At The Star, we're always up for Melbourne Cup. This year promises to be one of The Star's most exciting Carnivals yet with a fabulous trifecta of dining, live action and celebration. The stylish colts and fillies. The thrills and spills. The grandstand finishes. The high fashions. And of course, many of Sydney's favourite restaurants.

Get off to a flying start on race day at Balla with oysters and a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival. Settle in and let Gabriele Taddeucci take the reins with a magnificent four-course Italian menu consisting of seafoods, cured meats, Italian meringue and custard tarts for $140pp.

Champion chef, Teage Ezard from BLACK by Ezard is back with his exquisite three-course menu featuring complementary side dishes. Get ready to toast Cup Day with a flute of Moët & Chandon on arrival with choices of salads, seafoods, grainfed striploin, crème brulée, chocolate couverture ganache and selections of cheese for $165pp.

Sokyo's Japanese import Chase Kojima is sure to show his pedigree on Cup Day. His meticulous presentation and preparation will shine throughout a beautifully paced eight-dish set menu and glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival for $150pp. Dishes like sashimi, tempura lobster, eggplant puree and Caramel Macchiatos will make your day a win no matter what your horse comes.

The Star's 24/7 Sports Bar is transforming into the ultimate race day destination with live entertainment, fashions of The Star, premium hospitality and Sydney's biggest LED screen to catch the racing action. Cherry is hosting a fabulous three-hour package which includes gourmet canapés and premium drinks. The going is good at Pizzaperta with winning horse shoe pizzas. Feast on one of the most memorable all-you-can eat buffets in Australia, Harvest Buffet. Be sure to check out the special menu proven to be big day performers at Fat Noodle and check out the Cup Day specials on offer at Food Quarter. The options are limitless this Cup Day! Whatever you decide, The Star has got you sorted this Melbourne Cup.

For details on cup day offers go to www.star.com.au/melbournecup 

 WHEN: TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 12pm onwards

 WHERE: THE STAR 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont