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 Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Marion Hotel

🐎 Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Marion Hotel 🐎

Tuesday 3 November | 12pm – 3pm
$130pp + BF

Mark your calendars for the Marion Hotel’s Melbourne Cup celebration — a fabulous afternoon in support of the Red Tree Foundation.

Enjoy a 3-course lunch paired with a 3-hour premium drinks package, plus all the race day essentials: TAB facilities, sweeps, best dressed prizes, a wine wall, and a charity raffle.

Award-winning Journalist and Presenter, Jessica Adamson will host the day, bringing sparkle, stories, and plenty of laughs.

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ENTRÉE

BURRATA | Heirloom tomatoes, rocket, basil oil, aged balsamic, toasted focaccia crumb

TOMATO ARANCHINI | Whipped feta, smoked tomato chutney, basil oil, parmesan

MAIN

EYE FILLET |  Truffle mash, broccolini, charred shallots, burnt honey bourbon jus

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST | fondant potatoes, wilted spinach, roasted baby carrots, tarragon cream

DESSERT

TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE | Espresso caramel, cocoa nib crumble, vanilla mascarpone cream

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE | raspberry coulis, white chocolate soil, freeze dried raspberries

Drinks Menu | 3-hour premium drinks package from 12pm – 3pm

Pike & Joyce Methode Cuve Pinot Noir Rosé
Pike & Joyce Beurre Bosc Pinot Gris
Pike & Joyce Descente Sauvignon Blanc
Pike & Joyce Soleil Dolcetto Rosé
Pike & Joyce Vue Du Nord Pinot Noir
Pike & Joyce L’Optimiste Shiraz
Hahn Super Dry
West End Draught
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Coopers Pale Ale
Great Northern Super Crisp
James Squire Apple Cider
Heineken Zero
Soft Drinks
Juices

*Please note that groups of 7 or less may be seated together with other groups at larger tables*

Melbourne Cup in The Garden

🏇 Melbourne Cup Day in The Garden 🏇

The race that stops the nation, best enjoyed as a long lunch with nowhere else to be. This Melbourne Cup, escape to The Garden for an afternoon among the greenery, big screens for every moment of the race, full TAB facilities, and live music to keep things smooth as the day unfolds.

For just $45pp, you’ll enjoy:

• Guaranteed seating in The Garden
• A premium shared Charcuterie Board featuring Prosciutto di Parma, Wagyu bresaola and triple cream brie alongside warm focaccia, whipped ricotta, fig and shiraz jam and more
• A glass of Australian Sparkling or Aperol Spritz each
• Big race coverage on all the screens
• Full TAB facilities
• Live tunes all day

Grab your table, settle in, and let the Cup come to you.

Book now; spots are limited! 🥂

Light For Nepal | Fundraising Luncheon

Light For Nepal Fundraising Luncheon at the Marion Hotel 🏔️

This event falls on Bhai Tika, the final day of Tihar, the Nepali festival of light, when siblings come together to celebrate their bond and wish each other wellbeing. It feels like the right day to bring our own community together, raising funds to go directly to those affected in Nepal through the Emergency Action Alliance.

Enjoy a shared Nepalese inspired menu and drinks package, plus a live auction on the day.

Wednesday 11 November | 12pm – 3pm | $140pp + BF

SHARED MENU

TO START
VEGETABLE PAKORA (VE) | Potato, cauliflower & spinach
CHICKEN MOMO | Steamed Nepalese chicken dumplings
NEWARI BARA (VE) | Traditional savoury lentil pancakes
Served with roasted tomato & sesame achar (VE)(GF), cucumber yoghurt (GF), tamarind chutney (VE)(GF), fresh coriander

MAINS
NEPALESE SPICED CHICKEN (GF) | Slow-cooked chicken, aromatic tomato curry
SLOW-COOKED NEPALESE LAMB SHOULDER (GF) | Himalayan spices, tomato & coriander jus

