The Melbourne Cup is tomorrow! Obviously, if you can be at Flemington on race day, then you are living your best life. But even if you could not make the trip, there are still plenty of fabulous options to celebrate Cup Day in style right here in our city. And when I say options, I mean events that have not sold out… yet.
Pilkingtons
Where: 41 Shortland Street
Pilkingtons is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Auckland, which makes it a very fitting setting for such a prestigious event. Celebrate with complimentary Mumm Champagne, canapés, and a special three-course menu. A photographer will be on hand to capture everyone’s stylish outfits so make sure you dress to impress.
Bellini
Where: 147 Quay Street
Bellini is a seriously stylish bar with impressive views of the harbour – clearly, another fabulous place to celebrate Cup Day. Enjoy a flute of Champagne on arrival and canapés throughout the day. There will also be prizes for best dressed, a photographer, and a DJ to ramp up the fun.
Sofitel
Where: 21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue
For the Sofitel’s Melbourne Cup celebrations, enjoy a themed high tea, a complimentary glass of Mumm Champagne on arrival, live piano entertainment, and wait for it… Mumm poptails!
SKYCITY
Where: Federal Street
Trelise Cooper and SKYCITY have partnered up to give you a Melbourne Cup celebration that combines food, a fashion show, and all the racing action live. Head to MASU by Nic Watt, Huami, Gusto at the Grand, The Grill by Sean Connolly, or The Sugar Club for a long lunch or four-course dinner, a Trelise Cooper fashion show, and coverage of the big race.
