Bet on the Brewery for the races

Cheltenham’s favourite festival is nearly upon us and racing fans from all over the world are counting down to the greatest event in the National Hunt calendar. 

Now one of Cheltenham’s most popular venues for pre and post racing entertainment, The Brewery prepares to celebrate this great week.  The whole centre will be transformed into a “Guinness Village ”, with Guinness promotions and offers available in many outlets.  

Each day (Tuesday 16th – Friday 19th March) from 5pm until 7pm funky, contemporary Irish band ‘The Roving Crows’ will provide free entertainment in a marquee under the Cupola Tower, and afterwards in Après Bar from 8.30pm ‘til late. This four piece band
has its roots firmly in traditional Irish music and is guaranteed to get your feet tapping.  Check out the Roving Crows myspace page here .

Between 7.00pm and 9.00pm a change of tempo is offered by local ska/jazz/skiffle band Thrill Collins.  Robbie, Andrew and Tristan are all Gloucestershire lads and are making a name for themselves fast as Cheltenham’s Best Band ™.   To listen to their unique interpretations of some classic '80's and '90's hits, check out their myspace page here .

Watch out for street performers Thomas Trilby and Chums, with their dazzling fire juggling performances and comedy stilt walking.

All the bars and restaurants – Nandos, Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo, Après,Chiquito, The Real China, and Mango – will be entering into the spirit of the  ‘Craic’.  You can enjoy breakfast at some outlets plus lunch before the racing, with evening entertainment and dining later on.