Cup lunch selling fast

THE race that stops the nation is only weeks away and the best way to celebrate in Noosa is to indulge in a champagne lunch at one of the region’s popular restaurants.
Tables are already selling fast, so Noosa Today has your quick guide to dining out in Noosa this Melbourne Cup, 4 November, so you don’t miss out.
Check back closer to the date for the full list of Melbourne Cup lunch destinations.
Sirocco, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Enjoy a glass of French champagne, three-course lunch and stunning river views for $69 per person. There will also be sweepstakes, fashion prizes and the race on the big screen.
Phone 5455 6688 to book.
Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Duke Street, Sunshine Beach.
Enjoy views of the ocean on the club’s new deck plus a three-course meal and glass of bubbly for $45 per person.
Phone the club on 5447 5491 to book a table and courtesy bus.
Villa Noosa, Mary Street, Noosaville
Enjoy a two-course meal and glass of bubbly for $32.50 per person.
Phone Villa Noosa on 5430 5555 to book.
Tewantin Noosa RSL, Memorial Avenue, Tewantin.
Enjoy live entertainment by Shotgun Duo, full buffet lunch, fashion prizes and sweepstakes for $65 for members and $85 for non-members.
Tickets and courtesy bus bookings can be organised at reception or by dial’n’charge on 5447 1766.
River Deck, Noosa Marina, Tewantin
Watch the race on the big screen, take part in the sweepstakes and best dressed competition, and enjoy a three-course meal for $55 per person while overlooking the beautiful Noosa River.
Phone 5474 1100 to book.