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

Trot on over


By Dinushka Gunasekara | 27th September 2024

You didn’t think we would let Melbourne have all the fun, did you? Saddle up and trot on over to Brisbane’s best Melbourne Cup events full of all the fun outside of Flemington. With champagne in hand and delicious dishes to keep you all fueled up, here are our favourite ways to spend Tuesday 5 November in style. 

By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!   

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Victoria Park

Herston

Trot on over to the rolling hills of Victoria Park this Melbourne Cup for a cocktail party where every detail is curated to delight! Cup Day Canapés is set to take over the breathtaking Ballroom, treating you to an unforgettable afternoon beneath the crystal chandeliers. You’ll be welcomed with a Roku Gin cocktail, before grooving to the live DJ as you make your way through delectable canapés, grazing stations, and even a doughnut wall. The extensive three-hour beverage package will also have you playing bartender with a build-your-own Roku Gin Spritz station. Add in a photo booth, permanent jewellery stall, sweeps and raffles with Victoria Park’s charity partner, plus fashions on the field and you have your best Cup Day yet!

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Brisbane Racing Club

Ascot

Where better to celebrate the big day than Brisbane’s premier destination for all things racing? The iconic Eagle Farm Racecourse is pulling out all the stops for their Canadian Club Melbourne Cup Raceday, complete with exclusive hospitality packages, fashions on the field, roving entertainment, and exhilarating live racing on the track. From the much-anticipated and all-inclusive Nova 106.9 Lawn Party to the St Leger Long Lunch for an elegant soiree, BRC’s top-tier lineup of festivities means there’s an event to suit every preference across the dazzling precinct. With live music to keep the party going post-race, don’t forget to capture the moment at the 360 Video Booth for memories to last a lifetime!

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Bacchus

South Bank

Pinkies up because Bacchus’ annual Melbourne Cup High Tea is back for another year of unrivalled elegance! Welcomed with a glass of sparkling on arrival, settle into the luxurious space for an afternoon of sweet and savoury treats, exquisite pastries, gourmet finger sandwiches, and delicacies – all prepared by Bacchus’ prestigious culinary team. With prizes for best dressed, you’ll want to don your fascinator and wear your finest, while sweeps, raffles, and lucky door prizes will keep you on your toes all day long. Ps. This much-anticipated event sells out year after year, so make like a Cup winner and book your tickets fast!

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Howard Smith Wharves

Brisbane City

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!

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Bar Pacino

Brisbane 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!

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Lina Rooftop

South Brisbane

A prestigious event like the Melbourne Cup deserves a luxurious soiree to celebrate the occasion, which is exactly what Brisbane’s most sophisticated rooftop is offering. Lina Rooftop invites you to watch the big race in style, indulging in delectable canapés, live oyster shucking, grazing tables, and decadent desserts. Lina will also be pouring up a premium beverage package, including Taittinger Brut Champagne, AIX rosé, cocktails, and more. With multiple screens showcasing the race, you won’t miss a moment of the action, as the soaring city skyline serves as the backdrop for a truly special affair.

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Claw BBQ

Bowen Hills

Giddy up for a crackin’ Cup Day at Brisbane’s OG BBQ, crabshack, and grill. The King Street sports bar will play the Melbourne Cup live and loud on their mega screens, heightened by the electric atmosphere in the venue. The two-hour package also will be pouring up house wine, beer, bubbles, and spritz cocktails, as well as American-style canapés to keep you fueled for the big event. So, rally your crew and slap on a bib to enjoy the race that stops the nation with a touch of Southern flair!

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Soko Rooftop

Fortitude Valley

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!

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Fridays

Brisbane City

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!

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Riverland

Brisbane City

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!

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Port Office Hotel

Brisbane City

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!

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Eagles Nest Brisbane

Kangaroo Point

Elevate your Melbourne Cup celebration in a spectacular rooftop venue, where the drinks are delicious and the views are breathtaking! Eagles Nest Brisbane is throwing an intimate cocktail party with exclusive rooftop access from 11am to 3pm, complete with a food and beverage package to have you on cloud nine. Say cheers to four hours of beer, wine and non-alcoholic options, alongside a three-hour canapé service curated to tantalise the senses. The fabulous day out will also feature best-dressed awards and lucky door prizes to make the most of the competitive spirit!

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Regatta Hotel

Toowong

With previous years seeing tickets race out the door faster than a Melbourne Cup winner, Regatta Hotel is back with two very special events to spend 5 November like a champ! Join The Boatshed’s head chef for three astounding courses at the Cup Day Luncheon, alongside a three-hour premium and all-inclusive beverage package. Between bites of decadent arancini and tender eye fillet, enjoy best dressed prizes, sweeps, and more. Alternatively, head to Level 1 for a gala worthy of your finest fascinator, featuring a three-hour food and beverage package served up in the Winterford Room. Graze on roaming canapés, flash your ‘fit with Fashions on the Field, then dance the afternoon away to live DJ tunes on a backdrop of majestic river views.

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Joey’s

Kangaroo Point

Sweeping views of the river from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs isn’t the only perk on offer at Joey’s this Melbourne Cup! The sun-kissed locale invites you to celebrate the big race alfresco-style, with a refreshing food and beverage package served to the tune of the DJ on deck. You’ll be welcomed by a caviar and oyster bar, before indulging in a delicious line-up of bites – think Moreton Bay Bug brioche, rock lobster tortellini, and tiramisu for dessert. There’ll also be prizes for best dressed and sweepstakes on the cards, making this a true highlight of your spring social calendar! Spots are limited, so secure yours by booking at hello@joeys.com.au. 

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By Dinushka Gunasekara A self-proclaimed Spotify connoisseur who plans her weekends on Monday, Dinushka’s least favourite time of the day is in between meals.
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