Melbourne Cup at Bellbird Hotel 2026

Melbourne Cup at Bellbird Hotel

Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 12:00 PM

Celebrate the race that stops the nation at Bellbird Hotel with an afternoon of fantastic food, great company and all the excitement of Melbourne Cup Day.

Whether you're looking for a casual lunch with friends or the complete Cup Day experience, choose from our two dining packages and make a day of it.

🍴 2 Course Lunch

$59 per person

Enjoy your choice of one entrée and one main while taking in all the Melbourne Cup excitement.

Choose One Entrée

• Fresh Oysters with citrus shallot vinaigrette & lemon

• Woodland Arancini with chicken, mushroom & parmesan risotto, garlic aioli and rocket

• Tuscan Bruschetta with marinated tomato, Spanish onion, garlic and balsamic glaze

Choose One Main

• Fisherman's Favourite, marinated basa fillet, charred broccolini, chat potatoes, tartare puree and lemon

• Crispy Pork Belly with sweet potato mash, seasonal vegetables and house jus

• Heirloom Tomato Risotto with burrata and shaved parmesan

Optional Beverage Packages

🍷 Classic Beverage Package (3 Hours) +$45

🥂 Premium Beverage Package (3 Hours) +$65

🥂 3 Course Lunch

$79 per person

Everything included in the 2 Course Lunch, plus dessert.

Choose One Entrée

• Fresh Oysters with citrus shallot vinaigrette & lemon

• Woodland Arancini with chicken, mushroom & parmesan risotto, garlic aioli and rocket

• Tuscan Bruschetta with marinated tomato, Spanish onion, garlic and balsamic glaze

Choose One Main

• Fisherman's Favourite, marinated basa fillet, charred broccolini, chat potatoes, tartare puree and lemon

• Crispy Pork Belly with sweet potato mash, seasonal vegetables and house jus

• Heirloom Tomato Risotto with burrata and shaved parmesan

Dessert

Apple Rhubarb Bliss
Classic apple and rhubarb cake layered with berry jam and served with vanilla ice cream.

Optional Beverage Packages

🍷 Classic Beverage Package (3 Hours) +$45

🥂 Premium Beverage Package (3 Hours) +$65

Plus on the Day

🏇 Melbourne Cup live & loud on all big screens

👗 Fashions on the Field
Best Dressed & Best Fascinator

🎟 Sweeps & prizes

🎈 Melbourne Cup photo opportunities

🎸 Dirt Road Tribute performing live straight after the race

💸 TAB facilities available

🚌 Courtesy bus available. Call us to book your seat.

Booking Information

• Select your preferred lunch package when booking.

• Beverage packages are available as optional add-ons.

• Choose your menu selections during checkout.

• Want to sit with friends? Simply nominate your Table Captain during checkout and we'll seat your group together.

• Bookings are essential and places are limited.