Food & Drink: 2026 Belmont Stakes

Enjoy an array of exciting food & beverage options throughout the grounds of Saratoga Race Course, including food trucks, concessions stands, premium dining, and plenty of free samples.

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Official Belmont Jewel Recipe

Want to make your own Belmont Jewel cocktails at home? Put your own spin on it, or follow our traditional recipe:

1.5 oz. Redemption® Bourbon Whiskey
2.0 oz. Lemonade
1.0 oz Pomegranate Juice
Lemon Twist for Garnish

New & Featured Food Trucks/Vendors

These are some of the delicious food options available on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 during the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga:

Nosh: Italian food
Big D Meats: BBQ food
Taste of Grill: Mediterranean food
Fork in the Road: American comfort food
Spuds: Baked potatoes
Grey's Donuts: Coffee, donuts, ice cream
Backroads Burger Co.
Nuchas Empanadas

Food, Beverage, & Concessions Map

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Free Samples & Specials

During the Belmont Stakes Festival in Saratoga, attendees can indulge in a wide array of free samples and enticing drink specials that elevate the festive atmosphere.

Thu

June 5

Selfie station & free margarita samples

Free drink samples

Fri

June 6

Free drink samples

Free samplings

Sat

June 7

Free samplings

Selfie station & free margarita samples

Sun

June 8

Free drink samples

Selfie station & free margarita samples

All Drink Deals & Free Tastings

The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival featured a wide variety of free tastings and samplings around the racetrack.

Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5

Casamigos Classic Margarita sampling & Selfie Station: Second floor Clubhouse behind Reserved Seating (both days)
$2 off beers and cocktails special (Wednesday only)

Friday, June 6

Belmont Jewel: Jim Dandy Bar
Mionetto: Mionetto Easy Goer
Dunkin': Outside Gates B, C/D
Botanist Elderflower Fizz & Mount Gay Rum Grapefruit Smash: Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar
Casamigos Classic Margarita sampling & Selfie Station: Second floor Clubhouse behind Reserved Seating

Saturday, June 7

Bulleit Bourbon: Woody Camper at the Bulleit Backyard Gazebo

Sunday, June 8

2-for-1 wine specials
2-for-$20 beers and cocktails
Happy hour specials: All day long in the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar

Free Samples at the Taste NY Tent

Free samples from an array of New York vendors were available at the Taste NY tent during the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.

Whitman Brewing Co.
Albany Distilling Company
Pick Six Vodka
Hinny Hard Seltzer
New Scotland Spirits
Paradox Brewery

Frog Alley Brewing
Montauk Brewing Company
Northway Brewing Co.
Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
Social Hour Canned Cocktails

Premium Hospitality Dining

The New York Racing Association is proud to partner with Levy to deliver a world-class food & beverage experience across all hospitality areas of the Belmont Stakes, from concessions and suites to group and private hospitality spaces.

Levy is the market leader in defining hospitality at iconic sports and entertainment venues and events, including the Kentucky Derby, US Open Tennis Championships, Rose Bowl, and Ryder Cup, among others.

Premium Dining Options

'Bel-Mint Stakes' Limited Edition Ice Cream Collab with Stewart's Shops

Head to a Stewart's Shops ice cream counter near you to try this delicious green mint ice cream with a chocolate cookie crumble swirl. Available through June 8.