when: 04 November 2025 | venue: Cafe del Mar | cost: $229.00 | address: 35 Wheat Road, Rooftop Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/archive/events/melbourne-cup-cafe-del-mar | tickets: https://cafedelmar.com.au/melbournecup/
published: 22 Oct 2025, 5 min read
Celebrate everything Melbourne Cup has to offer in style.Lovers of this signature Cafe del Mar event have been reserving their spots since they walked the red carpet in 2024 - so get in quick to secure your tickets (limited spots available).
The Entertainment
- Flower wall photo opp
- Onsite photographer
- All the racing action LIVE on multiple screens throughout the venue
- Vocalist: Natalie Conway, Binary: Percussionist, Trumpet
- MC: Paulie Wheeler
- Official after party from 5pm
Rooftop Garden Party - $229pp
- Glass of Champagne on arrival
- 4 hour beverage package (assorted beers, red, white, rose, sparkling wine, soft drinks &juices)
- Unlimited Espresso Martini's &Aperol Spritz
- Food stations
- Roaming substantial canapes
VIP Party - $279pp
- Glass of Champagne on arrival
- Exclusive access to VIP area &back stage
- 4 hour premium beverage package (assorted beers, red, white, rose, sparkling wine, soft drinks &juices)
- Aperol Spritz
- House Spirits (vodka, gin, scotch, rum, tequila)
- Food stations
- Roaming substantial canapes
Please contact their events team to book.
- E: functions@cafedelmar.com.au
- P: (02) 9267 6700
Want more? See what else is happening in Darling Harbour.
Terms &ConditionsFull payment required at the time of booking, all tickets are strictly non-refundable. Tickets can be transferred if guest is unable to attend.
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Celebrate everything Melbourne Cup has to offer in style.Lovers of this signature Cafe del Mar event have been reserving their spots since they walked the red carpet in 2024 - so get in quick to secure your tickets (limited spots available).
The Entertainment
- Flower wall photo opp
- Onsite photographer
- All the racing action LIVE on multiple screens throughout the venue
- Vocalist: Natalie Conway, Binary: Percussionist, Trumpet
- MC: Paulie Wheeler
- Official after party from 5pm
Rooftop Garden Party - $229pp
- Glass of Champagne on arrival
- 4 hour beverage package (assorted beers, red, white, rose, sparkling wine, soft drinks &juices)
- Unlimited Espresso Martini's &Aperol Spritz
- Food stations
- Roaming substantial canapes
VIP Party - $279pp
- Glass of Champagne on arrival
- Exclusive access to VIP area &back stage
- 4 hour premium beverage package (assorted beers, red, white, rose, sparkling wine, soft drinks &juices)
- Aperol Spritz
- House Spirits (vodka, gin, scotch, rum, tequila)
- Food stations
- Roaming substantial canapes
Please contact their events team to book.
- E: functions@cafedelmar.com.au
- P: (02) 9267 6700
Want more? See what else is happening in Darling Harbour.
Terms &ConditionsFull payment required at the time of booking, all tickets are strictly non-refundable. Tickets can be transferred if guest is unable to attend.
Go see Melbourne Cup At Cafe Del Mar 2025.

Melbourne Cup At Cafe Del Mar 2025 is on 04 November 2025. The opening hours are: Tuesday 4 November, 12pm-5pm |. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/archive/events/melbourne-cup-cafe-del-mar.
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