Melbourne Cup Dining, Sydney Style
Melbourne Cup Day is one of the most anticipated occasion on the spring calendar. An afternoon made for exceptional dining, a little glamour and celebrating with friends, colleagues and clients.
From an afternoon overlooking Sydney Harbour to elegant dining rooms, rooftop celebrations and lively venues where the atmosphere continues will beyond the final race, our Concierge team has curated our guide Melbourne Cup dining in style.
For $195 per person, enjoy a delicious three-course shared menu and a glass of Veuve Clicquot NV or Kirin Ichiban on arrival, amongst the charming surroundings of their tucked-away CBD laneway.
Optional bottomless beverage package available for $90 per person.
Enjoy the refined comfort of Hotel Centennial for this years Melbourne Cup. Indulge in a three-course Mediterranean-inspired share-style lunch, expertly crafted by Ben Greeno, with a glass of Veuve Clicquot NV or Kirin Ichiban on arrival.
Optional bottomless beverage package available for $110 per person.
For a classic three-course French feast with canapes for $280 per person, with a glass of Veuve Clicquot NV or a Kirin Ichiban on arrival.
Optional bottomless beverage package available for $110 per person.
Celebrate Cup Day Italian style in Rozelle and enjoy a delicious shared menu, featuring Totti’s signature dishes as well as a glass of Veuve Clicquot NV or Kirin Ichiban on arrival for $180 per person.
Optional bottomless beverage package available for $75 per person.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in true Sydney style, with Courtney Roulston joining Todd Cummins as MCs for an afternoon of racing, revelry, and celebration.
For $295 per person, begin the day with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, followed by a three-course menu of Cafe Sydney classics and Antipodes Mineral Water throughout.
Settle in for an afternoon of racing, fine food and a little occasion in the beautiful surrounds of Chiswick.
For $175 per person, enjoy a four-course shared menu inspired by the season and the abundance of our kitchen garden, with a glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival to raise in celebration of the race that stops the nation.
Watch all the action on our big screens while enjoying a long lunch with friends, family or colleagues.
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at a’Mare, where race day unfolds with a bespoke five-course Italian feast by the harbour for $225 per person.
Settle in as their team takes care of every detail, with live race coverage on screen and waterfront views providing the perfect backdrop.
The festivities continue with a live DJ, MC, stunning floral displays, Cup Day sweeps and prizes for Best Dressed and Best Hat.
Dress in your finest and celebrate Melbourne Cup with an indulgent long lunch at Woodcut.
Overlooking Sydney Harbour, enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival before settling in for a premium share-style menu designed for race day. Soak up the electric atmosphere and toast in front of live TV screens at one of Sydney’s most iconic dining destinations.
For $249 per person, enjoy a shared style menu with a glass of champagne on arrival.
Melbourne Cup at the International Wine bar for $149 per person, enjoy bubbles, cocktails and a great soundtrack in an iconic Sydney setting.
For one spectacular afternoon, The Wine Bar spills out onto the open-air plaza, transforming the space beneath the iconic Charles Perry ‘S’ sculpture into the ultimate Cup Day playground in the heart of the city. Expect a vibrant atmosphere where the energy flows as freely as the drinks.
Immerse yourself in the glamour and excitement of the race that stops the nation at Shellhouse.
Join Shellhouse for their unforgettable fifth-annual Melbourne Cup celebration. Choose four ways to play at the best Melbourne Cup celebration in the Sydney CBD, with multiple screens and sound throughout each level of the House.
Menzies Bar | $125 per person, including a spritz on arrival and a shared banquet menu
Dining room & terrace | $275 per person, including a glass of NV Ruinart Brut Champagne on arrival and a 5 course shared menu
Sky Bar | $170 per person, including a selection of beverages and canapes
Clocktower Bar | Secure a private event in Shellhouse intimate Clocktower Bar
Gather your colleagues and friends at 25 Martin Place, in the Aalia Wine Room for a banquet menu and champagne for $129 or $189 per person. This year you will have the option to add from their selection of premium extras, including fresh oysters and Persian Caviar service.
The afternoon runs on live race screenings, entertainment and photo opportunities across the precinct.
