These southwest venues have you covered this Melbourne Cup
It’s the day that stops the nation, but in Sydney, Melbourne Cup is as much about the h’ordeuvres as the horses. From high tea to lavish seafood spreads, here are seven places in the southwest where you can find a perfect mix of food, fun and fashion.
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It’s the day that stops the nation, but in Sydney, Melbourne Cup is as much about the h’ordeuvres as the horses.
From Beatles-themed menus to lavish seafood spreads, here are seven places in the southwest where you can find a perfect mix of food fun and fashion this race day.
1. Beatlemania at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL
The Beatles is the theme du jour tomorrow at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL — with the club celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club album. You can get a two coursed Beatles-themed menu, including the Yellow Submarine (prawn cocktail) entree and the Here Comes the Sun (chicken samboltica) for $50 with a drink, or a three course menu and drinks package for $90. The Beatels and the Beatnix will be providing the tunes.
Details: chprsl.com.au
2. Moet at Padstow Park Hotel
Enjoy lunch in the laneway at Padstow Park Hotel. For $39, you get a two-course meal and a glass of Moët & Chandon or James Boags Premium on arrival. Live music all day and a massive hamper giveaway worth $500. Details: padstowparkhotel.com.au
3. High tea at Bankstown Sports
If you’re looking for a classy Cup day, head to Bankstown Sports Club’s Platform One for high tea. Tuck into blueberry scones, quiches and macaroons for $69 with a glass of Chandon or $29 for children with a soft drink. There will also be a lolly buffet and chocolate fountain — yum. Details: bankstownsports.com
4. Deluxe spread at The Warwick
Freshly shucked oysters, king prawns and spatchcock are part of a deluxe spread being offered up at The Warwick in Cabramatta. For $90 racing enthusiasts will get a glass of bubbles on arrival, deluxe buffet, live band, sweepstakes, fashion on the field and be able to watch the race on three giant screens. Details: The Warwick
5. Brighton Lakes Recreation and Golf Club
Enjoy a three-course Melbourne Cup luncheon overlooking the green from $60 at the new Brighton Lakes Recreation and Golf Club in Moorebank. There’ll also be prizes for best dressed and best hat, sweeps on sale and live music. Details: brightonlakesrgc.com.au
6. Seafood luncheon at Cabra-Vale Diggers
For $30, you can watch the big race at Cabra-Vale Diggers in Canley Vale while tucking into a seafood buffet luncheon. There will also be trivia, a DJ, fashions on the field, sweepstakes and door prizes. Details: cabravale.com.au
7. Beer and sliders at Mounties Sports Bar and Terrace Bar
Mounties will have mouth-watering snacks like pulled-pork sliders, nachos and devilish wings along with over 20 beers on tap for Melbourne Cup. Triple M radio personality, Anthony Maroon, will be hosting the pre-race event from 11.30am — 2.30pm together with music talent the Matt Jones Duo. Details: mounties.com.au