As arguably the most prestigious sporting event on the Antipodean calendar, the Melbourne Cup has us champing at the bit to snatch a piece of the action each and every year. Thanks to an array of bustling hospitality hotspots, including the likes of Ostro, Soul Bar & Bistro, and HeadQuarters, those who couldn’t make it across the pond this time around still had a place to enjoy the champagne-fuelled festivities in style. Here, are the pictures that best capture the day that was.

Soul

Soul

Soul

Soul

Soul

Soul

Soul

Ostro

Ostro

Ostro

Ostro

Ostro

Euro

Euro

Headquarters

Headquarters