SIDES & ACCOMPANIMENTS
YELLOW LENTIL DAL (VE)(GF) | Ginger, turmeric & tempered spices
CUMIN POTATOES (VE)(GF) | Garlic & coriander
ROASTED SEASONAL VEGETABLES (VE)(GF) | Lemon & toasted spices
STEAMED BASMATI RICE (VE)(GF)
NEPALESE ROTI | Warm flatbread
CUCUMBER YOGHURT (GF)
TOMATO & CORIANDER ACHAR (VE)(GF)

DESSERT
YOMARI INSPIRED (V) | Coconut & cardamom panna cotta, molasses caramel, toasted sesame, rice crisp

Kids Christmas Party

Get ready for a jolly good time at the Marion Hotel as we present our Kids Christmas Party, a festive disco designed for children aged 12 and under! 🎄🪩🎶

Hosted by the amazing Bop till you Drop crew, who’ve entertained over 50,000 kids since 2003, this party promises music, dancing and loads of fun. For a little breather, we’ve got a dedicated ‘quiet zone’ with Christmas-themed colouring in.

And yes, Santa himself will be making a special appearance! 🎅🏻

Monday 21 December
10am – 12pm
Child Entry $15pp+BF
Includes Pop Top Fruit Juice and Lolly Bag

Parents and caregivers, please remember to grab a free ticket to join the festivities and keep an eye on the kiddies.

Book now and we’ll see you at Santa’s Dance Party! 🎊

Christmas Day Lunch

Celebrate Christmas Day the easy way at the Marion Hotel. Leave the cooking, serving, decorating and cleaning to us, and enjoy a relaxed, festive afternoon with family and friends 🌲⭐️

Indulge in a delicious 3-course Christmas lunch, accompanied by a 3-hour drinks package for adults, while the little ones enjoy their own festive meals, Christmas gifts, and a special visit from Santa Claus, who’ll be making his way around the room for photos throughout the afternoon.

Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one, let us take care of everything so you can focus on making memories.

View the menu below and book your table today!

Adults – $180pp*
3-course Christmas menu • 3-hour drinks package

Teens (12–17 years) – $110pp*
3-course Christmas menu • Unlimited soft drinks and juice • Christmas gift

Kids (3–11 years) – $55pp*
Chicken nuggets and chips • Ice cream • Unlimited soft drinks and juice • Christmas gift

Children Under 3 – Free
Chicken nuggets and chips • Ice cream • Unlimited soft drinks and juice • Christmas gift

We happily cater for dietary requirements. Please advise any dietary needs when making your booking.*Price per person + booking fee

Christmas Day Menu 

ENTRÉE SHARED TASTING PLATTER
South Australian king prawns (A),citrus cocktail sauce, dill crème fraîche, prosciutto, sopressa, antipasto, basil pesto, crackers and vegetable crudité.

MAIN TRILOGY PLATE (GF)

TASMANIAN ATLANTIC SALMON (A) lemon herb crust
SMOKED TURKEY mulled cranberry sauce
BEEF FILLET rosemary and thyme gravy

Served with mash, maple-roasted pumpkin, broccolini, spiced roasted carrots, and thyme stuffing. Salmon and beef served medium. 

DESSERT TASTING PLATE

BLACKFOREST BROWNIE raspberry coulis
EGGNOG CHEESECAKE nutmeg caramel, eggnog anglaise
WHITE CHOCOLATE PASSIONFRUIT SNOWBALL white chocolate profiterole, passion fruit curd, coconut

DRINKS 
3-hour Drinks Package 12 pm – 3 pm
Willow Point Wines, tap beer, soft drinks + juice

KIDS MENU 

MAIN
CHICKEN NUGGETS
chips, carrot, cucumber, tomato sauce

DESSERT
VANILLA ICE CREAM SUNDAE
chocolate topping, sprinkles

Stomp the Marion | NYE Edition

Marion, dust off your boots and saddle up, because the garden is getting ready to stomp the new year!

