Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino

Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour this Melbourne Cup Day, with Bar Pacino bringing a taste of La Dolce Vita to Brisbane on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Set against the backdrop of the Brisbane River, Bar Pacino is serving up an Italian-inspired Melbourne Cup celebration complete with roaming canapés, cocktails, live DJ entertainment and plenty of reasons to make a day of it.

With the event themed around La Dolce Vita (the sweet life), expect a lively afternoon of Italian classics, refreshing drinks and a festive atmosphere, whether you're gathering the girls, organising an office celebration or looking for somewhere to toast the race that stops the nation.

Choose from three ticket packages: La Corsa ($109) includes roaming canapés and a drink on arrival, La Festa ($149) adds two additional beverages, while La Bella ($209) includes roaming canapés and a three-hour drinks package from 11:30am to 2:30pm.

The roaming menu will bring a taste of Italy to the afternoon, with local seafood including oysters, scallops, prawns and calamari, alongside Italian classics, skewers of lamb, chicken and marinated vegetables, plus gourmet pizzas.

On the drinks front, expect colourful cocktails that look just as good as they taste, with refreshing pours to keep the celebrations flowing.

Doors open at 11:30am, with a live DJ, prizes and more adding to the atmosphere throughout the day. Whether you're there for the fashion, the race, the food or simply an excuse to dress up and enjoy a long lunch by the river, Bar Pacino's Melbourne Cup celebration is a stylish way to spend Tuesday afternoon.

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