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It may be a public holiday in Melbourne, but when it comesto celebrating the race that stops the nation, Sydney is allabout the long, boozy lunch in our Sunday best. And here'swhere to do it...

First published on 24 Sep 2013. Updated on 23 Oct 2013.

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Melbourne Cup at the Morisson

Sydney

Right in the heart of the CBD, the Morrison Bar

and Oyster Room is celebrating Cup day with a

four-course lunch and bubbly on arrival. There will

be sweeps, fashions on the field, lucky door

prizes and an after party kicking off with a DJ at

5pm.

Melbourne Cup at the Glenmore

The Rocks

Start your Cup Day on the right hoof, with a lavish

lunch spread at noon overlooking one of Sydney's

best views. Whether you want to celebrate your

winnings (or forget your losses), party on after the

big race with live entertainment. Sweepstakes and

prizes for best dressed, too.

Melbourne Cup at SokyoThe Star’s Sokyo is in fine form this Cup Day

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thanks to head chef Chase Kojima’s seven-courseJapanese ‘Omakase’ degustation which boastssashimi, tempura, and caramelized miso cod.Price is $95 per person with complimentarybubbles on arrival. Bookings are essential.

Melbourne Cup at Sweethearts Rooftop BBQ

Potts Point

Cheer on the gee gees perched atop Darlinghurstall the while tucking into a hearty barbequedfeast. Big screens, sweepstakes and fashions onthe field top it all off.

Melbourne Cup at Ms G's

Potts Point

Head chef Patrick Friesen will serve a seven-course banquet menu of his top pan-Asiandishes, complemented by a flute of Moët, liveracing action and a best-dressed comp.

Melbourne Cup at the Abercrombie

Broadway

The folks over at the Abercrombie aren’t stoppingfor any race that stops the nation with a four-course feast boasting tacos, beer-can chicken,and deep-fried golden Gaytimes. Spruce up asthere will be prizes for the best dressed Colts andFillies. Bookings of four guests or more.

Melbourne Cup at El Loco

Surry Hills

If you’re the last minute type, Surry Hills’ El Locoisn’t taking reservations this Cup Day so head ondown from 11am, grab an icy margarita, a coupleof tasty tacos and watch the caballos (that’sSpanish for horses). Entry is free.

Melbourne Cup at the Winery

Surry Hills

With a three-hour premium beverage package,you won’t run dry this Melbourne Cup day atSurry Hills’ Winery. A special laneway barbecuewill sizzle up snapper filleta, grilled rump withchimichurri, barbecue lamb and chipotle-spicedchicken. When the race is over, the entertainmentstarts, so stick around.

Melbourne Cup at the Australian Heritage Hotel

The Rocks

For just $55 per head you get a two-course lunchand a glass of Chandon or schooner of Fat Yakon arrival. There will be big screens, sweeps andbest-dressed prizes – the Cup Day trifecta.

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Melbourne Cup at Arras

Sydney

With two menus to choose from, a giant screen towatch the race, and a TAB just around the corner,

Arras is putting on quite the Melbourne Cupcelebration. Saddle-up with the three ($95) orfive-course ($115) menu boasting fresh offeringsfrom the land and sea, including scallops, squidand roast bone marrow. Both include a glass ofbubbly on arrival.

Melbourne Cup at Bistrode CBD

Sydney

Bistrode CBD is flogging race day with class andstyle. A five-star menu by Jeremy Strode featuresthree courses, oysters and a flute of Moët.

Melbourne Cup at the Argyle

The Rocks

The Argyle races out of the barriers this Cup Daywith a 10am start. Grandstand tickets includecanapés and free-flowing bevvies. Frock up: therewill be fashions on the field and prizes for the bestdressed. Word is a celebrity guest will beemceeing.

Melbourne Cup at the Carrington

Surry Hills

Why not add some Spanish flavour to yourMelbourne Cup day at Bourke Street’s CarringtonHotel? Share some pintxos and tapas with matesand beef, pork and swordfish mains. Desert is aSpanish chocolate pot and crème caramel.

Melbourne Cup at 3 Weeds

Rozelle

Rozelle’s 3 Weeds is putting on quite the elegantracing affair with a three-course Cup luncheonand a gourmet picnic hamper. The $78 luncheonfeatures fresh seafood and a glass of sparkling onarrival. For a more relaxed option they do a $150per person hamper to snack on all day.

Melbourne Cup at the Norfolk

Surry Hills

A perfect chilled-out space to rein in all of the funon Cup Day. The Norfolk folk are offering aspecial menu with Spanish flavours and drinkspecials all day long. Plus, big screens to catchthe races and prizes for best dressed and besthat.

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with grand Gatsby-style fare. The '20s-themed

establishment will keep you well watered with

cocktails on arrival, roving canapés and beverage

packages for $95 a head.

Melbourne Cup at Santa Barbara

Potts Point

Horse around Cali style at Santa Barbara’s the

Californian this Melbourne Cup day. Enjoy a

drinks package and LA-inspired tucker right under

the Coke sign. Prizes for best-dressed guy and

gal round out the four-course lunch feast before

the big race.

Melbourne Cup at Alpha Restaurant

Sydney

Don your most festive fascinator and head to

Alpha Restaurant on Cup Day for a zipper-

popping five-course Greek feast and a glass of

champagne. There’ll be sweepstakes, prizes for

best dressed and a live screening of the main

event.

Melbourne Cup at the Rook

Sydney

Sydney’s lobster central is serving up an eight-

piece canapé package and all-day free-flowing

beverages. There will be plenty of eye candy with

big screens and fashions on the field.

Melbourne Cup Day at the Botanist

Kirribilli

Take a cheeky afternoon off and enjoy Australia’s

biggest horse race at the Botanist, where

contemporary and Mexican cuisine are on offer

as well as drinks, sweepstakes and prizes, and of

course, they'll be screening of the live event. The

price includes a glass of sparkling, canapés and a

selection of share plates.

Melbourne Cup at the Forresters

Surry Hills

Plenty of places in Surry Hills are screening the

big race, but only one has the biggest screen –

and this is it. The Forresters are offering a lunch

menu including snacks, mains, dessert and

beverages. It's $80 per head, and bookings are

essential.

Melbourne Cup at the RoyalCelebrate the Melbourne Cup at the Royal in

Leichhardt. For $48 a head you get a two-course

lunch and a glass of Canti Prosecco on arrival.



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