Melbourne Cup 2025

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1ST Early Bird | $125pp +BF General Release | $149pp +BF Saddle up and race into the Melbourne Cup festivities at the Shafston Hotel! Australia’s most luxurious event of the year returns, and we are along for the ride at the Shafston. Shine in your sharpest attire and eye-catching fascinators while you enjoy a 3hr package for only $125 (Before September 1) filled with mouthwatering dishes, bubbles and cocktails followed by the Melbourne Cup Afterparty with live entertainment to keep you going into the late night. (Package runs from 11:30am to 2:30pm) BEVERAGE Mumm Sparkling Mouth-watering cocktails Exquisite House Wines Select tap beers Non-alcoholic Mocktails ROAMING CANAPÉS Haloumi & Tapioca Marshmallow w/ guava jam, sorrel (v,gf) Goats Cheese & Heirloom Tomato bruschetta w/ olive crumb, baby basil (v) Mushroom & truffle pie w/ parmesan foam, chives (v) Bangalow Pork Sausage Roll w// caramelised apple, fennel, tomato & chilli relish Yakitori Chicken w/ yuzu mayo, shizo (gf,df) King Prawn Fritto w/ chilli jam (gf,df) Little Piggy Sliders w/ fennel slaw, gravy Jerk Chicken Slider w/ green mango, Jalapeno & pineapple BBQ Corncob w/ chilli butter Roaming Oyster Shucker DUMPLING STATION Assortment of dumpling flavours Cheese & Antipasti grazing table Cured meats, local & international farmhouse cheeses, seasonal fruits, artisans pickled & marinated vegetables, Australian olives, lavosh, chutney, sourdough DESSERT Assortment of freshly baked cakes, desserts and confectionaries Doughnut Horse w/ selection of glazed doughnuts ENTERTAINMENT Prepare to dazzle the crowd with your impeccable style in our 2025 Fashions on the Field. Strut your stuff and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes fit for champions. As the sun sets and the races conclude, the party is far from over. The festivities will soar to new heights with the Shafston’s Melbourne Cup Afterparty, featuring sensational live performances with a special headliner to be announced. SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Secure your place at this extravagant celebration of racing, glamour and entertainment. The Melbourne Cup at the Shafston Hotel promises an extraordinary experience you won’t want to miss. Witness the race that stops the nation in the grandest fashion imaginable!