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Racecourse Hotel

Functions • Bistro • Sports Bar
A place to eat and drink Newly refurbished venue the Racecourse Hotel has something for everybody.
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A privately owned and operated venue, we pride ourselves on excellent food, the coldest beer, great wine and a more personalised customer experience. Our sports bar hosts live interactive form, agency trained staff and big screen TVs perfect for watching your favourite sporting event. The beer garden is a great place to relax in the sunshine. The huge upstairs function room is a great place to hold your next event. We can cater for all types including corporate, weddings and birthdays.

06/06/2026

King's Birthday Monday means footy, community and supporting a great cause.

Join us for the Big Freeze as Melbourne takes on Collingwood in one of the biggest matches of the season, while helping raise awareness for FightMND.

Whether you're dropping in for lunch, a few drinks with mates or settling in to watch the game, we've got you covered. The kitchen is open from 12pm and the game will be showing live across the venue.

A big day of footy for an even bigger cause. See you Monday.

04/06/2026

🎄 Get ready for Christmas in July at Racecourse Hotel ❄️

From Monday 13th July to Sunday 26th July, enjoy a festive feast filled with all your Christmas favourites.

Think roast turkey, fresh prawns, rich pudding and hearty winter flavours perfect for Melbourne’s colder nights.

Senior-friendly menu options also available.

Gather your loved ones and celebrate Christmas a little early this winter.

01/06/2026

Wrap up the financial year with great food, flowing drinks and a space perfect for bringing the team together.

Whether you’re celebrating the wins, hitting company goals or planning an end-of-year catch up with clients and colleagues, we’ve got your EOFY event sorted.

Corporate lunches, team dinners, and group bookings available throughout June.

Enquire now and celebrate with the team.

26/05/2026

GAME 1 HITS THE SPORTS BAR THIS WEDNESDAY 🏉

State of Origin kicks off LIVE & LOUD from 8:05PM at the Racecourse.

Cold beers flowing, big screens on and the Sports Bar atmosphere exactly where it should be for one of the best nights in footy.

Round up the crew, grab a feed and settle in for Game 1. 🍻

12/05/2026

Everyone’s favourite for a reason!

Our Seafood Linguini loaded with prawns, calamari, octopus and mussels, tossed with rocket, cherry tomatoes and a touch of chilli.

Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour—best enjoyed with a glass of wine on the side.

06/05/2026

Join us May 8 for Mates Day 🤝

A day to catch up with your mates, connect with locals and take a moment to check in on each other.

Good chats, a few beers and genuine connection—just how it should be.

04/05/2026

Mother’s Day bookings are filling 💐

Plan ahead and join us at Racecourse for a relaxed lunch or evening with family. Our bistro opens from 11:30am, offering the perfect setting to spend quality time together while we take care of the rest.

We recommend booking to avoid missing out.

28/04/2026

Crispy, tender, full of flavour 🔥

Our twice cooked pork belly is the kind of dish you keep coming back for—served with quince gel, apple & rocket salad, duck fat roasted potatoes and finished with a rich beef jus.

Bistro open from 12pm daily for lunch and dinner.

Bookings recommended, walk-ins always welcome.

23/04/2026

LIVE & LOUD this Saturday!

Catch Essendon take on Collingwood in the ANZAC Day clash in our sports bar. We’re open from 12pm! Big screens, cold beers pouring and an electric atmosphere from first bounce.

Round up your mates and be part of it.

17/04/2026

This year, thanks to your incredible support, we raised $10,651.60 💛

A huge thank you to our amazing patrons, suppliers, and team who got behind Parma for the Kids, Burger for the Kids, and the Good Friday Appeal collection tins 💖

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of a community that shows up and gives back 💫

15/04/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Racecourse 💐

Treat Mum to a relaxed dining experience, with great food and a welcoming atmosphere designed for quality time together.

Our bistro opens from 11:30am—perfect for a long lunch or an easy evening with family.

Sit back and let us take care of the rest. Bookings recommended.

01/04/2026

Join us for lunch or dinner from 12pm across the long weekend. Bring the family, gather your friends and settle in for relaxed pub dining, cold drinks and easy Easter catch-ups.

🏉 Good Friday – LIVE & LOUD! North Melbourne v Carlton hits the screens in the Sports Bar. Big tackles, big plays and the kind of atmosphere you only get at your local.

Book your table online. Public holiday surcharges apply. See you across the weekend.

30/03/2026

This Thursday, join us at Racecourse for Parma for the Kids 💛

Every parma makes a difference.

For one day only, 100% of proceeds go directly to the Good Friday Appeal in support of the Royal Children's Hospital — helping fund vital equipment, research and life-changing care for kids who need it most.

