Melbourne cup

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: Tue, 3 November 2026

• Where: Venue wide

• What: Melbourne Cup by the coast

• The Garden

  $90 per person
  Includes a glass of Chandon 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

• BEACH BAR & DINING

  $195 per person
  Includes a flute 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

• GARDEN CABANAS

  8 people minimum, $250pp
  Includes a flute 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

• SPORTS BAR

  Walk-ins welcome, but get in early - we’ll be filling up fast!

• ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

  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.

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