Tue 3 Nov · 12pm
Cruise Bar · Sydney
bubbles, sweeps and the race on screen above Circular Quay
Get ticketsFrom $150 on whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededOne email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
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On Tuesday 3 November, Cruise Bar & Restaurant and Melba's Rooftop are bringing all the glamour of Flemington to Circular Quay for the Melbourne Cup. From 12pm, guests can settle in with flowing bubbles and every stride of the race that stops a nation, live on screens throughout.
Sweepstakes, prizes and entertainment run across both venues, so it's an excuse to pop on the fascinator, straighten the tie and make a day of it. Whether it's a three-course shared menu with friends or cocktails up on the rooftop, there's something for everyone.
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Quick answers
When is Melbourne Cup 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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