Stakes Room

Premium Dining

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.

Starting at
$8,079 per guest (*)

(*) Starting at $7,997 for indoor dining, $4,155 for Stakes Balcony.

Amenities

  • All-Inclusive Food and Beverage Menu

    (Curated Chef's Table Buffet)
    (Waitstaffed cocktail service and dedicated bar including beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic options)

  • On-Site Parking Access

  • Indoor and Outdoor Covered Tables

  • View of the entire racetrack from the 4th level

  • Views of the Paddock from the Stakes Room Balcony

  • Upscale amenities including dedicated restrooms, private bar, and attended wagering windows

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