Melbourne Cup

Celebrate the race that stops the nation in our newly renovated spaces, on Tuesday, 3 November for an afternoon of great food, flowing drinks and all the racing action live on the big screens.

✨ Restaurant & Wine Bar — $85pp + BF
Enjoy a 3-course meal featuring your choice of entrée, main and dessert, with dishes including smoked salmon & prawn tart, beef fillet, barramundi and dark chocolate crémeux.

🍻 Corner Bar — $65pp + BF
Includes a main meal + four drinks, with all the race-day action live on screen.

Plus TAB facilities, sweeps, Best Dressed prizes and drink specials throughout the day.

Click here to buy Corner Bar tickets 🎟️

MELBOURNE CUP RESTAURANT MENU

ENTRÉE

SMOKED SALMON & PRAWN TART (M)
lemon & chive mousse, garden pea, compressed cucumber, pickled shallot, nasturtium, beurre noisette vinaigrette

LEEK, GRUYERE & TARRAGON ARANCINI (V)
champagne velouté, pickled mustard seed, parmesan, herb oil

MAINS

BEEF FILLET (GF)
pecorino and herb potato, spring vegetable fricassee, glazed baby carrots, red wine jus

CHICKEN BREAST (GF)
grilled zucchini & corn, parmesan polenta cake, whipped ricotta, sparkling tarragon cream

BARRAMUNDI (GF)(A)
crushed garlic potatoes, charred cucumber, rocket & spicy shallot salad, basil & olive vinaigrette

DESSERT

BROWN BUTTER BANANA CAKE (V)
rum caramel, vanilla mascarpone, banana compote, passionfruit, pecan crumble

DARK CHOCOLATE CREMEUX (V)(GF)
sparkling wine jelly, raspberry, almond tuile, caramelised cocoa nibs

Terms and conditions apply.

*$10 deposit per person required at time of booking. Full payment due 3/10/26.

Maxwell Wines Masterclass

Hosted by owner and founder Mark Maxwell, this intimate masterclass explores seven wines from the Maxwell range, with insights from the man behind them.

Enjoy a tasting plate as you work your way through the selection, from fresh whites to rich reds.

The evening’s lineup includes:

• NV Little Demon ‘Envious’ Chardonnay Pinot Noir
• 2026 Picpoul
• 2026 Fiano
• 2025 ‘Adelaide Hills’ Chardonnay
• 2024 ‘Four Roads’ Grenache
• 2024 Nero d’Avola
• 2023 ‘Ellen Street’ Shiraz

Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: $50 per person + BF

Charles Heidsieck Masterclass

Discover Charles Heidsieck at The Kensi, with Business Manager Amanda Aguilera guiding you through five French Champagnes and the character behind each pour.

Enjoy a cheese plate alongside the tasting, with time to explore the selection and find a new favourite.

The evening’s lineup includes:

• Charles Heidsieck Blanc De Blanc
• Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve
• Charles Heidsieck Brut
• Charles Heidsieck Brut 2018
• Charles Heidsieck Blanc De Millenaires 2014

With two sessions available, choose the time that suits you.

Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Session 1 – 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Session 2 – 7pm-8pm
Price: $95 per person + BF

Christmas Day Lunch

Christmas Day at The Kensi 🎄

Spend this Christmas surrounded by great food, great company, and none of the hard work. Let us take care of the planning, prepping, and plating – so you can simply relax and enjoy the day.

Join us for a 3-course Christmas lunch from 11:30am to 3pm, served with festive flair and a side of good cheer. 🥂

Adults | $165pp | 
Children under 12 | $75pp | 
Children under 5 | $45pp |

Spots fill fast – To book, please call us on (08) 8332 1300. Reservations are available by phone only.

Adults Menu

Children Under 12 Menu

Children under 5 Menu

Christmas Functions

Book your Christmas Functions with us at the Kensi!

View our Christmas Functions pack here.

Grapes & Grazing

Enjoy two glasses of Charles Heidsieck Champagne* and a Buttermilk Fried Chicken share plate.

*While stocks last, selection subject to change without notice.

$18 Weekday Lunch Menu

$18 Lunch Menu every week day from 12-2:30pm!

Only in the Corner Bar.

15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Sneaky Beers

$7.5 pints every weekday from 4-6pm*.

The Kensi Corner Bar.

*15% surcharge applies on public holidays

Tuesday Burger & Pint

Every Tuesday. Burger & Pint $20*.

Your choice of burger and a pint of Coopers. Conditions apply. Available from 6pm Tuesdays.

Only available in the Corner Bar.

*conditions & exclusions apply. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Wednesday Steak Night

Our new special is here for the Corner Bar – Wednesday Steak Night.

250G Rump served with chips and a garden salad. Choice of sauce included. All for $20*

*conditions & exclusions apply. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Thursday Schnitzel Night

Our special for Thursdays you ask? Enjoy chicken, beef or eggplant schnitzels for only $20 in the Corner Bar*.

Served with chips and a garden salad. Sauce or topping included.

*conditions & exclusions apply. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Friday Nights in the Corner Bar

Every Friday night head to the Corner Bar for a guaranteed good time from 4pm. Here is what’s on ↓

🎶 Great tunes & good vibes
🥂 2 for 1 sparklings 4–6pm
🍻 $7.5 pints 4–6pm
🍸 $15 cocktails 9–11pm

We pick the music to suit the vibe. Song requests accepted (and encouraged).

Friday Night Raffle Draw

Join us in the Corner Bar for our Friday Night Raffle from 6pm!

Win cash vouchers and a meat tray with $2 tickets.

Saturday Punters Pints

$7.5 pints* every Saturday from 12pm – 2pm.

The Kensi Corner Bar.

15% surcharge applies on public holidays*

Sunday Sessions

Join us every Sunday in the Corner Bar for Sunday Sessions 🎶

⏰ 4-7pm
🥂 2 for 1 wines by the glass
🍴 2 for $40 starters*
🎸 Live Tunes

*Conditions and Exclusions apply. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.