If you’re not at Flemington for this years Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 1 November, don’t worry, you’ll hardly be missing out, in fact, you’ll probably be having more fun.
James St, where high fashion meets fine dining, will be turning it up this cup day with multiple venues hosting the ultimate long lunch experience in their prime paddocks aka locations.
Post lunch after party? Bar Tano has got you covered. Kick on next door to Gemelli from 3PM until late. DJ beats and a good time guaranteed.
Time: 2.30PM – late
Tickets: no tickets required
This trattoria knows how to party and feast, and Melbourne Cup is no exception. Cup goers can expect a set menu featuring classics like Agnes Bakery smoked potato sourdough and prosciutto di parma, and fresh seafood (hello Sardinia!) to name just a few favourites. All of which will be accompanied by Perrier-Jouët Champagne, signature Biànca cocktails, wine and beer, and of course a good time.
Time: 11:30AM – 3:30PM
Tickets: $275
Bookings: seatme@biancarestaurant.com.au * FEW SEATS REMAINING
Dinner: open
Join the wine connoisseurs of James St and see what all the hype is about for this years Melbourne Cup lunch. Enjoy a delectable three-course menu while sipping on a glass of premium champagne – not bad for a Tuesday. The races will be live on big screens across the venue – be sure to dress to impress!
Tickets: $125
Bookings: functions@crubar.com
Elaborate celebrations are in Essa’s DNA and this luxuriously intimate venue is hosting a cup day for the books. We’re referring to vintage champagne on arrival and free flowing cocktails, beer and wine to follow. Plus, the canapés, caviar and signature Essa menu items which we all love and know them for i.e., THE fried kipfler potatoes.
Time: 12PM – 3PM
Tickets: $390
Bookings: here
Pizza, pasta and Italian wines? Yes please. Celebrate Melbourne Cup the Italian way this year at Gemelli. Settle in for a mouth watering 3 course Italian feast with a 4 hour drinks package. The food will feature some of Gemelli’s best dishes accompanied by an extensive drinks list crafted to compliment your meal. Come hungry, thirsty and ready to party.
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Tickets: $275
Dinner: open
Bookings: here
We would never say no to a Middle Eastern Feast. Gerard’s Bistro is doing what they do best – a long lunch featuring a Levantine banquet with fresh local seafood and a selection of Gerard’s favourites from Head Chef, Adam Wolfers. There will be free-flowing Louis Roederer Champagne, signature cocktails, beer, wine and spirits. Basically, everything!
Time: 12PM – 4PM
Tickets: $270
Bookings: here
If it’s Lebanese, it’s delicious. Details of The Green’s cup day lunch to come.
Hellenika Zucchini chips? Say no more. Hellenika will be hosting a four-course banquet for race day, including all your Greek favourites; from Chargrilled prawns to classic baked Junee lamb with a beverage package including Louis Roederer Champagne, cocktails, spirits, fine wines and beers. But wait, it doesn’t stop there… this long lunch will be hosted by a special guest and there will be full race day coverage and sweeps, DJ beats and fashions on the field, or should we say pool deck?
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Tickets: $315
Bookings: here.
Dinner: open
Dine like royalty with a sAme sAme feast for Melbourne Cup! A banquet fit for a king starring South East Asian street food with a modern Australian twist. Paired perfectly with signature sAme sAme cocktails, Perrier-Jouët Champagne wine and beer – live large.
Time: 11:30AM – 3:30PM
Tickets: $275
Bookings: seatme@samesamerestaurant.com.au
Dinner: open
Transcend from day to night effortlessly at Sixes and Sevens. THE race will be showing on screens across the venue during the day, with DJ’s pumping tunes post race into the evening. With bites and drinks on a pay as you please basis, no bookings are needed.
Time: 11AM – late
Bookings: here
Dinner: open
Enjoy a lavish 3-course set menu starring SK signature dishes and a top-notch drinks package. Comedy magician, Mike Tyler will be sure to keep you entertained as he hosts this race day lunch. Humour with a side of race coverage and sweeps, live tunes and the opportunity to earn the title of “best dressed”.
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Tickets: $415
Bookings: here
Dinner: closed
Sushi Room will be open for dinner only from 5:30PM.
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September 17, 2022
