Royal Ascot: Champagne in the Royal Enclosure

Queen Anne founded Ascot in 1711 after spotting the site during a hunt. Today, Royal Ascot runs for five days every June. Tens of thousands of bottles of champagne flow through the enclosures. Strict dress codes, enormous hats, and royalty watching from the Royal Box.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Get Enclosure Tickets Adventure · Price: high

   Book Royal Ascot tickets at ascot.com. Options range from Windsor Enclosure (from £35) to Queen Anne Enclosure (from £90) to Royal Enclosure (members only, strict dress code). Tickets sell out months in advance. The Royal Enclosure has the strictest rules: morning dress or military uniform for men, formal day dress with covered shoulders for women.

   Backup: Windsor Enclosure has relaxed dress code and still serves champagne.

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2. 2 Watch the Royal Procession History · Free

   At 2pm each day, the Royal Family arrives by horse-drawn carriage along the course. Find a spot by the rail to watch. The King and Queen lead the procession - the same ritual since 1825. This is when champagne flutes appear across the enclosures.

   Backup: Giant screens broadcast the procession if you can't get a rail spot.

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3. 3 Champagne at the Champagne Bar Wine · Price: high

   Visit one of the official champagne bars. Bollinger is the current Official Champagne of Royal Ascot (since their recent sponsorship deal). A glass starts around £15-20. The Royal Enclosure's Panoramic Restaurant serves Moët with Raymond Blanc afternoon tea.

   Backup: Bring a picnic to the Windsor Enclosure car parks - champagne allowed in designated areas.

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