The 5 Best Places To Watch The 2025 Cheltenham Festival In Benidorm 4fh6v

What are the best Benidorm bars for Cheltenham? That is a question that will be on the minds of thousands of British and Irish horse racing fans in the coming days. 

Each year, the popular Spanish holiday resort has seen a huge increase in numbers of those wishing to watch the action from Prestbury Park in guaranteed sunshine.

In fact, the four-day festival followed by St Patrick’s Day is one of the busiest weeks of the entire year in ‘Beniyork’. And it’s incredibly easy to see why.

Why Are Cheltenham Festival Fans Flocking To Benidorm To Watch The Racing? 54g27

In short – the 2025 Cheltenham Festival accommodation costs have skyrocketed in recent years.

Meaning keen ers are being priced out of staying near the venue with some hotels boosting prices to over 285% when using Booking.com.

Furthermore, the price of food, drinks, tickets and travel to Prestbury Park is truly staggering. As a result, Cheltenham Festival attendances have steadily declined since 2022.

Since 2022 the overall people through the Prestbury Park gates has fallen by over 50,000.

Benidorm quite simply provides the perfect remedy. In a monetary sense, the cost of flights, hotels, food and of course beer and Guinness provides fans much better value for money.

Another draw is the number of bars and hotels that show the action on giant screens. It’s hardly a secret that Little Manhatten has 1000’s of watering holes.

Oh, and there is, of course, the sun before and after the racing – what’s not to like? You can now watch the Cheltenham Festival and get a tan.

But what are the five best Benidorm bars for Cheltenham?

Hotel Marina Resort Benidorm 2s2s4e

The beauty of the Marina is that you have pretty much everything at your disposal. The hotel has over 300 rooms which unsurprisingly, are all filled for Cheltenham Week.

However, you don’t need to stay there to enjoy the racing. There are huge screens located in and around the swimming pool area and the bars there charge on average €2.50/3 for a pint.

That should leave plenty of spare cash to wager on your favourite selections via the best horse racing betting sites in the UK ahead of the action.

There is plenty of outside space for thousands of fans to easily enjoy the spectacle all week long. Fans can really enjoy the original ‘Benidorm Vibe’ at the Marina. It’s located right in the centre of town, too.

Oasis Beach Club 2p1f49

For those wanting to enjoy the racing on the seafront, the Oasis Beach Club has got you covered. Food and beer prices are incredibly cheap and similar to the Marina, a huge projector will beam the action on a gigantic wall.

Perhaps the finest attribute of Oasis is the large roof terrace where fans can easily be catered for. It really gives punters the chance to view the festival in style.

There is plenty of outside space and a sizable swimming pool to take advantage of as well. Something else the Oasis is renowned for is its brilliant cocktails, if that’s your tipple.

Andy’s Bar 725l5g

Andy’s Simply The Best or often referred to as simply Andy’s Bar is a great option for racing fans. Located on the corner of the main strip, it’s a small sports bar that has a brilliant atmosphere.

Andy’s has great beer and spirit prices and has plenty of other bars and restaurants located nearby. So you can imagine the lively vibe that will be created with Cheltenham in full swing.

Many of the reviews on Tripadvisor provide glowing and it currently has a rating of 4.5 out of 5. It’s worth getting there early to grab a decent spot on the outside terrace.

The 12th Man 5aw27

Throughout the year, The 12th Man is typically one of the quieter sports bars in Benidorm. Naturally, attendances do spike during the festival but it’s a fine option for those who wish to watch the action in a more relaxed establishment.

The beer and ale prices are extremely cheap and the food has a great reputation. There are plenty of TV’s dotted around the bar so no matter where you sit, you won’t miss any of the racing.

Something that perhaps sets the 12th man out from the rest is that a bookies is located right next door. That in itself provides a huge draw for keen Cheltenham punters.

Winning Post 3p3r6h

Aptly named for the racing and Cheltenham Festival enthusiast, the Winning Post is a hugely popular venue for the four-day extravaganza.

Located on the main strip, the Winning Post has a bookies inside and there is a cafe right next door for those wishing to indulge in a few nibbles. There are plenty of TV’s, too.

It really is a punters dream and has very affordable beers, spirits and cocktails. Therefore, the Winning Post is easily one of the best Benidorm bars for Cheltenham.