Ring in New Year’s Eve the only way we know how: boots on, crew rounded up, and a dance floor made for kicking up your heels. Saddle & Stomp are bringing their social line dancing straight to The Marion Hotel, and everyone is invited to get in on the fun.

Whether you’ve line danced before or you’re not sure which foot is your left, you’ll be learning moves and kicking up your heels in no time. Expect a whole lotta country, good vibes, and a party that keeps the energy sky high right up to the countdown.

What’s included:
Social line dancing for all levels of experience
No partner needed and no dance experience required

Date: Thursday 31 December 2026
Time: Stomping from 8:30pm
Location: Garden & Deck, The Marion Hotel

Tickets:
Early Bird: $30pp + booking fee
Standard: $35pp + booking fee
At the Door: $40pp (subject to availability)

Dress Code: Country chic. Think boots, denim and a little sparkle for NYE.

Round up your crew and get ready to stomp into the new year, Marion style. Let’s dance, y’all!

Soul Growers Wine Masterclass

Join us for an evening with Stuart Bourne, owner and winemaker of Soul Growers, widely known as the Baron of the Barossa.

Discover the old vine character of the Barossa Valley, tasting five wines straight from the winemaker himself, from Grenache and GSM through to a trio of Shiraz.

🍷 Soul Growers Equilibrium GSM
🍷 Soul Growers Provident Shiraz
🍷 Soul Growers Persistence Grenache
🍷 Soul Growers Slow Grown Shiraz
🍷 Soul Growers Hampel Shiraz

📍 Cellars
📅 Friday 30th Oct
⏰ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
💲 $25 per person

Cheese and nibbles included. 

Spots are limited to 15 guests, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

Angove Warboys Wine Masterclass

Join us for a rare vertical tasting of Angove’s flagship Warboys Cabernet Sauvignon, spanning over a decade of vintages side by side.

Discover how time in the bottle shapes the same iconic wine, tasting six vintages from 2010 through to 2023.

🍷 Warboys 2010

🍷 Warboys 2011

🍷 Warboys 2015

🍷 Warboys 2018

🍷 Warboys 2022

🍷 Warboys 2023

📍 Cellars

📅 Friday 6th Nov

⏰ 6:30pm – 7:30pm

💲 $30 per person + booking fee

Cheese and nibbles included. Spots are limited, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

Book Tickets

Angove Medhyk Wine Masterclass

Join us for a rare vertical tasting of Angove’s flagship Medhyk Shiraz, spanning over a decade of vintages side by side.

Discover how time in the bottle shapes the same iconic wine, tasting six vintages from 2009 through to 2023.

🍷 Medhyk 2009

🍷 Medhyk 2013

🍷 Medhyk 2017

🍷 Medhyk 2019

🍷 Medhyk 2020

🍷 Medhyk 2023

📍 Cellars

📅 Friday 13th Nov

⏰ 6:30pm – 7:30pm

💲 $35 per person + booking fee

Cheese and nibbles included. Spots are limited, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

French Sparkling Masterclass

Join us for a tasting journey through French sparkling, from approachable everyday bubbles to the refined elegance of Champagne.

Discover how style and quality shift across the range, pairing two La Vieille Ferme sparklings with three expressions from the iconic Champagne house Pol Roger.

🥂 La Vieille Ferme Sparkling Blanc

🥂 La Vieille Ferme Sparkling Rosé

🥂 Pol Roger Brut NV

🥂 Pol Roger Brut Vintage

🥂 Pol Roger Rosé Vintage

📍 Cellars

📅 Wednesday 18th Nov

⏰ 6:30pm to 7:30pm

💲 $50 per person

Cheese and nibbles included. Spots are limited to 15 guests, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

DAOSA Sparkling Masterclass

Join us for a tasting of the DAOSA sparkling range, from the Natural Reserve through to a late disgorged Blanc de Blanc.

Discover how style and time on lees shape each bottle, finishing with the Natural Reserve poured from magnum.

