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Melbourne Cup Madness
They call it "the race that stops a nation" so you don't have to be in Melbourne to enjoy the madness of the Melbourne Cup. Held at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne each year, it's the event where any disappointment in the sweeps is overshadowed by a magnificent millinery creation or buoyed up with a glass of bubbly. So whether you can take the afternoon off or only have time for a few drinks, here are our picks:
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The Birdcage Bar
Sandy Bay
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Wrest Point will host Melbourne Cup celebrations with its "Beer, Bubbles and Bacon" breakfast from 7.30-9am, featuring the humour and insight of former Test cricketer Kerry O Keeffe. There will also be a phantom race call by Peter Gilligan, sweeps, raffles, prizes and a fashion parade hosted by She Management. $42 per person.
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Berkeley Hotel
Adelaide
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Watch the Melbourne Cup on big-screen TVs along with happy hour drink deals and sweeps.
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Coogee Bay Hotel
Coogee
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The newly renovated Coogee Bay Hotel will feature the race on the big screens, sweeps, live music in the beer garden all day and "Fashions on the Field" for those men and women who put their best-shod foot forward.
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Robarta
St Kilda
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Here in the heart of the Melbourne Cup buzz you have plenty of options. Robarta offers a free event where you can watch the race on a big screen sipping a glass of champers handed out on arrival. Doors open at 12pm and the bar will stay open until 7am the next day. Canapes will also be provided.
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Surfers Rowers
Bundall
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The "Fine Fillies" off-track beer garden party offers fashion parades, live DJs, a gourmet barbecue and beverage packages for $65. Bookings essential.
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