Melinda Lyons | On 24, Oct 2015

The annual Melbourne Cup races are fast approaching – and what better place to celebrate than in the ever vibrant Fortitude Valley precinct. Fortitude Valley is uniquely placed to cater for a range of race enthusiasts, offering budget through to premium celebration options.

Below is a list of top places in Fortitude Valley ranging from low to high costs.

The Flying Cock

The Flying Cock provides an all-inclusive food and drinks package as well as cup day coverage on their 4M high definition screen. Also included are sweeps and fashions as well as entertainment from live bands and DJs throughout the day and night.

When: Tuesday 3 November, 12pm-3pm

Price: $60.00

More Information and Tickets: The Flying Cock: Melbourne Cup Soiree

 

Woolly Mammoth

Watch the race on several screens while enjoying a 3 hour feasting lunch and beverage package. The afternoon will be filled with entertainment, sweeps and prizes for best dressed.

When: Tuesday 3 November 12pm-3pm

Price: $79.00

More Information and Tickets: Woolly Mammoth: Melbourne Cup

Elixir Rooftop Bar

The Package includes 4 hours of flowing sparkling wine, beer, cider, basic spirits and roaming canapés. There is also the chance to win return flights, accommodation and tickets for two people to the 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup Day.

When: Tuesday 3 November, 12pm-4pm

Price: $99.00

More Information and Tickets: Elixir Melbourne Cup

Cloudland

Cloudland is hosting two separate parties this year; The Madame Hedges Cocktail Party and the Rainbow Room Gala Luncheon. The Madame Hedges Cocktail Party will be hosted by Channel 9 Sport Presenter Tom Mitchell and will include a selection of deluxe canapès and a drink package including French bubbles, wine and their very own Cloudland Cocktail. There are also fashion parades, fashion on the field, great prizes and raffles as well as entertainment by The Naked Magician. This party will be from 12.30-3.30pm and will cost $99.00.

The Rainbow Room Gala Luncheon will also be hosted by Channel 9 Sport Presenter Tom Mitchell and will include a 3 course sit down lunch, canapés and an extensive drink package including Mumm champagne and a selection of wines. There are also fashion parades, fashion on the field, great prizes and raffles as well as entertainment by The Naked Magicians. This party will be from 12pm-3.30pm and tickets are $190.00.

Tickets for both parties can be booked here.

Alfred and Constance

Alfred and Constance offers a 3 hour drinks package and 3 course meal while watching live coverage of the race. Roving entertainment, live music and Djs and sweep tickets are also on offer.

When: Tuesday 3 November, 12pm-3pm

Price: $130.00

More Information and Tickets: Melbourne Cup with A&C

 

Up on Constance

Up on Constance provides a famous share style menu including moth-watering treats such as pork croquette with apple caramel purèe and wild mushroom and tallegio arancini with truffle aioli. Enjoy drinks, live music and DJs on the rooftop all while watching the Melbourne Cup on the projector screen.

When: Tuesday 3 November, 12pm-4pm

Price: $140.00

More Information and Tickets: Up on Constance Melbourne Cup

Limes Hotel

The Rooftop Garden Party will boast a three hour canapé and beverage package including craft beers, premium house spirits and Moet and Chandon Champagne. Also on offer are sweeps, awards for best dressed, roving entertainment and of course live coverage from Flemington Race Course.

When: Tuesday 3 November, 12.30pm-3.30pm

Price:$149.00

More Information and Tickets:Limes Hotel Garden Party

LongTime

LongTime Restaurant and Bar will transform the dining area and alleyway for an intimate sit-down banquet to watch and toast the race. The four-hour food and beverage package includes the Seafood & Oyster Bar, Perrier Jouet Champagn, specialty Thai banquet, dessert degustation, assorted cocktails, tailored wine buffer and premium taps beers.

When: Tuesday 3 November, 12pm-4pm

Price: $170.00

More Information and Tickets: LongTime Melbourne Cup Banquet

 

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