Melbourne Cup 2026

Celebrate everything Melbourne Cup has to offer in style.

Lovers of this signature Café del Mar event have been reserving their spots since they walked the red carpet in 2025 – so get in quick to secure your tickets (limited spots available).


The Entertainment

  • Flower wall photo opp
  • Onsite photographer
  • All the racing action LIVE on multiple screens throughout the venue 
  • Music: Nada Leigh Nasser (Vocalist), Percussionist, Trumpet & DJ
  • MC: Paulie Wheeler
  • Raffles, Best Dressed Competition
  • Official after party from 5pm



The Luncheon Party – $209pp

Glass of Champagne on arrival

4 Course Alternate Drop Luncheon

Optional beverage package ad on’s


Rooftop Garden Party – $249pp

  • Glass of Champagne on arrival
  • 4 hour beverage package (assorted beers, red, white, rose, sparkling wine, soft drinks & juices)
  • Unlimited Espresso Martini’s & Aperol Spritz
  • Food stations
  • Roaming substantial canapes 

Please note: unfortunately, designated tables for groups on the rooftop garden party cannot be reserved.


VIP Party – $299pp 

  • Glass of Champagne on arrival
  • Exclusive access to VIP area & back stage
  • 4 hour premium beverage package (assorted beers, red, white, rose, sparkling wine, soft drinks & juices)
  • Aperol Spritz
  • House Spirits (vodka, gin, scotch, rum, tequila)
  • Food stations
  • Roaming substantial canapés 


Please contact our events team to book. 

Reservations & General Enquiries

Contact our friendly reservations team and we’ll be happy to help.

Opening Hours

  • Open for lunch from 12 pm on Wednesday to Sunday
  • Open for dinner from 6 pm on Wednesday to Saturday
  • Bar open from 12 pm until Close, Wednesday to Sunday
  • Terrace Bar & Terrace food menu available all day

Address

35 Wheat Road, Rooftop Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000

Parking

Wilson Car Park located at 201 Sussex Street, Sydney New South Wales 2000