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The Cantina at Benzina Cantina

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
84 High Street, Preston, 3072 –
Preston, Melbourne
Up to 40
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Cantina is a dining room in Benzina Cantina that combines a compact, sociable layout with direct access to an adjacent covered outdoor area.

Design: The room pairs dark timber floors, low pendant lighting and a painted mural with mixed bench and chair seating for an informal, close-seated arrangement.

Features: The Cantina includes on-site Wi‑Fi and air conditioning for year‑round comfort. The space is wheelchair accessible. The room is supplied with dining tables and movable chairs suitable for sit-down service.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, seated dinner or an informal drinks evening.

What sets it apart: A dedicated allowance for guest music and external DJs gives private groups full control of the soundtrack.

What guests say: The Cantina has friendly, attentive staff and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. The Cantina accommodates dietary requirements.

Prices

Sunday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
Mexican cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Bar
  • Patio Umbrellas
  • Patio
  • Rooftop
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• No smoking allowed in the building.
• Damage done to the space will result in extra charge.

About Benzina Cantina

Benzina Cantina is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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