Dining

See and be seen at the famous Turf Club. Typically a members-only club during the race meet, this exclusive premium dining space features a party atmosphere with live entertainment, a bourbon bar, and an interactive Chef’s kitchen including a brick oven and gelato station. Two covered outdoor dining options include the Turf Club Balcony, facing the Paddock, and the Turf Terrace, facing the track.

The Triple Crown Balcony is a covered outdoor dining space located within the Jockey Club Suite Tower. The Jockey Club Suites celebrates the excitement behind the sport of horseracing in a casual atmosphere positioned in the homestretch of the racetrack, perched directly beside the TwinSpires.

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. Each year, celebrity ambassadors will act as hosts for Club SI during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks for a premium race day experience.

Silks Balcony and Loge provides an elevated view of the Paddock in a covered open-air setting; This area offers both dining tables and box seats; Enjoy easy access to a dedicated race viewing location in our 3rd floor Clubhouse in Section 320.

Featuring the storied view of the TwinSpires, Champions Bar and the Gold Room are located on the 2nd level of the Clubhouse and serve the TwinSpires Club program and select horsemen.

Skye Terrace offers three floors of interior dining space directly above the Clubhouse after the finish line. The elongated layout ensures that every dining guest is close to the windows facing the track and has easy access to the covered outdoor terrace for viewing. This nostalgic wing of Churchill Downs is adjacent to the iconic Millionaire’s Row.

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.

Millionaires Row, perhaps the most famous dining experience at Churchill Downs. Enjoy the spacious indoor dining area or step out onto the covered terrace to watch the races from the fourth level overlooking the track.

The Wicker Garden is a rooftop lounge space that features foliage and dynamic views near the Starting Gate of the racetrack and of guests arriving on Central Avenue below. Each grouping seats up to 35 guests in a variety of outdoor soft seating.

Matt Winn’s is our fine dining offering with a 7-coursed, curated menu complimented by a luxury bar experience in a traditionally elegant dining room with a relaxed ambiance. This culinary-focused experience 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 Mansion represents the pinnacle of luxury at Churchill Downs; experience the height of racing in every sense from your entry through the end of your day and beyond with customized offerings and dedicated concierge services for each group.