Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Whyalla

Get ready for one of the biggest days on the racing calendar as we celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Sundowner Hotel Whyalla! Round up your friends, dress to impress and join us for a fantastic day of food, drinks, racing excitement and entertainment, all while supporting a great cause. This year, we’re offering two delicious Melbourne Cup lunch options, with our $75 Three-Course Charity Luncheon or $38 Melbourne Cup Lunch Special, followed by live racing and an after party in the Front Bar!

OPTION 1: MELBOURNE CUP CHARITY LUNCHEON | $75PP

11:30am arrival | Bistro

Make a day of it with our $75 Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon! Enjoy a delicious three-course menu, a glass of bubbly on arrival and a charitable donation to Ronald McDonald House, helping support families in need. There will be plenty of Melbourne Cup fun throughout the afternoon, including sweeps, games, prizes and opportunities to give back to a great cause. Arrive from 11:30am, with festivities kicking off at 12pm and lunch served from 12:15pm, leaving plenty of time to settle in for the big race!

OPTION 2: MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH SPECIAL | $38PP

Bookings available across all lunch sittings | Bistro

Looking for a more casual way to celebrate Cup Day? Join us for our $38 Melbourne Cup Lunch Special! Enjoy your choice of main course from our specially selected menu, a glass of bubbles on arrival and a charitable donation to Ronald McDonald House. You’ll also enjoy all the Melbourne Cup festivities, including sweeps, games, prizes and optional drinks upgrades.

Choose your main course:

• Chicken Schnitzel – 200g schnitzel, chips, salad and choice of sauce (toppings excluded)
• Mini Roast of the Day – Served with roast vegetables
• Mini Caesar Salad
• Fish & Chips – One piece of fish, chips, salad, lemon and tartare
• Salt & Pepper Squid – Half serve with chips, salad, lemon and tartare
• American Cheeseburger
• Beef Schnitzel – Chips, salad and choice of sauce
• 250g Rump Steak – Served with chips and salad
• Bangers & Mash
• Carbonara

Whether you’re joining us for the full three-course experience or a relaxed Melbourne Cup lunch, we’ve got your Cup Day celebrations covered!

CATCH THE MELBOURNE CUP LIVE!

Race time: 2:30pm

All eyes will be on the big screen as we bring you the Melbourne Cup live in the Bistro! Get involved in our sweeps, cheer on your favourites and soak up the electric atmosphere as the race that stops the nation gets underway. With prizes, games and plenty of racing excitement throughout the afternoon, you won’t want to miss a moment!

KEEP THE PARTY GOING IN THE FRONT BAR!

The race might finish, but the celebrations don’t have to! Head to the Front Bar after the big race for our Melbourne Cup After Party, with great drinks, good company and plenty of reasons to stick around. Plus, with our TAB facilities available all day, you can catch all the racing action without leaving the Sundowner. Gather your crew, book your table and join us for a fantastic day of racing celebrations.

Gamble responsibly.