Melbourne Cup

Tuesday, 3rd November

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day 2026 at The Pastoral on Tuesday 3 November and settle in for one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar.

Round up your mates, dress for the occasion and catch all the Melbourne Cup action live on the big screens. With great food, cold drinks and plenty of Cup Day atmosphere, The Pastoral is the place to be for Melbourne Cup in Adelaide.

Get involved in Melbourne Cup sweeps on the day, put your best race-day look forward in our Best Dressed competition and enjoy an afternoon of racing, food and drinks with your crew.

Drink Packages Available

Choose from 3 drink tokens for $22 or a 3-hour drink package for $70.

The 3-hour package includes:

• A selection of Wicks Estate sparkling, red wine and white wines
• Great Northern beer
• Vodka Soda
• Gin and Tonic
• Wild Turkey and Cola

The 3 drink tokens include your choice of:

• A selection of Wicks Estate sparkling, white and red wines
• Great Northern Beer

Whether you’re planning a Melbourne Cup lunch, looking for somewhere to watch the race live or simply want to make an afternoon of it, join us at The Pastoral this Melbourne Cup Day.