Roaring & Racing — Melbourne Cup at Hotel Gosford

A little party never killed nobody…

This Melbourne Cup, we’re turning back the clock and turning up the good times with Roaring & Racing, a Melbourne Cup celebration with a little 1920s flair.

Flutter into Hotel Gosford for an afternoon of racing, decadent dining, boozy beverages and plenty of entertainment to keep the party roaring well beyond the final race.

Catch all the action from The Race That Stops the Nation, have a flutter on your favourites and put a feather in your cap as we bring a little flapper-era fun to Cup Day.

Come for the racing. Stay for the roaring good time.

The Theme: Flappers & Feathers 

Say the secret codeword at the door, and sip a sparkling glass on arrival. 

Plus, enjoy all the flamboyant festivities with:

• ‘The Patio’ A space to gather for classy moments, watch the big race and party into the afternoon.  

• Cheeky Entertainment 

• Fashions on the Field

• Lucky Door Prize

• DJ beats with live sax

• 6 metre mega screen + HD screens

• Onsite TAB, plus race-day sweeps

Restaurant Ritz - $95pp

Specially curated by our Chef, indulge in the decadent delights of a two course luncheon with restaurant seating. Enjoy a sparkling drink on arrival. 

Shared Entrée 

• Ploughman’s | Marinated Olives, Mustard Piccalilli, Aged Brie, Focaccia v

• Shrimp Cocktail | Queensland Tiger Prawns, Lettuce, Marie Rose Sauce gf

Shared Mains

• Slow Roasted Pork Scotch | Charred Witlof, Apple & Sage Mustard gf df

• Atlantic Salmon | Lemon, Dill, Capers, Fennel gf df

• Waldorf Salad | Romaine, Apple, Celery, Walnuts, Lemon Mayo gf df

• Potato Dauphinois | Bechamel, Garlic, Herbs gf v

Flappers & Flutters - $79pp

For those with fun at the front of mind, a relaxed bar-side space awaits! Disappear into an afternoon of mischievous flutters, plus canapes floating throughout the afternoon. Burst out of the starting gates with a glass of bubbles on arrival.

• Rockefeller Oysters, Butter, Parsley, Breadcrumbs

• Deviled Eggs, Bacon, Dijon Mustard gf

• Caramelised Onion and Goat Curd Tartlet v

• Beef Tartare Crostini, Capers, Cornichons df

• Lobster and Prawn Brioche Roll with Citrus Mayo 

• Potato Rösti, Wild Mushroom, Gruyère Cream gf v

Terms & Conditions apply. See booking link for details. Dietary requirements will be catered for. Please notify our team.