Boots, Bubbles & Beer: Friday Night Racing gets a country twist

Saddle up for a night of racing, country vibes and good times at Hollywoodbets Greyville. This Friday, get your cowboy hats and dancing boots ready for Boots, Bubbles & Beer, featuring live entertainment, delicious food, drinks specials and an exciting night of racing.

Image: Candiese Lenferna

Dust off your cowboy hat, pull on your boots and get ready for a Friday night with a country-inspired twist at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

This week’s Boots, Bubbles & Beer edition of Friday Night Racing is bringing together racing action, live entertainment, tasty food and plenty of drinks specials for a night out with a difference.

Entry is free and gates open at 3pm so whether you’re there for the racing, the food, the music or to show off your boots, there’ll be plenty happening throughout the evening.

The night’s entertainment lineup features Yolanda Cenge and Kubo, bringing live music to the track as the evening gets into full swing.

And if sitting back and watching the action isn’t quite your style, you can get involved in the Lucky Boots Boogie.

Ready to put your dancing boots to work?

The Lucky Boots Boogie is a guided line dancing social where you can learn the moves, hit the dance floor and enjoy a welcome round of bubbly alongside beer and biltong bites.

It’s open to both Hollywoodbets team members and the public:

• Hollywoodbets team members: R100 per person
• Hollywoodbets team members with a buddy: R180 for two
• Public: R140 per person
• Public with a buddy: R250 for two

So, grab a buddy, lace up your boots and get ready to line dance your way through the evening.

What’s a night without something delicious to eat, and there will be plenty of options to choose from at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

Food vendors on the night include:

• Aperol Spritz
• Fundart
• Faizals
• Sugardrop Bakery and Kitchen
• Power Popcorn & Blizzard Blast
• Afros

From savoury bites to sweet treats, there’ll be plenty to keep you fuelled while you enjoy the racing and entertainment.

If you’re looking to grab a drink between races, there are several specials to enjoy throughout the evening.

Choose any six from the selected drinks for R180:

• Windhoek Draught Can
• Windhoek Draught Bottle
• Windhoek Lager Bottle
• Bernini Blush Can
• Bernini Classic Can
• Bernini Mimosa Can

Whisky lovers can enjoy selected pours for just R15 a shot:

• Three Ships Bourbon
• Three Ships 5 Year
• Three Ships Select
• Bain’s

Make the most of Happy Hour from 17:00 to 18:00, with any two for R70.

Choose from:

• Gin & Tonic
• Mojitos

If you’re looking for a sit-down dining experience while taking in the evening’s action, the Durban View Room will also be open.

The buffet is available for R325 per person and features a generous selection of mains, sides and all the comfort-food favourites you could want for a night at the races.

Some of the mains on offer include:

• Sticky BBQ chicken wings
• Roast leg of lamb
• Durban-style lamb curry
• Grilled hake with lemon herb butter
• Slow-cooked oxtail potjie
• Veg biryani
• Dhal
• Creamy mac & cheese
• Creamed spinach
• Roasted butternut
• Corn on the cob
• Roast potatoes
• Basmati rice
• And more

With a full buffet, great views and an evening of racing and entertainment, the Durban View Room offers another way to enjoy the night.

From the moment you arrive, Boots, Bubbles & Beer is all about bringing a little country flair to Friday Night Racing.

Come dressed for the theme, enjoy the food and drinks specials, catch the live entertainment and try your hand at line dancing with the Lucky Boots Boogie.

With racing on the track and plenty happening off it, Hollywoodbets Greyville is the place to be this Friday night.