Melbourne Cup
03
Nov
The race that stops the nation

Melbourne Cup

This Melbourne Cup, celebrate in style and soak in the magnificent views and atmosphere at Barangaroo.
When
Tuesday,
03 Nov 2026
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in Sydney at Barangaroo, with waterfront dining, race-day atmosphere and spectacular harbour views. Whether you're planning a Melbourne Cup lunch with friends, a team celebration or an afternoon by the water, Barangaroo is the place to experience the excitement of Cup Day. Discover special menus, drinks packages and live race screenings at restaurants and bars across the precinct.
What's On
Discover the top venues for stylish banquets, delectable canapés, vibrant rooftop parties, or electrifying after-parties at Barangaroo this Melbourne Cup. 
Cardea
French flair meets race-day glamour
Dress for the occasion and settle in for an indulgent French lunch at Cardea, complete with live race screening, entertainment, cocktails and a best-dressed competition.
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Bottega Coco
An Italian feast worth backing
Saddle up at Bottega Coco for a four-course Italian banquet, Sydney rock oysters, big-screen racing, entertainment, competitions and plenty of Cup Day atmosphere.
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Woodcut
Fire up your Cup Day
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Woodcut, where race-day excitement meets the restaurant’s signature dining experience at Barangaroo.
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a’Mare
La dolce vita, Cup Day style
Bring a taste of Italy to Melbourne Cup at a’Mare, with an elegant Barangaroo dining experience made for dressing up, settling in and celebrating in style.
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Golden Century
Make it a private affair
Gather your crew and elevate Cup Day with a private dining experience at Golden Century, perfect for celebrating Melbourne Cup together in Barangaroo.
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Woodcut’s Hickory Bar
Raise the bar on race day
Swap the traditional long lunch for a stylish Melbourne Cup celebration at Woodcut’s Hickory Bar, bringing drinks, dining and race-day energy together.
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