How to watch the 2023 Melbourne Cup on TV, streaming or around Melbourne

If you don’t have tickets to go to the Melbourne Cup, there’s still plenty of great places you can watch the race that stops a nation.

Melbourne is gearing up for the race that stops the nation at 3pm on Tuesday.

For the Melburnians who won’t be trackside to watch the race live, many local pubs and restaurants are hosting Cup Day specials so no one misses out.

Melbourne pubs and hotels are offering some amazing deals to get you out of your house.

If the pub isn’t your thing but you would like to watch the race, Federation Square will be broadcasting the Melbourne Cup on its giant screen. Deckchairs and umbrellas will be set up for visitors.

There will be plenty of food and beverage giveaways around the square for the big four race days — Derby Day, Melbourne Cup, Oaks, and Stakes Day.

If you couldn’t score any tickets to the Melbourne Cup, but still desperate to get dressed up, grab a drink and watch the race, here are 12 Melbourne pubs, hotels and bars running Cup Day specials this year.

Channel 10 will be broadcasting the Melbourne Cup Carnival and race.

1. Hophaus Bar

The Hophaus Bar in Southbank will have screens showing the races and race sweeps from 1pm to 4pm. Details here

2. Young and Jacksons

Situated in the heart of Melbourne, Young and Jacksons will offer a two-hour bottomless drinking package with a main meal from 12pm. Details here

3. Amora Hotel Riverwalk

Amora Hotel is offering a three-course lunch with 4 hours of beverages. They will be live streaming the race on their three large screens, including Fashions on the Field, Sweeps and Post Race LIVE Entertainment. Details here

Southgate’s Hophaus is amoung the venues broadcasting the action from Flemington.

4. Temperance Hotel

Local to South Yarra, the Temperance Hotel will host numerous events throughout the Melbourne cup week. They will be open from midday and will be live streaming the race on screens. Details here

5. P.J. O’Brien’s Irish Pub

Catch the Melbourne cup race on the Big Screens at P.J. O’Brien’s while enjoying their lunch special. Details here

6. Auburn Hotel, Hawthorn

The Auburn Hotel in the heart of Hawthorn will live-stream the races and host events outdoors. Details here

7. Beer Deluxe – Federation Square

Beer Deluxe in the heart of Melbourne’s Fed Square is the perfect place for beer lovers. They will be serving beer and cocktails from 11am. Details here

8. Fargo and Co.

Enjoy three hours of bottomless beverages and food while watching the race at Fargo and Co. They will also have post-race entertainment all night long. Details here

9. College Lawn Hotel

The College Lawn Hotel is one of Melbourne’s most renowned beer gardens. It will be open from 10am and show all races live and loud across 20 TV screens and two large projector screens. Details here

10. The Station Hotel

Experience two hours of live race viewing while enjoying food and drinks at the Station Hotel in Footscray. Details here

11. Prince Alfred Hotel

Cheer on your favourite horses from the beer garden at Prince Alfred Hotel. Best Dressed and Best Head piece prizes to be won. Details here

12. The Crafty Squire, Russell St, Melbourne

The pub will live-stream the race and offer two hours of bottomless cocktails, tap beers, select wines, and soft sips from 2pm to 4pm. Details here

Originally published as How to watch the 2023 Melbourne Cup on TV, streaming or around Melbourne