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 the November 4th!
Frocks & Fizz at Henley House
Henley House is celebrating Melbourne Cup for the first time ever, and they’re doing it with a twist. They’re making it less about the race, more about great food, good people and of course the fashion. So grab your finest outfit and enjoy a three-course shared lunch, drink package, live music, fashion show, goodie bags, raffles and all the action on the big screen!
They’re also working with the RSPCA to give back and support their work to make sure racehorses are cared for throughout their lifetime, not just during their racing career.
Where: 269 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022, Australia
Price: $149 per person
For more information, click here.
Glam & Gallop: A Melbourne Cup Party
Melbourne Cup returns to KOOMO Restaurant on Level 10 for a one-of-a-kind afternoon soiree. Enjoy bubbles on arrival, flowing beverages from Prohibition Gin and Taylors Wine, roving canapés and indulgent food stations. With DJ entertainment, live race coverage, a fashion show, best dressed prizes and a luxe lucky door giveaway, it’s the ultimate rooftop experience to toast the race that stops the nation. This all kicks off from 1pm until 3pm.
Where: Level 10/27 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000
Price: $175 per person
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup After Party at SOL
Your post-race celebrations are sorted at SOL Rooftop with their ultimate Melbourne Cup After Party.
For $39pp, you’ll be greeted with a frozen cocktail on arrival, roaming canapes, delicious drink specials, and a self-serve candy bar to sweeten your afternoon. With resident DJs spinning the perfect mix from 3pm, complete your spring racing afternoon high above the city.
Where: Level 9, SkyCity Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5000
Price: $39 per person
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at Electra
Melbourne Cup is heading back to Electra, so get dressed to impress, grab a glass, and enjoy the race that stops the nation.
Their $70 Cup Day package includes a glass of Howard Vineyard Pinot Chardonnay on arrival, two courses of modern dining designed to share, and all the action on the big screens, so you won’t miss a moment.
Where: 131 King William St, Adelaide
Price: $70
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at HNLY Restaurant Bar
Head to HNLY on Tuesday, November 4th for a Melbourne Cup long lunch where coastal elegance meets Mediterranean indulgence. Enjoy a 4-course menu with full race day action on the big screen with free-flowing Bandini Prosecco DOC right up until the Cup jumps. So, gather your friends, dress to impress, and let the bubbles flow as the excitement of the day unfolds — HNLY style.
Where: 253A Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022
Price: $115pp
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup at Marina Pier
Marina Pier is gearing up for an exciting Melbourne Cup celebration, with each waterfront venue offering its own race day style. From Luciano’s elegant three-course coastal lunch with live music and fashion parades, to Seafire’s sleek “Chef’s Feed Me” experience and The Wharf’s relaxed four-course seaside dining. Guests can continue the festivities at the free-entry Marina Sunset Bar after party with DJ sets and drink specials, while those seeking a quieter day can dine à la carte at Tomiko. For a touch of Mediterranean luxury, Ellenika Ocean Grill promises bubbles, feasts, and fashion in support of the Flinders Foundation — making Glenelg the ultimate place to celebrate the race that stops the nation.
Where: 253A Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup Day at Morphettville Racecourse
At Morphettville, the race that stops the nation, calls for a day stacked with entertainment on and off the track. The race will be streamed on the big screens throughout the day, including the race that showcases the world’s best horses over 3200m.
There’s also a ton of hospitality options available, starting at just $35 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 $35 per person
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup Lunch at the Mosaic
This Melbourne Cup, the Mosaic is hosting a lunch with a shared entree, choice of mains and dessert trio, plus a welcome spritz using either Pluto Spirits Rum or Pluto Spirits Gin.
They have full TAB facilities, sweeps, racing on the big screens, fashion prizes, and a Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm.
Where: 37 Turner Dr, West Lakes SA 5021
Price: $85
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup Luncheon at The Founders
Join The Founders for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup Day celebration filled with food, live entertainment, prizes, and plenty of fun! For $70 per person, you’ll be treated to a three-course meal, 80s hits and classic tunes from Frenzy, and a ton of prizes.
Where: The Founders, 246 Fosters Rd, Oakden
Price: $70
For more information, click here.
Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Marion Hotel
The Marion Hotel is celebrating the Melbourne Cup in style with a fabulous afternoon in support of the Red Tree Foundation. You’ll be able to enjoy a 3-course lunch paired with a 3-hour premium drinks package, plus all the race day essentials, TAB facilities, sweeps, best dressed prizes, a wine wall, and a charity raffle.
Strike a pose with 360 Spin Adelaide, then keep the party going with DJ Riley in The Garden from 4pm. It’s the perfect excuse to dust off your best outfit, pin on that fascinator, and soak up the excitement of Cup Day in style.
Where: 849 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park, SA 5043, Australia
Price: $125
For more information, click here.
Observatory 23 and RMHC Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Observatory 23. From 12pm to 4pm, guests will enjoy a three-course menu with a decadent dessert station, a four-hour beverage package, and live race coverage on big screens. The event will feature a live bookie, raffle, wine wall, best-dressed prizes, and DJ celebrations to keep the festivities going long after the final race. More than just a stylish celebration, the luncheon proudly supports Ronald McDonald House Charities SCA, with $10 from every ticket and all raffle and wine wall proceeds helping families with ill or injured children. Set against the sophisticated backdrop of Observatory 23 on Hackney Road, it’s the perfect way to experience the race that stops the nation — with purpose, elegance, and plenty of fun. Tickets are $159 per person and strictly limited, available now via Humanitix.
Where: Observatory 23, 23 Hackney Road, Hackney, SA 5069
Price: $159 per person
For more information, click here.
More News
