Where to watch the Race that stops the nation

Oct 12, 2022

Where to watch the Race that stops the nation

With everyone’s favourite races fast approaching it’s time to find the perfect venue to spend your Melbourne Cup Day 🐎 Whether you’re after something casual or fancy, there's an amazing restaurant, bar or pub sure to make it special. Read below for our fav venues to race down to for the big day. 

SYDNEY:
So Cal - Neutral Bay
Margarita on arrival, shared banquet menu, multiple TVs, sweepstakes & prizes throughout the day, dress the part and paint the town at So Cal, see details & book your spot here! 

The Golden Sheaf - Double Bay
With the race live & loud on the big screens, sweeps, best dressed prizes & 2 packages to choose from, expect a day bursting with colour, excitement, flowing drinks and delicious food at the Sheaf, see details and book in here. 

The Beresford - Surry Hills
This iconic Surry Hills beer garden is the perfect spot to enjoy a sunny Melbourne Cup Day afternoon. With free drink tokens on offer you better book in quick! See here for details. 

The Butler - Potts Point
With a glass of Champagne on arrival, plus their bespoke Ibero-American banquet menu, sweepstakes, photo moments, prizes & more, it’s time to dress to impress and book in your spot here at The Butler. 

MELBOURNE:
As you’re lucky enough to have the day off work, there's no excuse not to celebrate. Not heading to the race itself? Don’t worry, check out these venues ready to celebrate the big wins. 

Prince Alfred Hotel - Port Melbourne
Saddle up for the races and sip and dine on grazing boards and small share plates of snacks, plus a spritz on arrival & a 3 hour beverage package at Prince Alfred Hotel, see details here. 

Botswana Butchery - Melbourne CBD
Indulge in a luxurious four course feast to celebrate the day at Botswana Butchery. Be quick off the mark to reserve your spot and come dressed in your finest race-day fashion! See here for details. 

Beer Deluxe - Melbourne CBD
Back a winner at the catch all the racing action live on their screens this Cup Day, book in your spot here.

Newmarket Hotel - St Kilda
Get race day ready and cheers a cold one or clink a bubbles with friends whilst wearing your best frock! See details & book in here. 

QUEENSLAND:
Get race ready and book yourself into these winning events to wine and dine to celebrate the Race That Stops the Nation.

Brisbane
Friday’s Riverside - Brisbane City
Don’t miss a thing with racing action live throughout the venue, plus sweeps, fashions around the tree & live music. Limited early bird special tickets for bottomless beverage options, sharing menu and best-dressed prizes to be won! See details, view menu and book here.

Everton Park Hotel - Everton Park
You can’t lose with Everton Park’s live music, all inclusive packages, roving capanes, sweeps and best-dressed prizes in the beautiful open air bar. See details and book here.

Riverland, Eagle Street Pier - Brisbane CBD
Brisbane’s riverside Cup Day party! Choices for delicious menu packages and all the atmosphere of Cup Day live and loud at Riverland. Bookings are essential and tickets are limited, so get in quick here.

Roadhouse Grill, Jindalee Hotel - Jindalee
Don your fascinators! All-inclusive 2-course spread, sweepstakes, prizes for best-dressed, plus all the race action live and loud on multiple big screens. Luncheon bookings are essential, learn more and book here.

Gold Coast
Hope Island Tavern - Hope Island 
Race to Hope Island Tavern this Melbourne Cup to be greeted with a glass of sparkling on arrival, sweeps, prizes and giveaways for best-dressed! View the 3-course menu and more here. 

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort - Hope Island
Experience Australia’s famed day of opulence and glamour with a gourmet spring carnival-inspired luncheon served in The Fireplace with elegant theming to match, see details and book in your spot here!

Sporting Globe - Robina
At Sporting Globe you won't miss a minute of the action, live throughout the entire venue on 50+ screens you'll have a clear view from every vantage point! Plus live music throughout the day and best dressed prizes! See here for details and bookings. 

PERTH:
Frocking up for the Melbourne Cup from the West Coast? Perth is turning it up this year with a range of events from low key bites to luxurious luncheons and more. Take a look at these exciting venues!

Leopold Hotel - Bicton
Live and loud at the Leo! Back a winner with front row seats, first sweep and 3-course menu for this Melbourne Cup. Learn more and book here.

The Aviary - CBD
Perth’s annual rooftop Melbourne Cup brunch party is back! Enjoy a grazing station, free-flowing sparkling, tap beers and cider from 10am. Sit back and enjoy the live band and hang around for the afterparty with DJ’s all afternoon. See details and book here.

The Globe - CBD
Bottomless brunch at a Secret Garden Party in the heart of Perth, say no more. What would a garden party be without free-flowing bubbles, DIY scones and a game of croquet? To celebrate like royalty, book here.

Victoria Park Hotel - Victoria Park
Saddle up for free-flowing beverages and roaming canapes at Perth’s Cup Day Garden Party at the Park. Bookings are essential so grab your tickets now and learn more here.

 

Not feeling so lucky with placing your bets, why not work instead. There will be loads of venues looking for extra help on the big day itself, turn on your job alerts for rockstar posts here to be the first to know when the one off shifts are coming in! 
 


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