Sydney's Best Seat for the Cup Is 11 Floors Up
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 12pm to 5pm | $89 per person
On Melbourne Cup day, SKYE Bar & Lounge, the rooftop at Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood, turns on the Inner West’s most stylish race day. Settle in with a drink in hand and 360-degree views across the Sydney skyline, then feel the room build to the race that stops a nation, live on the big screens. Once the Cup is run, the party keeps going until 5pm.
Your $89 Ticket Includes
Red carpet arrival with a photographer
A welcome drink on arrival
A grazing table to share
6 hot & cold canapés + 2 substantial canapés
Live race coverage on the big screens
DJ and MC all afternoon, plus a live saxophone set
Fashions on the Field and prizes
Live sweeps and the lucky draw
Dress Code: Race day glamour (hats encouraged). 18+ event. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Fashions on the Field
DRESS TO WIN
Hats encouraged, glamour expected.
FIVE CATEGORIES
Best Dressed Lady, Gent and Couple, Best Hat and Best Dressed Table.
PRIZES WORTH DRESSING FOR
Hotel stays and dining vouchers.
The Afternoon
12PM RED CARPET ARRIVALS
Welcome drink, event photography and a DJ from the moment you arrive.
GRAZING AND LUNCH
Chef’s canapés, from Sydney rock oysters to mini wagyu cheeseburgers.
SWEEPS AND GAMES
Live sweep draws at $5, $10, $20 and $50, bought on the day.
THE PARTY RUNS UNTIL 5PM
DJ, MC and a live saxophone set.
SKYE Bar & Lounge
11 FLOORS ABOVE BURWOOD
360-degree views across the Sydney skyline.
EASY TO GET TO
60 Burwood Road, a short walk from Burwood Station. Paid parking on site.
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
Stay over at Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood.