Melbourne Cup

Flock to The Birdcage for a vibrant Melbourne Cup celebration spanning the Ground Floor and Mezzanine of Valley Hops Beer Garden, all the way to Valley Hops Rooftop. Enjoy refreshing cocktails, Valley-born beers, French sparkling and free-flowing canapés, alongside a showstopping charcuterie grazing station and wood-fired pizza bar.

Across the day, enjoy DJs, Fashions on the Field, sweeps and all the race-day action, before continuing on with priority access to the Valley Hops Beer Garden afterparty. For the ultimate Birdcage experience, upgrade to a Premium Ticket with allocated seating and G.H. Mumm Champagne on arrival.

TIME: 12pm – 3:30pm

EAT: A giant, showstopping charcuterie station, Rooftop pizza bar and a selection of delectable hot, cold and dessert canapés.

DRINK: 3.5 hours of refreshing cocktails, Mumm Brut Prestige Sparkling, Valley-born beers, premium wine, rosé, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices.

ENTERTAINMENT: DJs, fashions on the field, prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, race day sweeps, and more.

AFTERPARTY: Priority access to the afterparty at Valley Hops Beer Garden from 3:30pm.

BIRDCAGE TICKETS:

$149 p/person all-inclusive. Cocktail-style party with lavish canapés, refreshing cocktails, French sparkling and a premium 3.5-hour beverage package.*

$199 p/person all-inclusive. 4+ guests. All Birdcage inclusions from the $149 ticket, plus:

• Your own allocated seating based on your group size — choose your preferred table location on the Ground Floor, Mezzanine or Rooftop at checkout, while still enjoying full access to roam all three levels throughout the event.*
• Arrival bottle of GH Mumm Grand Cordon per 4pax booked
• Arrival Charcuterie served to your table

*Please note, the $149 ticket option offers unallocated seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d prefer guaranteed seating, we have a limited number of $199 tickets with allocated seating. Selected tables for $199 ticket are subject to availability.

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