John Smith’s Grand National


Posh nosh, top nags and a flutter or two - It's excitement, it's passion, its the John Smith's Grand National
In April 2012 we will witness the 165th renewal of the world famous John Smith's Grand National. Set in its traditional slot, in April, this race meeting is unique and offers three days of un-missable action, each with a distinct flavour all of its own.
Hospitality Packages
Manifesto Restaurant (Amberleigh House)
Adjacent to the Lord Sefton Stand, close to the Grand National start and in a prime spot with balcony viewing of the racing, this purpose built, temporary facility offers all of the luxuries you would expect from a day's hospitality at the Grand National meeting - the perfect place to spend a leisurely day with clients.
Private tables of 10 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- Admission badge
- Coffee and pastries or biscuits on arrival
- Three course luncheon
- House wine served with lunch
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Afternoon tea
- Steeplechase car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Course facing facility with balcony viewing
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Printed event documentation
Sunloch Restaurant (Lord Sefton Stand)
One of Aintree's most modern grandstands, the Sunloch Restaurant is located just past the winning post. This restaurant offers fantastic views over the entire racecourse from its private balcony. This, coupled with excellent cuisine and live entertainment throughout the day, provides all of the excitement one would expect from the world's most famous race meeting.
Private tables of 10 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- Admission badge
- Coffee and pastries or biscuits on arrival
- Three course luncheon
- House wine served with lunch
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqeuers)
- Afternoon tea
- Steeplechase car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Course facing facility with balcony viewing
- Views of the Horse Walk
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- TV Viewing
- Live entertainment
- Printed event documentation
Golden Miller Restaurant (Earl of Derby Stand)
One of Aintree's most popular restaurants, the Golden Miller is located on the first floor of the Earl of Derby Stand. Offering views from two private balconies overlooking the famous racecourse, the winning post itself and the Parade Ring. This restaurant also features live entertainment.
Private tables of 10 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- Admission badge
- Coffee and pastries or biscuits on arrival
- Three course luncheon
- House wine served with lunch
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Afternoon tea
- Steeplechase car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Course facing facility with balcony viewing
- Live entertainment
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Printed event documentation
Papillon Restaurant (Earl of Derby Stand)
One of the highest restaurants on the racecourse, Papillon offers a birds-eye view over the entire Grand National course from its third floor location. With private balconies viewing both the racecourse and the buzz of the Parade Ring, enjoy exquisite hospitality along with live entertainment.
Private tables of 10 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- Admission badge
- Coffee and pastries or biscuits on arrival
- Three course luncheon
- House wine served with lunch
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Afternoon tea
- Steeplechase car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Course facing facility with balcony viewing
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Live entertainment
- Printed event documentation
Sefton Rooms (County Stand)
The traditional and well appointed Sefton Rooms offer a truly elegant setting from which to capture the excitement of a day at Aintree, with horses flashing past and it's exclusive private low level balcony directly over the winning post, your guests are sure to enjoy the thrill and excitement of the races! This intimate setting provides just 70 diners the opportunity to entertain and be entertained.
Private tables of 10 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- Admission badge
- Coffee and pastries or biscuits on arrival
- Three course luncheon
- House wine served with lunch
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Afternoon tea
- Steeplechase car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Course facing facility with balcony viewing
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Printed event documentation
Princess Royal Restaurant (Princess Royal Stand)
The jewel in the hospitality crown, this is a firm favourite with regulars to the Grand National meeting and always quick to sell-out, with views of the last lengths before the winning post, it's very easy to see why.
Private tables of 10 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- Admission badge
- Coffee and pastries or biscuits on arrival
- Three course luncheon
- House wine served with lunch
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Afternoon tea
- Steeplechase car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Course facing facility with balcony viewing
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Printed event documentation
The Corbiere Suite (Lord Sefton Stand)
The Corbiere Suite is located on the third floor of the Lord Sefton Stand. This facility affords an outstanding view of the whole racecourse from the luxury of a private balcony. A truly fantastic suite which will allow your clients to enjoy fine hospitality whilst watching the horses fight for first place!
