Melbourne Cup Long Lunch 2025

Step into glamour this Melbourne Cup Day with a Melbourne Cup Long Lunch at The Upperhouse, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, just minutes from Canberra.

Due to strong demand, we’ve opened limited additional seating in the Menzies Room, a stylish space offering a smaller setting with direct access to the rooftop terrace, live race coverage, and music streamed throughout The Upperhouse.

Guests will enjoy the same menu, can take part in sweeps and Fashions on the Field, and watch the races live from the Menzies Room.

Spend the afternoon in style with live music by The Wonder Twins, sweepstakes for all, and best dressed prizes.  The best dressed female guest will win a stunning headpiece from award-winning Canberra milliner Cynthia Jones-Bryson.  The best dressed male guest will win a Your Personal Chef Experience with Executive Chef, Wayne Alger valued at $500.

With the races streamed live on big screens, an onsite TAB, flowing drinks, and the perfect atmosphere to gather your friends, this is the premier Melbourne Cup experience in the Queanbeyan–Canberra region.

Tuesday 4th November 12pm
The Upperhouse, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan

Add a Touch of Luxury

Enhance your Melbourne Cup experience with our exclusive Caviar & Champagne add-on.

Enjoy in a bump of Aquitir caviar perfectly paired with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne — the ultimate way to celebrate Cup Day in style. Simply select this option when booking your tickets.

Menu

To start

Fresh shucked East 33 rock oyster, Queensland tiger prawns, accompaniments
Selection of artisanal salumi, cheeses, marinated vegetables and sourdough

Entrée (alternate drop)
House cured King Ora salmon, mandarin, eschalot, capers
Heirloom tomato, Vanella buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil

Mains (alternate drop)
MB4+ rump cap, celeriac, confit onions , red wine jus
Roast chicken breast, romesco, lemon braised beans

Dessert
Selection of petit fours for the table

Afternoon Tea
Roving hot and cold savoury canapes

$110pp

If you would like to book a table in the Menzies room, please contact Bianca on 6297 1444 (ext 2) or email  functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au

Please specify any dietary requirements in the comments section when you book your tickets online.  We may not be able to accomodate all dietaries after this date.