It’s undoubtedly one of the biggest and most anticipated days on the social calendar so if you’re keen to hedge your bets for a sensational Melbourne Cup experience, The Star Gold Coast has you covered with a range of packages and dining options to suit, whatever your preference.

Isoletto Pool Club and Prive
Soak up the spring sunshine and head to Isoletto Pool Club and Prive’s first Melbourne Cup bash. Take inspiration from the luxe space’s pops of lemon and melon when planning your outfit, and then get a good dose of vitamin D by heading up to the sun-soaked deck for premium canapes, a three-hour beverage package, fashions off the field, a guest MC, live music and more for $249 per person. 

Cucina Vivo
Whisk away to Italy for a day and enjoy the flair, flavours, fashion and fun of an authentic Italian fiesta. Enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé on arrival followed by an exquisite five-course set menu lunch accompanied by a three-hour drinks package. There will also be live entertainment, sweeps galore, a special guest MC and of course, Fashions off the Field. Tickets are $199 per person.

Sports Bar
At Sports Bar you are in the thick of the action, and a $79 ticket will provide a race-lovers haven, boasting 23 screens, state-of-the-art facilities, frosty drinks at a cash bar and access to the indulgent seafood terrace buffet.

Kiyomi
If you’re hoping to indulge in the tastes of Tokyo whilst watching the race, look no further than the Gold Coast’s foremost Japanese dining experience at Kiyomi. For its first Melbourne Cup soiree, Kiyomi offers an exclusive nine-course set menu, three-hour beverage package, a special guest MC and plenty of live entertainment for $260 per person.

Atrium Bar
Those ready to party are invited to soak up the buzzing atmosphere, live DJ sets, delicious drinks and a huge canape selection at Atrium Bar’s Melbourne Cup bonanza. A $150 ticket will unlock 2.5 hours of roaming canapes and drinks, exclusive access to Atrium Bar, a special guest MC, post-race live DJ, live racing screens and a damn good time. 

Garden Kitchen & Bar
Excellent food, exceptional drinks and even more exceptional company – it’s the winning trifecta at Garden Kitchen & Bar. Soak up the sun at the outdoor extravaganza taking place on The Lawn, with a drinks packages, mouth-watering food, plenty of prizes, a mega-screen and back-to-back world-class acts. If you’d prefer to perch at a race day luncheon, Garden Kitchen & Bar is offering a tempting three-course lunch featuring locally-sourced produce and a beverage package for $180 per person.

Nineteen at The Star
Raise the stakes on your Melbourne Cup festivities and spend the day soaking in the sumptuous surrounds and insatiable views at Nineteen at The Star. With two different packages on offer, you can tailor your day to suit your vibe. The Restaurant is offering a $375 ticket that will unlock an exquisite five-course lunch and four-hour drinks package. Alternatively, grab a $179 ticket to The Bar, which offers premium canapes and a four-hour beverage package. Regardless of your choice, we recommend dressing to impress – you can expect fashions on the rooftop, live racing screens, a special guest MC and live entertainment.

Harvest Buffet
Harvest Buffet is the perfect place to watch Melbourne Cup with large groups as you sit down to dine at the iconic buffet overlooking the pristine pool. A $130 ticket will allow you to spend the afternoon grazing on fresh seafood, roasts, flavoursome salads and plenty of sweet treats (did someone say chocolate fountain?). The feast will be paired with a three-hour beverage package and live screens to watch the action.

If you’re keen to really make the most of your Melbourne Cup, there are some great accomodation deals available so you can make a night of it.