Melbourne Cup 2016 guide

The race that stops the nation is just around the corner and if you have yet to secure a place to celebrate the Melbourne Cup, we have got you covered! We’ve compiled a guide to the best deals, events and venues across the city to ensure that you celebrate in style.


Café Ananas

Enjoy Cup Day with fillies, frocks and a glass of Moet Champagne on arrival at Café Ananas. A $99pp three course menu includes freshly shucked oysters and chicken liver parfait for entrée, and a choice of mains. Finish on a sweet note with coffee and chocolate almond cake.

 

El Camino Cantina

With awesome food, a great party atmosphere and huge margaritas, Cup Day is sure to be a success at El Camino Cantina. A $65pp set menu featuring classic Tex Mex favourites will be available, including a Margarita.

 

Fratelli Fresh

Enjoy a classic Italian set menu for $70pp, including three delicious courses and a glass of Frizzante on arrival. Share a selection of antipasti before devouring a delicious lamb ragu penne, or mushroom tagliatelle, finishing with a hit of house-made gelato.

 

Martin Place Bar

The race that stops a nation is fast approaching, don’t forget to secure your group booking at MPB. Drinks, canapés, sweepstakes, hamper giveaways, prizes for best dressed, DJs and six big screens to watch all the action and much, much more, all in the air-conditioned comfort.

 

Mobius Bar & Grill

Pullman Sydney Airport’s premier dining destination, Mobius Bar & Grill will be celebrating the race that stops the nation with a seven-course, sit-down shared selection of chef Daniel Simpson’s favourite dishes including a glass of Tatting Champagne on arrival.

 

Munich Brauhaus

At Munich Brauhaus in Sydney it’s all about big food, big biers and one big party. Enjoy a day jam packed with sweepstakes, prizes for best dressed, live DJs and the race that stops the nation on the big screen.

 

Q Dining

On Cup Day, Q Dining is offering champagne upon arrival, delicious three-course lunch, a live broadcast of all the action, along with money can’t buy picturesque waterfront views, for just $129 per person.

 

Saké Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy a stunning and carefully curated Melbourne Cup menu, paired with Veuve Cliquot champagne at Saké restaurants. TAB facilities will be available!

 

The Argyle

Don’t miss Sydney’s biggest Melbourne Cup party at The Argyle. Find a spot in the popular courtyard to watch the race on the biggest TV screen in The Rocks, then stay on for the after party, with DJs playing until late.

 

The Bavarian Bier Café

If bier is your drink of choice, the Bavarian Bier Cafés is celebrating Melbourne Cup Bavarian style. There will be sweepstakes and prizes for best dressed, so dress to impress.

 

The Cut Bar & Grill

If you mean business there’s no better place to be on Cup Day than The Cut Bar & Grill in Sydney with mouth-watering set menus and a glass of Ruinart Champagne on arrival.

 

The Port

Sydney’s hottest new waterfront venue is the place to be this Cup Day. The Port, Darling Harbour provides the perfect location to celebrate and unwind. Offering a Long Table Luncheon at $95 per person with a selection of shared style dishes and premium beverage package. For those wishing to kick on, saddle up for the official after party from 4pm with cocktails galore and live entertainment late into the evening. 

 

The Ternary

Suit up, don some of spring’s finest frocks and fascinators for an indulgent afternoon overlooking the stunning Sydney city skyline and sparkling harbor. Ternary Restaurant brings an air of casual sophistication, the perfect location to celebrate the most prestigious horse race of the year.