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Melbourne Cup at Foys Kirribilli 2025

  • Foys Kirribilli 76 MCDOUGALL ST KIRRIBILLI Australia (map)

Melbourne Cup at Foys Kirribilli 2025

Celebrate Australia’s most iconic racing event with harbour views, premium dining, fashion, and the thrill of the race. Join us at Foys Kirribilli on Tuesday, 4th November 2025, for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup celebration across two exclusive spaces – tailored for those who love to indulge in style or relax with friends.


Premium Melbourne Cup Experience – Main Dining Room

$130 per person

Indulge in a premium race-day experience in our beautiful main dining room overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Includes:

·       Glass of sparkling wine on arrival

·       4-course cup day banquet menu

·       Live screening of the race on the big projector

·       Prizes for best dressed

·       Access to sweeps and race-day festivities

Perfect for those seeking a stylish, social, and sophisticated celebration.

Banquet Menu:

Arrival Canapes

  • Mini Beef Wellington, Tomato Relish

  • Mushroom & Fontina Arancini, Truffle Aioli

Entrees

  • Heirloom Tomato and Nodini Salad with grilled capsicum, basil, pickled peppers, bread (vg, gf)

  • Tuna Cru with Sunrise Lime, Target Beet, Smoked Tomato Oil (Gf, Df)

  • Jamon Serrano with Ajo Blanco, Warm Honey, Pickled Peppers, Bread (Gfo, Df)

Mains

  • Ricotta & Mushroom Fiorellino with truffle & cream sauce, parmesan (Vg)

  • Market Fish with Sauce Grenobloise with brown butter, capers, lemon, croutons, petite bouche (gfo, dfo)

  • MBS2+ Flank Steak with escabeche, rocket, jus (df, gf)

Sides

  • Spice roasted cauliflower

  • Charred broccolini, tahini yoghurt

Desserts

  • Assorted petite fours (gf)


Casual Bar Dining – Heritage Room & Saloon Bar

Bistro Menu $45 per person Choose one meal and a drink

Enjoy Melbourne Cup in a casual, lively atmosphere with your friends in our Sports Area.

Includes:

·       Choice of one bistro main + your choice of drink

·       Live screening of the race in a vibrant atmosphere

·       Fun sweeps to keep the excitement high

Ideal for groups looking for a relaxed and fun way to enjoy the big race.

Bistro-style menu – 

  • Bear’s Barra Burger - Crumbed barramundi fillet, cheese, lettuce, tartare sauce & pickle, served with skin-on fries (dfo)

  • Squaddie Burger - Wagyu beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, comeback sauce & pickle (gfo +$2) (add bacon $4)

  • Battered Fish & Chips - Crisp battered fish served with fries & fresh slaw (df)

  • Herb-Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel - Golden schnitzel served with fries & fresh slaw (df)
    Make it a Parmi – mozzarella, double-smoked ham & San Marzano tomatoes (+$3)

  • Prawn Casarecce - Banana prawns, bottarga, white wine, lemon, cavolo nero, chilli & preserved lemon

  • Salmon Grazing Bowl - Miso-glazed salmon, brown rice, green soybeans, shredded carrot, pickled ginger, sesame, nori & soy-citrus dressing


Race Day Extras

Dress to impress – with prizes for Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed Woman.
Try your luck with our sweeps, adding extra thrill to the race.

Why Celebrate at Foys Kirribilli?

✔️ Spectacular harbour views
✔️ Premium & casual experiences tailored to your style
✔️ Fashion, prizes, and sweeps to elevate the excitement
✔️ A local community hub for the ultimate Melbourne Cup celebration

Book Now

Spaces are limited, and both packages are expected to sell out quickly. Gather your friends, dress to impress, and celebrate the race that stops the nation at Foys Kirribilli.

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