Tue 3 Nov · 12pm
Cruise Bar · Sydney
a long Cup lunch at Cruise or a rooftop Veuve-and-canapés party upstairs
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Melbourne Cup at Cruise Bar & Restaurant & Melba’s Rooftop
Bring Flemington to the heart of Sydney this Melbourne Cup Day with two premium race day experiences across Cruise Bar & Restaurant and Melba’s Rooftop.
Enjoy a long, indulgent lunch at Cruise, featuring a refined modern Australian menu, Moët & Chandon and Asahi, or book Melba’s Rooftop for a vibrant cocktail-style celebration with Veuve Clicquot, canapés and a seafood station.
Join us from 12pm for live race screenings, sweeps, prizes and entertainment, with the celebrations continuing well beyond the big race.
Cruise Bar & Restaurant (level 1 & 2)
$150pp | Shared dining menu | Glass of Moët & Chandon | 3-hour beverage package
Melba’s Rooftop
$175pp | Glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival | Canapés | Seafood station | Spritz Station | 3-hour premium beverage package
Quick answers
When is Melbourne Cup 2026 at Cruise Bar & Restaurant?
Tue 3 Nov 2026, 12pm.
Where is it?
Cruise Bar, Sydney, NSW.
How much are tickets?
From $150, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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