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Melbourne Cup at OGBC

Sponsored by Yves Sparkling – Robert Oatley

Celebrate Australia's biggest race day in style at Ocean Grove Bowling Club!

Gather your friends and enjoy all the excitement of the 2026 Melbourne Cup live and loud on the big screens!

Full lunch menu will be available throughout the day, along with share platters specials from 11am, making it the perfect afternoon to relax, socialise and enjoy the festivities.

Plus, get involved in our Melbourne Cup sweeps, race day fun and fashion-inspired atmosphere, with a spectacular hamper prize up for grabs.

Whether you're backing a favourite or simply soaking up the occasion, OGBC is the place to be this Melbourne Cup Day!

Tuesday 3 November 2026
Bookings Recommended | Walk-ins Welcome (subject to availability)

🏇 Live Race Coverage
🍽️ Lunch Menu & Share Platters Available
🎟️ Sweeps Throughout the Day
🎁 Major Hamper Prize to Be Won

Book your table now and join us for a fantastic Melbourne Cup celebration at OGBC!

Details:
**Date: **Tuesday, 3 November
**Time: **From 11:00am
**Cost: **Free Entry
Courtesy Bus Bookings: (03) 5255 1540
📍 Ocean Grove Bowling Club


Friday Frenzy

Every Friday | 5pm – 8:30pm

Friday Frenzy Meat Raffle

Kick-start your weekend with 32 prize draws every Friday night, with a massive $1,000 worth of prizes up for grabs!

Draws take place at 6:30pm & 7:30pm, with meat trays, club vouchers, wine packs and meat vouchers to be won.

Friday $500 Members Draw

Members can also win $500 CASH every Friday night!

Swipe your membership card at Reception between 5pm–8pm to enter, plus receive extra entries with food and beverage purchases between 5pm–7:45pm.

Drawn at 8pm – you must be present to win!

If the prize isn't claimed, the jackpot increases by $250 each week until won.

Members promotion. Terms and conditions apply.


Quiz Night

Trivia Night is coming to Ocean Grove Bowling Club

Think you've got the answer, Round up your cleverest mates, choose a team name and join us for a relaxing night of questions, laughs and a little friendly competition.

  • Every Sunday - Starting Sunday 9th August
  • Arrive from 6pm
  • Trivia starts at 6:30pm
  • Free Entry
  • Prizes for first, second and third place

Join us for dinner first? Book a table and settle in before the questions begin. Coming just for trivia? Simply walk in, no booking needed.


Seniors Lunch

7 Days a week

1 Course - $22.5, 2 Course  $25.5, 3 Course $30


Courtesy Bus

Every Thursday - Saturday, 4:30pm - late

Ocean Grove Pick-Ups
Call 5255 1540 to book


Members Happy Hour

Weekdays, 4-6pm

Loaded Parmis

Every Tuesday, Lunch & Dinner

Served with Chips and Salad, for $25
Add Veg or Mash for $2.5


Steak Day

Every Wednesday, Lunch & Dinner

Scotch Fillet, served with Chips, Salad, and choice of sauce for $25


Members Day

Every Thursday, Lunch & Dinner

$25 Meal Combos, including Main & Drink
Plus 4 Members Draws in the Evening


Friday Frenzy Meal Deal

Every Friday Night

$40 Mega Parmi - 500g Parmi, chips, salad & drink
Includes 10 tickets into Raffle Frenzy


Kids Eat Free

Every Sunday, Lunch & Dinner

1 Free kids meal & dessert with any main meal purcahsed for kids 12 and under.


Sunday Schooners

Every Sunday

All day Schooners from $7 at our Sports & Members Bar


Barefoot Bowls

Various Times & Dates Available

$20 per person, 2 Hours on the Green


Pickleball

Various Times & Dates Available

$30 Court Hire, equipment available to hire