Everyone has a Grand National story. When still a school girl I placed a bet (was that even legal) on a 100/5 total outsider and won. My only regret! As a family we always shared our winnings. Not really a regret. Such a fun day. We used to meet, as a family, at the Chester races every year, and on occasion, with friends at the National. Now I just hope for sunny weather for Ladies Day, for all those fabulous women in glorious outfits that will not bear bad weather. The hospitality on offer is a sure thing: not a long shot at all. You can bet your shirt on it.
Feature by Jean Hill
Revolucion de Cuba
Guaranteed to be a winner, head to Revolucion de Cuba for a champagne breakfast on Grand National day. Race fans can enjoy bottomless drinks for 90 minutes plus a brunch dish from £30pp on Saturday 15th April. Premium drinks packages also available.
Titanic Hotel
Carry on the festivities after the races, and perhaps celebrate a lucky win, with a trip to Titanic Hotel for an indulgent meal. Sitting pride of place on the a la carte menu in Stanley’s Bar and Grill, enjoy a variety of succulent steaks from The Butcher’s Block. Then to the Rum Bar for an after dinner cocktail paired with live music.
Revolution
A bottomless brunch at Revolution Albert Dock is guaranteed to get diners in the mood for a day of festivities. Choose from one of their tasty brunch dishes, including a Brunch Grill complete with breakfast favours and Eggs Benedict. Then there is an option of two hours of bottomless fun such as Aperol Spritz’s, Prosecco, Bloody Mary’s and more.
The One O’Clock Gun
Those looking to take part in the festivities without making their way to Aintree can head dockside to The One O’Clock Gun. There will be a screening of all the action on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. All this and paired with lip-smacking drinks and some hearty pub grub.
The Long Shot
Those looking to make the most of the celebrations can head to dockside bar, The Long Shot. Continue the party with an extensive drinks menu and live music from 6pm on Friday and Saturday. This followed by DJs until late with toe-tapping, upbeat anthems.
Gusto
Take a trip to Gusto for an Italian bottomless brunch, which includes a delicious brunch dish plus unlimited spritz or prosecco for £35pp. For those feeling extra fancy, upgrade to the Champagne version with free-flowing Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut for £55pp.
Tonight Josephine
Tonight Josephine provides the ultimate girls night out with its neon signs, plush booths and Instagrammable cocktails
Tonight Josephine is celebrating Aintree Races for the first time after landing in Liverpool back in October.
To mark the occasion in the city, Liverpool’s sassiest bar will be hosting a show stopping Ladies Night to welcome Aintree’s most glamorous from 8pm until late on Friday 14th April.
There’s free Tequila Rose cocktails up for grabs. All racegoers need to do is show their Aintree Ticket to receive one on arrival.
Hosting the raciest race-day rendezvous to hit Liverpool, Tonight Josephine will have DJs serving up the best tunes, as well as a racy surprise… Think strippers!
Doors will open from 4pm for those who want to get the party started that little bit earlier.
Tonight Josephine’s Ladies Day drag queen hosts, Debbie and Minnie, said: “Aintree Races is one of the biggest calendar events in the city… We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate at Tonight Josephine for the first time in Liverpool.
“By the time everyone’s been to Aintree, they’re ready to continue the party and we’re here to bring it! From 8pm. Tonight Josephine will be the only way to spend Ladies Day evening for the ultimate girls night out. We’re even throwing in a free cocktail for racegoers. Simply show your Aintree Races ticket, and we’ll treat you to a complimentary Tequila Rose cocktail …Then lap up our amazing entertainment.”
Liverpool will come alive with race-goers, party goers, and those who follow the crowd to the National. So many options: the Metquarter Food Hall, Gino D’Acampo’s 360 Sky Bar and Alberts Schloss.
Before you know it, it will be Eurovision. All this and heavenly cocktails too.
Borrowed from ‘Meet me in St Louis’: Don’t tell me the lights are shining any place but here in Liverpool.
https://www.tonightjosephine.co.uk/venue/liverpool/
https://ginodacampohotelsandleisure.com/our-restaurants/360-sky-bar-liverpool/
https://www.titanichotelliverpool.com/
https://www.albertsschloss.co.uk/liverpool/
https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/aintree/events-tickets/grand-national/
