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The Raccoon Club

145 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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145 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 1800 573 306
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Raccoon Club

Sip craft beer on tap, shoot free pool, and eat hot takeaway ramen inside this unpretentious Preston refuge. Pull up a stool or sink into a vintage chair while vinyl spins on the deck. Regulars swear by the zero-fuss house rule: grab a burger or noodles from the strip next door, and staff will happily clear your plates. You can spread out cards with mates, flip through a worn paperback in a quiet corner, or settle in for an evening over a creamy nitro stout.

  • BYO takeaway food: Pick up burgers or ramen from neighboring shops along Plenty Road and eat right at the bar.
  • Free pool table: A dedicated, freshly felted table is open for anyone looking to rack up a game at no cost.
  • Adults-only retreat: A strictly over-18 space with vinyl on rotation and books to read in peace.
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Reasons to Choose The Raccoon Club

Why locals gather at Preston's relaxed neighbourhood bar

  • Bring Your Own Food From Next Door

    Patrons are free to order or bring in takeaway meals from neighbouring eateries like Shop Ramen and Chew Burger to eat right at the bar.

    Can bring ramen or a burger from next door.

    Rickey Watts

  • Complimentary Pool Table

    Guests enjoy access to a dedicated pool table that is completely free to play while sharing drinks.

    Comfy sofas and seating inside on cold nights and a free pool table.

    Arina Nasyitah

  • A Community Atmosphere That Feels Like Home

    Warm hospitality and a down-to-earth atmosphere foster a comforting space where locals quickly feel completely at ease.

    This place generates heaps of love, the music, the bar, it feels like home

    Cath Evangelista

  • Unpressured Refuge for Solo Visitors

    Solo visitors can read books or journal peacefully with welcoming staff who give patrons space to do their own thing.

    visit here often to journal by myself and am left very much to do my own thing which I love.

    Paris Nash

  • Space to Connect and Hear Your Friends

    With background tunes played at a conversational volume, friends can comfortably catch up and play cards or board games.

    This is a bar where you can actually talk to friends!

    Althea Maxwell

  • Board and Card Games on Hand

    The bar provides card and board games, creating an easygoing hub for group catch-ups and game nights.

    The place is done nicely with a variety of furnitures and they provide options for board or card games.

    Razal K A

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that make this Preston bar feel uniquely welcoming

  • Neighbourhood Takeaway Dining

    Patrons can bring in takeaway ramen or burgers from neighbouring restaurants to eat alongside drinks, with staff tidying up afterward.

  • Complimentary Pool Table

    A dedicated, well-kept pool table is provided completely free of charge for patrons to play at their leisure.

  • BYO Vinyl Nights

    Guests can spin their own vinyl records on the house turntable, creating an interactive, music-sharing pub atmosphere.

  • Books and Solo Writing Retreat

    An adult-oriented space featuring floating books and quiet nooks where solo visitors can read, write, or journal without interruption.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dining policies, amenities, and age requirements.

  • Bring In Takeaway Food

    The venue does not have an in-house kitchen, but patrons are welcome to order or pick up takeaway from neighbouring eateries like Chew Burger or Shop Ramen to eat at the tables.

  • Play Free Pool

    Enjoy a game on the venue's dedicated pool table, which is complimentary for patrons without coin-operated fees or rental charges.

  • Adults-Only Venue

    Keep in mind that the bar enforces a strict no-kids policy, catering specifically to adult patrons seeking a relaxed, mature atmosphere.

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