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Where to Watch the Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup is between editions. This guide keeps the Horse Racing pubs with evidence of showing the sport, city by city, and updates with the next edition's dates and start times once they are confirmed.

Find Horse Racing bars in your city

Choose a city, then check the venue's listing or contact it to confirm this event is on.

The venues below have evidence of showing the racing. Use the featured venues and city guides to plan where to watch. Call ahead or check the venue's socials to confirm this event is on the screens before you head out.

Venues to check for Melbourne Cup

Melbourne

Moonee Valley Legends

Moonee Valley Legends Horse Racing events

Wilson St &, Thomas St, 3039 · 4 stars (555 reviews)

Every Spring Racing Carnival race live on the big screens.

Catch EVERY race LIVE on the big screens throughout the Spring Racing Carnival, alongside our daily food & drink specials. source

Tue 03 Nov MELBOURNE CUP DINING Dress to impress and watch the race that stops the nation. source

Melbourne

Hopscotch Southbank

Hopscotch Southbank Horse Racing events

Ground Floor/4 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006 · 4.5 stars (3,522 reviews)

Southbank bar showing the Melbourne Cup live and loud.

Doors swing open from 9am, so start your race day right with a pre-race breakfast before settling in for all the racing action live on the big screens, with the Melbourne Cup live and loud. source

Melbourne

Melbourne

The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Richmond

The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Richmond Horse Racing events

288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 · 4.3 stars (1,104 reviews)

Melbourne bar with free Melbourne Cup viewing on individual TVs or a terrace screen

To watch the Melbourne Cup for free in Melbourne, look no further than The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, where you'll get some of the best views from booths with individual TVs... source

Melbourne

The Great Northern Hotel

The Great Northern Hotel Horse Racing events

644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054 · 4.4 stars (1,934 reviews)

Melbourne pub showing the Melbourne Cup from 11am to 5pm in its beer garden or inside

Showing the Melbourne Cup from 11am to 5pm is The Great Northern Hotel. Settle down across the huge, dog-friendly beer garden or nab a table in front of the screens inside... source

Sydney

Sydney

The Castlereagh

The Castlereagh Shows Horse Racing frequently

199 Castlereagh Street, 2000 · 4.4 stars (351 reviews)

A Google reviewer describes watching horse racing here

And the sports bar is unique with a massive TV screen filling a whole wall which is a unique experience to watch Melbourne Cup League or AFL and other sports. (Google review)

Sydney

Canada Bay Club

Canada Bay Club Horse Racing events

8 William Street, 2046 · 4.1 stars (1,297 reviews)

Canada Bay Club shows the Melbourne Cup across its grand screens.

Between our decadent 4-course banquet, flowing sparkling, and the live race action across our grand screens, the Ton will be watching the off-track fashion. source

The biggest spectacle of the year, Melbourne Cup 2026, is taking over Canada Bay Club, and standard race day attire simply will not do! source

Horse Racing pubs in Melbourne, host city of the Melbourne Cup

Young and Jacksons

Young and Jacksons Horse Racing events

1 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · 4.2 stars (4,669 reviews)

Young and Jacksons shows the Cup Day races live with TAB facilities.

For $90 per person, enjoy two hours of bottomless selected drinks, a shared entrée and your choice of main, with the races LIVE & LOUD and TAB facilities available. source

Dress up, gather the crew and settle in for Cup Day at Young & Jackson... source

Hardimans Hotel

Hardimans Hotel Horse Racing events

521 Macaulay Road, 3031 · 4.3 stars (1,113 reviews)

Melbourne hotel inviting horse racing fans to watch the Melbourne Cup

Hardimans Hotel is inviting the horse racing fans of Melbourne to watch the country's favourite equestrian sporting event in their stylish outpost, followed by cocktail specials and live entertainment. source

Botanical Hotel

Botanical Hotel Horse Racing events

169 Domain Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia · 4.0 stars (1,018 reviews)

Melbourne Cup live on the screens with a booked lunch package.

Watch every moment of the Cup live on our screens, dress for the occasion with style awards throughout the day... source

The Three Crowns Hotel

The Three Crowns Hotel Horse Racing events

365 Victoria St, 3003 · 4.6 stars (526 reviews)

Melbourne Cup racing live from midday on November 3, with optional food and drink packages.

We're open from 12pm on Tuesday 3rd November with the races live all afternoon as well as food and drink packages for every size crew. source

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Melbourne Cup held?
The most recent edition was held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists Horse Racing pubs across 17 cities.
Where can I watch the Melbourne Cup near me?
Explore your options: start with the 8 featured venues on this page; explore Horse Racing pubs in 17 city guides; use the live map to find venues in your city. Confirm this event's screening with the venue before you go.

Updated November 12, 2026.