📅 Thursday 2 April 2026
🕛 From 12pm – 9pm
🍺 Parma & Pot $35 | Seniors & Kids $25

Bring the family. Bring your mates. Eat well and give back in a way that truly matters.

Walk-ins welcome or book your table now.

26/03/2026

Big group booking? Special occasion? After-work celebration?

We’ll help you lock it in with great food, drinks flowing, and plenty of room to settle in and enjoy.

Enquire online to chat functions + packages.

13/03/2026

Book your next event with us!

10/03/2026

Parma for the Kids at Racecourse Hotel ❤️

This day means something special to our team and our locals. Parma for the Kids isn’t just another event on the calendar — it’s our chance to come together as a community and support families who need it most.

On Thursday 2 April, we’re proudly hosting Parma for the Kids once again, with 100% of proceeds donated to the Good Friday Appeal in support of the Royal Children’s Hospital.

🕛 12pm – 9pm
🍺 Chicken Parma & Pot $35
👨‍👩‍👧 Seniors & Kids $25

Every parma served helps fund vital equipment, research and care for children who need it most. Whether you’re joining us for a long lunch, dinner with the family, or popping in with friends — you’re making a real impact just by taking a seat.

Let’s fill the bistro and show what the community can do.

Book your table or walk in on the day:
racecoursehotel.com.au/parmaforthekids2026

04/03/2026

BIG WEEK. ZERO QUIET MOMENTS. 🔥

Thursday night footy kicks it off — Swans v Carlton 🏉
Grand Prix takes over from Thursday 🏎
Matildas light up Sunday night ⚽

Wall-to-wall action. Cold beers on tap. Every big moment on the screens.

21/02/2026

🏉 Footy season is around the corner… and so is your chance to cash in.

$20 entry.
Cash prize pool for the top 3.
FREE pot of Carlton Draught every week you tip in the Sports Bar. 🍺

Round 1 will be here before you know it — get in early, talk it up, and back your calls all season long.

Download Fanzo, join our league, and let the banter begin.

19/02/2026

Planning a celebration that everyone talks about? 🙌

From corporate events to birthdays and milestone moments, our function menu options is designed to bring people together over great food — effortless, generous, and crowd-pleasing 🍽️✨

Beautifully presented dishes take the stress out of hosting, so you can focus on enjoying the moment and celebrating with your guests.

Contact our events team today to start planning your next function.

09/02/2026

AFL Origin returns for the first time in more than two decades — and it’s WA vs VIC in a blockbuster state rivalry.

Two proud football states. One huge Saturday night. Every moment live on our screens with cold drinks flowing and a crowd that’s ready to lift when it counts.

📅 Saturday 14 February
⏰ 7:40pm AEDT

If you love your footy loud, passionate, and shared with fellow fans — this is where you’ll want to be.

05/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, slow things down and savour the moment ❤️

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day dining experience, available for lunch or dinner — made for sharing, unwinding, and enjoying each other’s company.

From long lunches to intimate evenings, it’s the perfect way to celebrate love over great food and warm hospitality.

Book your table and let us take care of the rest.

27/01/2026

Our Bistro is open daily, serving up all your pub favourites in a comfortable, welcoming setting — perfect for long lunches, easy dinners, and everything in between.

Whether you’re catching up with family, meeting friends, or just popping in for a midweek meal, our kitchen is ready from 12pm daily with classic dishes done right and friendly service to match.

23/01/2026

We’re open across the long weekend, with the Sports Bar firing and the kitchen open from 12pm daily.

Multiple screens, big moments, cold beers — this is where you want to be.
Live and loud all weekend:

🏆 Australian Open Finals — Saturday 24th
🏏 Big Bash League Final — Sunday 25th

Lock in a seat and settle in for a big weekend of sport.

21/01/2026

UFC 325 • LIVE & LOUD 🥊

Fight fans, this one’s massive! Settle in for a huge Sunday of UFC action as Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes in a Featherweight Title rematch after their first clash delivered Fight of the Night. Plus, don’t miss Dan Ho**er vs Benoit Saint Denis in a high-stakes Lightweight showdown.

Multiple screens. Big fight atmosphere. Cold drinks pouring.

📅 Sunday 1 February | From 1pm AEDT
👇 Who are you backing to get the win?

15/01/2026

Live sport, cold beers, and action on every screen.

From match points to final rounds, we’re showing it all live & loud across the Sports Bar.

Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and settle in — if it’s on, it’s on here.

Address

895 Dandenong Road
Malvern East, VIC
3145

Website

http://www.racecoursehotel.com.au/

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