1539 Bar & Restaurant - Chester Racecourse

Venue Hire 1539 Bar & Restaurant

Now we may be 500 years old, 486 to be precise, but we know how to impress your guests. With an entire wall dedicated to the panoramic views of the racecourse, you’ll struggle to beat that anywhere in Chester. And when the summer months descend, who doesn’t search for a rooftop garden? 1539 has both. Celebrate with your friends or colleagues as the sun goes down.

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What you get

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Panoramic Views of the Racecourse

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In venue kitchen

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Access from car park & street level

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Private Wine Cellar

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Highlights

Panoramic Views of the Racecourse

You’ll struggle to see the Racecourse in all its glory, better than 1539. To look out where boats once docked, and royalty once lingered. And if you want to take in the view with some fresh air, you can always saunter up stairs to the roof & garden. A perfect location for those summer parties. Sipping cocktails and dancing with friends.

Access to the 1539 Roof & Garden

Not many places in Chester can take your guests from fine dining to party atmosphere. Once the last bite of dessert has melted away, the 1539 roof and garden springs to life.

With it’s own bar upstairs, you wont have to brave the spiral staircase each time you need a top up. And with the inevitable British weather, you wont need to stop your party. Carry on dancing – We’ve got you covered (literally)

Award-winning Catering

From light bites, to street food favourites or fine dining experiences – Horseradish has got you covered.

Our chefs curate the menu’s to create lasting flavoursome memories. From your first canape, to your final spoonful of cheesecake. Each ingredient has been especially selected and sourced to maintain our Roodee500 promise and also bring you impactful flavours.

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Whether you’re organising a wedding, a corporate event, a private celebration or something completely bespoke, we’re here to help make it feel effortless.

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Bars & Drink Concessions

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Car park & Street Access

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Restaurant and Rooftop

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Flexible event space

The Finer Details

Your catering is in good hands. Let’s talk about making your event the most memorable yet

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Travel & Parking

We’ve been here a while. With easy connections from Manchester & Liverpool and all the major motorways, it couldn’t be easier to find us.

By Car

You can find us easily by car. The racecourse is sign-posted from all major routes. The M53, M56, M6 and A483 are all in close proximity to Chester, providing excellent links from Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales and the south of England.

If you are celebrating with us, you don’t need to worry about parking. We have enough space for all of your guests completely free.

By Train

Chester Train station is a 20 minute walk to Chester Racecourse. You can wander through the historic cobble streets before parading down Watergate street towards the Racecourse to fully immerse yourself in the Chester atmosphere. If your heels are high, or your loafers rub, then we’re just a 6 minute taxi journey from the station.

By Air

If you or your party are travelling from other parts of the UK or abroad, the closest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The airport is just a 40minute journey away. Or for International Flights, Manchester Airport is also only 40minutes away.

Accessibility

Your comfort and enjoyment whilst at our racecourse is of the upmost importance. We have various parking spaces available which will set your mind at ease.

We have wheelchair access across site with accessible toilets available too.

Accommodation

Once the dancing and celebrating has ended, you might not want to travel too far to get your head down.

Our onsite Holiday Inn is the perfect stay for the night before your festivities or for when your dancing feet just cant walk anymore.

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The perfect location
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Free Breakfast

Be sure to reserve your rooms early to avoid disappointment – the hotel books up well in advance of race days.

Call 01244 327900 or click here to book.

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