Saddle & Spritz | Melbourne Cup at Aviary Rooftop Bar

Summary

Overview

Step into the most stylish race day in the sky as Aviary rooftop transforms into a springtime celebration of fashion, flavour and fun.

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, we are now already SOLD OUT for this year's event at Aviary Rooftop Bar.

Enquire with us today about our alternative offers at bookings.coordinator@southportsharks.com.au

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day on the Gold Coast at Saddle & Spritz, taking over Aviary Rooftop Bar for an afternoon of rooftop racing, flowing drinks, premium food and live entertainment.

Settle in for the race that stops the nation with DJ and live sax, a Champagne Tower, Best Dressed, sweeps, prizes and the Melbourne Cup live with audio, all from one of the Gold Coast’s favourite rooftop destinations.

Choose your package, dress for the occasion and make a day of it at Aviary.

La Dolce Vita

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Your La Dolce Vita package includes:

• Aperol Spritz on arrival
• Three-hour beverage package
• Prosecco, wine and rosé
• Premium tap beer and Corona
• Soft drinks, juices and non-alcoholic beer
• Full event food offering
• Live entertainment and event activations

La Grande Vita – VIP

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Go VIP for Melbourne Cup with all La Dolce Vita inclusions, plus:

• Three-hour premium spirits package
• Brookvale Union Ginger Beer & Cider

Aperol Package Add-On

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Upgrade your afternoon with an optional Aperol package featuring:

• Classic Aperol Spritz
• Ruby Sunset Spritz
• Elderflower Spritz
• Aviary After Glow Spritz
• Dedicated Aperol service point or cart, subject to final event set-up

The Food

A generous selection of seafood, roving canapés, Aviary signature pizzas and sweet treats will be served throughout the event.

Seafood Bar

• Pacific oysters with ponzu dipping sauce and lime
• Smoked salmon and cream cheese roulade with capers and dill
• Black tiger prawns with mango salsa, pink blush sauce and lemon

Roving Canapés

• Californian-style crab cakes with mustard and peppers
• Pumpkin, spinach and hummus vegan tarts
• Peking duck wellingtons with smoky sauce
• Sweet potato and cashew empanadas with aioli
• Peri peri chicken skewers with preserved lemon and shallots
• Moroccan beef spring rolls with chimichurri

Aviary Signature Pizzas

Authentic Italian-style pizzas will roam the rooftop, featuring a selection of Aviary favourites.

Interactive Cannoli Station

Create your perfect cannoli with your choice of Pistachio, Bueno or Nutella filling, finished with Biscoff crumb, Oreo crumb, pistachio or white chocolate.

Melbourne Cup Entertainment

The rooftop comes alive with DJ and live sax, bringing the atmosphere right throughout the event.

Throughout the afternoon, enjoy:

• Champagne Tower
• La Bella Figura – Best Dressed
• Melbourne Cup Sweeps
• Melbourne Cup live with audio
• Lucky Door Prize
• Sweeps payout following the race

La Bella Figura – Best Dressed

Bring your best race-day look for La Bella Figura, our Melbourne Cup Best Dressed competition, with prizes up for grabs.

Whether you're going classic race-day, statement style or something with a little Italian flair, this is your chance to make an entrance.

Melbourne Cup on the Gold Coast

Looking for a Melbourne Cup event on the Gold Coast? Saddle & Spritz brings together rooftop views, premium food and drinks, live entertainment and all the excitement of Melbourne Cup Day at Aviary Rooftop Bar.

Gather your crew, dress for the occasion and settle in for an afternoon above the Gold Coast.

First Release tickets are limited. Secure yours now for Saddle & Spritz | Melbourne Cup at Aviary Rooftop Bar.

Beverages served as one glass per person. Please ensure to purchase all tickets of one booking in the same transaction. Please note that booking fees will be applicable to the above prices at checkout. Bookings cannot have a mix of package types, all group bookings must be of the same offering.

Aviary is an 18+ only venue. Drink responsibly.