The race that stops the nation is just around the corner and if you can’t make it to the track this Cup Day, try one of these alternative venues for a celebration of your own.
Manly Wharf Hotel, Manly
Event Details: Manly Wharf Hotel provides the perfect waterfront destination to take in the race that stops the nation. A glass of Chandon or Furphy beer is served on arrival before sitting down to a three-course set menu designed by head chef Kristen Hooper. The racing action will be streamed live on the TVs throughout the venue and TAB facilities provided so punters won’t miss a thing. Last year’s lunch sold out quickly so be sure to book early.
Time: Midday
Price: $110pp
Bookings: 02 9977 1266
Website: http://manlywharfhotel.com.au/
Anason, Barangaroo
Event Details: Where else to celebrate the race that stops the nation than at Anason situated on the Barangaroo waterfront. Chef and owner Somer Sivrioglu has created a Turkish four-course share menu moving through traditional starters and hot and cold mezes finishing with a black sea borek (filo pastry) with milk and rose pudding, hazelnuts and berries.
Time: Midday
Price: $120pp
Bookings: 02 9188 1581 or bookings@anason.com.au
Website: http://www.anason.com.au/
The Royal Hotel, Leichhardt
Event Details: See the Melbourne Cup in style at The Royal Leichardt. Enjoy a glass of G.H. Mumm or tap beer on arrival before sitting back to watch the race with a two-course lunch. Make sure you dress to impress because there are prizes for best dressed and best fascinator/hat. For all you punters, TAB facilities will be open from 8am.
Time: Midday
Price: $75pp – for bookings please call 02 9569 2638
Website: http://theroyalleichhardt.com.au/whats-on/
The Tudor, Redfern
Event Details: Celebrate Melbourne Cup at The Tudor with a glass of sparkling on arrival followed by a shared entrée with alternate drop main. Watch the race live with best dressed awards and mystery trifectas to follow!
Time: Midday
Price: $50pp or $110pp for drinks package with same menu.
Bookings: Call on 9310 4314 or email acharas@tudrhotel.com.au
Website: https://tudorhotel.com.au/whats-on/
Misfits, Redfern
Event Details: Melbourne Cup celebrations truly kick off at Misfits with race coverage being streamed live and loud. Enjoy roaming canapés and if you don’t have to get back to the office, add a three-hour beverage package.
Time: Midday
Price: $49pp canapés and add $70pp beverage package.
Bookings: Call on 9318 1497 or email hello@misfitsredfern.com.au
Website: https://misfitsredfern.com.au/
The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks
Event Details: Enjoy a cocktail on arrival with a two-course lunch and premium beverage package to take in the race that stops the nation. The race is streamed live on the indoor and outdoor screens, with the essential sweeps and prizes throughout the day. TAB facilities are available and live entertainment to follow the race.
Time: Midday
Price: $120pp
Bookings: 02 9247 2229 or info@australianheritagehotel.com.au
Website: http://australianheritagehotel.com/whats-on/
The Buena, Mosman
Event Details: Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style on the North Shore at The Vista Bar & Restaurant. Receive a cheeky glass of Moët upon arrival before sitting down to a delicious three-course meal while you watch the race.
Time: Midday
Price: $130pp
Bookings: https://www.thebuena.com.au/whats-on-details/?eventId=1&venueId=454&fromPage=381
Website: https://www.thebuena.com.au/
The Streets of Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Event Details: Following the success of last year’s event, Barangaroo transforms into a public live site again to host Sydney’s ultimate Lexus Melbourne Cup Day celebration. In partnership with Victoria Racing Club, Cup Day Festival allows Sydneysiders to experience all the thrill and excitement from Flemington along the water’s edge at Barangaroo.
Barangaroo’s waterfront is brimming with pop-up eateries and bars, a Mumm Champagne Terrace, Craft Beer Garden and live entertainment to keep Sydney in high spirits all afternoon. Entry to the waterfront celebrations is free and open to all looking for a fabulous day out by the water. There are multiple screens broadcasting Channel Seven’s coverage from Flemington and TAB facilities on site for those who fancy a flutter.
The restaurants throughout the precinct are hosting in-venue events with curated menus and packages, which are selling out fast. See below, for those with bookings still available.
Banksii
With lucky door prizes & best dressed fashions on the field, it’s going be a great day to kick back at this waterfront venue and enjoy the race on the big screen. Indulge in a five-course shared menu & a glass of champagne on arrival.
