1539 Roof & Lounge - Chester Racecourse

Venue Hire 1539 Roof & Lounge

Perched above the oldest racecourse in the world, 1539 Roof & Garden is Chester’s most charming spot to party like a Roman (minus the togas—unless that’s your thing). With views that stretch across the historic Roodee and a stylish rooftop vibe, it’s the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate celebrations. Whether you’re raising a glass or just raising the roof, this unique venue adds a dash of Chester charm to every event.

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What you get

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Panoramic Views of the Racecourse

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Access to the rooftop bar and terrace

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Access from car park & street level

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Private Wine Cellar

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Indoor and Outdoor Space

1539 Roof & Lounge seamlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor vibes. Whether you want sunshine or shelter, this flexible space has you covered.

Private Bar

You want your guests to enjoy themselves from start to finish. Private bar? Don’t mind if we do! You can enjoy your event along side your guests whilst we take care of the rest.

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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Rooftop and Lounge

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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.

Speak with our team