Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Join the Shangri-la high above Sydney Harbour this Melbourne Cup for an afternoon of exceptional dining, lively race-day festivities and the chance to win a one-night stay for two in the luxurious Presidential Suite.
Embrace the excitement with sweepstakes and fashion competitions, including Best Dressed, Best Tie and Best Headpiece. Enjoy live music from a two-piece band and watch the race that stops the nation broadcast live across multiple screens throughout the venue.
Settle in for a four-course luncheon by Chef de Cuisine Jason Phi Huynh, showcasing outstanding Australian produce, from Ulladulla Tuna with Cajun tataki and finger lime to Pardoo Australian Wagyu MB8+. To finish, our pastry team presents a playful Pavlova "Cup" with passionfruit curd, champagne and mango gelato.
Book a table of 8 and receive 1 complimentary seat or book a table of 10 and receive 2 complimentary seats. Offer available for new bookings made on or before 30 September 2026.
Melbourne Cup at Level 36 will take place on Tue 3 Nov from 12 - 3.30pm and is priced at AUD 199 per person, including a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. Guests may enhance their experience with a Classic Beverage Package for an additional AUD 49 per person or a Premium Beverage Package for an additional AUD 99 per person.
The Classic Beverage Package includes free-flowing beverages:
- Selection of house sparkling, red and white wines
- Selection of house beers
- Up to 3 hours of beverage service
The Premium Beverage Package includes free-flowing beverages:
- Veuve Clicquot Champagne
- Selection of sparkling, red and white wines
- Selection of beers
- Up to 3 hours of beverage service
For more information, please call (61 2) 9250 6000 or e-mail dine.slsn@shangri-la.com.
- Full prepayment of AUD 199 per person is required to confirm and secure your reservation. Bookings are only confirmed once full payment has been received. Beverage package upgrades may be added at the time of booking or purchased on the day of the event.
- Prepayment for this event does not qualify for earning or redeeming Shangri-La Circle points or vouchers.
- Prepaid and Experience gift vouchers cannot be redeemed for this event.
- This is a prepaid and ticketed event. All payments are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations, no-shows or reductions in guest numbers will not be eligible for any refund.
- Window tables are allocated on a first-booked basis and cannot be guaranteed or reserved in advance.
- Beverage service is available during the designated event period only. Alcohol will only be served to guests aged 18 years and over and valid photo identification may be required.
- Menu and beverage selections are subject to change without notice.
- Race Day Elegance dress code applies. Elegant attire and race-day glamour are encouraged.
- The complimentary seat offers are valid for new bookings made on or before 30 September 2026, subject to availability, and cannot be combined with any other offer or applied retrospectively to existing bookings. Guests must contact the reservations team directly to confirm final guest numbers for the offer to be applied.
- Management reserves the right to modify or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In such instances, guests will be offered an alternative arrangement or a full refund.
