Best pubs and after parties on Melbourne Cup Day 2 Likes

The Melbourne Cup is the premier horse racing event that takes place in Australia. The event has turned into a day of celebration that brings people from around the world into Melbourne. The race is billed as the richest 2 mile handicap race in the world. It is held at the Victoria racing Club or the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria. The event is held the first Tuesday in November and starts at 3 PM.

The actual race will last a little over 3 minutes. The festivities that occur before the race can last much longer. Once the race is over, the people that have seen the race keep the party going by heading out to the pubs and to the after parties that are held throughout the city.

The key to getting the most out of the pubs and after parties is knowing where to go. You do not want to choose any place that you happen to se. You want to go where the excitement is. The best pubs and parties will keep the excitement that was generated by the race going. They will have plenty of people, great drinks and food, and some of the pokies that the pubs in Melbourne are so well known for.

This list gives you a few places that are among the best places to celebrate Melbourne Cup Day.

Harvey’s Bar and Bistro - This is the perfect place to wind down the day of parting. Don’t forget that it is a Tuesday and you may have to work in the morning. This pub offers good food and plenty of pokie machines in addition to some fun drinks. For those that want a pizza at the end of the day, the Tinderbox is right next door.

Cabiria - This pub give you the European influence you may be looking for. Enjoy some oysters and check out the keno machines they have as you keep the party going.

Arthouse Hotel - This pokie pub offers cheap beers and a youth hostel upstairs. Play some games, have a few beers and you also have a bed to sleep in.

Bridie O’Riellys - This building use d ot be an old church. The perfect place to seek atonement for your sins during Melbourne Cup day. Drown your sorrows and win back what you lost on the race with this pokie pub.

The Dan O’Connell Hotel – A traditional Irish Pub that throws a great after party on Melbourne Cup Day. Live music, plenty of beer and of course the pokies are ready at this pub.

The Albion Hotel - This has a nickname of the Punters Palace and is a great TAB bar to go to on Melbourne Cup Day. You can bet on sporting events while you wind down the day at their Melbourne Cup party.

The Esplande hotel - They offer special packages for Race day that need to be taken advantage of. Great food will be found hear along with plenty of cold beer. Top it off with the pokies and you have the perfect place to be for Melbourne Cup Day.