Royal Ascot - Panoramic Restaurant

Ladies are kindly reminded that formal daywear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:

• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer.

• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater.

• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code.

• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.

• Jumpsuits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle, with regulations matching that for dresses.

• Hats should be worn; however a headpiece which has a solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:

• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted.

• Midriffs must be covered.

• Fascinators are not permitted; neither are headpieces which do not have a solid base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches/10cm).

Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or grey morning dress which must include:

• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)

• A black or grey top hat

• Black shoes worn with socks

A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external

seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.

The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.

Top hats by Oliver Brown are available at 75 Lower Sloane Street, oliverbrown.org.uk.

Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.

• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, bardot style and one shoulder dresses.

• Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above.

• Midriffs must be covered.

• Shorts are not permitted.

Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with jacket and trousers of the same colour and pattern with a shirt and tie.

Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a tie at all times and to note that bow ties and cravats are not allowed.

Socks must be worn.

Ladies within the Village Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal outdoor occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.

• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, bardot style and one shoulder dresses.

• Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length.

• Midriffs must be covered.

• Shorts are not permitted.

Please note, the Village Enclosure is largely an outdoor area and ladies should consider their hat size and choice of shoe accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges are recommended in place of larger hats or stilettos.

Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, full length trousers, collared shirt and tie.

Jeans, trainers and shorts are not permitted.

Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.

Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Windsor Enclosure except that replica sports shirts are not permitted. 

Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Windsor Enclosure except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.