Melbourne Cup Dining 2026

Biànca
Fanfare and flavour are being served up all afternoon long at this lengthy lunch. Relax and enjoy the day’s action on the big screen while tucking into an Italian shared set menu including Champagne, signature cocktails, beer and wine.  

Price: $285pp 
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Cru Bar 
Celebrate Melbourne Cup with a tailored shared menu, Champagne on arrival and all the racing action live on screen. Pull up a chair and gear up for an afternoon of great food and race day celebrations, with DJs playing from 12:00pm until late. 

Price: $145pp 
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ēmmē
Race day pairs perfectly with a long lunch of Mediterranean plates curated by Head Chef, Thomas Lian. With a glass of Louis Roederer on arrival, carouse with a culinary experience characterised by refined technique and woodfired flavours.   

Price: $138pp 
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Gerries 
The celebration is anything but ephemeral at Gerries, as the buzzing atmosphere rolls on until late. Cold pours, great music and a seat in the action awaits you for the ultimate Melbourne Cup after party. A live DJ spins from 5pm, and champagne flows all night.  

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Mosconi
Settle in and enjoy a 3-course shared Italian feast with all the Mosconi favourites you know and love, with a glass of Champagne or beer on arrival to get the celebrations started. 

Price: $150pp 
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Penelope
Fashion and fare join forces at Penelope this Melbourne Cup. Indulge in an afternoon of glamour, Champagne and European food, featuring a specially curated three-course lunch and an exclusive fashion parade showcasing Samantha Ogilvie’s latest collections. 

Price: $185pp 
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sAme sAme 
Melbourne Cup is the opportune occasion for a long lunch at sAme sAme. Feast on a banquet of modern Thai favourites and beverage selections to complement, while the race day spectacle plays on the big screen.  

Price: $285pp
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