Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day Across Flower Hotels

The race that stops the nation is almost here — and Flower Hotels is turning it into a full day of food, fashion, and festivities across five incredible venues. Whether you’re after a stylish luncheon, a lively afternoon party, or a fun coastal celebration, there’s a Melbourne Cup event for everyone.

Tacking Point Tavern – The Ultimate Race Day Experience

At Tacking Point Tavern, it’s more than just the race — it’s an experience. Guests will enjoy a two-course lunch and 2.5-hour drinks package for $99 per person, while watching Melbourne Cup live and loud in an electric atmosphere.

Hosted by Reggie D, the afternoon will be packed with fun, prizes, and entertainment, including Best Dressed competitions, sweeps, and live music. When the races wrap up, the celebration continues with DJ Jimmy Laing keeping the party going. For a mix of excitement, energy, and style, TPT is the place to be this Cup Day.

Settlers Inn – Glamour, Cocktails & Cup Day Vibes

For those chasing race day elegance, Settlers Inn is the place to be. Their Melbourne Cup Cocktail Party runs from 12–3pm, featuring canapés, cocktails, and grazing tables for $89 per person.

Back for another year is crowd favourite Sarge as MC, alongside DJ Luke Cousins, who’ll be spinning tunes to keep the energy high. Expect plenty of laughs, vibrant fashion, and fierce competition in the Fashions on the Field. With its blend of style and fun, Settlers Inn is the perfect spot to celebrate Melbourne Cup in glamour and good vibes.

This year, guests can also enjoy the newly renovated TAB area, adding extra style and comfort while watching all the racing action live and loud.

Hastings Hotel – Bets, Bubbles & Good Times

At Hastings Hotel, it’s all about fun, friends, and excitement. The Bets & Bubbles Melbourne Cup afternoon offers two hours of canapés, beer, and wine for just $45 per person.

Step inside the newly renovated venue and enjoy live entertainment, sweepstakes, and a Best Dressed competition in style. It’s the perfect spot for a lively long lunch, a few cheeky bets, and plenty of laughs with your mates.

Lake Cathie Tavern – Coastal Cup Day Party

It’s going to be a massive Melbourne Cup Day at Lake Cathie Tavern — the ultimate coastal party for just $40 per person! Enjoy a two-course lunch with a glass of bubbles on arrival, and soak up the good vibes with live music from John Ryll from 12:30pm.

After selling out within just a few weeks, we’ve opened up more spots, but you’ll need to move fast — these will fly out the door!

The races will be live across the venue with sweeps, prizes, and Best Dressed competitions bringing the excitement all afternoon. When the races wrap up, the good times continue with after-party vibes in the courtyard, cold drinks flowing, and the coastal crowd kicking back in style. This is Melbourne Cup by the coast — sun, music, mates, and a few cheeky bubbles at Lake Cathie Tavern.

Birdrock Bar & Grill – Stylish Melbourne Cup Luncheon

Tuesday 4 November | 11:30am – 3:00pm | $99 per person

Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a long lunch at Birdrock Bar & Grill. Start the day with a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by canapés and a two-course menu showcasing the best of Birdrock’s kitchen.

Enjoy all the racing action live and loud, with sweeps, Best Dressed prizes, and a vibrant Birdrock atmosphere designed for fun, flair, and great company.

Enhance your experience with one of our drinks packages:

The Birdrock Package – $45pp
Includes the Joval Ate range of wines, mimosas, and tap beer for 2 hours.

The Premium Package – $65pp
Includes everything from the Birdrock Package, plus premium wines by the glass, classic cocktails (Margarita, Cosmo, Amaretto Sour, French Martini), and Spritzes (Aperol, Elderflower, French, Limoncello).

Bookings essential — secure your seat now!

Your Cup Day, Your Way

From high-end cocktails and stylish town dining to a coastal courtyard party, there’s a Melbourne Cup celebration to suit every style across the Flower Hotels family. Each venue will be showing the races live and loud, with plenty of prizes, entertainment, and good times to go around.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed spot to enjoy the race over a few cold ones with your mates, all of our other venues will still be open, serving drinks and atmosphere while you soak up the action.

Spots are filling fast — so book your table now and join us for the biggest day on the racing calendar, the Flower Hotels way.