill Downs. The oval-shaped bar in the Stakes Tavern is designed in the shape of the track, complete with pole markings. This area caters to the horsemen and distinguished guests that carry on the legacy of horseracing.

The Homestretch Club offers excellent views of the track in the key moment of the race as well as the Big Board; Enjoy indoor access to a private temperature-controlled club on the first level with ambient lighting and contemporary finishes; Take a break to place a wager, enjoy the Chef’s Table Buffet, and grab a drink from the 97’ bar, the longest bar in Kentucky. Further access to the Clubhouse offers additional race viewing options to complete this premium hospitality experience.

See and be seen at the famous Turf Club. Typically a members-only club during the race meet, this exclusive premium dining space features a party atmosphere with live entertainment, a bourbon bar, and an interactive Chef’s kitchen including a brick oven and gelato station. Two covered outdoor dining options include the Turf Club Balcony, facing the Paddock, and the Turf Terrace, facing the track.

Skye Terrace offers three floors of interior dining space directly above the Clubhouse after the finish line. The elongated layout ensures that every dining guest is close to the windows facing the track and has easy access to the covered outdoor terrace for viewing. This nostalgic wing of Churchill Downs is adjacent to the infamous Millionaire’s Row.

Featuring the storied view of the Twin Spires, Champions Balcony & Loge are extensions of Champions Bar, which is located on the 2nd level of the Clubhouse and serves the TwinSpires Club program and select horsemen. Enjoy views of the new Paddock as well as access to the amenities of Champions Bar.

The Triple Crown Balcony is a covered outdoor dining space located within the Jockey Club Suite Tower. The Jockey Club Suites celebrates the excitement behind the sport of horseracing in a casual atmosphere positioned in the homestretch of the racetrack, perched directly beside the TwinSpires.

This outdoor Paddock-facing dining area offers a captivating experience. Experience the close-up view of jockeys’ silks, revealing vibrant colors and intricate designs, as they stride through this area on their way towards the Paddock.