There really is something for everyone this Melbourne Cup, with many venues across Adelaide hosting exclusive luncheons through to casual events. Here is your guide to where to cheer on the horses this first Tuesday in November.
AAMI Melbourne Cup Day 2018, Morphettville Racecourse
The race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup, will captivate Australia on November 6. There’s nothing better than being surrounded by thousands of race goers and enjoying a day of fine hospitality and racing action. Join us for the biggest race day of the year and to be in the moment when a new chapter in racing is written.
We are set to host a day of entertainment, premium hospitality and live racing action. Discover all our hospitality packages online.
Tickets: $25-$320
Book here: http://www.morphettville.com.au/events/363_aami_melbourne_cup_day_at_morphettville
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79 Morphett Road, Morphettville
www.morphettville.com.au
www.facebook.com/morphettvilleracecourse
Arkaba Melbourne Cup Birdcage, Pimm’s Melbourne Cup Gala 2018, Arkaba Melbourne Cup Bistro Lunch
PIMM’S MELBOURNE CUP GALA 2018- TOP OF THE ARK | 12PM
Join our host, Tim Edwards (from Radio Tab) for an exciting day of racing in our Variety Pimm’s Melbourne Cup Gala, in the Arkaba Top Room! Watch the races on huge 100 inch screens while enjoying a delicious 3 course lunch and premium drinks package, including Pimm’s and cocktail jugs. With access to TAB facilities, sweeps, auctions and our Calcutta, the Variety Pimm’s Melbourne Cup Gala is the place to be for Melbourne Cup!
3 Course Menu, Premium Drinks Package, $135 + BF per person, Part proceeds will be donated to Variety Bash SA
ARKABA MELBOURNE CUP BIRDCAGE- OSMOND/FULLARTON ROOM | 12PM
Join us for an exciting day of racing in our Melbourne Cup Birdcage. A cocktail style lunch supporting Still Aware, themed by Hometsyle Co. Guests will enjoy a fun filled day with all day canapés, Heineken, Tomich Hill wines, Espresso Martinis and Pimm’s. The races and fashions will be live on all the screens throughout the room, so you won’t miss a minute of the action, plus there will be plenty of prizes to be won, raffles on the day and make up touch-ups by Tilly May.
All day canapés & cheese buffet, 3 hour drinks package including Espresso Martinis and Pimm’s, $99pp + booking fee, Part proceeds will go to Still Aware
2 COURSE BISTRO LUNCH- ARKABA BISTRO
Join us for a big day of racing in the Arkaba Bistro! We will have sweeps with big cash prizes up for grabs (part proceeds to Variety SA), and TAB facilities available right next door in Sportys. The races and fashions will be live on all the screens throughout Bistro, so you won’t miss a minute of the action.
2 course set menu, Tickets $45 per person plus booking fee
Tickets: $20-$160
Book here: www.arkabahotel.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-cup-2018
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150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
http://www.arkabahotel.com.au
www.facebook.com/electrahouseADL
Electra House Hotel presents Melbourne Cup 2018, Electra House
FOUR great packages to choose from across 3 different floors. 8 big screens showing all of the races LIVE with sound. Multiple race sweeps – Door prizes thanks to Pol Roger – Fashion on the field competition – Adelaide’s BEST after party.
DINING PACKAGES
Level One – ‘Best Asian Restaurant 2018’ $110 food and drinks package. Feast on some of our favourite dishes as you dine Omakase style while sipping on some fresh, new and local wines from Freddy Nerks – crafted by Justin Lane, formerly of Alpha Box & Dice fame.
Ultimate VIP Dining – $160 food and drinks package. Enjoy the surrounds of our New York inspired private event spaces and indulge on a 3 course feasting menu paired with our Platinum beverage package and flowing Pol Roger Champagne.
PARTY PACKAGES
Chamber & Garden Bar – $40 Looking for something a little less formal? Tuck into a hearty serve of BBQ pulled pork* served with brioche, pickles and slaw and wash it down with a glass of Pol Roger or 2 x Mismatch beers. *pulled eggplant available as vegetarian alternative.
After Party VIP $20 (regular entry free) – For 3 years running Electra House Hotel has been the destination of choice to keep the good times going after the big race and this year is going to be even bigger again! DJ Tim Bos will have you grooving early into the evening with Entertainment Adelaide DJ’s ramping things up and into the night. Your VIP ticket guarantees express entry and a glass of Pol Roger or any gin & tonic from our current list.
Please contact us on 7123 4055 or info@electrahouse.com.au to reserve your tickets.