Private tables for parties of 10. Smaller parties can be accommodated on shared tables.
- Entrance and hospitality badge
- Morning coffee and pastries on arrival
- Bucks fizz reception
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)
- Four course luncheon served with wine
- Full afternoon tea
- Private tote facility
- Guest celebrity speaker
- Live band
- Closed circuit television
- Complimentary racecard
- Car parking permit (1 per 2 guests)
- Daily newspapers & Sporting papers
- Balcony viewing
- VIP hostess service
- Printed event documentation
The Bob Champion Suite (adjacent to the Parade Ring)
This superb glass fronted marquee is located adjacent to the Parade Ring and alongside the Red Rum statue. Guests will view the racing from a raised terrace in front of the County Stand which overlooks the finish line.
Private tables of 10 or 12 guests are available, smaller parties will be required to share.
- VIP County Lawn admission badge
- Coffee and biscuits on arrival
- Bucks fizz reception
- Three course hot luncheon served with wine
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)
- Afternoon tea
- Car parking (1 per 2 guests)
- Celebrity Tipster - Bob Champion
- Tote betting facilities
- Colour TV
- Racecard
- Newpapers
- Printed event documentation
Amberleigh House - Lower or Upper Level - Parade Ring Package
The private boxes are available on either Amberleigh House Lower or Upper Level. Lower Level boxes offer the closest vantage point to the racing action, undoubtedly the most exciting spot to be as the world famous race meeting unfolds. Boxes on the Upper Level are the most luxurious, guaranteeing an extraordinary day at Aintree with picture perfect views.
Amberleigh House boxes are available for 30 or more guests.
- Entrance and hospitality badge
- Morning refreshments
- Choice of buffet or sit down meal
- Three-course luncheon with wine
- Afternoon Tea
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Tote betting facilities
- Live entertainment
- Balcony viewing
- Racecard
- Steeplechase Car Park pass (1 per 2 guests)
- Printed event documentation
Amberleigh House - Lower or Upper Level - Winners Enclosure Package
The private boxes are available on either Amberleigh House Lower or Upper Level. Lower Level boxes offer the closest vantage point to the racing action, undoubtedly the most exciting spot to be as the world famous race meeting unfolds. Boxes on the Upper Level are the most luxurious, guaranteeing an extraordinary day at Aintree with picture perfect views.
Amberleigh House boxes are available for 30 or more guests.
- Entrance and hospitality badge
- Morning refreshments
- Choice of buffet or sit down meal
- Three-course luncheon with wine
- Afternoon Tea
- Complimentary bar (excluding champagne and liqueurs)
- Tote betting facilities
- Live entertainment
- Balcony viewing
- Racecard
- Steeplechase Car Park pass (1 per 2 guests)
- Printed event documentation
Prices
| Manifesto Restaurant | Sunloch Restaurant | Golden Miller Restaurant | Papillon Restaurant | Sefton Rooms | Princess Royal Restaurant | The Corbiere Suite | Bob Champion Suite | |
| Thursday 12th April | n/a | n/a | £235 | £265 | £285 | £285 | £285 | n/a |
| Friday 13th April | £279 | £320 | £319 | £355 | £355 | £355 | £450 | n/a |
| Saturday 14th April | £415 | £469 | n/a | £469 | n/a | £469 | £515 | £350 |
Amberleigh House - Parade Ring - Lower level | Amberleigh House - Parade Ring - Upper level | Amberleigh House - Winners Enclosure - Lower level | Amberleigh House - Winners Enclosure - Upper level | |
| Thursday 12th April | n/a | £225 | n/a | £259 |
| Friday 13th April | £269 | £289 | £315 | £319 |
| Saturday 14th April | £409 | £429 | £449 | £475 |
Package and price subject to final confirmation and availability at time of booking
Prices are per person and subject to VAT
Optional Package Enhancements
- Transfers to / from the venue by limousine or executive coach
- Overnight accommodation
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