The Best Spots for Melbourne Cup Celebrations Adelaide

Treasury 1860 in Adelaide's CBD is the place to be for the Melbourne Cup. Choose from three places for private hiring of up to 180 people: a restored bar, a cosy restaurant, or a gorgeous courtyard. The bar is elegantly designed with wood, brass and leather furnishings, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for race day festivity. The breathtaking courtyard is one of Adelaide's largest outdoor boutique bars, offering a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. The function venue is a combination of historic charisma and modern refinement that creates a unique ambience, setting the scene for an outstanding Melbourne Cup celebration.

Located just a stone’s throw from Adelaide Oval and the Torrens River, eight floors above the corner of King William Street and North Terrace, 2KW Bar and Restaurant is not just a function venue. The interior is an array of textures and creative use of natural and artificial light. The beautifully appointed lounge area features dark timbers, raked ceilings, bi-fold windows, and fireplace. The Loggia embodies everything that an amazing bar atop an inner city building should be: excitement, luxury, and fun. This space suits stand-up canape-style events of 60 guests or sit-down events of 40 guests. Let 2KW be the canvas for your most memorable Melbourne Cup experience.

Just steps away from Sky City Casino, the Strathmore Hotel offers the ultimate location for your Melbourne Cup celebrations. Situated on the ground floor, the Garden and Deck is a charming undercover outdoor space. A blend of industrial and urban garden styles. This is the perfect function venue for enjoying your favourite sporting events in a lively atmosphere, with up to 70 guests. Open-air sections of the space allow natural light to fill and create an airy, comfortable ambience.

Chateau Apollo is a one-of-a-kind warehouse-style venue in Adelaide’s East End. This function venue exudes a sense of history and caters for a capacity of 200 standing and alternatively,120 seated people. Large windows allow plenty of natural light, enhancing its overall appeal and brightness. In its industrial chic design, the presence of white wooden beams, string lights and fabulous chandeliers are a hallmark of vintage glamour. Whether you’re minimalist or a bohemian at heart, Chateau Apollo offers a timeless urban environment where your Melbourne Cup celebration can shine.

Mick O'Shea's Hotel is nestled in the gently rolling hills of the Southern Vales, the gateway to the world-renowned wine district of McLaren Vale. From the moment you walk into The Beer Garden, you’ll be immersed in the cosy atmosphere. You can enjoy great quality pub food, and drinks featuring local wine, gin and craft beer on tap. It is the perfect spot for your Melbourne Cup celebrations and moreover, this function venue can fit up to 80 guests standing.