Where to eat and drink at The Park at Melbourne Cup Carnival
You don’t need to be in a fancy marquee to enjoy great food and drink at the Melbourne Cup. Here’s how to make the most of the spring racing carnival on a general admission ticket.
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Lobster rolls and champagne aren’t exclusive to fancy marquees at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
With a general admission ticket punters can enjoy all the food and drink offerings at The Park at Flemington Racecourse, starting this Saturday at AAMI Victoria Derby Day.
The Park is located near the entry closest to the Flemington Racecourse train station and Leonard Cres carpark, opposite The Hill Stand.
WHERE TO EAT
The Melbourne CBD pizzeria comes to Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Carnival with five of its famed 24-inch New York style pizzas.
Try the Mary Jane (margherita), Five-0 (Hawaiian), Smokin’ Chick (BBQ), The Flying V (Vego) and Doctor Pepper (Pepperoni).
Seddon’s Slider Diner is flipping cheeseburger sliders and popcorn chicken for punters at The Park during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The perfect lunch or late afternoon snack.
Name your favourite cartoon character and see it come to life in cotton candy form. From Winnie the Pooh to Pikachu, nothing is off limits at Son in Law. They’ll also be serving fried chicken.
Get your lobster roll fix at Pinchy’s, where the crustaceans are shipped in from Maine in the United States. You can also try prawn rolls.
Melbourne footballer Max Gawn and his brothers’ business The Bearded Jaffle will be pumping out jaffles The O.G and The Angus at The Park during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
WHERE TO DRINK
– LILLET SPRITZ BAR
– SEPPELT PROSECCO BAR
– THE PONY BAR
THINGS TO DO
– NETWORK 10 CAROUSEL
Ride the merry-go-round in between races.
– BUMBLE ARCADE
Step back in time and play some nostalgic arcade games like air hockey or a giant claw machine.
MYER GLAM BAR
– Your go-to for express hairstyling.
THE STABLES
– Strike a pose for the ‘Gram inside the Stables.
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If you’re after some bite-sized treats, why not pre-order Peter Rowland’s Spring Racing Canape Box?
The luxe canapes include Peter Rowland’s famed chicken sandwich and other sweet and savoury bites. A minimum of 48 hours notice is required. Boxes can cater for six to eight people.