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
The Prince, Kirrawee
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.
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 a magician, cartoonist and a photobooth to keep you entertained, this sounds like our kind of event. Tickets are $120pp, kicking off at 12:00pm and also include fashions on the field, sweeps, lucky door prizes and a fashion parade. Cronulla RSL is also hosting Melbourne Cup in their sunroom from 10:00am.
The Botanical Highfield
Here celebrations kick off with a glass of Chandon or Peroni on arrival, followed by a 4-course shared 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.
Bobbys
Head to Bobby’s for a lively summer soiree! Enjoy a live DJ, sweeps, and best-dressed prizes at this ultimate beachside venue for $220pp. It’ll feel like a dreamy Sunday session — on a Tuesday. Big win!
Bass & Flinders Pavilion
Experience the Melbourne Cup seaside, at Bass & Flinders Pavilion just a hop and skip out of the Shire. Enjoy a 4-course menu from midday, paired with a 3-hour drinks package featuring beer, wine, soft drinks, and bubbles — including a glass of Chandon on arrival. Watch the races live on the big screen, join in the sweeps, and make it a day to remember. Tickets are $165pp.
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, best-dressed and lucky door prizes. Watch the race on a big screen at 3:00pm, coupled with a live DJ. For $120pp, you’ll have to saddle up for this one.
Papa J’s
Papa J’s is hosting one hell of a party for the Melbourne Cup. At $145pp this package is at a higher price point but the inclusions are endless. Watch the race live over a 5-course tapas menu and drinks package from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. You’ll be entertained for the entirety with a live music and best dressed prizes.
Woronora Boatshed
The Woronora Boatshed stands out from the crowd with its BYO option. Located directly on the Woronora River, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and scenic views. For $95pp, guests will be treated to a gourmet 3-course set menu, sweeps and prizes, so pack your favourite bottle and make the most of the afternoon.
Rydges Cronulla
Waterfront venue Rydges Cronulla is hosting a luxurious race-day event for $95pp, offering a 3-hour beverage package accompanied by canapés, sweeps, best-dressed prizes, lucky door prizes, and live acoustic music. 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 $120pp. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss out.
The Founders Room at Wanda SLSC
Get your butts down to the Founders Rooms for incredible views of Wanda Beach. For $95pp 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.
Email events@thefoundersroomwanda.com to book.
Rocco’s
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Rocco's! For $125pp, kick off with a refreshing peach Bellini on arrival, enjoy 7 delicious canapé courses, and indulge in a 3-hour premium beverage package. And of course, a live DJ will keep the energy high all day long!
Next Door
Ready, set, gallop! Spend your Melbourne Cup Day seaside at Next Door, offering a 3-course meal at $110pp, featuring Lamb Cutlets and Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet. Catch all the action on the big screen, enjoy the fashions on the field, and get in on the sweeps!
Union Place Hotel Jannali
Union Place Hotel is hosting a Melbourne Cup Party like no other on their sunbathed, leafy terrace. For $140pp, 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.
Alphabet St
Join the Melbourne Cup fun at Alphabet St, everyone’s favourite modern Asian restaurant! For $75pp, enjoy a flavour-packed set menu, BYO wine, and a live race screening. Double the fun with their famous Apple Martini in hand, as you take in all the race day action.
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 $95pp. Ready to celebrate?
The Prince Hotel
A similar package to Highfields, at The Prince, sip on a complimentary glass of Chandon or Peroni on arrival and enjoy a 4-course lunch as well as live music, sweeps and coverage of the race for only $100pp. Sport your very best look and you might just win a prize for best-dressed.
The Pines
The place to be to see the Cup! Whilst enjoying the ocean views, for $149pp, The Pines Melbourne Cup package includes roaming canapés, a cocktail to greet you on arrival, and race viewing on large screens. Sweeps are also included! All starting from 11:30am. Saddle up!
