Celebrate Melbourne Cup by the water at Georges with a festive Mediterranean-style lunch, live race coverage, DJ and a three-hour food and drinks package, for $159 per person.
With sweeps, best dressed prizes, and the live broadcast of the Cup, it’s an afternoon of elegance, flavour, and celebration at King Street Wharf.
When: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Time: 12pm or 12.30pm
Where: Georges Mediterranean, King Street Wharf
Cost: $159 per person
Included:
Drinks (3-hour package)
Cocktail on arrival
- THE MED – Mediterranean Mojito, muddled Basil & Lemon, Skinos mastiha and Gin
- METAXA PALOMA – Metaxa 7 Stars, Blood Orange & Hibiscus, Grapefruit, Soda
- MANDORINATO – Mandarin Liqueur, Roots Diktamo, Mandarin Gin, Lime & Rosemary
Wine
- Reschke RT Limestone Coast, SA
- Reschke RT Sparkling Brut
- Reschke RT Rose
- Reschke RT Chardonnay
- Reschke RT Malbec
Beer
- Mythos Larger 5%
- James Boags Premium 5%
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro 5.1%
- Heineken Zero 0%
Food
Food Stations
CURED MEAT & CHEESE GRAZING
- Grilled pita bread & housemade foccacia chips.
- Grissini & Lavosh.
- Marinated Olives.
- White Taramosalata, Salmon Roe.
- Fava Bean, red onion & capers.
- Greek cheese & honey.
- Four kinds of cured, sliced meats; Bresola, Proscuitto, Salami, Smoked Turkey.
VEGETARIAN GRAZING
- Grilled pita bread & fresh sourdough.
- Marinated olives and stuffed peppers.
- Fava bean, Tzatziki & Hummus.
- Melitzanosalata, smoked eggplant, roasted garlic & Feta.
- Housemade pickles. Greek cheese & honey.
- Dolmades. Spanakopita. Fresh grapes.
Canapés
- Fried Haloumi, Olive Tapenade
- Baked Feta Pastry. Honey & Oregano
- Pickled Octopus, Beetroot Hummus, Cucumber
- Kataifi Prawns, Whipped Garlic
- Salt Cod Croquettes, Lime Aioli
- Spit roast Lamb Pita Gyros
- Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki
Greek Sweets
- Touloumbes, Orange Syrup, Ricotta, Pistachio
