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Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup at The Botanist

Nestled in the leafy suburb of Kirribilli, The Botanist is the perfect place to celebrate Cup Day.

Fashion, sweeps and good times collide this Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 3rd November. Join us for a shared banquet at $125pp, with our signature Botanist Lychee Martini or a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Melbourne Cup Menu 2026

$125pp banquet

The Botanist’s Lychee Martini
Archie Rose Gin, Lychee, Cherry Blossom Vermouth
Or
NV Clover Hill ‘Pyrenees’  
Pyrenees, VIC
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

To share

Organic sourdough with cultured butter (V)

Ōra King salmon ceviche with coconut, daikon & lime (GF/DF) [I]
Grilled haloumi with vanilla brown butter, roasted grapes & lemon (V/GF)

Wagyu roast sirloin with jus & horseradish cream (GF/DF)
Simple leaf salad with shallot vinaigrette (GF/V/VGO)
Roasted potatoes with rosemary & confit garlic (GF/VG)

Dessert

Salted caramel & espresso flan (V/GF/VGO)

Add ons

Sydney rock oysters [A] (GF/DF) $36 half dozen | $72 dozen
Grilled half shell scallop with kombu butter (GFO) [A] | $14ea
Grilled king prawn with chilli miso butter (GF) [A] | $14ea

Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup at The Botanist

Nestled in the leafy suburb of Kirribilli, The Botanist is the perfect place to celebrate Cup Day.

Melbourne Cup Menu 2026

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