Dining

Sit down in the same seats as the world’s most revered racing enthusiasts! Millionaires Row dining rooms provides scenic vantage points to view the races from a tiered balcony overlooking the finish line, or via television monitors from the comfort of your table.

This beautifully appointed interior dining room, located adjacent to the Turf Club, has outstanding track views including those of the final stretch and finish line.

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.

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.

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 including access to Rails, Terrace, Lounges, & Stadium-Style Seating. 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.

Skye Terrace dining rooms provides scenic vantage points to view the races from a tiered balcony overlooking the finish line, or via television monitors from the comfort of your table.

The Ford First Turn Club Dining Room allows guests to enjoy the horse/connection walkover, where contenders and their connections parade along the track from the barn area to the Paddock prior to racing. First Turn Club Dining guests can enjoy thunderous racing along the rail of the outdoor terrace directly in front of the dining room.

Matt Winn’s features a traditionally elegant dining room with a relaxed ambiance for your dining experience. This dining area honors its namesake Matt Winn, the celebrated former president of the racetrack that brought a sense of grandeur back to racing in the first half of the 20th Century.

The Woodford Reserve Paddock Club & Enclosure is an equine enthusiast’s dream, offering rare access into the Paddock, coupled with views directly into the Paddock stalls; this space offers the opportunity to watch the races railside, seconds before the finish line alongside contenders’ connections.

With its unique position under the iconic Twin Spires, The Spires Terrace & Suites offers a dual view of the racetrack and Paddock area. This allows guests to enjoy both the racing action as well as the pre-race preparations. See and be seen in the open-air excitement of the 3rd Floor Clubhouse and Turf Terrace with the benefit of a private, luxury setting.

Choose from a number of indoor dining options within the Jockey Club Tower, including the indoor Oaks Room, Derby Room, Grand Foyer, or the Triple Crown Room. The Jockey Club Suites celebrate the excitement behind the sport of horseracing in a casual atmosphere positioned in the homestretch of the racetrack, perched up beside the Twin Spires. The setting makes for fantastic photo opportunities both in the common areas, filled with natural light, and on the balconies, overlooking the Spires and the track.