Giddy up, Here Are The Best Spots To Spend Melbourne Cup In The Shire
Put on your best frock and head to one of these Shire venues
Pippis, Cronulla
The Shire is turning it up for The Melbourne Cup this year with free-flowing luncheons, multi-course banquets and loads of bubbles. So dress to impress and head to one of these Shire-based venues to celebrate the race that stops a nation.
Parc
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at one of Cronulla’s latest and most sophisticated venues, Call Me Mumma! Treat yourself to a premium food and drinks package from 12:00pm until 3:00pm as you fix your eyes on the race, plus you can take part in sweepstakes and, of course, fashion on the field.
Cronulla RSL
Immerse yourself in all the fashion and glamour at Cronulla RSL’s Melbourne cup luncheon. The sweeping views of South Cronulla make the perfect backdrop to celebrate the race. Offering a 3-course meal with champagne on arrival, plus live entertainment, sweeps and hampers to be won, this sounds like our kind of event. Tickets are $120pp, kicking off at 12:00pm. Cronulla RSL is also hosting Melbourne Cup in their sunroom from 10:00am.
The Botanical Highfield
Here, celebrations kick off with a glass of Veuve, a beer or cocktail on arrival, followed by a 4-course menu. You guessed it: there will also be live music, sweeps, best-dressed prizes and plenty of screens to watch the race antics. This package is just $100pp. Giddy up.
Hurricanes Cronulla
Hurricanes Cronulla is set to welcome us for the ultimate races lunch. They're offering a 3-course spread from 12:00pm, champagne on arrival, and best-dressed prizes. Watch the race on a big screen at 3:00pm, coupled with a live DJ. For $145pp, you’ll have to saddle up for this one.
Papa J’s
Papa J’s is hosting one hell of a party for Melbourne Cup. From 12:00pm, you’ll be treated to an afternoon of dining, dancing and celebrations right up until 6:00pm. With an a la carte menu and free entry, plus best dressed prizes and a champagne and cocktail menu sponsored by Bollinger, there’s truly a lot to love.
Rydges Cronulla
Waterfront venue Rydges Cronulla is hosting a luxurious race-day event for $90pp, with roaming canapes and an Aperol Spritz upon arrival. Or, go extra-luxe for $155pp and enjoy an added 3-hour beverage package. If you’re not in the mood for a 3-course sit-down meal, Rydges is the place for you. Dress to impress, and you might just leave with a prize in hand.
Jensens
It's race time! Jensens, renowned as the go-to spot for Melbourne Cup in the Shire, is hosting a fun-filled afternoon with live music, sweeps, and racing on the big screen. Enjoy a 3-course set menu with live entertainment from 12:00pm, all for $165. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss out.
Alphabet St
Join the Melbourne Cup fun at Alphabet St, everyone’s favourite modern Asian restaurant! For $99pp, enjoy a flavour-packed banquet menu and a complimentary Apple Martini on arrival. The race will be streamed live, and best dressed prizes will be up for grabs!
Pinos
Partnering up with East33 Oysters, Moët Hennessy and Herradura Tequila, Pinos race day event is like no other. Sip on a glass of Prosecco DOCG and enjoy an East33 Oyster on arrival before eating your way through one of their delicious seasonal set menus, starting from $145pp. And, of course, there will be sweeps plus plenty of prizes to be won. Bookings are open now!
The Founders Room at Wanda SLSC
Get your butts down to the Founders Rooms for incredible views of Wanda Beach. For $97pp you’ll receive bubbly on arrival and canapes while you watch the race on the big screen. Max Smidt will be playing live music and of course, there will be sweeps and best-dressed prizes.
Rocco’s
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Miranda Hotel's Garden Party! For just $60pp, enjoy roaming canapés, a complimentary drink on arrival and live music, before kicking on at Rocco's exclusive after party. Giddy up! Tickets are selling out fast.
Union Place Hotel Jannali
Union Place Hotel is hosting a Melbourne Cup Party like no other on their sunbathed, leafy terrace. For $150pp, enjoy a 3-course meal and a 3-hour beverage package. Sip your way through the event with free-flowing drinks while enjoying live music, sweeps, and best-dressed prizes throughout the day. Want to really level up? $700 grants you and your group of four access to a private booth and TV, 3-hour drinks and 3-course food menu, plus full table service.
The Laneway
Kick off Melbourne Cup day with a sparkling on arrival and indulge in a 3-course menu designed to delight your taste buds. Join in the fun with lucky door prizes and sweeps, all while the race is broadcast live. Tickets are $100pp. Ready to celebrate?
The Prince Hotel
A similar package to Highfields, at The Prince, enjoy a 4-course lunch ($60pp) with an optional 2-hour drink package ($40pp), as well as live music, sweeps and coverage of the race. Sport your very best look and you might just win a prize for best-dressed.
Pippis
It’s been one of the hottest openings of the last few years, and Pippis isn’t slowing down for the Cup. To celebrate, they’re putting on a Mediterranean-inspired menu for guests to enjoy as they soak up the sweeping views and take in the race via large screens. For $135pp, you’ll also be treated to fashions on the field and race day sweeps.
St George Sailing Club
With ticket prices starting at $165 for members, St George Sailing Club is bringing one of the best race day events. Tickets include a glass of Piper or beer, lots of food stations, sweeps, best dressed competition and prizes, and live entertainment. Get in quick!
