Tuesday 3 November 2026 · Race 7 at 3:00pm
Melbourne Cup at Kogarah Tavern
The race that stops the nation, on every screen at Kogarah Tavern. A free sweep, Best Dressed judged after the race, and the whole Flemington card on the big screens — your local instead of a day in the city. Book a table for 6 and we’ll add a complimentary bottle of Jansz sparkling.
On the day
How Cup Day runs at the Tavern
Melbourne Cup Day isn’t a public holiday in New South Wales, so most of us are stealing an afternoon rather than a whole day. Grab a table, catch the race, and still be out by mid-afternoon — or stay for the lot.
8:00am
Doors open
11:00am
Early races from Flemington on the screens
1:00pm
Groups settle in — Jansz on us for tables of 6
2:00pm
Sweep drawn
3:00pm
Race 7 — the Melbourne Cup, on every screen
4:00pm
Best Dressed judged
The table
The race
Best Dressed
Food & drink
Cup Day food specials
A short list of Cup Day food & beverage specials, with the full Flemington card live on the big screens, a free sweep before the race and Best Dressed after it.
Book a table for 6 and we’ll add a complimentary bottle of Jansz sparkling.
Half Dozen Oysters (A) — $25
Natural with mignonette, or Kilpatrick.
Prawn & Lobster Roll — $22
Lobster, prawns, chives, shoestring fries.
Prosciutto & Stracciatella — $24
Prosciutto, creamy stracciatella, seasonal peaches, wild rocket, aged balsamic reduction & toasted pistachios.
250g Eye Fillet — $45
Kipfler potato, wild mushrooms, vine tomato, bone marrow jus.
(A) Australian seafood.
Call us on (02) 9160 0948 to lock in your table — Cup Day tables go to groups first.
2:00pm
Free sweep
Free entry for everyone at the Tavern, drawn before the race.
3:00pm
The race
Race 7 from Flemington, on every screen in the house.
4:00pm
Best Dressed
Judged by our staff after the race. Hats encouraged.
Getting here
Find us in Kogarah
Kogarah Tavern is at Kogarah Town Centre, 1/1 Railway Parade, Kogarah NSW 2217 — easy to reach from Carlton, Rockdale, Bexley, Hurstville and Sans Souci.
Open Monday to Saturday 8:00am–3:00am and Sunday 10:00am–10:00pm.
Good to know
Melbourne Cup 2026 — common questions
What time is the Melbourne Cup in 2026?
The 2026 Melbourne Cup is Race 7 at Flemington and is scheduled for 3:00pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Doors at Kogarah Tavern open at 8:00am.
Is Melbourne Cup Day a public holiday in NSW?
No. Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne only. It is a normal working day across New South Wales, which is why most Sydney venues run a lunch sitting rather than an all-day event.
Do I need to book for Melbourne Cup Day at Kogarah Tavern?
Bookings are strongly recommended — Cup Day tables go early. Book a table for 6 and we’ll add a complimentary bottle of Jansz sparkling. Call us on (02) 9160 0948 to book. Walk-ins are welcome from 2:00pm, subject to space.
Is there a sweep?
Yes. Free sweep entry for everyone at the Tavern, drawn at 2:00pm before the race. It is run for social entertainment — Kogarah Tavern takes no fee or commission and all stake money is returned as prizes.
What should I wear?
Whatever you’d wear to a nice lunch, plus a hat if you’re feeling it. Best Dressed is judged by Kogarah Tavern staff after the race and the judges’ decision is final.
Where is Kogarah Tavern?
Kogarah Town Centre, 1/1 Railway Parade, Kogarah NSW 2217 — easy to reach from Carlton, Rockdale, Bexley, Hurstville and Sans Souci.
Tables go early
Get your table before they go
Tables go to groups first and they go early. Call us on (02) 9160 0948 to book.