Raqwa Cafe
Bar
#26 of 144 Private Party venues in Northern Suburbs
224 Plenty Road, Preston, 3072
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Preston, Melbourne
Spaces for hire at Raqwa Cafe
Entire Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
90 seats
90 standing
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 outdo...
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Prices and opening hours
Sunday
6:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$4000
min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$4000
min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
6:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$4000
min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$4000
min. spend
Saturday
6:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$4000
min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$4000
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Facilities and catering options
Up to 90
standing
Up to 90
seats
In-house catering
Middle Eastern
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
About Raqwa Cafe
Raqwa Café & Beer Garden has a capacity for 80–90 guests, for ideal for birthday parties, engagements, corporate events, and private dinners.
What makes Raqwa truly special is its homely atmosphere – a space designed to feel like a private residence, not a typical event hall. Whether you’re planning a casual gathering or a milestone celebration, your guests will feel relaxed and comfortable in a space unlike any other in Melbourne.
Our venue includes:
• A fully licensed bar
• A vibrant shisha lounge
• Professional sound system for music or speeches
• On-site catering options, including authentic Syrian cuisine
• A wood-fired bakery for fresh breads and pastries
• Indoor and outdoor spaces adaptable to your style of event
We provide flexible catering packages and can tailor the experience to suit your event’s tone – from seated dinners to cocktail-style functions. Our team brings years of experience in food, hospitality, and event service.
Conveniently located in Preston, just 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Raqwa Café & Beer Garden is perfect for those searching for a private party venue with catering, event spaces with bar and shisha, or an affordable function venue with a unique cultural twist.
What makes Raqwa truly special is its homely atmosphere – a space designed to feel like a private residence, not a typical event hall. Whether you’re planning a casual gathering or a milestone celebration, your guests will feel relaxed and comfortable in a space unlike any other in Melbourne.
Our venue includes:
• A fully licensed bar
• A vibrant shisha lounge
• Professional sound system for music or speeches
• On-site catering options, including authentic Syrian cuisine
• A wood-fired bakery for fresh breads and pastries
• Indoor and outdoor spaces adaptable to your style of event
We provide flexible catering packages and can tailor the experience to suit your event’s tone – from seated dinners to cocktail-style functions. Our team brings years of experience in food, hospitality, and event service.
Conveniently located in Preston, just 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Raqwa Café & Beer Garden is perfect for those searching for a private party venue with catering, event spaces with bar and shisha, or an affordable function venue with a unique cultural twist.
FAQ
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.
At Raqwa Cafe, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Free parking is available on-site: 40 spaces
- Free on-street parking is available
Raqwa Cafe is located at 224 Plenty Road, in the Preston, Melbourne district of Preston.
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