Al fresco dining at Musselburgh Racecourse

When it comes to alfresco dining at the races, you can always make it a feast to remember. From freshly made artisan sausage rolls, inspiring plant-based dishes, delectable show stopping sandwiches bursting with goodness, vibrant seasonal salads and elevated quiches to the ultimate in indulgent sweet treats and bespoke hand-made pastries, eating at Musselburgh Racecourse has never been more delicious thanks to Pinkies, our new gourmet deli.

Run by the award-winning team from Heritage Portfolio, Edinburgh’s iconic foodie experts behind some of the Capital’s best cafés, renowned casual dining destinations and acclaimed afternoon tea offerings (Signet Library, we mean you!), Pinkies is a culinary destination for our racegoers looking for a quick refuel between races – without compromising on quality.

Located in Pinkies Bar within Musselburgh Racecourse, every single item on the diverse Pinkies menu is made from scratch by the dedicated kitchen team from Heritage Portfolio that morning, using the freshest of local ingredients from Scotland’s larder. No matter whether it’s a quick sweet treat or something more substantial that’s desired, emphasis is firmly on goodness, seasonality and flavour, always. The result is a feast for the eyes.

 

“Long gone are the days where a day at the races was synonymous with a quick forgettable snack unless you’d treated yourself to hospitality, explains Lizzie Arber, Retail and Culinary Operations Manager at Heritage Portfolio. “As one of the UK’s leading racecourses, gourmet food comes as standard at Musselburgh Racecourse and Pinkies is the latest addition to the ever growing culinary offering available for racegoers.

 

 

“Taking inspiration from our other acclaimed cafes and restaurants, we’ve worked with Musselburgh Racecourse to create al fresco dining destination Pinkies. This to-go deli features our best-selling offerings with local provenance and seasonality at the heart of every option available to buy.”   

Looking for some food inspiration during your next Raceday? Why not revamp your salad repertoire with one of Pinkies’ vibrant and seasonal bowls of goodness. Or enjoy a statement sandwich with one of the insta-worthy offerings available. Moreish pastries, savoury or sweet, are also sure to hit the spot. There’s also a range of plant-based dishes available to tempt or tease. Freshly made coffee and teas are also available as well as fresh juices and soft drinks.

Whatever you opt for, rest-assured, at Pinkies it’s only flavours at their best. Now all you need to do is decide on which horse to bet on!

If you can’t wait until our next Raceday to enjoy some Pinkies culinary delights, read on and learn how to recreate one of their sausage rolls and learn from the Heritage Portfolio experts how to make a show stopping salad or sandwich to wow your guests.