THE GRANDSTAND
With its wide-open spaces and unrivalled track views, The Grandstand takes pride of place at the very heart of Flemington’s hallowed grounds.
Whether you book a table way up top in The Peak, dine in the bright and airy Atrium, or prefer to spend your day in The Forum – the place affectionately known as the “Punters Paradise”, members will enjoy the tradition of The Grandstand.
Keep a lookout for the No Booking Required symbol throughout the Guide for all the places you can access simply by scanning your membership card into the Members Enclosure
LEVEL ONE
The Forum
LEVEL TWO
The Atrium
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A firm Flemington favourite
With 100 TV screens, plenty of seating to watch the races in relaxed comfort and access to the outdoor seating deck boasting great track views, The Forum truly is a ‘Punters Paradise’.
With plenty of casual food options available for purchase, including roast beef rolls, pies, fresh sandwiches, cakes, coffee and tea, plus refreshing beverages from the bar you’ll be set for the day.
Daily Guest Tickets
Share the Carnival experience with family and friends with a Daily Guest Ticket. For more information head here.
LEVEL ONE
The Forum Reserved Tables
Want a guaranteed place for the day?
Reserving a table in The Forum for members and their guests means a dedicated space for the day, allowing the flexibility to come and go as you please.
Boasting 100 TV screens, betting facilities, a variety of casual food and drink options and access to the outdoor seating decks to watch the races, The Forum is truly a ‘punters paradise’.
Please Note: Prices are per person and inclusive of a $50 food and beverage voucher to be redeemed on the day, at any retail outlet. The Guest ticket price also includes entry into the racecourse and the Members Enclosure.
MEMBERS
GUESTS
RESTRICTED
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
VRC Oaks Day
TAB Champions Stakes Day
$125pp
$520pp
$432pp
$125pp
$520pp
$421pp
$100pp
$395pp
$100pp
$100pp
$395pp
$100pp
Phar Lap Club Members*
$75pp
*Does not include $50 food and beverage voucher.
Inclusions
All prices include racecourse and Members Enclosure access, reserved table, a $50 food and beverage voucher, access to private betting facilities and amenities. Table bookings of 4 or 6 available.
Food and beverages in excess of the value of the $50 food and beverage voucher will be at an additional cost.
LEVELS TWO & FOUR
Members Unreserved Seating
Unreserved grandstand style seating with great track views
Unreserved grandstand style seating is readily available in The Grandstand all with great track views. Options include prime-position outdoor seating available in The Atrium and The Forum on Level 2, and indoor seating on Level 4 in The View.
Wherever you choose to sit, rest assured all the facilities you expect are within arm’s reach: coffee, tea, casual food outlets, refreshing drinks from friendly bars, and more than enough betting facilities to enhance every race day.
Daily Guest Tickets
Share the Carnival experience with family and friends with a Daily Guest Ticket. For more information head here.
Wide-open spaces and unrivalled track views
Everyone loves The Atrium, and who wouldn’t, given its soaring views of the Flemington track below and its bright, airy ambience? The Atrium offers casual seating, alongside the Trackside Cafe and Bar, and a spacious outdoor seating deck to watch all the action below. A traditional favourite in the heart of The Grandstand.
Trackside Snacks are on hand to keep you from going hungry. Look out for race day favourites like ready-to-go sandwiches and roast carvery rolls, fresh sushi and salads, cheese plates, cakes, coffee, and tea. Gluten free options are also available. The traditional Trackside Bar is always there to serve up your favourite drinks.
Daily Guest Tickets
Share the Carnival experience with family and friends with a Daily Guest Ticket. For more information head here.
LEVEL TWO
The Atrium Dining
MEMBERS ENCLOSURE
No booking required
LEVEL TWO
The Atrium Reserved Seats
Grandstand style seating with unrivalled track views
Reserve a grandstand-style seat for any Carnival race day and enjoy an uninterrupted view of all the day's racing.
Life members can book a complimentary reserved seat for themselves and one guest. Reserved seating is located on Level 2 in The Atrium.
Members 60 years of age or over will be given a priority period to purchase members reserved seating via Ticketmaster from 10am, Monday 26 August via Ticketmaster.
Once the priority on-sale for Life members and members 60 years or over is completed, any remaining unsold reserved seating will be available for purchase using your membership barcode from 10am, Tuesday 27 August via Ticketmaster.
MEMBERS
GUESTS
RESTRICTED
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
VRC Oaks Day
TAB Champions Stakes Day
$60pp
$455pp
$367pp
$60pp
$455pp
$356pp
$50pp
$345pp
$50pp
$45pp
$340pp
$45pp
Please note
Member barcodes can only be used to book a Reserved Seat or Dining or Car Park on a particular day. The same barcode cannot be used to book multiple options for the same day.
Contemporary dining by Josh Pelham
Experience the quintessential Melbourne Cup Carnival in the bright and airy Atrium, offering two exceptional dining options: The Atrium Flat and The Atrium Tiered.
Immerse yourself in a seamless blend of racing excitement, exquisite dining, and unparalleled hospitality as Crown's Executive Chef - Events, Josh Pelham, presents his contemporary take on dining using the finest seasonal produce.
Enjoy a specially curated three-course dining and beverage package, complete with afternoon tea, available for members and their guests.
