Melbourne Cup is about more than thundering hooves and torn-up TAB slips. It’s a tradition that encompasses style, elegance and wearing tiny little hats. If you’re looking for a celebration with a little bit of refinement get ready to race to book a spot at Bacchus Restaurant’s Melbourne High Tea on Tuesday November 5.
Situated on the podium level of Rydges Hotel South Bank, the fine-dining restaurant will be commemorating the race that stops the nation with an afternoon of luxury. Start with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and settle in for a bespoke tableau of sweet and savoury treats from the High Tea menu. Specially crafted by Bacchus’ talented team of chefs, enjoy tantalising bites like buffalo curd baskets and seafood sliders with prawns and miso mayo on a turmeric bun, and indulge in sweet delights like lemon basil tarts, salted-caramel macarons and passionfruit-curd lamingtons.
There will be live coverage from Flemington Racecourse all afternoon, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of Melbourne Cup drama. You can also partake in sweeps, raffles and lucky door prizes, put together in partnership with JDRF – the leading supporter of type 1 diabetes research in the world – so all flutters further a thoroughly good cause.
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Tickets to this highly anticipated event are $99, so start picking out your finest outfit and book now – tickets fly out the door faster than a thoroughbred filly on the straight.
For more information, and to make a booking, head to Bacchus’ website.
This article was written in partnership with our pals at Bacchus Restaurant.