If you’re keen to watch ‘the race that stops the nation’ in style, there’s heaps on around Adelaide to help you do just that! Long lunches are something Adelaide does particularly well, and there’s a stack of amazing venues putting on some divine food and drink packages, so you can take the afternoon off, and kick up your heels.
Here’s what’s happening November 3rd!
Garçon Bleu to host glamorous Melbourne Cup lunch supporting Childhood Dementia families
Champagne, race-day fashion and a four-course feast are coming together at one of Adelaide’s most striking dining rooms this Melbourne Cup, with the afternoon also raising money for an important cause.
Garçon Bleu at Sofitel Adelaide will host its Melbourne Cup Lunch on Tuesday, November 3, inviting guests to settle in for three hours of dining, drinks and live race action while supporting the Rare Find Foundation.
What: Melbourne Cup Lunch at Garçon Bleu
Where: Garçon Bleu, Sofitel Adelaide, 108 Currie Street, Adelaide
When: Tuesday, November 3, 12:30pm–3:30pm
Cost: $219 per adult
More information: Sofitel Adelaide website
Melbourne Cup at Henley House
This November, Henley House is bringing Melbourne Cup back to the beach.
After last year’s event sold out much faster than expected, their Seaview Room will once again become a springtime soireè overlooking Henley Beach, with fashion, flavour and all the Cup Day favourites taking centre stage.
Guests will enjoy a three-course shared lunch, paired with a two-hour drinks package featuring spritzes, local wines and cold beers. There’ll be music, a fashion show, goodie bags, sweeps, raffles, best dressed prizes and the race shown on the big screens.
Where: 269 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022
Price: $165
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at Marina Pier
At Marina Pier’s Ellenika Ocean Grill, guests can celebrate Melbourne Cup Day from 12pm with a $140-per-person three-course Mediterranean lunch and two-hour drinks package featuring sparkling, rosé, beer and soft drinks. The day will also include live music, race screenings, sweeps, giveaways, a Fashion on the Pier parade and best-dressed prizes, while supporting the Flinders Foundation.
At Seafire, guests can enjoy a $120-per-person Melbourne Cup celebration from 12pm, including a rolling five-course Feed Me experience, Anvers sparkling on arrival, wine tastings and cellar-door pricing, a Suntory Whisky tasting experience, live acoustic music from Rob Elliott, the race on big screens, Fashion on the Fields, charity sweeps, Cash Is King boards, door prizes and best-dressed awards, plus entry to the Marina Sunset Bar after-party with a complimentary drink.
Where: Marina Pier
Price: Seafire $120, Ellenika Ocean Grill $140
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at Morphettville
At Morphettville, the race that stops the nation, calls for a day stacked with entertainment on and off the track.
There’s also a tonne of hospitality options available, starting at just $25 per person for general admission. There will be heaps of entertainment and all the trackside action across the Carnival, so gather your mates and get ready for an unmissable day at the races.
Where: 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043
Price: From $25
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at The Kitchen
Get ready for a glamorous Melbourne Cup Day at The Kitchen, with an afternoon of racing, fashion, bubbles and a good cause. In partnership with SALIFE Magazine and the Jodi Lee Foundation, guests will enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a four-course feast with curated beverage pairings, while a portion of proceeds supports the foundation’s mission to prevent and detect bowel cancer early. Fashion icon Emma Riemersma will host Fashions Off the Field, with fabulous prizes including a luxury stay at Eos by SkyCity and dining experiences across SkyCity venues, while the race that stops the nation will be broadcast live throughout the venue. Tickets are $199 per person for Tuesday, November 3 from 12pm, with the first 50 ticket purchasers also receiving a complimentary digital SALIFE Magazine subscription.
Where: SkyCity Adelaide, 125 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Price: $199
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at the Mosaic
Saddle up for a delicious 3-course meal and a glass of Tomich Sparkling on arrival at the Mosaic this Melbourne Cup. Plus, there will be a great day of racing and fun with TAB facilities, sweeps, prizes and a FREE gin tasting session with thanks to Pluto Spirits.
Where: 37 Turner Dr, West Lakes SA 5021
Price: $90
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at the Strathmore Hotel
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in the heart of Adelaide with an afternoon of great food, flowing drinks and all the excitement of the race that stops the nation, with guests treated to a Roku G&T on arrival, bottomless Roku cocktail towers and Asahi pints, a canapé lunch, live and loud race coverage, sweeps, prizes and a post-race DJ, all from the Verandah Bar. Dress to impress and gather your crew for a stylish Cup Day celebration.
Where: 129 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Price: $145
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at the Sussex
The Sussex Hotel Walkerville will host its 2026 Melbourne Cup Lunch, promising a fun afternoon filled with great food, Cup sweeps and all the traditional Melbourne Cup celebrations. Seating is limited, with a $20 deposit required to secure a reservation. Guests can order from the venue’s à la carte menu, with no compulsory food or beverage package.
Where: 68 Walkerville Terrace, Walkerville SA 5081
Price: From $20
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at Playford Hotel
The Playford Hotel Melbourne Cup Lunch is back with luxury hospitality and the race that stops the nation! With live music, Fashion on the Field, exclusive door prizes, raffle draws, auction items and more, this promises to be a memorable celebration. Best of all, your attendance will help raise vital funds to support the important work of the Operation Flinders Foundation.
Where: 120 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Price: $190
For more information, click here.
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