Melbourne Cup | Grand Ballroom

Melbourne Cup Day – Tuesday, 3 November 2026

The race that stops the nation is back! Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in style with two exclusive experiences to choose from — a premium Grand Ballroom Luncheon or a stylish Rooftop Party.

TICKETS ON SALE ➡️ https://bit.ly/MelbourneCup26

Grand Ballroom Luncheon $179pp + booking fee | 11:30am–3pm

Dress to impress and settle in for a premium seated luncheon featuring live race-day action, entertainment and plenty of indulgence. This year, we’re proud to support Share the Dignity, helping provide period products to women and people who are homeless, fleeing violence or doing it tough.

Package includes:

Roku Gin cocktail on arrival

3-course sit down menu

3-hour beverage package including wine, bubbles and beer

Live race coverage on the big LED screen

Fashions on the Field with prizes to be won

Live 3-piece band

360° photobooth

Raffles & Sweeps - no TAB facilities on site

Proudly sponsored by Suntory Oceania.

Rooftop Party $139pp + booking fee | 12pm–3pm

Take the race day celebrations to the rooftop for a La Dolce Palma-inspired cocktail-style party, complete with Italian-inspired bites, flowing drinks and plenty of race-day glamour

Package includes:

Italian-inspired grazing platters with a selection of substantial walk-and-fork dishes.

3-hour beverage package including cocktails, wine and beer

Fashions on the Field with prizes to be won

Photobooth

Sweeps - no TAB facilities on site

Proudly sponsored by Mio Cappello.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Rooftop Party and Grand Ballroom Luncheon are located in separate areas of the venue. Tickets are only valid for the allocated area, and guests cannot move between spaces. For group bookings, we recommend purchasing tickets together so we can do our best to seat your group together.

Tables accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. Bookings larger than 10 will be seated across adjacent tables, where possible.

Bookings close at 5pm Tuesday, 27 October 2026, unless sold out prior.

Full payment is required at the time of booking. Once confirmed, bookings cannot be cancelled or refunded.

Special requests can be emailed to reception@eatonshillhotel.com.au after booking, including:

Seating requests: If you'd like to sit near friends on another booking, please provide their reservation name and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.

Dietary requirements: Please provide the guest's name and corresponding dietary requirements. Dietary requirements must be provided prior to the event; requests not submitted with the booking may not be able to be accommodated on the day.

There are no TAB facilities available on site for this event.