Giddy Up! Here’s Our Pick Of The Brisbane’s Best Melbourne Cup Events
Trot on over
By Ella Passfield | 26th September 2025Some featured businesses are sponsored and proudly endorsed by Style. We only promote businesses we love and think our readers will love too!
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 1 November in style.
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Victoria Park
Herston
Looking for a more relaxed way to celebrate Melbourne Cup? Trot on over to the rolling hills of Victoria Park for all the race-day action. The Victoria Park Bistro is the perfect spot for a laid-back lunch with sweeping city views, live music, a Chandon Garden Spritz Bar and of course, the Melbourne Cup on the big screen. Gather your friends and settle in with no set menus or minimum spends for groups under 20. For larger groups of 20 or more, event packages start from just $32 per person. Book your table today and get amongst the race day spirt at Victoria Park.
Howard Smith Wharves
Brisbane City
Celebrate Cup Day by the river at Howard Smith Wharves — Brisbane’s ultimate party playground on the riverfront. No matter your style, there’s a celebration waiting for you. Soak up the sunshine at Mr Percival’s with fresh seafood, canapés, and a 3.5-hour premium drinks package ($290pp). Over at Stanley, indulge in a lavish four-course Cantonese banquet ($295pp) before heading upstairs for a boogie and cocktails at Stan’s Lounge. For something a little more breezy, Ciao Papi will be serving share-style Italian long lunch and flowing drinks ($270pp). Beer lovers can head to Felons Barrel Hall and Felons Brewing Co. for hearty spreads, ice-cold beers, and an unbeatable energy ($190pp). Meanwhile, Yoko Dining brings Tokyo-style izakaya flair, complete with shared plates and champagne on arrival ($150-285pp), while Greca celebrates with an abundant Greek feast ($150-285pp). And once the big race is run? The real party begins. Mr Percival’s afterparty will carry the celebrations well into the night, with DJs playing until late.
Bar Pacino
Brisbane City
Saddle up for Brisbane’s finest Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Story Bridge, this riverside hotspot is the ultimate place to enjoy the big day in style. Indulge in premium food and beverage packages, sip through a dedicated Aperol Spritz bar, and soak up the race day atmosphere with a live DJ from 12 PM to 5 PM. Catch all the race day action on screen and have fun with lucky door prizes and best-dressed awards. Whether it’s a corporate day out or entertaining friends, Bar Pacino is the place to be this Melbourne Cup.
Riverland
Brisbane City
Get in the race day spirit with Riverland’s three-hour all-inclusive Melbourne Cup package, set against the unbeatable scenery of the Brisbane River. With two massive screens, you won’t miss a single thrilling moment of the race while soaking up the lively riverside atmosphere. Tickets start from just $149 per person and include roaming canapés, indulgent food stations, and bottomless house beer, wine, and spirits. Dress to impress with fabulous prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed, plus plenty of chances to score goodies through raffles and giveaways during the day. For a day full of racing and riverside views, visit Riverland on Melbourne Cup Day.
Regatta Hotel
Toowong
Celebrate Cup Day in style at The Regatta Hotel, with three spectacular events to suit every race-day vibe. Every year, these celebrations sell out fast, and it’s easy to see why. For an afternoon of high style, The Boatshed will be hosting a decadent three-course menu paired with a three-hour premium all-inclusive beverage package. Over in the stunning Level 1 Winterford Room, guests can sip, savour, and socialise with roaming canapés, an opulent oyster and seafood station, flowing drinks, and live race coverage. Or, for fine dining and race-day elegance, head to Level 2 for an exclusive three-course menu paired with premium beverages, set against a backdrop of refined ambience.
Boundary Hotel
West End
For real race day energy, celebrate Melbourne Cup at the Boundary Hotel. Catch every thrilling moment of the race on the giant screen in the Backyard and Beer Garden, the perfect spot to soak up the action with friends in a buzzing atmosphere. Tuck into a delicious three-course meal, starting with an antipasti board, followed by your choice of a main, dessert and topped off with a three-hour all-inclusive drinks package. Live music kicks off straight after the big race to keep the good vibes going. Prefer something casual? Head to the Public Bar and Laneway, open for walk-ins, serving a limited race day menu.
Tama Supper Club
Brisbane City
If you’re chasing a lively atmosphere this Melbourne Cup Day, book your place at Tama Supper Club. Set in an elegant yet energetic restaurant, guests will indulge in a four-course set menu paired with a three-and-a-half-hour deluxe beverage package, making it a race-day experience to remember. With the races streamed live on the big screen, you won’t miss a moment of the action. Keep the party going with the DJs on rotation and a live saxophone player. Wear your fanciest suit because best-dressed prizes are up for grabs. Secure your ticket now for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup celebration at Tama Supper Club.
Calida
South Bank
Two hours of flowing drinks, Latin-inspired dining, and the race live on screen, Melbourne Cup at Cálida Steak & Bar is set to impress. Celebrate the race that stops the nation in true style at South Bank’s premium steakhouse and oyster bar. Begin with Champagne Pol Roger on arrival, before indulging in a two-hour drink package featuring premium wines. For mains expect vibrant Latin-inspired dining with a chef-crafted canapes and fresh seafood. Perfect for groups, corporate celebrations, or a stylish afternoon with friends, Cálida is in the heart of South Bank with race day energy all around. Tickets are all-inclusive at $195 per person.
Stratton Bar & Kitchen
Newstead
For food that wows, drinks that keep flowing, and race-day energy you can’t beat, celebrate Melbourne Cup at Stratton Bar & Kitchen in Newstead. This year, Stratton’s teamed up with Life With Horses, a charity that rehomes retired racehorses, so you can have a blast while supporting a great cause. Packages from $129 to $229 per person include free-flowing spritz, sparkling, wine, and beer. Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a nine-dish share-style banquet designed to impress. Don’t want a package? Just book a table and enjoy the normal a la carte menu. DJs will keep the vibes going all day and night, so you can stay late, celebrate hard, and let the good times roll. Do Cup Day… the Stratton way.
Oasis
Brisbane City
This Melbourne Cup, swap the track for the tide and set sail aboard Oasis – Brisbane’s premier three-level floating venue. With river views, DJs, and the big race streamed live on massive screens, you won’t miss a second of the action. Across three vibrant decks, it’s non-stop entertainment and race-day excitement, whether you’re after General Admission or the full-blown package with all-inclusive food and beverages. The beauty is that you can choose your own adventure with their range of ticketing options. And because it’s Oasis, style gets a chic twist with Fashions on the Water – so bring your A-game. Raise a glass, soak in the skyline, and celebrate Cup Day the Brisbane way: afloat, stylish, and unforgettable.
Imagery: @oasisbrisbane, @howardsmithwharves
