Melbourne Cup 2026 | Cruise Bar & Restaurant & Melba’s Rooftop

Celebrate in style at Cruise Bar & Restaurant and Melba’s rooftop this Melbourne Cup.

We’re bringing Flemington to the heart of Sydney, with two premium Cup Day packages. Whether your style is a long, indulgent lunch at Cruise with a refined, modern Australian menu or a vibrant cocktail party with canapés by Head Chef Han Chen - we have the perfect way for you to soak up the action of Melbourne Cup.

Join us from 12pm and enjoy live race screenings, sweepstakes, prizes, and entertainment across the venue that keeps the celebration going well past the big race.

Tickets are limited – book now.

Please note a cruise ship is in port, with a 4:00pm departure.

PACKAGES

$150pp 3-course shared menu
Glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival + 3-hour beverage package
Bread
Sonoma sourdough roll, wattleseed butter, pepperberry salt
Entree
‘Royal Miyagi’ oyster, fresh cooked Australian tiger prawn, watermelon mignonette, lobster marie rose DF, GF, A
Burrata, compressed watermelon, summer fruit, basil gel, lemon myrtle GF
Main
Assorted seafood & saffron boccole, parsley pangratatto M
Roast Ranger’s Valley MB3+ rump cap, wild rocket, pepperberry jus GF
Served with
Spring greens, burnt noisette, macadamia, lemon myrtle GF
Shoestring fries, Cruise salt, aioli VE
Dessert
Raspberry & pistachio Basque cheesecake
Gelato cocktail bar (cash bar)
GF - GLUTEN FREE | DF - DAIRY FREE | VE - VEGAN | A - AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD | M - MIXED ORIGIN SEAFOOD
$175pp Cocktail Event
Glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival + 3-hour premium beverage package
Roaming canapé selection
Nori-cured trout blini, crème fraîche, salmon caviar
Coppa focaccia bite, whipped blue cheese, pickled pear, candied pecans
Tandoori chicken skewers, green mango chutney mayo, pickled onion DF, GF
Scamorza & basil arancini, arrabiata V
Kangaroo sausage roll, bush tomato relish
Heirloom beetroot tartlet, goats cheese mousse, candied pecans V
Wagyu slider, aged cheddar, house truffle sauce, bush tomato relish
Tofu noodles, roasted sesame dressing DF, GF, VE
Seafood station
Charcuterie station
Please note: Melba's Rooftop will be in a standing cocktail style, and there will be limited seating available. While we strive to accommodate all our guests comfortably, purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reserved table. Please contact us for groups over 30 people.