when: 04 November 2025 | venue: Pontoon Bar | cost: $140.00 | address: Wharf 201, Sussex Street, Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/melbourne-cup | tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1458036
published: 22 Oct 2025, 5 min read
On Tuesday, 4th November, soak up the excitement of the race that stops the nation in style at Pontoon Bar.Your ticket includes a 4-hour Premium beverage package (12pm-4pm), complete with 1 main meal per person from their menu + roaming canapes.Enjoy all the action with live race coverage on their big screen, and TVs around the venue, plus the chance to win with sweepstakes, lucky door prizes and a best dressed contest.Doors open from 11am, and once the races are run, the celebrations continue with their DJ. Please note, seating is casual and available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserved tables).Tickets are $140 per person, payable in full at the time of booking.Please note: Cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable. MELBOURNE CUP PREMIUM DRINKS PACKAGETap Beer:
- Kirin Ichiban, Hahn Super Dry, XXXX GOLD
Bottled Beer:
- James Boags Light, Heineken 0.0
Wine:
- Angove Organic Sparkling Cuvee
- Stonegate Sauvignon Blanc
- Studio Series Pinto Grigio
- Rhythm &Rhyme Rose
- Bridgewood Shiraz
Cocktail:
- Aperol Spritz
- All soft drinks and juices
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On Tuesday, 4th November, soak up the excitement of the race that stops the nation in style at Pontoon Bar.Your ticket includes a 4-hour Premium beverage package (12pm-4pm), complete with 1 main meal per person from their menu + roaming canapes.Enjoy all the action with live race coverage on their big screen, and TVs around the venue, plus the chance to win with sweepstakes, lucky door prizes and a best dressed contest.Doors open from 11am, and once the races are run, the celebrations continue with their DJ. Please note, seating is casual and available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserved tables).Tickets are $140 per person, payable in full at the time of booking.Please note: Cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable. MELBOURNE CUP PREMIUM DRINKS PACKAGETap Beer:
- Kirin Ichiban, Hahn Super Dry, XXXX GOLD
Bottled Beer:
- James Boags Light, Heineken 0.0
Wine:
- Angove Organic Sparkling Cuvee
- Stonegate Sauvignon Blanc
- Studio Series Pinto Grigio
- Rhythm &Rhyme Rose
- Bridgewood Shiraz
Cocktail:
- Aperol Spritz
- All soft drinks and juices
Want more? See what else is happening in Darling Harbour.
Go see Melbourne Cup Pontoon Bar 2025.
Melbourne Cup Pontoon Bar 2025 is on 04 November 2025. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/melbourne-cup.
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