What's open on the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
When is the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday this year?
This year, the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday falls on Tuesday 5 November, 2024. Taking an extra day? Kicking on late into Cup Day-eve? Come back later in the year to find fun events to make the most of your public holiday.
Free on the public holiday
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
What's open for drinking and dining
Some venues will have different hours and holiday surcharges - call ahead with any questions.
Il Bacaro Cucina e Bar
A fine dining experience, offering modern Italian cuisine in an intimate and relaxed setting.
Young & Jackson
One of Melbourne's oldest hotels, featuring a combination of boutique bar and classic pub.
P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub
An Irish pub in Southbank with live music nightly, open for lunch, dinner, and drinks.
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THE LUME Melbourne
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