Marina Pier at Holdfast Shores will be buzzing for the 2026 Melbourne Cup this November for those wanting to swap the track for the tide. Multi-course lunches and an afterparty at Sunset Bar will keep the race-day vibes going all day long on Tuesday, 3rd November.
Mathew Lavelle, Marina Pier Marketing Coordinator, says the race that stops a nation will be enjoyed by those soaking in the sea air and sunshine.
“Enjoying a day at the races doesn’t have to just be on the green – Marina Pier will satisfy punters who want a day out enjoying our coastal atmosphere,” says Mathew. “With some of Adelaide’s best-value Melbourne Cup packages, revellers will enjoy the amazing food Marina Pier has to offer.”
Seafire on the Marina is preparing to host its five-course Feed Me experience starting at 12pm with a welcome glass of Anvers sparkling wine. Cellar door wine pricing and optional Suntory whisky tastings compliment live acoustic music by Rob Elliott.
Luciano’s on the Marina will offer their Coastal Italian three-course lunch for $99/person from 12pm, with live music by The Flaming Sambucas.
Both packages also include race coverage on big screens, Fashion on the Fields, sweeps and door prizes, along with complimentary entry and welcome drink at the Sunset Bar Afterparty.
Sunset Bar’s event from 3pm has already sold out, so to get the sunset ocean views and enjoy their specialty cocktail menu, guest DJ and live music entertainment booking, a lunch package is essential.
Elsewhere on Marina Pier, Ellenika will offer a multi-course Greek banquet for $140 per person, a feast with share platters and paired beverages. From 11.30am the feast will kick on until 5pm with MC Eilannin Harris-Black, live entertainment, race-day screens, sweeps, and best-dressed prizes.
The Wharf & Co will have its own three-course food and beverage package from 12pm for $120 per person, keeping punters on their toes with event sweeps among the race screenings.
Oyster Bar Glenelg will feature specials on freshly shucked oysters and seafood platters amongst the race-day atmosphere. Champagne packages will accompany those wanting to watch the live coverage.
Sammy’s on the Marina, Tomiko Japanese Steak House and Veloce Paninoteca will also be open for regular breakfast, lunch, dinner and teppanyaki bookings alongside the race events.
Come in your spring racing finest to Marina Pier this Melbourne Cup, Tuesday, 3rd November. Bookings are highly recommended with venue packages selling out fast. Visit marinapier.com.au for more information and to book.
WHERE: Marina Pier, Glenelg
