Blackbird Cafe

Celebrate in style with a tasteful 3-course banquet menu for $90 per person, paired with something from the extensive cocktail menu or wine list. 

There’s balcony seating available, big screens to watch the race, competitions and prizes for best dressed - all with a stunning backdrop of Darling Harbour’s waterfront. Reserve your table now, spots are booking fast!

View Blackbird Cafe’s Melbourne Cup menu here.

Book via email, phone, or using the form on Blackbird Cafe’s website.

Cafe Del Mar

With incredible fresh and decadent food offerings, a range of live musicians and performers, and the races showing on multiple screens across the venue, your group, party or team will love the spectacular Melbourne Cup festivities at Cafe Del Mar.

This year they are offering a decadent alternate drop four course lunch for $160 per person with an option to add on a deluxe drinks package for $120 per person. A glass of Mumm Champagne on arrival is included. Limited places are still available for the lunch package, don’t miss out!

View Cafe Del Mar’s Melbourne Cup menu here.

Contact the events team via email or phone to book. Full payment required at the time of booking, non refundable. 

Nick’s Seafood

Nick’s Seafood’s Melbourne Cup luncheon showcases their incredible fresh produce and further establishes themselves as a fixture in the Darling Harbour dining scene.

At $125 per person for the four course lunch only or $195 per person for the four course lunch + three hours of drinks, your group will love the sweepstakes, stunning water views, prizes and fashion parade. 

More information on Nick’s Seafood’s Melbourne Cup offering here.

Book via this booking form or call 1300 989 989 for more information.

Pontoon Bar

Pontoon Bar is the perfect place for your Melbourne Cup gatherings, with classic modern Australian lunch and drinks options and a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. 

With DJs, live entertainment and the race displaying on big screens across the venue, book your seat on their sunshine-filled terrace overlooking Darling Harbour now to be a part of the action.

View Pontoon Bar’s menu here.

Book online or via email.

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