Date/Time
03/11/2026 – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location
Cellos Grand Ballroom
Information
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in grand style!
Join us for Melbourne Cup Day and immerse yourself in a day filled with festivities, delectable cuisine, and entertainment that will span the entire hotel.
Gather your friends and “dress to impress” for Melbourne Cup Day Lunch set in the exquisite, art deco ambiance of Cellos Grand Dining Room. Be sure not to miss a moment of the racing excitement on our huge TV screens, and why not try your luck with our sweeps? For the fashion enthusiasts there will be a contest for the best hat, and we’ll be testing your knowledge with a trivia competition.
Melbourne Cup Day in Cellos promises to be an unforgettable occasion, so mark your calendars and get ready for a day of glamour and excitement!
- A glass of sparkling wine on arrival
- Sweeps on sale
- Canapé, starter, main course and dessert
- Lucky door prize
- Prizes for best hat
- Huge screens for live racing action!
CELLO’S MENU
Sparkling on arrival
Canapé
Rare roast beef
Horseradish cream, wild garlic, crispbread
Starter
Australian king prawns
Green papaya, Thai basil, lime and coconut
Main
Chargrilled lamb loin
Pear and parsnip purée, mint chimichurri, lamb jus
Shared sides
Hasselback potato
Sugar snap peas
Heirloom beetroot
Dessert
Chilled lemon curd
Layered with house-made ginger biscuits and Italian meringue
Coffee & Tea
Please contact us if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Time: 12.30pm start
Tickets: $110.00 per person + booking fee
Includes a glass of sparkling on arrival. Canapé, starter, main course and dessert.
Bar service available – extra cost. Includes GST *$10 Discount available for Club Members
Please Note: Single, couples and small groups may be seated on our social group tables.
Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 or 02 9284 1007
admin@thecastlereagh.com.au or functions@thecastlereagh.com.au
What’s on in The Alcoves?
For guests wishing to enjoy Melbourne Cup Day in The Alcoves on Level 2 instead of attending lunch in Cellos, we are offering an a la carte menu. The bar will also be open for drink purchases.
- A la carte menu
- Large Screen TVs
- Sweeps on sale
- Bar open
WE PRACTISE THE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
