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It's the race that stops the nation. The 2012 Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 6 November is a great day to socialise, hang out with friends and party.

We've put together details of some of the events happening at venues around the country.

Have a great day out, and don't forget to watch the 2012 Melbourne Cup main race at 3:00pm (Melbourne time).

Sydney

• The Backroom is taking table bookings.


• The Imperial Hotel will be open on Melbourne Cup day from 1:00pm.


• The Winston is taking Melbourne Cup function bookings.


• The Marquee at the Star is throwing an after party.


• Rock Lily at the Start has an after party with Sneaky Sound System.


• The Stonewall Hotel is hosting a Melbourne Cup lunch.

Melbourne

• Sneak Bar is offering unlimited beer, sparkling wine, and basic spirits (vodka/scotch/bourbon/bacardi/gin) you can drink for 4 hours on Melbourne Cup Day starting 2pm as a $50 package.


• Honey Bar will have big screens, surround sound and drink specials.


• Dig A Pony is inviting people to come along after the last race for tapas.


• The Rochester Castle Hotel is getting Melbourne Cup eve rolling with an hour of power from 8-9pm on Monday then the DJs kick off with the usual happy hours.

Brisbane

• Cloudland is hosting a glamorous affair, with the open air atrium converted to a melange of style, champagne and racing. The event's being hosted by Seven Network's sports reporter, commentator and presenter Ben Davis.


• The Elephant Arms is taking Melbourne Cup lunch bookings.


• The Plough Inn is putting on a Melbourne Cup buffet.


• The Caxton Hotel is celebrating Melbourne Cup Day with The Lazy Valentines performing live in the Cauldron Bar from 4pm.


• The Exchange Hotel has a $15 menu for the Melbourne Cup.

Perth

• Niche Bar is having a Melbourne Cup After Party.


• Amplifier Capitol is hosting a special 'Trifecta' event. Watch the race in the courtyard.