★SOLD OUT★ Melbourne Cup - Variety Luncheon | Top of the Ark

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 am UTC+10:30

Arkaba Hotel | Adelaide

Arkaba Hotel
Publisher/HostArkaba Hotel
\u2605SOLD OUT\u2605 Melbourne Cup - Variety Luncheon | Top of the Ark
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Step into a Magic Wonderland this Melbourne Cup, where fantasy meets flair. Join us for a magical day featuring our whimsical Mad Hatter’s Hat Competition, with fabulous prizes awarded for the most imaginative headwear creations.
Guests will be welcomed with a tiny martini on arrival before making their way upstairs to continue the celebration.
Indulge in a 3-course menu and 3-hour premium drinks package, including a showcase of exquisite Hentley Farm wines and non-stop signature cocktails from our dedicated Hendrick’s & Glenfiddich Cocktail Bar upstairs.
Your host for the day is none other than Jarrod Walsh, bringing his sharp wit and sporting insight to entertain and guide you through all the racing excitement.
We’re proudly supporting Variety – the Children’s Charity, with sweeps, live and silent auctions, and part proceeds going directly to the Variety Moto Run.
Tuesday 4 November
12:00pm
Top of the Ark
$165pp + BF
Hosted by Jarrod Walsh
Cocktail Bar
3-Course Menu | 3-Hour Premium Drinks Package
TAB Facilities & Sweeps | Silent Auctions
Part proceeds donated to Variety Charity Moto Run
– Menu –
Entrée
Tasting plate
Spencer Gulf King prawn (GF)(DF)
red pepper pesto, pickled fennel, chilli basil vinaigrette
Sous vide lamb fillet (GF)(DF)
chimichurri, pickled onion, za'atar, fried kale
Compressed watermelon (V)(GF)
whipped ricotta, basil, balsamic glaze, crispy quinoa
Mains
Alternate drop
Chargrilled beef fillet (GF)
horseradish and parsnip purée, salt and vinegar chat potatoes, broccolini, red wine jus, crispy onion
Roast chicken breast (GF)
spiced potato rosti, broccolini, cumin curd, kasundi chutney, fried curry leaf
Dessert
Shared dessert board
assorted cakes, slices, gelato
Terms & Conditions - All online bookings are subject to a booking fee per person. When booking online, full payment is required at time of booking. Guests can pay separately online but must put a “table captain” name in the comments when booking to ensure they are on the correct table. All payments are strictly non-refundable. In the instance of a reduction in numbers, any payments already made will be forfeited.
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