The EQ Café & Lounge in Deakin has long been a favourite with locals for their great coffee, range of breakfast and lunch offerings, and enticing house-made pastries. What you might not know is that the EQ Café & Lounge is also a versatile function venue that can cater for a variety of occasions including private parties, group dinners, corporate events and business conferences.

Whether you’re planning a sit-down dinner for 20 people or a cocktail party for 250, EQ Café and Lounge has a space to suit your needs. The main room’s open plan design allows it to be arranged in a number of ways, depending on whether the style of your function is ‘drinks and snacks’ or something a little more formal, like champagne and canapés. Either way, the room’s wooden floorboards and deep-toned walls work harmoniously to create a space that feels cosy and warm, but with ample space to move around and work the room.

The main area also opens out to an outdoor deck area, which is covered and heated so it can be used all year round. The deck is a perfect spot for a band or DJ, creating a separate dancefloor area that will give your more fleet-footed guests plenty of space to bust a move without knocking over any furniture or pot plants.

For something more intimate, the back section of the café can be transformed into a private dining room for up to 50 people, while also doubling as a fully-functional conference room. The room is equipped with a 64” smart TV, internet access and teleconference facilities, making it easy to access all the information you need while on the go and stay connected with colleagues.

The EQ Café & Lounge’s function menus are designed to please, drawing inspiration from European and Asian flavours. The canapé menu features selections such as seared tuna, avocado cream and pickled radish; mini lamb shank and thyme pies; and char siu pork belly buns with pickled cucumber. The buffet dinner and three-course menu provide more substantial options, while an all-day conference menu is also available to ensure your delegates don’t go hungry while they’re listening to your big presentation.

With plenty of experience catering for functions and parties, EQ Café and Lounge is a great spot to hold your next event.

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