How NSW Clubs are Gearing Up for the 2024 Melbourne Cup
The race that stops the nation is fast approaching and clubs are preparing for one of their biggest afternoons.
Ahead of the jump at approximately 3pm on Tuesday, 5 November, clubs will be welcoming patrons — fascinators and all. Here’s a taste of what’s planned at clubs across the state.
Bankstown Sports
There are a range of offers at Bankstown Sports for Melbourne Cup. Lady Banks Rooftop has a Melbourne Cup package at $99 per person that includes a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz on arrival. La Piazza has an indulging Italian set menu for $75 per person or $85 per person including a glass of Chandon. The Rainforest Lounge will have the big screen and plenty of sweeps with free live music. Click here for more info.
Blacktown Workers
Eucalyptus Dining at Blacktown Workers is offering a delicious two-course meal and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. There are sweeps, best dressed contests and exciting raffles with fantastic prizes to be won. Tickets are priced at $35 for members and $40 for visitors. Click here for more info.
Canada Bay Club
At Cananda Bay they are offering a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival before a four-course lunch with antipasto, pasta, a main course and a dessert bar. You can also win amazing prizes for the best dressed. Andrew Amor is providing entertainment and MC Robin Imms will host the festivities. Click here for more info.
Carnarvon Golf Club
This Melbourne Cup Day luncheon offers a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival, a hot and cold seafood buffet, delightful cocktails and you can participate in raffle prizes including a lucky door prize. Tickets are $75 per person. Click here for more info.
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
For $100 for members or $110 non-members, the package at The Castlereagh includes a glass of bubbles on arrival and a three course lunch. There will be sweeps available, a lucky door draw and prizes for the best hat and tie. And of course, plenty of huge screens to watch the racing. Click here for more info.
Club Forster
'Everything Old is New Again' is the vintage theme for Melbourne Cup at Club Forster, featuring best dress competitions, a complimentary glass of bubbles and springtime buffet. There are also raffles and lucky door prizes. Click here for more info.
Club Liverpool
Doors are open from 9.30am for a big day, with a buffet available for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or you can book the 2170 restaurant. There's bingo from 11am and sweeps available. Click here for more info.
Eastlake Golf Club
After a game of golf, Eastlake Golf Club has a raffle from 1.30pm. Also available are sweeps, TAB facilities and a special Melbourne Cup menu. Click here for more info.
Goulburn Soldiers Club
Goulburn Soldiers Club is offering members packages to be at Flemington. For $2375 per person for twin share or $3025 for a single room you get round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne, three nights at the Langham Hotel, entry tickets to the Melbourne Cup, dinner on Melbourne Cup eve and group transfers. Click here for more info.
Halekulani Bowling Club
Hallie is all money, money, money this year from the ABBA Girls cover band. A buffet lunch, sweeps and best dressed competitions are also on offer. Tickets are $65 for members, $75 non-members. Click here for more info.
Kiama Leagues Club
A fun-filled event with sweepstakes and raffles. Tickets available for $58 per person. Dress to impress for a chance to win prizes for the best outfit. Plus, enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. Click here for more info.
Lantern Club
MaZi at Lantern Club will have a long lunch to celebrate the Melbourne Cup. Enjoy a deliciously- curated menu with a two or three-course lunch available. You receive a cocktail on arrival, live entertainment, a horse auction, sweeps, best dressed and lucky door prizes. Click here for more info.
Nambucca Heads RSL Club
At Nambucca RSL there will be a pink and orange themed day with live entertainment by Terry Leonard, Peter Paki and the Rockwell Band. Delicious food will be available, fantastic prizes to be won, sweeps on sale and lots more. Click here for more info.
Nelson Bay Golf Club
Nelson Bay Golf Club is hosting a two-course lunch. Dress ups are happening for "Fashions on the Course", while enjoying some fun novelty holes on the green. Inside the clubhouse, members and guests can join in on the excitement with sweeps and live music. Click here for more info.
South Tweed Sports
A great value-for-money two-course meal is on offer, $45 for members and $50 for guests, which includes a choice of dishes. For just $25 members and guests can add a three-hour unlimited drinks package, including all tap beers, 150ml house wines and soft drinks between 11.30am-2.30pm. Click here for more info.
South West Rocks Country Club
South West Rocks is offering great value-for-money, with just a $10 table deposit required which includes two drink tickets. Antipasto platters ($60) are available to pre order, with sweeps available throughout the day. A fashion parade will also be held, with prizes for best dressed. Click here for more info.
St George Sailing Club
For the seafood lover, St George Sailing club will have a special buffet with complimentary champagne or beer upon arrival. You can also partake in sweeps and after the race there's a live band. Awards are also on offer for best dance moves and best dressed attire. Click here for more info.
Taren Point Bowling Club
A ticket at Taren Point Bowling Club includes a three-course lunch, a four hour beverage package and live music. There's also prizes and sweeps. Tickets are $130 per person or $1200 for a table of 10 people. Click here for more info.
The Builders Club
A two-course meal and a three-hour drinks package are available at the Builders. The race, of course, is live on the big screen and patrons can indulge in lucky door prizes, as well as participating in the best dressed competition. Tickets are $120 per person. Click here for more info.
The Entrance Leagues Club
The Entrance Leagues is offering a two-course buffet lunch with a variety of seafood options, complemented by a three-hour beverage package. There will be live entertainment from Andrew G and naturally the race is on the big screen. Plus, win exciting prizes and partake in sweeps. Tickets are available for $90 plus a booking fee. Click here for more info.
The Westport Club
Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a luxurious setting at The Westport Club, featuring decedent delights, easy-listening music and - of course - the race on the big screen! Tickets are $99 for members, $110 for non-members. There will be bubbles on arrival, acoustic tunes from Pam Hata, a photobooth, sweep stakes, best dressed prizes and a delicious fresh spring menu with a three-hour beverage package. Click here for more info.
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