🥂 DAOSA Natural Reserve NV
🥂 DAOSA Sparkling Rosé
🥂 DAOSA Blanc de Blanc
🥂 DAOSA Late Disgorged Blanc de Blanc
🥂 DAOSA Natural Reserve Magnum

📍 Cellars
📅 Thursday 19th Nov
⏰ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
💲 $45 per person

Cheese and nibbles included. 

Spots are limited, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

Glendronach Whisky Masterclass

Join us for a tasting through the Glendronach range, a Highland distillery renowned for its rich, sherry cask matured single malts.

Discover how age and cask influence shape the spirit, from the 12yo through to the 18yo, plus a peated expression and the bold Ode to the Dark.

🥃 Glendronach 12yo
🥃 Glendronach 15yo
🥃 Glendronach 18yo
🥃 Glendronach Peated
🥃 Glendronach Ode to the Dark

📍 Cellars
📅 Thursday 26th Nov
⏰ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
💲 $35 per person

Cheese and nibbles included. Spots are limited to 15 guests, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

Louis Roederer Champagne Masterclass

Join us for an evening with one of Champagne’s most celebrated family owned houses, tasting four Louis Roederer cuvées side by side.

Discover the House’s signature style, from the elegant non-vintage through to the vintage and rosé expressions, finishing with the legendary Cristal.

🥂 Louis Roederer
​🥂 Louis Roederer Vintage
​🥂 Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage
​🥂 Louis Roederer Cristal

📍 Cellars
​📅 Wednesday 9th Dec
​⏰ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
​💲 $50 per person

Cheese and nibbles included. Spots are limited to 15 guests, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

Antipodes Organic Masterclass

Antipodes Organic Masterclass 🌿

Join us for a tasting through the Antipodes range, showcasing six spirits crafted from certified organic botanicals.

Discover how organic ingredients shape flavour across gins and spirits, from juniper-forward classics to bold, unexpected flavours like watermelon and espresso.

🌿 Antipodes Chai Gin
🌿 Antipodes Espresso Spirit
🌿 Antipodes Juniper Spirit
🌿 Antipodes Oceanic Spirit
🌿 Antipodes Pink Gin
🌿 Antipodes Watermelon Gin

+ The entire range is organic. 

📍 Cellars
📅 Sunday 13th Dec
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
💲 $35 pp +bf

Cheese and nibbles included. Spots are limited to 15 guests, so secure your ticket early to avoid missing out!

Weekday Happy Hour

WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR

Because Monday to Friday deserves a little reward

4pm – 6pm
$8 Tap Beer

$10 Premium Wines by glass

Villain and Vixen Sparkling
Nepenthe Sauvginon Blanc
Longview Pinot Grigio
Bird in Hand Rose
First Drop Mothers Milk

Live Music

Join us Wednesday to Sunday for live music in the Garden, the perfect backdrop for drinks, dining, or just soaking up the vibe.

Each week brings a fresh lineup of talented local artists—check out our socials to see who’s playing and plan your visit!

There’s never a dull moment in the Garden 

Melbourne Cup in The Shed

Round up your mates and settle in for the race that stops the nation! Catch every thrilling moment live on the big screen, enjoy full TAB facilities, and soak up the Cup Day atmosphere in The Shed.

PINT & PUNT! For just $40pp + booking fee, you’ll enjoy guaranteed seating from 12pm – 3pm.

Your ticket includes:

• A drink of your choice
• A meal of your choice
• Live Melbourne Cup coverage on the big screen
• Full TAB facilities

Whether you’re backing a winner or just in it for the beers, great food and even better company, Pint & Punt in the Shed is the place to be this Melbourne Cup.

Book your tickets now and don’t miss an unforgettable afternoon of racing, great food and good times! 🏆🍻

Tuesday Trivia Night

Thursday Steak Night

$22 250g Rump Steak served with chips, salad & sauce*.

Available every Thursday night in The Shed.

$7.5 Pints of tap Beer 4-6pm.

*15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Weekday Lunch Specials

$18 Lunch Specials!

Available Monday – Friday from 12pm to 3pm in The Shed.

15% surcharge applies on public holidays.