Giddy Up! Here’s Our Pick Of The Best Melbourne Cup Events In Brisbane

Take your Cup Day celebrations to the riverfront at Howard Smith Wharves, and you’re in for an unforgettable experience from Brisbane’s finest! Delight in fresh seafood, canapés and a 3.5-hour premium beverage package on the sun-kissed deck at Mr Percival’s or indulge in a lavish four-course Cantonese banquet with Champagne in hand at Stanley. Spritz up your day at Ciao Papi with a share-style Italian feast and drinks, while those who prefer to keep it casual will revel in the delicious spreads and ice-cold beers at Felons Barrel Hall and Felons Brewing Co. Plus, the good times will keep on rolling well after the race ends – with live music and DJs giving you plenty of opportunity to kick on in the beating heart of our River City!

With sweeping views of the iconic Story Bridge at your side, Bar Pacino is once again proving they’re *the* party people this Melbourne Cup Day! This year will see the suave riverside locale up the ante, inviting guests to enjoy a Sicillian-inspired banquet-style lunch, featuring the best from land and sea. Alongside the Melbourne Cup festivities, Bar Pacino is also accepting bookings for birthdays and corporate functions so you can make the most of the electric atmosphere come 5 November. Blending their drool-worthy banquet dining with signature hospitality, Bar Pacino truly is the hostess with the mostest!

Get wild this Melbourne Cup on a lavish and lush rooftop, taking your day to unparalleled heights! Soko is combining breathtaking views, delicious roaming canapés, live entertainment, and an extensive beverage package. The result? A truly unique celebration you don’t want to miss. Tantalising Peruvian and Japanese flavours will fire up your palate, like street-fired wagyu from the live cooking station and Soko’s signature spicy tuna on crispy rice. As for drinks, you’ll be sipping on three hours of selected spirits, wines, beers, and spritz cocktails so you can toast to a Cup Day very well spent!

Pop on your fascinator and race to Eagle Street’s premium party palace for an afternoon of style and thrills! Fridays’ annual Melbourne Cup luncheon is known for non-stop entertainment, and this year is no exception with an epic lineup and three-hour all-inclusive package to keep the crowds vibing. Indulge in a two-course shared menu before grooving to live DJs creating an electrifying ambiance on the riverside, with the chance to show off your finest at Fridays’ iconic Fashions Round The Tree. Plus, the good times will keep rolling past the finish line, as Fridays is throwing the ultimate After Party from 3pm to guarantee the best Tuesday you’ve ever had!

You’ll be feeling bubbly this Cup Day with Riverland’s epic three-hour all-inclusive package designed to be devoured! Racing fans won’t miss a moment of the action on massive screens in-venue, while those dressed to impress can strut their stuff in Riverland’s Fashions on the Field. There’ll be plenty of winners off the track too, with exciting raffles, prizes up for grabs, and a Best Dressed competition, plus live entertainment to further elevate the buzzing atmosphere. Simply put, it’s a day of fun, fashion and frivolity you’ll be raving about for a long time to come!

Sit back and savour a day of exhilarating racing, delicious dining, and fabulous company at Port Office Hotel’s much-anticipated Cup Day event. You’ll be welcomed with sparkling champagne on arrival, before an exquisite three-course feast heads your way – featuring Porto’s favourites like garlic roasted prawn, Moroccan lamb ribs, smoked duck, and slow-roasted wagyu sirloin. Paired with a luxurious three-hour beverage package, needless to say your palate will be satisfied! Whether you’re participating in sweeps, competing in the Best Dressed competition, or enjoying the TAB facilities, your visit to Port Office Hotel this Melbourne Cup is sure to be a memorable one!