Whether you choose The Atrium Flat or The Atrium Tiered section, your ticket includes access to the unreserved external seating decks. Relish the flexibility of staying indoors to watch the races or stepping outside to soak up the live action and vibrant atmosphere.
THE ATRIUM FLAT
The Atrium Flat offers a shared dining experience on the flat area of the main level of The Atrium.
RACE DAY
MEMBERS
GUESTS
RESTRICTED MEMBERS
JUNIOR MEMBERS*
JUNIOR GUESTS*
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
VRC Oaks Day
TAB Champions Stakes Day
$452pp
$847pp
$759pp
$332pp
$727pp
$450pp
$845pp
$746pp
$330pp
$725pp
$415pp
$710pp
$415pp
$295pp
$590pp
$415pp
$710pp
$415pp
$295pp
$590pp
Phar Lap Club Members
$80pp
THE ATRIUM TIERED
Dining on the tiered section of The Atrium provides dining with a front row view of the track and crowd below.
RACE DAY
MEMBERS
GUESTS
RESTRICTED MEMBERS
JUNIOR MEMBERS*
JUNIOR GUESTS*
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
VRC Oaks Day
TAB Champions Stakes Day
$672pp
$1067pp
$979pp
$552pp
$947pp
$670pp
$1065pp
$966pp
$550pp
$945pp
$515pp
$810pp
$515pp
$395pp
$690pp
$515pp
$810pp
$515pp
$395pp
$690pp
Phar Lap Club Members
$90pp
Annual Guest Card holders at member prices.
* Junior member and Junior guest price does not include alcohol as part of the Beverage package.
Inclusions
All prices include racecourse and Members Enclosure access, reserved dining table with access to the unreserved external seating decks in The Grandstand to view the races, a three-course dining and beverage package, plus afternoon tea, private betting facilities, and a race book per diner. The beverage package includes a selection of sparkling, red and white wine, local beer and soft drink.
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Atrium Flat: Tables are of 10 and bookings of less than 10 will be required to share.
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Atrium Tiered: Groups are of 2, 4 or 6 and bookings of less than 6 will be required to share.
Morning tea will be included on Melbourne Cup Day.
All other beverages, outside the beverage package including Champagne and spirits are at an additional cost.
LEVEL FOUR
The View
Old time favourites and a great view
No need to head to the coast for the best beer-battered fish and chips. The View Fish & Chippery is the place to visit during Cup Week for perfectly salted and crispy fish and chips. If you’re in the mood for something simple and easy, choose from an abundance of fresh sandwiches, sushi, and salads. Tea and coffee are also available. Whatever you're craving, you'll find it at The View.
Members and guests will also enjoy Bart’s Bar for drinks throughout the day, and high-top tables and seats abundant throughout the room.
Daily Guest Tickets
Share the Carnival experience with family and friends with a Daily Guest Ticket. For more information head here.
LEVEL FOUR
The View Reserved Seats
Grandstand style viewing
Reserve a grandstand-style seat for any Carnival race day and enjoy an uninterrupted view of all the day's racing.
Life members can book a complimentary reserved seat for themselves and one guest. Reserved seating is located on Level 4 in The View.
Members 60 years of age or over will be given a priority period to purchase members reserved seating via Ticketmaster from 10am, Monday 26 August via Ticketmaster.
Once the priority on-sale for Life members and members 60 years or over is completed, any remaining unsold reserved seating will be available for purchase using your membership barcode from 10am, Tuesday 27 August via Ticketmaster.
MEMBERS
GUESTS
RESTRICTED
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
VRC Oaks Day
TAB Champions Stakes Day
$45pp
$440pp
$352pp
$45pp
$440pp
$341pp
$30pp
$325pp
$30pp
$30pp
$325pp
$30pp
Please Note
Member barcodes can only be used to book a Reserved Seat or Dining or Car Park on a particular day. The same barcode cannot be used to book multiple options for the same day.
VRC Punters Club in The Peak
Enjoy a reserved table for the day, complimentary entry into the VRC Punters Club and a $50 food and beverage voucher for use at retail food and bar outlets.
Plus, members and their guests will love the VRC Punters Club complimentary with your ticket, where expert tipsters will share their insights, tips and hopefully turn a profit for everyone by the end of the day.
MEMBERS
GUESTS
RESTRICTED MEMBERS
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
VRC Oaks Day
TAB Champions Stakes Day
$145pp
$540pp
$452pp
$145pp
$540pp
$441pp
$120pp
$415pp
$120pp
$120pp
$415pp
$120pp
Children under 18 years*
$75pp
Annual Guest Card holders at member prices.
*The child price does not include $50 food and beverage voucher.
Inclusions
All prices include racecourse and Members Enclosure access, reserved table, complimentary entry to The VRC Punters Club, a $50 food and beverage voucher, private betting facilities and amenities. A combination of high and low tables will be allocated. Tables may be shared, tables of up to 6 are available.
Food and beverages in excess of the value of the $50 food and beverage voucher will be at an additional cost.
2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival Dates
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
2 NOVEMBER 2024
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
5 NOVEMBER 2024
Crown Oaks Day
7 NOVEMBER 2024
TAB Champions Stakes Day
9 NOVEMBER 2024
LEVEL FIVE
The Peak
THE GRANDSTAND
