Melbourne cup

7 Feb

Written By Naz

Cup Day 2026

By the beach and ready to race! Celebrate the biggest day in racing with ocean views, flowing bubbles, and a coastal energy like no other.

Soak up the action as the races unfold on Coogee’s biggest outdoor screen, get involved in the sweepstakes, and flaunt your best race-day look for a shot at best dressed prizes.

With last year selling out quickly, you’ll want to secure your spot early.

When: Tuesday, November 3
Where: Venue wide
What: Melbourne Cup by the coast

BOOK NOW

Planning something bigger? Our function spaces overlooking The Garden are perfect for Melbourne Cup conferences, client events and corporate celebrations for up to 250 guests. Book by 30 September 2026 to enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival and Melbourne Cup sweepstakes.

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$90 per person
Includes a glass of Chandon or Asahi on arrival.
Food to share
Sonoma sourdough rolls with cultured butter V
Seafood Platter
Sydney Rock oysters
Queensland prawns
House cured salmon
Kingfish sashimi
Snapper ceviche
Served with lemon, Marie Rose sauce, crème fraîche, mignonette, hot sauce & tostadas
Picnic Platter
Chicken & avocado salad on focaccia, tarragon mayo
Prosciutto, crisps, guindillas DF
Buffalo mozzarella, asparagus, broad beans, salsa verde GF, V
Kipfler potato salad DF V
Dessert
Assorted macarons CN
Mature cheddar, crackers, pear chutney & grapes GFA, V
GF - GLUTEN FREE | DF - DAIRY FREE | V - VEGETARIAN | ALL SEAFOOD IS AUSTRALIAN
$195 per person
Includes a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival & a 3 hour beverage package.
Bread
Sonoma sourdough with cultured butter V
Entree
Sydney Rock oysters, finger lime mignonette A
Kingfish sashimi, avocado, cucumber, rockmelon, aguachile, coriander A, DF, GF
Buffalo mozzarella, asparagus, broad beans, salsa verde GF, V
Queensland prawn roll, Marie Rose sauce, lettuce, celery, cucumber, Espelette pepper A
Mains
Pan-roasted barramundi, charred cauliflower blossoms, agrodolce A, CN, DF, GF
Roasted MB4 grass-fed rump cap, chimichurri, charred onions & bone marrow DF, GF
Adobo chicken, yellow pepper sauce, charred lime, aioli DF, GF
Served with
Chips, Old Bay salt, chipotle mayo DF, GF, V
Leaf salad, lemon dressing, eschallot, fennel, herbs VE, GF
Dessert
Mango & coconut cheesecake, brown butter & coconut biscuit base
Adelaide Hills brie, quince, grapes, lavosh GFA, V
3 hour beverage package
Vedova Prosecco
Gigi by Brandolini Pinot Gris
Lorgeril family Rose
El Desperado Pinot Noir
Asahi Superdry
Asahi 3.5%
Peroni 0%

CN - CONTAINS NUTS | GF - GLUTEN FREE | DF - DAIRY FREE | V - VEGETARIAN | VE - VEGAN | ALL SEAFOOD IS AUSTRALIAN
8 people minimum, $250pp
Includes a glass of Moët & Chandon or Asahi on arrival, a 3 hour beverage package & a dedicated waiter for the booking.
Sonoma sourdough rolls with cultured butter V
Seafood Platter
Sydney Rock oysters
Queensland prawns
House cured salmon
Kingfish sashimi
Snapper ceviche
Served with lemon, Marie Rose sauce, crème fraîche, mignonette, hot sauce & tostadas
Picnic Platter
Chicken & avocado salad focaccia sandwiches, tarragon mayo
Prosciutto, crisps, guindillas DF
Buffalo mozzarella, asparagus, broad beans, salsa verde GF, V
Kipfler potato salad DF V
Dessert
Assorted macarons CN
Mature cheddar, crackers, pear chutney & grapes GFA, V
3 hour beverage package
Vedova Prosecco
Gigi by Brandolini Pinot Gris
Lorgeril family Rose
El Desperado Pinot Noir
Asahi Superdry
Asahi 3.5%
Peroni 0%
GF - GLUTEN FREE | DF - DAIRY FREE | V - VEGETARIAN | ALL SEAFOOD IS AUSTRALIAN
Walk-ins welcome, but get in early - we’ll be filling up fast!
Our on-site boutique accommodation makes it easy for guests to extend the celebration with an overnight stay.
Click here to check availability and book.