It’s time people, it’s time.
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Melbourne Cup is here and it’s time to drag out those frocks, dust off those suits and lock in those venues for the race that stops the nation.
Take a look and see where you can watch the cup in style. To add your venue to the list or to send in photos from your event email jessica.brown@fairfaxmedia.com.au
The George Tavern – Melbourne Cup Ladies’ Day from 11am. Photo booth, prized for best dressed and afternoon entertainment following the race.
The Bradford Hotel – In the Main Bar. Prizes for best dressed and Ollie Band playing from 3.30pm.
Commercial Hotel Morpeth – Four-course luncheon @ Miss Mullen’s Bar (upstairs on the Verandah) plus a fashion parade with local designer Katie Maree. Main bar entertainment, best dressed and best hat .
East Maitland Bowling Club Luncheon – Scarborough Function Centre with entertainment by Norm Bakker.
Windsor Castle – Entertainment from Zac and Ben from 1.30pm. Ladies: free bubbles on arrival. Men: Free Mystery Tri with first beer. Plenty of prizes. Courtesy bus from 11am.
Telarah Bowling Club – Luncheon featuring Super Hubert.
The Pourhouse - A bubble bar, cocktails, craft beer and eight courses of canapes. Sweeps and best dressed prizes. $50 tickets include two sparkling cocktails and canapes. The party starts at midday.
King Bills IV - Celebrate the return of the king from 11.30am with a $30 ticket that includes a glass of sparkling or moscato and a long grazing lunch. $2, $5 and $10 sweeps and cocktail specials.
Bushrangers Bar and Brasserie Largs - $45 three-course luncheon with a free glass of Tyrell’s sparkling. $100 voucher, Tyrell’s hampers and other prizes up for grabs, best dressed competitions, sweeps and full TAB facilities.
Lorn Park Bowling Club - Ticketed $50 seafood luncheon, live music, sweeps and games, best dressed prizes and a fashion parade. Tickets include a free bottle of champagne per table.
Maitland Leagues Club - $15 per plate buffet, calcutta raffle, fashion parade, free hand massages, plenty of prizes and sweeps and full TAB facilities.
Maitland Park Bowling Club - Bistro and bubbly at the bowling club in the park.
Club Maitland City - Roy Cooper will host the Ruby Room Cabaret with a two-course meal and a complimentary drink for $18. Prizes for best hat and best dressed . Guest entertainment by Steve St Clair.
Shenanigans - Five screens to see the big race while holding a pint of the black drink.
