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| The Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is Australia's most prestigious annual Thoroughbred horse race. It is a 3,200 metre race for three-year-olds and over, conducted by the Victoria Racing Club at the Flemington Racecourse Melbourne as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. It is the richest "two-mile" Handicap (horse racing)
in the world, and one of the richest turf races. The event starts at
3pm on the first Tuesday in November and is known locally as "the race
that stops a nation."
(sourced from Wikipedia)
If you are new to Australia, then be prepared because not a lot happens when the race is on! Lots of businesses will hold sweep stakes and have their own event.
Here are Our Picks of places to go in Sydney.
Wherever you decide to go and whatever you decide to do, enjoy and stay safe.
For a full run down or What's on click here
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| Melbourne Cup at Merivale Venues across Sydney
This is your chance to play the field and spend the day, your way;
whether it’s dressing to win and sipping champagne, enjoying a pint and
placing a bet, or letting your hair down and partying.
However you want
to play it, the possibilities are endless at Merivale.
Tickets are sold out or selling fast to many of their events to don't delay.
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| | | Melbourne Cup Lunch at Luke's Kitchen
Luke's Kitchen, 8 Danks Street, Waterloo
Join Luke’s Kitchen on Waterloo’s leafy Danks Street for a luxurious Melbourne Cup Luncheon. Indulge in an afternoon full of glitz, glam, flowing drinks and
delicious food, as well as all the fun festivities that come with
racing’s most anticipated day of the year.
Celebrations will
begin at 12pm, where you will be welcomed with a glass of Moët &
Chandon champagne on arrival followed by a four-course lunch. Beverages
will be available for purchase from the bar.
Place your bets with the bookie and watch the race live from Flemington Racecourse on the big screen.
For your chance to win prizes for Best Hat, Best Tie, Best Dressed and the Lucky Door Prize, be sure to come dressed to impress!
The bar will remain open all afternoon, so feel free to stick around for
the afterparty and enjoy a few more drinks and a boogie with your
friends.
Menu:
Sashimi plate, tuna, salmon, kingfish
Spring vegetable salad, truffle dressing
Grain fed sirloin, potato and celeriac gratin, radish, pepper sauce
Cheesecake, sheep’s yoghurt, mint jelly, yuzu sorbet
Prizes:
Best Dressed Female - $250 Glass Brasserie Dining Voucher
Best Dressed Male - $250 Luke’s Kitchen Dining Voucher
Best Hat – Monogram Bag by Bellevue Monogram
Best Tie – Luke Mangan Providores Hamper
Lucky Door Prize – Bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne
For more information and booking Click Here
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| | | Melbourne Cup at The Butler
123 Victoria Rd, Potts Point
With flowing
French champagne, a bespoke Ibero-American feast, the annual GH Mumm
champagne sabrage ritual, plus so many photo moment opportunities,
Applejacks
stunning neighbourhood gem The Butler in Potts Point is the place to be
this Melbourne Cup.
Frock & suit up for this iconic annual event!
$155pp Banquet Menu
Includes glass of G.H. Mumm Champagne
on arrival + banquet feast.
Add on a 2 hour Beverage Package for $95pp
Head to their website to find out more about our packages and to book your spot.
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| | | Melbourne Cup Cruise with Vagabond Cruises
Vagabond Cruises, King Street Wharf, Lime Street, Sydney
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH CRUISE ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
A unique venue to watch the race and enjoy a seafood & carvery buffet lunch!
Enjoy
a 3 hour harbour cruise complemented by a delicious seafood and carvery
buffet lunch and the Melbourne Cup race televised live on board! This
cruise is a great way to enjoy all the hype of the Melbourne Cup on one
of the most glamorous settings in the world, Sydney Harbour!
CRUISE INCLUSIONS:
3 Hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Spacious indoor and outdoor decks for 360 degree views
T.V. screens to watch the race live
Indoor allocated seated dining
Delicious Seafood & Carvery buffet lunch
Tempting desserts, fruit platters with tea & coffee
Beverages included for 3 hours if option selected or enjoy a cash bar
Join in with on board sweepstakes
Prizes and giveaways
Photographer on board
Background music before and after the race
Professional host to ensure everyone has a great time
The longest cruise route on Sydney Harbour
For more information click here
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| | | Celebrate Melbourne Cup at GPO Grand Restaurants and Bars No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Entertainment presented by the cast of Crystal Boudoir Cabaret Show plus
special guests, followed by Fashion Parade showcasing an exquisite
hand-crafted
Millinery, and with customers wearing the Best Millinery invited to join the fashion parade.
Enjoy the ultimate in Fashion and Entertainment while you enjoy exquisite food, drink and the winning spirits!
A full day of activities…
• Entertainment followed by Millinery Fashion Parade, plus customers wearing the Best Millinery invited to join the fashion parade
• Free Buttonhole Flower by GPO Grand and a photo opportunity on top of GPO marble staircase upon your arrival
• Hand Drawn Portraits by Fashion Illustrator
• Free French beauty products test
• Sweeps will be run at GPO Grand and TAB facilities are available on Martin Place
• All the action from the Melbourne Races will be televised on our big screen and 15 plasma TVs located throughout the venue
• Best Dressed Female Prize plus a live fashion illustration
• Best Dressed Male and Best Fascinator Prizes
• Business Card Draws & Fabulous Giveaway Prizes
• Instagram Competition/Win one of 5 Dining Prizes
After Party with DJ at Coach Bar from 3:30pm.
Dining packages start from $49 per person for a two course lunch.
Award-winning Restaurants:
Prime Steak Restaurant - 2 Course lunch $95pp; 3 course lunch $115p/p
Intermezzo Italian Ristorante - 2 course 88p/p, 3 course $105
Postales Restaurant and Tapas Bar - 2 course $69p/p, 3 course $84p/p
GPO Cheese and Wine Room - 3 course $79p/p
Casual Dining Venues:
Sosumi Sushi Train - 2 course $58p/p
Subterranean Bar and Grill - 2 course $49p/p
GPO Pizza by Wood and GPO Oyster Bar - 2 course $49p/p
For more information click here
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| | From all of us at What's on Sydney we hope you all have a great Melbourne Cup Day.
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