ADDING THE CASUAL TO MELBOURNE CUP DAY
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Summa House, Fortitude Valley
Giddy up, Brisbane! Melbourne Cup Day is back, and we're giving the race that stops the nation a little Summa House treatment.
Think sunshine, seven rounds of delicious bites, cocktail jugs and a big screen for all the racing action. Then, when the horses are done, we're just getting started.
Whether you're organising the annual office outing, rounding up your favourite people or simply looking for somewhere fun to spend Melbourne Cup Brisbane 2026, we've got a seat waiting for you.
No stuffy luncheons. No complicated plans. Just a very good excuse to get together on a Tuesday.
RACE DAY WITH A TWIST
Who said Melbourne Cup had to be all white tablecloths and fancy sit-down lunches?
At Summa House, we're doing things a little differently.
Our open-air playground in Fortitude Valley is made for long afternoons, good company and celebrations that don't end when the race does.
Here's what's happening this Melbourne Cup Day:
Live Melbourne Cup broadcast on a giant screen
Delicious meals and share-style bites for the whole crew
Easy table bookings and food and beverage packages
Afternoon DJ sets to keep the good times rolling after the race
Group celebrations, private spaces and full venue takeover options
Come for the race. Stay for the party.
THE POW WOW MELBOURNE CUP PACKAGE | $88PP
A little food. A little booze. A whole lot of good times.
If you're looking for a Melbourne Cup lunch in Brisbane that skips the formalities, meet our famous POW WOW.
Seven rounds of delicious bites served to share, paired with two hours of flowing drinks. All you need to do is bring your favourite people.
Your $88 per person POW WOW package includes:
7 rounds of share-style bites
2-hour beverage package
Cocktail jugs
House wine
Sparkling
Tap beers
That's your Melbourne Cup lunch and drinks sorted for just $88 per person.
Perfect for groups of friends, workmates or anyone who thinks a Tuesday afternoon is better spent with a cocktail in hand.
Minimum 4 guests to book the POW WOW package.
ALL EYES ON THE BIG SCREEN
You don't have to be a racing expert to enjoy Melbourne Cup Day.
We'll have the Melbourne Cup broadcast live on our giant screen, so you can catch all the action from Flemington without leaving the sunshine behind.
Get your tips in, grab another round and settle in with your crew as the race that stops the nation gets underway.
And once the winning horse crosses the line? Well, that's when things get interesting.
THE RACE ENDS. THE PARTY DOESN'T.
This is where we really come into our own.
Forget finishing lunch and wondering where to go next. Our DJs will be keeping the afternoon moving with music, dancing and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.
It's what makes Summa House a little different from the usual Melbourne Cup venues in Brisbane.
We're not just here for the race. We're here for the whole afternoon.
And if the celebrations happen to carry on a little longer than planned, we won't judge.
BIG CREW? WE'VE GOT ROOM FOR THAT.
Planning your office Melbourne Cup party? Getting the whole friendship group together?
From small gatherings to big corporate celebrations, Summa House has a collection of spaces to suit your crowd.
Think sun-soaked decks, tropical corners, private bars and open-air spaces with plenty of room to mingle.
Whether you're booking a table for four, planning a Melbourne Cup corporate function or considering a full venue takeover, our team can help you find the right space.
No two groups are the same. Your Melbourne Cup party shouldn't have to be either.
MELBOURNE CUP IN FORTITUDE VALLEY? YOU'VE FOUND YOUR SPOT.
There's a reason we love a party in the sunshine.
With lush greenery, pool tables, ping pong and an open-air atmosphere, Summa House brings a little holiday energy to the middle of Fortitude Valley.
We're talking relaxed race day celebrations where you can dress to impress without having to sit through a formal luncheon.
So if you're searching for Melbourne Cup Fortitude Valley celebrations, Melbourne Cup venues Brisbane or a Melbourne Cup lunch Brisbane with a little more personality, come and join us.
We like our food shared, our drinks flowing and our Tuesdays a little less ordinary.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR MELBOURNE CUP DAY
Getting your Melbourne Cup Brisbane plans sorted couldn't be easier.
Head to summahouse.com.au and select RESERVATIONS.
Choose Tuesday 3 November and your preferred booking time.
For the $88 POW WOW package, select a minimum of four guests to see the available package times.
Lock in your table, round up your crew and get ready for a very good Tuesday.
Booking for more than 20 people?
Head to our FUNCTIONS page and send through an enquiry. Our team will help you find the right space and package for your group.
BRISBANE, LET'S MAKE A DAY OF IT.
The outfits. The big race. The questionable tips from that one mate who suddenly knows everything about horses.
Melbourne Cup Day has always been a good excuse to get together. We just think it deserves a little more fun.
If you're looking for the best Melbourne Cup venues in Brisbane, planning a Melbourne Cup lunch in Brisbane or organising a Melbourne Cup Fortitude Valley celebration for your crew, Summa House has you covered.
Seven rounds of bites. Two hours of drinks. One very good Tuesday.
MELBOURNE CUP 2026
Tuesday 3 November | Summa House37 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Packages and spaces are subject to availability. Responsible service of alcohol applies.
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