The King Hotel Shows Horse Racing frequently
Google reviewers describe horse racing showing here regularly
Dropped in here for a cleansing ale and to watch a horse race. (Google review)
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Horse Racing · Melbourne, Australia
Where to Watch the Racing in Melbourne
Last updated July 26, 2026
Racing fills a room a handful of times a year and does it completely: the Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot, and in Australia a Melbourne Cup that stops the country on a Tuesday afternoon. These 7 venues in Melbourne carry a real signal that they show the racing.
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Upcoming Horse Racing races
- Melbourne Cup · Tue 3 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC · Melbourne Cup Carnival
- Cheltenham Festival, Gold Cup day · Fri 19 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed) · Cheltenham Festival
- The Derby (Epsom Derby) · Sat 5 Jun 2027, 15:00 UTC · Derby Festival
- Royal Ascot, Ladies' Day (Gold Cup day) · Thu 17 Jun 2027 (time to be confirmed) · Royal Ascot
Shows Horse Racing week in, week out
Venues that hosted Horse Racing screenings
The Imperial Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings
Melbourne hotel with rooftop live streaming of the Melbourne Cup
For live streaming of the Melbourne Cup 2025 in Melbourne, Imperial Hotel is one to have on your radar. source
Auburn Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings
Hawthorn pub showing every Spring Racing Carnival race live and loud
The Auburn Hotel will be showing all races live and loud this Spring Racing Carnival, from Caulfield, Moonee Valley and Flemington. source
The Great Northern Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings
Melbourne pub showing the Melbourne Cup from 11am to 5pm in its beer garden or inside
Showing the Melbourne Cup from 11am to 5pm is The Great Northern Hotel. Settle down across the huge, dog-friendly beer garden or nab a table in front of the screens inside... source
Won’t show horse racing and no fans for the hot weather non is there music... (Google review)
Bells Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings
South Melbourne pub activating every space to show Melbourne Cup, Oaks and Derby Day
We'll be activating all of our spaces to show every race day, including Melbourne Cup, Oaks Day, and Derby Day. source
Hardimans Hotel Hosted Horse Racing screenings
Melbourne hotel inviting horse racing fans to watch the Melbourne Cup
Hardimans Hotel is inviting the horse racing fans of Melbourne to watch the country's favourite equestrian sporting event in their stylish outpost, followed by cocktail specials and live entertainment. source
The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Richmond Hosted Horse Racing screenings
Melbourne bar with free Melbourne Cup viewing on individual TVs or a terrace screen
To watch the Melbourne Cup for free in Melbourne, look no further than The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, where you'll get some of the best views from booths with individual TVs... source
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Frequently asked questions
- Which pub is showing the racing in Melbourne?
- 7 venues in Melbourne have a real, checkable signal that they show the racing: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
- Where can I watch the Grand National in Melbourne?
- The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 1 show the racing week in, week out; 6 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
- When are the next Horse Racing races?
- Next up: Melbourne Cup on Tue 3 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC; Cheltenham Festival, Gold Cup day on Fri 19 Mar 2027 (time to be confirmed); The Derby (Epsom Derby) on Sat 5 Jun 2027, 15:00 UTC. The reliable venues tend to be the ones that carry a dedicated racing channel all year rather than only switching it on for the big festivals, so it is worth checking whether a pub shows the racing every Saturday or just on National day.
- How is this Horse Racing list for Melbourne put together?
- It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Melbourne list as new evidence appears.