Let’s be honest, it’s not just the race itself that makes the Melbourne Cup a must do on the social calendars of many Australians. Rather, James St’s community of restaurants and bars know that plenty of good food, free flowing drinks and a buzzing atmosphere are equally as important to a successful Cup Day out.
No need for racebooks and form guides, pick your winner from our list below:
Pack a pair of togs and the sunscreen because Biànca’s set menu of focaccia, burrata, fresh seafood, and of course, pasta plus champagne and signature cocktails will have you channelling the Italo coastline.
Price: $285
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ēmmē may be founded on a philosophy of embracing imperfection but their specially curated, set menu that’s sure to feature their signature wood fired flare and inclusive beverage package, live tunes to keep you vibing and even a prize or two to be won sounds pretty perfect!
Price: $209
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Hardly ones to be satisfied by the conventional, ESSA’s Melbourne Cup with a twist looks a little somethings like this: wagyu empandas, fried chicken, LOTS of caviar and frozen vodkas if that wasn’t enough for you.
Price: $290
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Head Chef Jimmy Richardson has put in the hard yards to bring you this lavish Levantine banquet of the finest local seafood and a curated selection of Gerard’s classics alongside free-flowing Louis Roederer champagne, handcrafted cocktails, premium beer, wine and spirits.
Price: $290
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In true Greek fashion, Hellenika’s four-course banquet will have you full to the brim with oysters, taramosalata, their renowned zucchini chips, chargrilled lamb cutlets, Greek salad, and the list just keeps going!
Price: $395
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Opening their doors especially for the occasion, elegant Italian haunt Mosconi are celebrating Melbourne Cup with a four-course long lunch of their most iconic dishes plus champagne on arrival. More details are to come so watch this space.
Price: $145
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Fresh oysters, Moreton bay bug red curry, spanner crab with finger lime, green papaya salad and a bevy of bevies, what more could you ask for from the street’s very own Thai experts sAme sAme?
Price: $285
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As the name quite literally implies, expect award-winning steaks, prime seafood and caviar to boot alongside house favourite sides and a healthy dose of champagne, cocktails and spirits from this long lunch at SK Steak & Oyster.
Price: $435
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Forget going green with envy and head to The Green for a Middle Eastern Melbourne Cup unlike any other. Look forward to the likes of homemade za’atar flatbread, hummus, fattoush, harissa fried potatoes and chargrilled chicken with bubbly add ons also available.
Price: $55/$75
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Still got plenty left in the tank? Head to The Nixon Room from 3PM for a post-Cup after party.
No bookings necessary
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October 4, 2024
