The Racecourse Prices Index: how much for a pie and a pint at Hereford?

In the Racecourse Prices Index (RPI) we report from Britain and Ireland's racetracks on the cost of going racing

Racecourse report: entry, food and pint prices from Hereford

Hereford

Date visited: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Was it a big day?

No. There were five Class 4s and two Class 5s so very much a standard midweek fixture.

How much was entry on the gate?

£19.50 for adults and £15 for concessions (60+).

Hereford's 'day at the races' package has reportedly been quite popular. This costs £19.50 and includes admission, a racecard, a pie and a drink. It is available in advance, with the cut-off point seven days before the meeting.

Other than restaurants/hospitality, what were the food and beverage options?

The Piglets Pantry offers the main food service for racegoers and there is another mini kiosk in the grandstand. There was a burger van for another food option, while the Hummingbird bar was an impressive modern-looking facility.

What's the damage?

Bottle of water: £2.00
Tea: £2.00
Coffee: £2.50
Cheapest pint: £5.20, Carlsberg or Kingstone Press
Guinness: £5.90
Champagne: Only Prosecco in main bar, £35
Pie: £4.90
Burger: £6.50

All drink prices taken from the main racecourse bar, or where there are multiple bars, one chosen at random

What was the pie like?

A blackboard labelled the pie and sausage rolls options in hand-written chalk so I thought I would give it a go. There was an excellent variety including vegetarian and vegan options.

The pie itself was fairly good, better than the football standard but nothing to go mad about. The homemade feel I got from the chalkboard was, however, a little misleading.

And the queues?

Excellent but then again it felt extremely quiet.

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