Few events on the annual calendar get Aussies trotting with exuberant glee quite like the Melbourne Cup. It rolls around on the first Tuesday of every November, like an early Christmas celebration for those who like to get dolled up and head to the races. If you prefer to keep your heels grass-free from trackside antics, we’ve got the perfect venue for city-dwellers to catch the race that stops the nation. Plant your hoofs firmly on the calendar and mark the Terrace at Pumphouse Sydney in the calendar for November 7 as the place to be to revel in the merriment of Australia’s 162-year-old tradition.
Kicking off at noon, the Terrace invites guests to dust off their finest frocks and suits (yes, a fascinator is always highly encouraged!) and enjoy three-and-a-half hours of free-flowing tipples and a premium canape spread for just $110 per person. While all eyes will be on the race, which will be aired on a big screen, you might be mistaken for thinking the food is the main event – think cured kingfish tostadas, mushroom vol-au vents, Moroccan lamb pies and buttermilk fried chicken sliders.
Located in the heart of the city within the Novotel Sydney in Darling Square, you won’t find a more central or glamorous venue to ring in your Melbourne Cup festivities. There will also be lucky door prizes including a night’s stay for two at the Novotel, a $200 Pumphouse voucher and plenty more. Now if that doesn’t have you chomping at the bit we don’t know what will! Book now before October 27 to secure your spot.