Friday night racing, food, and good company
Friday 29 May | Addington Raceway
A classic Friday night at Addington
75 Jack Hinton Drive
Addington, Christchurch 8024
There’s nothing quite like a Friday night at Addington Raceway. As the sun sets and the lights come on, the track comes alive with fast-paced harness racing, great food, and a buzzing social atmosphere - the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Public entry is free, and Spectators Bar & Bistro is open to everyone with no bookings required. Enjoy Race Day Specials, fantastic drink deals, and a relaxed atmosphere whether you’re inside with friends or soaking up the action from the lawn right beside the track.
Whether you’re after a casual catch-up, celebrating with friends, or entertaining clients, Addington offers hospitality experiences to suit every kind of racenight.
What to expect:
• Live harness racing under lights
• Spectators Bar & Bistro open to the public
• Great food and drink specials
• Lawn areas beside the track
• Premium dining and hospitality experiences
• A buzzing Friday night atmosphere
Packages Available
Hospitality packages are optional. Public entry remains free through public areas.
Silks Lounge
Trackside Dining is the ultimate way to enjoy racing at Addington Raceway, combining great food, prime views, and the buzz of live racing in a relaxed, social setting.
Enjoy a shared buffet of British favourites including chicken coronation salad, prawn cocktails, toad in the hole, fish & chips with mushy peas, roast beef & chicken, steak & ale pies, cauliflower cheese, Eton mess, sticky date pudding, Charlotte Royale, trifle, and more.
Trackside Dining — Dinner Only $65 per person
Includes:
• Full buffet dinner
• Racebooks
• Premier viewing
• Allocated table seating
Trackside Dining — Dinner + Drinks $120 per person
Includes:
• Full buffet dinner
• NZ wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Racebooks
• Premier viewing
• Allocated table seating
Chairman’s Lounge
Enjoy race night in refined style with Champagne & Canapés from the exclusive Chairman’s Lounge overlooking the winning post.
Champagne & Canapés — 20 Guests $3,500 | Additional Guest $150 per person
Includes:
• Continuous premium canapés
• Full bar including champagne
• Race sponsorship
• Premium top-floor viewing
• Elevated hospitality experience
Silks Suite
Enjoy Friday night racing in style with Silks Suite Soirée in a private suite overlooking the action.
Silks Suite Soirée — 20 Guests $2,500 | Additional Guest $125 per person
Includes:
• Continuous shared platters
• All-inclusive bar
• Private suite access
• Track views overlooking the action
• Premium group hospitality atmosphere
Casual Night Out? We’ve Got You Covered
Spectators Bar & Bistro is open to the public with no bookings required. Enjoy a great menu, Race Day Specials, and fantastic drink deals whether you’re settling in inside or soaking up the atmosphere out on the lawn with the action right in front of you.