Melbourne Cup 2026 | Jacobs Well Hotel

Celebrate the Race That Stops a Nation at Jacobs Well Hotel!

Join us for the most anticipated day on the Australian racing calendar – the Melbourne Cup! On Tuesday, November 3rd, get ready to celebrate in style with our exclusive VIP package - including:

• VIP Seating to catch all the action - right in front of the big screen

• A Drink on Arrival (Beer or Bubbles)

• Shared Antipasto Board: Prawns cocktail slider, prosciutto, leg ham, salami, marinated grilled veg, house pickled, roast beef on toast, artisan cheese, toasted sourdough, grissini stick & dips!

• A delicious Alternate Drop Main

  • Chicken Supreme: Herbs roasted chicken supreme filled with creamy feta and sundried tomato, served with baked potato and charred asparagus & red wine jus.

  • Crispy Salmon: Crispy skin salmon with dill and crab potato cake, king prawns, grilled broccolini & champagne velouté.

But the fun doesn't stop there! We'll have sweeps, a mystery bet, and fabulous best-dressed prizes to add to the excitement of the day. Our TAB will be open from 8am, with the VIP package kicking off at 11:30am.

Limited seats are available, so be sure to secure your exclusive spot today!

Not looking for the full VIP package? The rest of our venue is also available for bookings so you can still be a part of the Melbourne Cup excitement.

Don't miss out on the biggest party of the year. We can't wait to celebrate with you at Jacobs Well Hotel!