16/09/2026
Melbourne Cup Day, your way 🥂
This year, The Hastings is giving you three ways to celebrate the race that stops the nation.
THE MARQUEE | $149PP
For those ready to make an afternoon of it. Enjoy cocktail-style food, a three-hour beverage package, live race coverage, sweeps, best dressed prizes and a DJ keeping the party going until 6:30pm.
THE DINING ROOM | $89PP
Settle in for a relaxed long lunch with an oyster and sparkling on arrival, followed by a three-course seated menu, live racing, sweeps and Cup Day celebrations.
PRIVATE DINING | $3,000 MINIMUM SPEND
Make it your own with exclusive use of our Private Dining Room for up to 12 guests, complete with a dedicated waiter, private TV and a tailored food and beverage experience.
Make a full day of it with Bowral Golf Clubs Melbourne Cup Special:
18 holes | $30 Members | $40 Visitors
Whether you are here for the long lunch, the marquee party or your own private celebration, make Melbourne Cup Day one to remember at The Hastings.
Bookings are now open. Gather your group and secure your Cup Day plans: https://thehastingsbowral.com.au/melbourne-cup-2026/