Price: $125pp
Bookings: http://www.banksii.sydney/reservations
Bel & Brio
Celebrate cocktail-style at Bel & brio with European-style canapes and a charcuterie banquet with free-flowing G.H. Mumm Champagne. There’s also sweepstakes and best dressed prizes.
Price: $130pp
Bookings: Eventbrite
Born by Tapavino
Enjoy a five-course menu inspired by the tapas bars and restaurants of El Born, Barcelona. All diners also receive a glass of Cava on arrival to get the celebrations started.
Price: $95pp
Bookings: https://www.tapavinobarangaroo.com/melbourne-cup
Butcher’s Block
Work your way through a two or three-course set menu with a glass of champagne, house beer or soft drink on arrival. Start with the butcher’s grazing table, and end with the delectable cheese board.
Price: $90pp for the two-course set menu and $105pp for the three-course set menu
Bookings: http://butchersblockgroup.com.au/set-menu-s.html
Cirrus
Celebrate the race that stops the nation at Cirrus with a four-course shared-style menu and glass of champagne on arrival.
Price: $120pp
Bookings: https://www.cirrusdining.com.au/menus/melbournecup/
Fujisaki
Celebrate with a six-course banquet menu ($99 pp), a glass of Gosset Grande Reserve Champagne on arrival, and views of the harbour. There’ll also be in-house sweep stakes, large screens and best-dressed prizes.
Price: $99pp
Bookings: https://www.lotusdining.com.au/restaurant/fujisaki/
Lotus Barangaroo
Feast on a 13-dish banquet menu of Shanghai-inspired dishes and enjoy a complimentary glass of Gosset Grande Reserve Champagne on arrival.
Price: $129pp
Bookings: https://www.dimmi.com.au/make-booking/lotus-barangaroo-barangaroo
love.fish
Enjoy a glass of Ruinart Champagne on arrival, then indulge in a shared-style three course seafood menu showcasing local and sustainable Australian produce. Take part in the annual love.fish “Fashions on the Field” that will be judged by the international stylist Heather Cairns.
Price: $130pp
Bookings: https://www.lovefish.com.au/melbourne-cup/
Muum Maam
Devour an eight-course banquet menu with the option of a three-hour drinks package including selected wines, beers and soft drinks. Door prizes are up for grabs for three lucky diners.
Price: $90pp food only
Bookings: barangarooinfo@muummaam.com.au
Old Town Hong Kong
Enjoy all-you-can eat “Hong Kong Style Seafood Lunch” with 2 hours unlimited order of selected seafood tasting dishes from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Price: $78pp food only
Bookings: http://www.oldtownhongkongcuisine.com.au/gallery/?outlet=barangaroo#
Phomo
Suit up, frock up and gather your friends and colleagues to celebrate the races at Phomo. Serving mouth-watering pho and a variety of Viet-style tapas for $69pp (incl. a complimentary sparking in arrival) or $119pp (incl. 3 hour unlimited drinks).
Price: $69pp food and a drink on arrival or $119pp with a three-hour drinks package
Bookings: kevin@phomo.com.au
Shirt Bar
Book yourself into Shirt Bar’s Melbourne Cup function – featuring substantial canapés and a cocktail on arrival. Best of all, if you feel like an outfit change midway through the afternoon, you can pick up a new shirt, tie or pair of socks right there!
Price: $55pp
Bookings: barangaroo@shirtbar.com.au
Spiced by Billu’s
Indulge in a four-course Maharaja’s Banquet with a glass of Champagne on arrival.
Price: $80pp
Bookings: spicedbybillus.com.au/bookings
Untied
Head to Untied’s rooftop for a cocktail-style event. There’s a three-hour beverage package including selected wine, tap beer and soft drinks and a variety of substantial canapes, as well as sweepstakes, live racing action, dress-to-impress competitions and DJs from 3:30pm.
Price: $120pp
Bookings: https://untiedsydney.com.au/event/melbourne-cup-party/
Zushi
Enjoy an eight-course Japanese menu and complimentary glass of G.H. Mumm Champagne, with an optional cocktail and wine package. Join in the sweepstakes for some extra fun.
Price: $99pp food only with complimentary glass of champagne, or an additional $49pp for a cocktail and wine package
Bookings: http://zushi.com.au/locations/barangaroo/
12-Micron
Enjoy some of Australia’s best produce with a four-course lunch and a glass of champagne on arrival at 12-Micron this Melbourne Cup. Sweeps, best dressed and door prizes are up for grabs.
Price: $145pp
Bookings: https://12micron.com.au/event/melbourne-cup-day/