Best Sydney Bars for Melbourne Cup Kick ons

Searching for the best Melbourne Cup afterparty venues in Sydney? Search no more as we treat you to a stylish setting at The Butler in Potts Point. Famed for their panoramic views of Sydney’s city skyline, The Butler will also win you over with their Ibero-American influenced menu and delicious cocktails too. This Melbourne Cup 2024, The Butler will be serving up $12 margaritas as well as $7 wines and beers part of their Golden Hour between 3-5:30pm. We’ll cheers to that!

Needing a late-night pick-me-up? Crawl your way into The Caterpillar Club – one of the newest venues featured on this list. Cocooned on the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place, The Caterpillar Club is far from slow and dreary. This underground live music bar is constantly buzzing till all hours of the morning. Amongst the red leather booths, delectable bar snacks and creative cocktails that will surely make you flutter, guests will find one of the world’s largest private record collections. Accepting walk-ins only, be sure to fly in early!

Heading to The Rocks this Melbourne Cup 2024? Kick on your day celebrations well into the night with one of our favourite whisky bars in Sydney, The Doss House. With chic sandstone walls and original wood ceiling beams, this snug underground bar complete with a terrace promises to be packed with an impressive selection of international whiskies and spirits. Open until 11pm, The Doss House will have live music and plenty of bar snacks including gourmet sandwiches and sharing platters for your visit. Walk-ins welcome.

Drink, dance and dazzle your Melbourne Cup day away with Sydney’s favourite art deco inspired bar, Employees Only. Tucked along Barrack Street, from midday to midnight Employees Only will be welcoming in Sydneysiders for a spectacular soiree. Their afterparty, starting from 3:30pm, will include DJs, burlesque performances and even a roaming psychic (winning horse numbers not included). With free entry, plenty of bar snacks and scrumptious cocktails to try, be sure to book ahead to save yourself a spot.