Where to Party Spring Racing Carnival
Experience the excitement of the Spring Racing Carnival at Red Rock Venues, where style, glamour, and heart-pounding action meet. Our venues offer everything you need to revel in the festivities, from fantastic locations and unique facilities to delicious food and outstanding service. Whether you are planning a small gathering with friends or a large corporate event, we have the perfect space for you. So, dress to impress, sip on champagne, and celebrate the ultimate racing event of the year with us. Welcome to the Spring Racing Carnival at Red Rock Venues!
View our events below that we are hosting at some of our venues.
Cup Day Party at Hophaus, Southbank, Melbourne
Cup Day Party at Hophaus, Southbank
You are invited to join us at Hophaus for Melbourne Cup Day. We are hosting a cocktail party on our balcony overlooking our beautiful city and the Yarra River. Enjoy delicious hot, cold & sweet canapes and a 3 hour drinks package including beer, wine & sparkling. Screens to watch the races and race sweeps.So take the opportunity to dress up Melbourne and make your way to Hophaus for a fun day.
Tuesday 5 November, 2024, 1pm til 4pm
$110 per person + booking fee
Spring Fever at P.J's Southbank, Melbourne
Join the party at P.J.O’Brien’s at Southgate on Southbank after the races, live music every night after all the big races. Just jump on the train to Flinders St back to PJ’s and party the night away.
Spring Racing Meeting Place at BearBrass, Southbank, Melbourne
Pre-Post Race Celebrations at BearBrass
An ideal location at Southgate on Southbank, come by for a coffee or sparkling before the track or drop by after.
An official Furphy Cup Day venue of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, with great food, drinks and outstanding service.
Find out more about BearBrass
Cup Day Temperance Hotel, Chapel St, Melbourne
Join in the fun at Temperance Hotel on Cup Day with the races on all the screens, sweeps for the Melbourne Cup, drink specials and more.
Book in for relaxed pub lunch and stay for the afternoon. Happy Hour 5-7pm.
Ludlow on Southbank
Ludlow is open every day and a fab spot for after the races, delicious cocktails, cold beers, big terrace overlooking Melbourne. Or join us for some of our SRC events this year and dodge the crowds.
Cup Day
We are excited to announce our Melbourne Cup Day Lunch is back! Join in the fun at Ludlow on Tuesday, 5 November with a glass of sparkling or a beer on arrival followed by a 3-course luncheon. Screens to watch the races, sweeps, best dressed prizes and DJ from 4pm. Bookings essential. $110pp + booking fee.
And this year we are also hosting a Melbourne Cup Day Event in our public bar from 12.30pm til 3.30pm. Join in the fun at Ludlow on Tuesday, 5 November with a 3-hour beverage package with sparkling, wine & beers and delicious canapes. Screens to watch the races, sweeps, best dressed prizes and DJ later after the races from 4pm. Bookings essential. $129pp + booking fee.
Oaks Day
Enjoy a day with the ladies…..and gentlemen!
Not going to the track? Why not join us for an awesome afternoon of food and drinks by the river? We are excited to announce our Oaks Day event on our terrace on Thursday, 7 November from 12.30pm til 3.30pm. Join in the fun at Ludlow with a beverage package for 3 hours including beer, wine and a spritz & cocktail station and delicious canapes and screens to watch the races. Bookings essential. $95pp + booking fee.
Spring Racing Carnival Dining
Looking for somewhere to eat after the races, try one of our Thai Bar & Eateries or maybe a late night party spot…!
Cookie
Melbourne’s famous beer hall and Thai eating house, all wrapped up into one! Cookie’s spicy and adventurous Thai culinary offerings are balanced with a dynamic set of 30 beer taps and famously extensive wine list showing hundreds of bottles ranging from the local to the international, and from the safe to the strange.
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Magic Mountain Saloon
Situated a stone’s throw away from Melbourne’s CBD theatre district & Parliament, you’ll find Magic Mountain Saloon. A multi-level, modern Thai eating house & bar, a sexy atmosphere, with great lighting, music, amazing Thai food, delicious beverages and outstanding service.
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The Toff
Bit of a late night owl! Hiding away on the second floor of Melbourne’s iconic Curtin House is The Toff. The Toff features two distinct spaces, the carriage side for drinks & bar snacks and the stage side for live gigs and events. Carriage side is open 5pm til 5am Tuesday to Saturday.
Happy Hour 5-7pm. DJs most nights.
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Turf Sports Bar
Turf Sports Bar is one of Melbourne’s favourite city pubs. This Victorian style pub venue brings friendly, local service paired with a classic pub menu, pizzas, fresh local beers & a passion for all things sports related. So drop by after the races and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Cup Day Lunch at P.J's Sydney, CBD
Announcing our Melbourne Cup Day Plans!
The first Tuesday in November is Melbourne Cup Day and here at P.J’s Sydney we know how to celebrate, the best Cup Day in town. Prizes for Best Dressed & Sweepstakes. Live Music from 4pm and Loads of Craic!
Melbourne Cup Day
Join us on Tuesday 5 November 2024, bookings will be from 12pm.
Sit Down Lunch Menu Includes a glass of Squealing Pig Prosecco or a Heineken schooner on arrival.
2 course set menu $70 per person or 3 course set menu $85 per person.
Stand Up Canape Menu Canape menu $65 per person.
You must book by emailing sydney@pjobriens.com.au
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