Best Spots To Go With A Large Crew
Baba Ganouj
Nab the best seat in the house at their intimate oasis with front-row race views. Expect a drool-worthy banquet packed with all the crowd faves—creamy hummus with warm saj bread, juicy chicken skewers, and flavour-packed kafta. Book your table here.
Poca Madre
Poca Madre is where Mexican feasts, margaritas, and prime race views collide. Lock in La Vista for an intimate 40-person private dining experience, take over the whole venue for 200 with epic trackside views, or—our pick—soak up the action at the Margarita Bar for 50, right on Little Stanley Street. Go all in with their Guso package from $40pp, Sharing at $60pp, or Burro at $85pp. Secure your table here.
Ole
From intimate gatherings to full-blown fiestas, Ole caters for groups from 12 to 200. Sip on a classic Tinto sangria and dig into their signature pollo paella, packed with chicken, chorizo, mushrooms, and saffron rice—all while watching the high-speed cycling spectacle. Lock in your spot here.
Ahmet’s
Lantern-lit interiors, live belly dancing, and authentic Turkish feasting with a front-row track view? Ahmet’s delivers it all. Expect slow-cooked meats, fresh bread, spiced veggies, and their signature pides. Reserve your table here.
Best Spots For Date Night
Calida
Latin American flavours meet prime race views at Calida. Order the Gaucho Selección—a seven-plate feast starring sherry caramel pork belly and 300g Kidman beef with chimichurri. Finish strong with alfajores. Book a cosy table here.
Ma Pa Me
Southeast Asian flavours and live sporting action? Yes, please. From Nasi Goreng to bao buns, Ma Pa Me is the perfect vibey date night spot. Secure your spot here.
Vici
Napoli-style woodfired pizzas, generous pastas, and a spritz in hand—all with a front-row seat to the crit race. Vici is serving up the full dolce vita experience. Lock in your booking here.
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
Nothing beats a bowl of their wild mushroom and truffle gnocchi while watching the race action. Creamy, rich, and utterly addictive. Snag a seat here.
Poppies
For stunning cocktails and Insta-worthy dishes, Poppies is the go-to. Our top picks? The miso butter charcoal grilled prawn and snow crab linguine, paired with a Lavender & Gin Spritz—all enjoyed with a front-row race view. Book in here.
Best Spots To Go With Mates
Tippler’s Tap
Self-serve beer taps, pre-loaded drink cards, and top-tier pub eats—Tippler’s Tap is a no-brainer. With a prime spot on Little Stanley Street, you’ll have unbeatable views of the race while digging into beer-loaded fries and a classic Chicago dog. Grab a cold one and settle in for the action. Secure your table here.
Smokehouse
Flame-grilled, South African-inspired BBQ with unbeatable race views. Their secret-basted ribs are legendary—trust us. Book your spot here.
Fritzenberger
Burgers, wings, frites, and beers—what more could you want? Their house-made buffalo, smoky BBQ, or Korean chilli wings are a must. With front-row seats to the race, you won’t miss a second of the action. Lock in a table here.
Brooklyn Depot
Burgers, BBQ ribs, loaded fries, and over-the-top desserts—this all-American diner is the perfect spot for a feast with mates while catching the race. Snag a booking here.
Barbossa
Pull up a chair in the alfresco dining area, dig into creamy garlic prawns, and sip on an ice-cold beer or house-aged rum while watching the action unfold. Reserve a table here.
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