Melbourne Cup Day falls on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 — and while they still call it the race that stops a nation, it’s fair to say it mostly just pauses things around 3 pm… right when school pick‑up and those mid‑lunch bubbles collide.
For many Lane Cove locals, it’s less about the race and more about the reason to gather — long lunches, a few cheeky champagnes, and plenty of excuses to dust off a fabulous fascinator or floral frock.
We’ve rounded up everything you need to make the most of Melbourne Cup Day In the Cove — from long lunches and local catering to beauty prep.
Of course, ITC also knows that not every Lane Cove local is a fan of the Cup, and some will be proudly saying #NupToTheCup — and that’s okay too!
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🍽️ Dine Out: Long Lunches & Events
🥂 At Home / Office: Catering & Platters
👗 Get Cup‑Day Ready: Beauty & Fashion
Last updated: 07 Oct 2025. Listings below are provided by venues and subject to change — please confirm directly.
🍽️ Dine Out: Long Lunches & Events
Longueville Hotel
This Melbourne Cup Day, we’re turning the Longueville Hotel into your front-row seat to all the action. Think big screens, sweepstakes, best-dressed prizes and plenty of Cup Day buzz – gather your friends and make a day of it.
Our head chef has created a special three-course lunch designed for the occasion. On arrival, enjoy a glass of Veuve Clicquot NV before sitting down to a menu of fresh, vibrant flavours: salmon gravlax with dill crème fraîche to start; your choice of roasted peri peri chicken Maryland or 220g Tender Valley MB3 rump steak served with crispy potatoes, herb salad and seasonal sides; and a decadent chocolate pots de crème with double cream & praline to finish. All inclusive at $120pp.
80 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
(02) 9427 2021
Garçon Lane Cove
🌟 EXQUISITE 7-COURSE DEGUSTATION MENU
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey crafted for Australia’s most prestigious racing event!
- There will be $2/$5 sweeps
- Dress to impress!
- There will be a prize for best hat and best dress.
SET MENU: $79PP
📞 Reserve Now: 0414 222 551
Dress to impress | Fascinators encouraged | Limited seating available
Book your table today and experience Melbourne Cup in style!
Shop 5, The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove
0415 868 550
The Alcott
✨ Celebrate the race that stops the nation in style at The Alcott! ✨
Join us on Tuesday, 4 November for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup experience featuring a four-course menu with shared entrée and dessert, plus a glass of Piper Heidsieck Champagne on arrival.
Enjoy music, thrilling race sweeps, and fabulous prizes for Best Dressed.
$79 per person
🍽️ View our menu here!
The Alcott practices the responsible service of alcohol.
1 Birdwood Ave, Lane Cove
9428 5155
Longueville Sporting Club (The Diddy)
Make Cup Day a long-lunch kind of lovely.
Join us Tuesday 4 November for a 3-course luncheon ($75pp) with complimentary bubbles on arrival.
Expect live music and an MC to keep the vibes buzzing while you catch up with friends.
Dress to impress—there’ll be comps for Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gentleman and Best Hat, plus a lucky door prize to top it off. It’s all about great food, good company and a little glam—right here in Lane Cove. Book online today.
Cnr Kenneth St & River Rd, Longueville
(02) 9427 2210
Lusso Kitchen – at the Longueville Sporting Club (The Diddy)
Join Lusso Kitchen at The Diddy for a 3-course meal and a glass of bubbles for just $75. There’ll be an MC, live entertainment, prizes for best dressed, and plenty of race-day fun!
Tuesday 4th November — book your table now before it’s gone!
Cnr Kenneth St & River Rd, Longueville
0414 233 453
🥂 At Home / Office: Catering & Platters
Sarnie & Panini
Cup-Day lunch, sorted. Sarnie & Panini are now catering Lane Cove gatherings with crowd-pleasers galore — sandwiches, pastas, salads, antipasto and sweets. Perfect for office spreads or long lunches at home. Order online and pick up in the village.
Menu: sarnieandpanini.com.au/catering-menu
Bern The Chef
This is your ticket to an unforgettable stress free Melbourne Cup Day.
Giddy up to be spoilt with a winning menu. A gorgeous lunch buffet delivered straight to you. Secure a guaranteed winner with the much-loved local caterer, Bern the Chef.
See menus at bernthechef.com.au or call 0402092574
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Chargrill Charlie’s Lane Cove
27 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
(02) 8095 9761
IGA Local Grocer Lane Cove
165 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
(02) 9349 1532
👗 Get Cup‑Day Ready (Beauty & Style)
Choi Lash and Brow
Shop 25, 43–45 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove
0434 892 472
Proven Beauty
32 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove
02 9114 6274
The Beautician Lane Cove
Shop 4A, 225 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove West
02 9420 8880
W Brows and Lashes
Level 1, Suite 1.01, 102–104 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove
0403 181 302
Xpress Waxing Studio
Shop 7/43–45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
0439 686 801
Bella Cove Lingerie
Shop 6, 105–109 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
(02) 9418 6776
💡 Tip: Hosting your own Cup‑day lunch? Tag @inthecove so we can share your photos. Prefer to give the race a miss? You’ll still find plenty of ways to enjoy a long lunch and support local.
ITC acknowledges that some locals say #NupToTheCup. Our guide highlights food, fashion and local get‑togethers — please celebrate responsibly and be kind to hospitality staff.
