A bar with patterned banquette seating, draped ceiling fabric, and hanging string lights at Raqwa Cafe.
A bar with draped fabric ceiling, string lights, painted mural, and patterned bench seating at Raqwa Cafe.
A cozy bar with wooden walls, patterned cushioned seating, string lights, and a small central table at Raqwa Cafe.
A bar with a long wooden table, matching chairs, exposed brick walls, and glassware at Raqwa Cafe.

Entire Venue at Raqwa Cafe

Cafe
·
Whole venue
224 Plenty Road, Preston, 3072 –
Preston, Melbourne
Up to 90
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The venue offers a licensed bar, shisha lounge, a professional-grade sound system, and in-house catering. We’re also excited to be launching our authentic wood-fired bakery on-site — a first for venues of this kind in Melbourne. Each event can be tailored with menu packages, music, and setup to suit your needs.

Space Facilities
• Indoor and outdoor layout
• Seated or cocktail-style arrangements
• Fully licensed bar
• Dedicated shisha lounge
• Wood-fired oven (launching soon)
• Full sound system with microphone access
• Comfortable, residential-style interior (not commercial or formal)
• Event staff and catering available on request

Prices

Sunday
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 90
Dining
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
Middle Eastern cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (40 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
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
Space has noise restriction after 23:30

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
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 alcohol allowed after 11.30 pm

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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About Raqwa Cafe

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

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Safi Ayoush
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
1h Response time
50% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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