Melbourne Cup
The Canopy Cup Lunch · 2-course seated · $65pp
Our signature Cup Day experience
The Canopy Cup Lunch
A long, seated lunch under the canopy with the race on the screens and the best of the day right outside. Settle in, dress up, and let us take care of the rest.
- Seated 2-course Cup Day lunch
- Reserved restaurant seating
- Race broadcast on screens
- Runway & Best Dressed, judged live
- DJ, sax & trumpet as the party kicks off
Beverages not included, the full bar is open all day.
The main event
Part of your Canopy Cup Lunch
Runway & Best Dressed
Heats from midday, with the grand final judged live after the race and Never Never prize packs up for grabs.
DJ, sax & trumpet
An MC leads you through the day, then the DJ, sax and trumpet take over once the race is run.
Bigger group bookings
Got a bigger crew? Lock in a table and make the whole afternoon yours.
The Quadrella
$200ppTable of 6- 4hr beer, wine & Never Never beverage package
- Antipasto, hot food & dessert platters
- Free mini golf
- Alfresco fixed table
The Never Never Picnic
$185ppTables of 4–8 · minimum 4 guests- 4hr beer, wine & Never Never beverage package
- Antipasto, hot food & dessert platters
- Free mini golf
- Beer garden picnic table
Also on the day
“The Shelly”
Oyster shooter with Never Never gin and briny mignonette, shucked and poured on the spot.
Ice luge
A Shelly like never before, straight from our ice luge. Pouring from midday.
Mini golf
Included in all Quadrella and Never Never Picnic bookings.
The pop-up shop
The only place to grab Landers Lime Gin and more award-winning bottles.
Private & Corporate Spaces
For a premium, fully private space with your own bar, dedicated host and canapé service, enquire about our private corporate spaces.
Private & corporate functions
The Members Yard
$6,000Maximum 20 guests- Centre of Landers Links Mini Golf
- Full private bar + dedicated bartender
- Beverage package included
- Mini golf for all
The Sundowner
$15,000Maximum 50 guests- 4 Pines Beer Garden, far right
- Full private bar + dedicated bartenders
- Beverage package included
- Mini golf for all
The Paddock
$18,000Maximum 70 guests- The Yard area
- Private container bar + dedicated bartenders
- Beverage package included · dedicated TV
- Mini golf for all
Included in all three private areas
- Never Never canapé package Continuous rotation, minimum 6 varieties, served throughout the day
- Full private beverage package Never Never spirits, 4 Pines beer, and wine, poured at your own bar
- Mini golf for all Included with every private space booking
- Dedicated host Looking after your group for the whole day
Limited availability
Lock in your private
Melbourne Cup experience
Or call 07 3087 7800 · email [email protected] · Tuesday 3 November, gates 11:00am
Before you book
FAQ
What time should we arrive?
Gates open 11:00am. Beverage packages start on arrival, so get in early — the race is called at 2:00pm.
Is there a dress code?
Race day dressing encouraged. Best Dressed heats run through the day with a grand final after the race.
Can we bring our own branding?
Yes — table dressing with your own logos is available on both table packages and in the private areas.
Where do we park / how do we get there?
We have on-site parking. It's also an easy 15 minute Uber from the city.
Booking T&C's
All tickets purchased for this event are strictly non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket, guests agree to these terms.
This is an 18+ event. All guests must be aged 18 years or over and may be required to present valid photo identification upon arrival. Entry may be refused if valid ID is not provided.
Tickets are transferable prior to the event; however, it is the ticket holder’s responsibility to ensure all guest details are updated in advance.
Cancellation T&C's
Tickets are non-refundable. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event start time, including no-shows, will not be eligible for a refund. Tickets may be transferred to another guest prior to the event, please ensure guest details are updated in advance.
The Never Never Picnic
The table menu
Three shared platters land at your table across the afternoon, alongside a 4hr beverage package.
Antipasto & charcuterie
On arrival · shared for the table
- Artisan Australian charcuterie — wagyu bresaola, prosciutto, sopressa & duck rillette GF, DF
- Premium Australian cheese — triple-cream brie, aged cheddar, blue cheese & smoked gouda GF, V
- Antipasto — marinated olives, grilled artichokes, roasted capsicum, cornichons & seasonal vegetables GF, VG
- Artisan sourdough & crackers
Hot food
Served through the middle of the day
- Mini beef Wellington
- Truffle & parmesan potato croquettes with black truffle aioli V, GF
- Buttermilk fried chicken
- Mini gourmet sausage rolls
- Wild mushroom & parmesan tartlets V
Dessert & sweets
Post-race
- Mini pavlova — passionfruit curd, fresh berries & vanilla Chantilly GF, V
- Dark chocolate & salted caramel tart V
- Lemon meringue tartlet V
- Strawberry & champagne macarons GF, V
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries finished with edible gold GF, V, DF
4hr beverage package
Included with both table packages
- Never Never Spirits — Landers Lime Gin, Signature Vodka, Oyster Shell Gin
- 4 Pines beer — Landers Lager, Jap Lager, New World, Pacific Ale
- House range wine — Sparkling, White, Rose and Red
- Non-alcoholic — soft drink and juice
GF gluten free · DF dairy free · V vegetarian · VG vegan. Dietary requirements catered for with notice, please flag them on your booking.
The Canopy Cup Lunch · $65pp
The lunch menu
A two-course fine-dining seated experience, served to your table from 12:30pm. No beverages included, the full bar is open alongside.
Entrée
- Yellowfin tuna tataki — sesame crust, avocado purée, ponzu gel, daikon, finger lime & wasabi oil GF, DF
Main
- Herb-crusted lamb rack — potato fondant, pea purée, glazed heirloom carrots, asparagus & rosemary jus GF
Vegetarian option
On request at the time of booking
- Wild mushroom & truffle risotto — arborio rice, seasonal mushrooms, parmesan, asparagus & black truffle GF, V
Two courses, entrée and main. GF gluten free · DF dairy free · V vegetarian. Dietary requirements catered for with notice.
The Members Yard · The Sundowner · The Paddock
The Never Never canapé menu
Seven canapés in continuous rotation across the day, served to your private area alongside your own bar.
Canapés
Continuous rotation · served throughout the day
- Ora King salmon tartare — avocado, finger lime, cucumber, dill oil & crispy potato GF, DF
- Moreton Bay bug roll — citrus crème fraîche, avocado, salmon roe & chervil
- Confit duck croquette — spiced pear purée, pickled mustard seeds & micro herbs
- Wild mushroom & truffle arancini — parmesan fondue, black truffle & chive oil V
- Crispy soft-shell crab — green papaya, Asian herbs & finger lime dressing DF
- Heirloom tomato & goat cheese tartlet — basil oil, balsamic pearls & whipped goat cheese V
- Crispy potato rösti — whipped crème fraîche, beetroot relish & micro herbs V, GF
Also included
- Full private beverage package — Never Never spirits, 4 Pines beer, and wine at your own bar
- Mini golf for all
- Dedicated host looking after your group for the whole day
GF gluten free · DF dairy free · V vegetarian. Dietary requirements catered for with notice.