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Horse Racing · Melbourne, Australia

Where to Watch the Racing in Melbourne

Last updated October 4, 2026

Racing fills a room a handful of times a year and does it completely: the Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot, and in Australia a Melbourne Cup that stops the country on a Tuesday afternoon. These 9 venues in Melbourne carry a real signal that they show the racing.

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Upcoming Horse Racing races

Confirmed start times are shown in UTC. Dates without a confirmed time stay as listed.

Shows Horse Racing week in, week out

Venues that hosted Horse Racing screenings

Young and Jacksons

Young and Jacksons Hosted Horse Racing screenings

1 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · 4.2 stars (4,669 reviews)

Young and Jacksons shows the Cup Day races live with TAB facilities.

For $90 per person, enjoy two hours of bottomless selected drinks, a shared entrée and your choice of main, with the races LIVE & LOUD and TAB facilities available. source

Dress up, gather the crew and settle in for Cup Day at Young & Jackson... source

Promotes: 2026-11-03 Melbourne Cup Day

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The Great Northern Hotel

The Great Northern Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings

644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054 · 4.4 stars (1,934 reviews)

Melbourne pub showing the Melbourne Cup from 11am to 5pm in its beer garden or inside

Showing the Melbourne Cup from 11am to 5pm is The Great Northern Hotel. Settle down across the huge, dog-friendly beer garden or nab a table in front of the screens inside... source

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Hardimans Hotel

Hardimans Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings

521 Macaulay Road, 3031 · 4.3 stars (1,113 reviews)

Melbourne hotel inviting horse racing fans to watch the Melbourne Cup

Hardimans Hotel is inviting the horse racing fans of Melbourne to watch the country's favourite equestrian sporting event in their stylish outpost, followed by cocktail specials and live entertainment. source

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The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Richmond

The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Richmond Hosted Horse Racing screenings

288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 · 4.3 stars (1,104 reviews)

Melbourne bar with free Melbourne Cup viewing on individual TVs or a terrace screen

To watch the Melbourne Cup for free in Melbourne, look no further than The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, where you'll get some of the best views from booths with individual TVs... source

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81 Bay | Baix

81 Bay | Baix Hosted Horse Racing screenings

81 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia · 4.3 stars (53 reviews)

Baix screens Oaks Day on the big screen in Brighton.

By popular demand, Oaks Day @ Baix is back! Join us for a stylish afternoon of great food, flowing drinks, live racing and plenty of atmosphere. source

Promotes: 2026-11-05 Oaks Day

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Frequently asked questions

Which pub is showing the racing in Melbourne?
9 venues in Melbourne have a real, checkable signal that they show the racing: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, a Google review, or local coverage. Every listing on this page shows its evidence: a linked post or page from the venue or a club, or a quoted Google review.
Where can I watch the Grand National in Melbourne?
The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 1 show the racing week in, week out; 8 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
When are the next Horse Racing races?
Next up: Caulfield Cup on Sat 17 Oct 2026 (time to be confirmed); Cox Plate on Sat 24 Oct 2026 (time to be confirmed); Melbourne Cup on Tue 3 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. The reliable venues tend to be the ones that carry a dedicated racing channel all year rather than only switching it on for the big festivals, so it is worth checking whether a pub shows the racing every Saturday or just on National day.
How is this Horse Racing list for Melbourne put together?
It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Melbourne list as new evidence appears.