There have been many changes in 2020 due to the restrictions associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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This has included the ability for people to gather in large groups and limits on attending major events.
One of Australia's major annual attractions, the Melbourne Cup is one such event to be impacted. While there will be no crowds to cheer the horses along at Flemington on November 3 the races will go on. And so will some smaller Covid Safe events.
Across the Southern Highlands friends will gather in small groups to watch and celebrate the race that stops the nation. Fashion will also still be a popular highlight of the day.
While specially planned functions are mostly booked out across the region there are still venues where people are welcome to drop in, have a bet, meal, drink and watch the races on a big screen.
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Of course venues warn that entry is subject to meeting covid safe capacity requirements.
If you are looking for somewhere to watch the races on a big screen and put on a bet or two, or even have a drink or meal with friends while getting into the Melbourne Cup spirit here are a few options to consider:
- Mittagong RSL Club - on the corner of Hume Highway and Bessemer Street, Mittagong. Walk in welcome up to capacity.
- Highlands Hotel - corner of Main and Victoria Streets, Mittagong. Walk ins welcome up to capacity.
- Mittagong Hotel - Main Street, Mittagong. Walk ins are welcome to come in, have drink, put a bet on and watch the race.
- Bowral Hotel - Bong Bong Street Bowral. Walk ins welcome to capacity and bookings still being accepted on 4862 2646.
- Argyle Hotel Moss Vale - corner of Argyle Street and Berrima Road, Moss Vale. The hotel is offering $10 lunches, happy hour prices from 10am to 6pm, tab facilities and big screen televisions to view the races. Bookings and walk ins welcome until the hotel reaches Covid capacity. Call 4868 1721.
- Robertson Bowling Club - Yarranga Street, Robertson. The club has a pre-booked function on however, there is still capacity for people to drop in to put on a bet, have a drink and watch the race.
- Bundanoon Hotel - Erith Street, Bundanoon. Bookings are still being take for lunch and walkins are welcome to drop in to have a bet and watch the race. Call 4883 6005.
- Sutton Forest Inn - Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest will welcome walk ins to have a meal or a drink and watch the race. The hotel does not have a TAB facility.
- Surveyor General Inn Berrima - There will be a special menu on offer in the bistro and a TAB is available. Televisions are situated throughout the premises to watch the races. Walk ins are welcome subject to capacity so bookings are advisable on 4877 1226.
- Burrawang Hotel - the hotel does not have a TAB but walk ins are welcome to watch the race at the pub, subject to Covid limits.
