Melbourne Cup, Cloudland

Read on to pick your perfect celebration.

Ground Level

Join us at the all-new Cloudland Garden for a Melbourne Cup race day adventure. Delight in a shared feast menu by Head Chef Alec Kapitz featuring Margra lamb, aged kingfish crudo, Wagyu tri-tip, roast market fish, and more. Enjoy a welcome glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne and be entertained with the live racing action on the giant LED screens, MC-hosted fashions on the field, charity sweeps and DJs throughout the day.

TIME: 12pm – 3.30pm

EAT: Shared feast menu

DRINK: A welcome glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne with drinks on consumption. View the drinks menu here.

ENTERTAINMENT: Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, race day sweeps by our charity partner Traction, DJs and more

TICKETS: $109 p/person – includes a shared feast menu and a welcome glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. Drinks are on consumption and each table can set up their own tab. If your group is buying tickets individually, come up with your ‘group name’ and include it at checkout so we can seat your group together.

Shared Feast Menu

On the table

• Sourdough, cultured butter, smoked salt
• Local cured meats, pickled vegetables, house lavosh

To Start

• Aged kingfish crudo, yuzu kosho dressing, radish, coriander (df, gf)
• Wagyu tri-tip, bordelaise, Jerusalem artichoke, artichoke crisps (gf)

To Follow

• Margra Lamb, agrodolce, pine nuts, radicchio, red elk (gf)
• Roasted market fish, beurre noisette, sea herbs (gf)

Accompaniments

• Green leaves, radicchio, fennel, dill, lemon (df, gf, v, ve)
• Crispy potato, spring onion cream, chives (gf, v)

To Finish

• Selection of artisan cheeses, lavosh, fruits (gfo)

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Mezzanine Level 2

Flock to the Birdcage at Crystal Palais and mingle among the marvellous with this 3.5 hour race day cocktail experience. Expect cocktails, French sparkling, premium wine, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer and cider coupled with exquisite canapés and charcuterie. Be entertained with the live racing action on the giant LED screens, MC-hosted fashions on the field, charity sweeps and DJs throughout the day.

TIME: 12pm – 3.30pm

EAT: An exquisite array of charcuterie complemented by a curated selection of hot, cold and dessert canapés

DRINK: 3.5 hours of cocktails, Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, premium wine, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices

ENTERTAINMENT: Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, race day sweeps by our charity partner Traction, DJs and more

TICKETS: $149 p/person all-inclusive. This is a cocktail party with unallocated seating. Join us early to get the best spot.

Go for glam in a race day booth at Crystal Palais — for groups of 10-15. Get set for a magnificent race day with welcome bottles of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne and charcuterie, delivered to your decadently furnished booth. Settle into your cosy den with a bird’s eye view of all the action and enjoy all the inclusions from the 3.5 hour Crystal Palais experience. From 12pm – 3.30pm.

TICKETS: $199 p/person all-inclusive. Minimum 10 guests. Welcome bottles of G.H. Mumm Champagne – 4 per group of 10 guests, 6 per group of 15 guests.

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Level 3

Raise your glass for a lavish sit-down lunch at the G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon, Rose Room. Feel like a winner with this 3.5 hour gala luncheon, kicking off with mouth-watering canapés and G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, followed by a three course menu. Savour a selection of cocktail carafes, premium wines, premium beers and more.

You’ll be rewarded with a live band, MC-hosted fashions on the field, sweeps and a $10 charity donation — made to Traction for every ticket sold.

TIME: 12pm – 3.30pm

EAT: A three course gala luncheon plus welcome substantial canapés set on the tables

DRINK: 3.5 hours of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, cocktail carafes, premium wine, rosé, prosecco, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices

ENTERTAINMENT: Live band, fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screen, race day sweeps by our charity partner Traction, DJs and more.

TICKETS: $219 p/person all-inclusive. Each group is seated on their own table. If your group is buying tickets individually, come up with your ‘group name’ and include it at checkout so we can seat your group together.

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Level 3

Shoot for the Moon Room at the Perrier-Jouët Bubbles & Pearls Pavilion. Experience the magic of cup day in the Moon Room at this luxe Melbourne Cup celebration. Immerse yourself in a four-hour party package with all the frills like Perrier-Jouët Champagne, cocktails, premium spirits, reserve wines and premium beers. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and indulge, with fine canapés, charcuterie station and a fresh chilled seafood bar. The race day spirit will be on top form with an MC to host and live entertainment amid all the action from the big race.

TIME: 11.30am – 3.30pm

EAT: Chilled seafood bar, charcuterie station and an exquisite array of hot, cold and dessert canapés

DRINK: 4 hours of Perrier-Jouët Champagne, cocktails, premium spirits, reserve wine list, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices

ENTERTAINMENT: Live music, fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, race day sweeps by our charity partner Traction, and more

TICKETS: $269 p/person all-inclusive. This is a cocktail party with unallocated seating. Join us early to get the best spot.

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Drink in those fresh brews and views at the Valley Hops Rooftop. Giddy all the way up to the Rooftop for a champion feast of fun in the sun. There’ll be canapés, a wood fired pizzeria bar and live entertainment with fashions-on-the-field, sweeps and the race on giant LED screens. And then there’s the beer! This 3 hour package includes Valley Hops’ core range of indie beers, cocktail carafes, premium wines and more.

TIME: 12.30pm – 3.30pm

EAT: Wood fired pizzeria bar plus an exquisite array of charcuterie complemented by a curated selection of hot, cold and dessert canapés

DRINK: 3 hours of Valley Hops core range of beers, Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, cocktail carafes, premium wines, rosé, prosecco, ginger beer, soft drink and juices

ENTERTAINMENT: Live music, fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, race day sweeps by our charity partner Traction, and more

TICKETS: $169 p/person all-inclusive. $159 p/person for minimum of 8 guests. This is a cocktail party with unallocated seating. Join us early to get the best spot.

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Looking to cater for a larger group? Let's chat about how we can provide you with your very own exclusive-use room. Call us on (07) 3852 5000 or fill out the form here.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cloudland, 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Australia