Tuesday, 3 November 2026 – From 12:00PM
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day overlooking the vines at Esca Restaurant.
Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a three-course à la carte lunch as you watch the race that stops the nation. Take part in the Melbourne Cup sweeps, dress to impress for the best dressed and best fascinator prizes, then enjoy live music from Teasha and Mari from 2:00PM.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Venue: Esca Restaurant, Bimbadgen, 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin
Seating Times: 12:00PM and 12:30PM
Cost: $100 per person
Inclusions:
- Sparkling wine on arrival
- Three-course à la carte menu
- Melbourne Cup sweeps
- Best dressed and best fascinator prizes
- Live music from Teasha and Mari between 2:00PM and 5:00PM
- Melbourne Cup race viewing
Optional Beverage Package
Add a three-hour beverage package for $90 per person, including:
- Bimbadgen Growers Range wines
- Beer
- Soft drinks
Gather your group and join us for Melbourne Cup Day in the heart of the Hunter Valley.
Melbourne Cup Stay & Lunch Package
Make a night of Melbourne Cup in the Hunter Valley with an overnight stay at The Lane Retreat and lunch at Esca Restaurant.
The package for two guests includes:
- One-night stay in a Studio Retreat
- Early check-in from 11:30AM
- Continental breakfast provisions
- Two tickets to the Esca Melbourne Cup Luncheon
- Complimentary return event transfers
Package Price: $485 for two guests
