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Cup Day events in Melbourne

Livia Gamble

The Boatbuilders Yard promises a chilled out Cup Day with a barbecue and outdoor big screen.
The Boatbuilders Yard promises a chilled out Cup Day with a barbecue and outdoor big screen.Rebecca Hallas

Fashions on the field, food and wine are all synonymous with one thing – The Melbourne Cup Carnival. The time has come to throw on your best frock and fascinator, suit and tie and tune in for "the race that stops the nation".
If you can't make it to Flemington and want to celebrate Melbourne Cup Day try one of our suggestions.

The Boatbuilders Yard

If you're after something a little more low key head to the Boatbuilders Yard for a lazy barbecue and a few beverages. There will be a huge outdoor screen set up for the big race.

Details: The Boatbuilders Yard, 23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, noon–11pm. For more information see theboatbuildersyard.com.

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Republica

Experience the Melbourne Cup from St Kilda Beach. Enjoy a four-course lunch plus bubbles while watching the race on the big screen. Bookings essential.

Details: St Kilda Sea Baths, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, cost $40. For more information see republica.net.au. For bookings phone 03 8598 9055 or email info@republica.net.au.

Mr Mason

Add a touch of French glamour to your Melbourne Cup Day with lunch at Mr Mason. Enjoy a "Flemington Fling" cocktail on arrival, followed by lunch in the restaurant. Finish your afternoon on the terrace with Parisian tea inspired dessert canapés.

Details: Mr Mason, Shop 10, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne, 12:30pm, cost $65. Bookings essential, phone 03 9614 4500 or email info@mrmason.com.au.

World Restaurant Bar

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Enjoy a three-course Cup Day lunch and a cocktail while you watch the races live on the big screens. There will also be complimentary manicures, sweeps and live entertainment from 1pm.

Details: World Restaurant Bar, 4/2 Riverside Quay Southbank, three-course set menu with cocktail $60. For bookings phone 03 9690 6999, worldrestaurantbar.com.au.

The Wharf Hotel

Don't want to miss out on all the action? The Wharf Hotel's eight big screens have you covered. A two-course set menu is available with a Bellini or Boag's schooner included, bookings essential.

Details: WTC Wharf, Riverside (World Trade Centre), 18-38 Siddeley St, Melbourne, from 12pm, cost $40. For bookings call 03 8680 6000 or email admin@wharfhotel.com.au.

Feathertop

Bring your friends together for an afternoon of spring dining at Feathertop. Head chef Simon Buckley will prepare a special three course luncheon while you sit back and relax on the terrace, taking in the vineyard and mountain views and the carnival atmosphere. Don't forget your hat, there is a prize for best dressed.

Details: Boynton's Feathertop Winery, 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah, 12pm-5pm, $75 per head includes a three-course lunch and drink on arrival, or $25 for children, includes a two-course meal. See boynton.com.au.

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Oakridge Winery

Escape the crowds at the track and head for the Yarra Valley. Oakridge Winery are offering a three-course lunch in their new restaurant with race day sweeps and giveaways.

Details: Oakridge Winery, 864 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream, cost: $95, pre-luncheon drinks and canapes from 11.30. Bookings essential, call 03 9738 9900 or email info@oakridgewines.com.au.

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