How Melbourne’s elite partied after the races

After a quick change out of their Derby Day finery, Melbourne’s who’s who partied into the night at a popular night spot where the tequila was free-flowing.

The Derby Day after party was on in earnest for Melbourne’s social set who flocked to the city on Saturday night.

A quick outfit change and many of the big names who were trackside headed to Bar Bambi to keep the party going at the Tequila Don Julio 1942 VIP Derby Day after party.

Lana Wilkinson and Nadia Bartel.

Bec Judd, who had a girls’ day at her only race outing as a Crown ambassador, was there with Nadia Bartel, Lana Wilkinson, Jessie Roberts, Lorinska Merrington and Michelle Greene.

Bar owners Nick and Rozalia Russian also hosted Lindy and Stella Klim, Anna Heinrich, Kate Waterhouse, Chantelle Baker, Bianca Roccisano and Rey Vakili.

Michelle Greene, Jessie Roberts, Bec Judd and Jacqui Dixon.

Lorinska Merrington.

Lana Wilkinson.

Nadia Bartel.

Guests sipped on Don Julio serves from Bar Bambi’s tommy’s margarita fountain, followed by a sit-down VIP dinner.

The evening culminated in a toast moment officially showcasing the launch of Tequila Don Julio 1942 Mini’s in Australia, made famous globally at the 2024 Oscars.

DJs including Client Liaison’s Harvey Miller kept the good times rolling into the early hours.

Many footballers also kicked on at Crown as well as the Beverly Rooftop in South Yarra.

Kate Waterhouse.

Harvey Miller.

Rey Vakili.

Nick and Rozalia Russian.

Bec Judd.