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Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day In Style

The nation’s most anticipated day on the racing calendar comes to life at the iconic Eagle Farm Racecourse with the Canadian Club Melbourne Cup Raceday on 4 November.

As the country pauses for ‘the race that stops a nation’, Brisbane will come alive with fashion, flavour and festivities, promising a day of sophistication and celebration.

From the first toast to the final race, guests can enjoy an electric atmosphere with live local racing, the Melbourne Cup broadcast on the big screen, and a collection of premium hospitality experiences designed for every kind of racegoer. Whether you’re there to indulge in champagne, soak up the social buzz, or simply watch the action unfold, Eagle Farm is the place to be.

Ladbrokes Lawn Party 
$200 per person 

For those seeking a lively celebration, the Ladbrokes Lawn Party delivers the ultimate race-day vibe. Gather your friends on the St Leger Lawn for an afternoon of DJ beats, icy-cold drinks and grab-and-go food stations serving up race-day favourites. The Ladbrokes Lawn Party is a favourite for social groups who love the energy of the crowd. Trackside access keeps you close to the racing action while large screens stream interstate races, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the excitement.

The package includes:

  • Access to the Ladbrokes Lawn Party
  • Walk-up grab-and-go-style carnival fare, together with additional tray-service cocktail food as you mingle through the crowd
  • Five-hour beverage package, including house sparkling, red and white wines and selected local beers
  • Spirits available for purchase via a cash bar
  • Betting facilities located within the area
  • Race programs available for purchase
  • DJ Entertainment

Find out more about the Ladbrokes Lawn Party here

The Guineas Room
$335 per person 

Step up your race day game with an exclusive experience inside the Members Reserve. The Guineas Room is where sophistication meets excitement, offering sweeping views of the Mounting Yard and grandstand seating that puts you right in the heart of the action. Guests can savour a delicious two-course plated lunch followed by a decadent dessert buffet, complemented by a three-hour beverage package. From the deck, take in views of the Mounting Yard before settling into grandstand seating or catching every race on the floor-to-ceiling projection screens. With live entertainment after the final local race, it’s an elevated experience that blends fine dining with racing prestige.

The package includes:

  • Entry to the racecourse and Guineas Room (located in the Members Reserve) from 11:30am
  • Allocated seating in the Guineas Room
  • Two-course alternate drop menu (entrée and main courses) with dessert station 
  • Three-hour Gold Beverage Package (12-3pm), including Chandon NV sparkling, red and white wines and assorted beers
  • Cash bar available before and after package
  • Two floor-to-ceiling projection screens for local and interstate viewing (plus additional television screens throughout the space)

Find out more about booking The Guineas Room here

Lower Squire’s Perch 
$495 per person

For those who enjoy their racing with a side of indulgence, the Lower Squire’s Perch offers one of Eagle Farm’s most exclusive vantage points. Guests will enjoy a five-hour Gold Beverage Package featuring Chandon NV sparkling and poured spirits, paired with an extensive cocktail food menu and grazing station.

The package includes:

  • Racecourse admission and entry to the Members Reserve
  • Access to the lower level of the Squire’s Perch
  • Extensive cocktail food menu with grazing station
  • Five-hour Gold Beverage Package, including local and imported beer, Chandon NV Sparkling, red and white wines and spirits
  • DJ entertainment
  • Betting facilities
  • Televisions for local and interstate races

Book for the Lower Squire’s Perch here

Veuve Clicquot Rosé Upper Perch 
$550 per person

Take your Melbourne Cup Raceday to new heights in the Veuve Clicquot Rosé Upper Perch, overlooking the winning post and Members Reserve. Guests will be treated to a five-hour beverage package featuring free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé, premium wines and poured spirits. A platinum canapé menu curated to complement the champagne’s bright fruit notes adds a touch of culinary decadence, while a live DJ keeps the celebration sparkling all day. With sweeping raceday views and sophisticated styling, it’s the pinnacle of luxury on Cup Day.

The package includes:

  • Racecourse admission and entry to the Members Reserve
  • Access to the upper level of the Squire’s Perch
  • Extensive canapé food menu with Grazing station
  • Five-hour platinum beverage package, including Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose, poured spirits, premium red and white wines, and local and imported beers.
  • DJ entertainment
  • Betting facilities
  • Televisions for local and interstate races

Book for the Veuve Clicquot Rosé Upper Perch here

Whether you’re dancing on the lawn, raising a glass of champagne, or soaking in the racing atmosphere, Canadian Club Melbourne Cup Raceday at Eagle Farm Racecourse is the ultimate destination for celebration this Cup Day.

Book now to secure your place here at Brisbane’s most glamorous Melbourne Cup celebration.