There are plenty of race day soirees to choose from at The Star Gold Coast this year, starting with the unmissable Isoletto Pool Club and Privé Melbourne Cup bash. Take inspiration from the luxe space’s pops of lemon and melon when planning your outfit, and then get a good dose of vitamin D by heading up to the sun-soaked deck for premium canapes, a three-hour beverage package, fashions off the field, a guest MC, live music and more for $249 per person. Garden Kitchen & Bar is also hosting an outdoor extravaganza on The Lawn, with a three-hour drinks package, decadent platters, plenty of prizes, a mega-screen and back-to-back live entertainment. Book your table now for up to ten friends for $1600!
Experience Flemington on the Gold Coast at Cucina Vivo’s glamorous affair, flaunting four courses of Italian flavours, fashion and fun – all washed down with a glass Moet & Chandon. Cucina Vivo’s popular Melbourne Cup event is always quick to sell out, so gallop over to their website and purchase your ticket for $205 today. An equally luxurious event is taking place at Nineteen At The Star’s picturesque rooftop restaurant. There are two options for fashionable folk – a $375 ticket that will unlock an exquisite four-course lunch and four-hour drinks package at the restaurant, or a $185 ticket at the bar, which offers a glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival, premium canapes and a four-hour beverage package. If you’re feeling extra luxe, there’s the opportunity to upgrade your beverage package for $51 to include Veuve Clicquot for the entire event. Regardless of your choice, we recommend dressing to impress – you can expect fashions on the rooftop, live racing screens, a special guest MC and live entertainment.
Celebrating with a hungry horde? Prepare your senses for a delicious overload at the Gold Coast’s ultimate buffet experience. Harvest Buffet is the perfect place to watch Melbourne Cup with large groups as you sit down to dine at the iconic buffet overlooking the pristine pool. A $135 ticket will allow you to spend the afternoon grazing on fresh seafood, roasts, flavoursome salads and plenty of sweet treats (did someone say chocolate fountain?). The feast will be paired with a three-hour beverage package and big screens to watch the action. Those ready to party are invited to soak up the buzzing atmosphere and an indulgent seafood terrace buffet at Sports Bar. Here, you are in the thick of the action, and a $84 ticket will provide a race-lovers haven, boasting 23 screens live and loud, state-of-the-art facilities and frosty drinks at a cash bar.
If you’re planning to celebrate Melbourne Cup, grab a ticket to one of The Star’s events and prepare to have a fabulous day out while rocking your fanciest frock. It seems you don’t have to fly to Flemington to make the most of race day after all.
This article was created in partnership with our pals at The Star Gold Coast. The Star practises responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be 18+.
