4006 | Must-Do Melbourne Cup Functions for 2017
By Shannon Edwards // Place New Farm
Giddy up and get going! It’s that time of year again…
Suit up, throw on your fascinator and get ready to pop the champagne because the race that stops the nation are just around the corner.
No plans for the big day? Well, there’s no doubt you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to where to watch the race and have a few cheeky cocktails.
Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the top Melbourne Cup functions in the 4006 for 2017.
Cloudland
Known for hosting outstanding functions of all scales throughout the years, Cloudland is a key venue for celebration. This year Cloudland is hosting not one, but TWO boujee parties that will have you feeling chic.
The Madame Hedges Cocktail party is a three-hour cocktail party providing you with the entertainment of roaming performances, Fashions on the Field and of course, live coverage of the races.
For just $99 per person you’ll enjoy an array of canapes and a three hour beverage package offering French bubbles, beers, wine and the signature Cloudland Cocktail.
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Take a seat at the Rainbow Room Gala Luncheon – 3-course lunch and a 3.5 hour drink package.
Out of the $195 ticket, $10 will be going to the AEIOU foundation – so you can leave knowing that your money has done some good!
Gerard’s Bistro and Bar
If there’s anywhere that takes Cup Day to the next level it’s Gerard’s Bistro and Bar.
Continuing their Melbourne Cup legacy, Gerard’s invites you to join them to “uncover the bizarre and curious world of French mathematician, Gerard Desargues.”
Prepare to have your senses delighted as you enter an oasis of geometric shapes and metallic embellishments…this is Melbourne Cup unlike you’ve ever seen it before!
For $220 you’re invited to join them from 11am for a delectable five hour food and drink package including fresh seafood, cured meats and a selection of Gerard’s Bistro favourites.
Of course, there will be a livestream of the race on a widescreen TV as well as live entertainment and music.
Woolly Mammoth Alehouse
If you’re looking for prime footage of the race and great beer then this is the function for you.
Woolly Mammoth will be displaying the race on several screens across the entire alehouse, offering two different ticket selections.
The first includes a 2-course feasting table lunch of mouth-watering starters, a selection of meaty mains perfectly accompanied by an array of sides, all for $89 per person.
And the other, the Mammoth buffet! Both including a three hour mammoth beverage package of craft beers, wines and sparkling.
Planning on taking your mates? Well Woolly Mammoth will offer groups of 4 10% off all tickets!
Eleven Rooftop Bar
How does a four-hour cocktail package on a rooftop with the best views of Brisbane sound?
Not only will your $170 buy you an afternoon of breathtaking views, but also four hours of free flowing drinks, prizes and live entertainment.
Ladies, chuck on your best frock for the chance to win up to $4,000 worth of prizes in the Fashion on the Field competition!
With the race screen across numerous TV’s and surround sound throughout playing over the sound of the live DJ, you won’t miss out on any fun at Eleven.
