Soul bar & Bistro, Viaduct Harbour

This iconic Auckland eatery located right on the harbour is hosting a special lunch on the day which runs from 12pm to 5.30pm.

Unfortunately tickets to this event have all be snapped up but doors are open to the public for a fun after party expected to run long into the night.

What to wear: This Kate Sylvester Esther lace style is the perfect ‘ladies who lunch’ dress.

Harbourside Ocean Bar & Grill, Quay St, Auckland

Enjoying Auckland’s harbour views while lunching languorously is our idea of Melbourne Cup perfection.

Harbourside Ocean Bar & Grill is hosting a very special race day event. A four-course lunch as well as a glass of Mumm’s champagne on arrival is part of a $150 per person package, available to tables of 10.

If you fancy a flutter, betting terminals will be on site so you can enjoy the thrill of a punt or just sit back and watch in style.

There’s also an after party from 5.30pm until late.

What to wear: You can’t go too far wrong with this RUBY Ebony playsuit.

Botswana Butchery, Quay St, Auckland

Botswana Butchery which sits underneath Harbourside Ocean Bar and Grill is getting in on the Melbourne Cup action as well.

The fashionable dining destination is offering the same special lunch offer available at Harbourside Ocean Bar and Grill.

A four-course lunch as well as a glass of champagne on arrival is part of a $150 per person package, available to tables of 10.

An after party will continue into the night.

What to wear: You’ll be race day-ready in moochi’s lure dress in gunmetal. Use the waist tie as a necktie for added elegance.

Longroom, Ponsonby

This bar has a reputation to uphold as one for the serious party goer.

If you’re not in the mood for a long lunch, this stylish inner city bar is offering clams, oysters and canapés along with a selection of Mumm’s Champagne cocktails.

The price is $110 per person and the event runs from 3pm to 5.30pm. Tickets are limited.

What to wear: You’ll no doubt want to continue celebrating into the evening, so this Karen Walker scarlet dress will be sure to keep the party going.

The Sugar Club, SkyCity, Auckland

If watching the race while enjoying breath-taking views of Auckland is more to your liking, then head to SkyCity’s Sugar Club.

The restaurant is hosting a special event for the day. For $145 per person, cocktails are on offer with a sumptous four-course dinner to follow.

The event begins at 4pm. Bookings are essential.

What to wear: The Sugar Club requires something a bit special – look no further than this WORLD New York dress, with bow back detail.