Tickets: $20-$160
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-cup-at-electra-house
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131 King William Street, Adelaide
www.electrahouse.com.au
www.facebook.com/electrahouseADL
Little Heroes Foundation Melbourne Cup Luncheon, National Wine Centre
Our Melbourne Cup Luncheon will return to the National Wine Centre on Tuesday November 6th to celebrate the race that stops the nation! Hosted in Hickinbotham Hall, guests will enjoy a three course lunch, premium wines by Sidewood Estate, live race coverage, on site bookie, and much more. Plus, guests will hear from Little Heroes Ambassadors (and racing royalty) Clare Lindop!
Our fashion parade will also feature designs by Oxford Menswear and Eliza French! Tickets are limited and WILL SELL OUT FAST! Book now!
Tickets: $185
Book here: https://littleheroesfoundation.com.au/Get-Involved/Events
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Cnr Botanic & Hackney Rd, Adelaide
www.littleheroesfoundation.com.au
www.facebook.com/LittleHeroesFoundation
Melbourne Cup at Lady Burra Brewhouse
This Melbourne Cup day, enjoy a perfectly curated three-course menu at Adelaide’s favourite inner-city microbrewery.
Teamed with a glass of bubbles or pint of in-house brewed Lady Burra beer, feast on a set entrée and dessert with your choice of main meal. The race that stops the nation will be on the big screen, plus we will have exciting door prizes, sweeps and a prize for the best dressed.
Giddy up, book now!
Tickets: $60
Book here: https://booking.nowbookit.com
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4 Topham Mall, Adelaide
www.ladyburrabrewhouse.com.au
www.facebook.com/ladyburrabrewhouse
Melbourne Cup Garden Party, The Lane Vineyard
Ben, Marty and the team invite you to join us for our Melbourne Cup garden party. Escape to the Hills for a day of luxury and frivolity and soak up the Spring racing action with a view!
Start with bubbles and canapes followed by a 3 – course lunch by James Brinklow on our new outdoor terrace. Watch the race on the big screen and join in the fun of Melbourne cup sweeps, ‘fashion in the vines’ hosted by Jodie Oddy and acoustic entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Tickets: $175
Book here: https://booking.nowbookit.com
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5 Ravenswood Lane, Hahndorf
www.thelane.com.au
www.facebook.com/TheLaneVineyard
Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2018, Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide
ENJOY WATCHING THE RACE THAT STOPS THE NATION ON OUR BIG SCREEN!
Join us for our Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 6th November from 12pm at Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide. Guests will enjoy a delicious three-course lunch and flowing prosecco, wines and beers in our ballroom. Sweepstakes will be run throughout the luncheon by Puddle Jumpers, with all proceeds being donated to this charity. Plus sit back and watch a fashion parade featuring Glamourhouse Dress Hire. Prizes for best dressed male and female!
Tickets are selling fast! Purchase your ticket today by calling our conference team today on 08 8407 8827.
Tickets: $125
Book here: 08 8407 8827
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125 North Terrace, Adelaide
www.mercuregrosvenorhotel.com.au
www.facebook.com/mercuregrosvenor
Melbourne Cup on the Deck, The Highway
The best Melbourne Cup event in town! Join us on the Deck for a day of racing, fun and entertainment. Your ticket price includes 8 drink tickets (valid for Spirits, Beer, Wine, Champagne, Moscato or Soft Drink) and a variety of stalls to choose from for lunch.
Live band Escapades will be playing throughout the afternoon, and all the live Flemington racing action will be shown on the Big Screen. TAB facilities are available, and our friends from scosa will be selling sweeps on the day. By attending you will also have entry to Adelaide’s Best After Race Party!
Doors open at 11.00am and lunch will be served from 12.30pm.
Tickets: $120
Book here: http://www.thehighway.com.au/product/melbourne-cup-on-the-deck
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290 Anzac Hwy, Plympton
http://www.thehighway.com.au
www.facebook.com/hwyhotel
Melbourne Cup | Riverside, InterContinental Adelaide
Come race day, Riverside Restaurant will transform into a floral masterpiece, celebrating all things food, wine, fashion and entertainment. Our Adelaide Melbourne Cup venue is your city location to watch the race. Savour the day with an elaborate grazing table, married with live oyster shucking stations, tray passed lobster dumplings and a Peking duck pancake rolling experience. Immerse yourself in a day full of horse racing through the ambience of echoes of laughter and the clinking of wine glasses with bottomless Block 5 Shiraz and Block 10 Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Coopers Pale Ale for the beer enthusiasts.
Tickets: $159 – $279
Book here: Please contact Iris Zetter on 0882382433, or specialevents.adelaide@ihg.com
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North Terrace, Adelaide
www.icadelaide.com.au
www.facebook.com/InterConADL
