Melbourne Cup 2025
GIDDY UP

Reserve your seat​ at the bar →

[ 11:15 am ARRIVAL ]

kick things off in style in THE NIXON ROOM

Champagne on arrival, caviar bumps and oysters,

smile for the camera [pictures for the best dressed]

[ 12:00 pm into ESSA ]

raw scallop, mandarin, ponzu

fried polenta, smoked ricotta, Jamon Iberico

tartlet of new season peas + beans, macadamia

squid ink and truffle salami

spicy tuna + potato beignets

beef toast, horseradish, caper leaf

wood fired moreton bay bug, smoked chilli, lardo

OUR BREAD + BUTTER

asparagus, whipped tuna, anchovy, nasturtium

heirloom tomatoes, buffalo curd, soft herbs

bangalow pork tomahawk, stone fruit, quince, black pepper

FALLS FARM red leaf salad

[ 2:00 pm RACE ]

madeleines, peach leaf + amaretto cream

Beverage Package

Let’s be honest, the day is about the drinks as much as the race....

WINES

Laurenti Grand Cuvée [Champagne]

Domaine Passy Le Clou [Chablis]

Crazy Tropez [Rosé]

Koerner Vivian Vineyard [Sangiovese]

BEER

stone and wood pacific ale

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COCKTAILS

tommy’s

spritz

HOUSE SPIRITS

don’t forget THE NIXON ROOM is open after the race