Rent a bar in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall
Downtown Oakland, CA4.9 (24)
30 guests
Framing, and Oakland Theater Project.
The studio is an easily accessible downtown location with convenient private parking and a short walk from BART. High quality restaurants, cafes, and bars all in close proximity.
2 sets of mirrors that span 20 feet each.
Studio comes with its own
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$230 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Club Lounge
Downtown Oakland, CA200 guests
Grand Event Space with Luxury Amenities
Host your next gathering in a spacious, elegant venue designed for large parties, galas, and corporate events. This versatile space accommodates 120 seated guests or 200 standing, ensuring comfort for every occasion.
Highlighting the venue is a beautiful outdoor area, offering a
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$986 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
Oakstop. A large open retail floor space with natural light accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties.
This space is setup as a gallery as well with beautiful art from local artists, providing a colorful backdrop for your meeting or event.
Features street level entry,
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$959 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Penelope Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA4.0 (1)
60 guests
Penelope Oakland. Penelope Oakland is an intimate craft cocktail bar nestled in downtown Oakland perfect for corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinner cocktails or post wedding drinks.
We offer a heated patio along with our chic bar area perfect for events up to 60 people with amenities such
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$1,314 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Parliament Event Venue
Downtown Oakland, CA180 guests
Parliament Event Venue. Oakland. Corporate, private and holiday events to photo, film and commercial shoots no event is too small. The intimate and chic bar is stocked with a full array of premium spirits, domestic & imported beers. Parliament's warm, sophisticated decor conceals club quality intelligent lighting and showcases
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Baba's House & 13 Orphans
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
Baba's House & 13 Orphans. The Shack 485 SQ FT (main event room for up to 30 ppl)
The Den 94 SQ FT (intimate bar + mahjong table for up to 6 ppl)
The Workshop 232 SQ FT(art lounge + streaming room for up to 10 ppl)
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$1,824 total
before taxes
3 hr min
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Terrace Lounge in Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA2.8 (5)
50 guests
modern landscaping
two grills
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Wet bar: refrigerator, sink, island, barstools
60" HD TV Blue Tooth Connection Only, no HDMI or USB
Decorative accent lighting
Fully private space
3D
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$603 total
before taxes
3 hr min
ballroom
Downtown Oakland, CA250 guests
ballroom. Vintage chic ground floor bar & lounge plus an upstairs ballroom in a historic former saloon space.
This space is available for: Events, Special Events, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Fundraisers, Corporate Event / Networking Trade Show, Holiday Party, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Receptions, Launch Party, Wedding, Pop
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$1,041 total
before taxes
3 hr min
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (3)
175 guests
public for your event.
Our downtown lounge & event space is a multi level event space and social club with an onsite bar and food service available.
We host private events, corporate events, networking events, nonprofit events, political fundraisers, workshops and more. Security and Bartenders are able to
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$986 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Downtown Event Space with Huge Windows and Bar
Downtown Oakland, CA75 guests
huge windows that allow you to appreciate beautiful Oakland from the heart of the city.
Conveniently located near the 12th Street BART station and the vibrant downtown area, the venue features an artful industrial chic design with polished concrete floors, exposed beams, and an open layout
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$822 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Event and Theater space 30 seconds from BART in Oakland.
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
40 guests
The space is conveniently located 30 seconds from 12th Street BART.
The space is 902 square feet with a stage. 40 chairs are available. LED overhead and theater lights are also available.
The space has been used as a photo studio, event space, theater space and classroom.
Total capacity
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - Super Bowl Ready!
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
150 guests
Welcome! A great lounge space for unique gatherings, record releases, birthdays, quincenera’s, graduations, baby showers and more! Featuring a beautiful bar, hardwood floors, and modern furniture. We are nestled in the heart of uptown Oakland. We provide access to a prep kitchen, ice machine,
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$876 total
before taxes
5 hr min
UnCommon Gallery at The Rotunda
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
UnCommon Gallery at The Rotunda. masterpiece designed by Charles Dickey in 1912, blends historic elegance with modern amenities. Situated in the heart of Downtown Oakland—steps from BART, restaurants, and cultural landmarks—this venue offers a prime location for drawing both local audiences and out of town visitors.
Perfect for:
• Art gallery openings
• Pop up retail
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$1,152 total
before taxes
4 hr min
FLUID510
Downtown Oakland, CA250 guests
FLUID510. The space is a versatile 5,000 square foot space that accommodates large receptions, parties and small galas and intimate gatherings. with an additional room upstairs. We have hosted everything from album releases to shows from Crystal Waters and Grammy award winning performer Fantastic Negrito. We're the
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Beautiful lounge with stage
Downtown Oakland, CA30 guests
filled with natural light, illuminated by three dandelions chandeliers.
Great for birthday parties, celebrations, a reunions, receptions and more!
12ft wrap around bar with high chairs.
4 Couches with coffee tables
12ft stage with 4 speakers and mice stand.
2 tall tables with 2 chairs
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$448 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.
How popular are bars in Downtown Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 71184 people into their bars with reviews averaging 4.49 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How much does a bar cost to rent in Downtown Oakland?
Bars in Downtown Oakland average $258 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $245, whereas larger venues run about $335 per hour.
bars Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for bars venues in Oakland, ranging between $245.43 and $335.
$258/hr average
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How long do people rent bars in Downtown Oakland?
Most bars are scheduled for 5 hours, with 75 people in attendance. You’ll find the most bars starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
bars Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for bars in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
Reviews for bars
Avery B.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
person evening and the team allowed us to customize our drink list so we were able to make most folks super happy. Bar tender was great and the music was perfect. Would highly recommend...
Kel B.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
to prepare for the big night over the preceding months. Johnny made us a custom cocktail at no extra charge, and he and his bar staff were quick, friendly, and engaged. I would say the only downside was the space is listed at 60 max and we had a little...
Kelly D.
Industrial Chic Off-Site Space
also helped to organize a wonderful lunch (Salumeria) afternoon cookies, etc. Everyone loved it. Also, great location in the mission...we did a team pub crawl afterwards (tons of great bars/restaurants to choose from...
Lauren D.
3,800 ft² Open Loft-style Studio with 38' Infinity Wall
parts to organize, Alex was easy to work with, which made this part of the process a breeze.
Food.
We coordinated with the Sweet Bar in advance for both breakfast and lunch. Our team of 20 couldn't have been happier.
Parking.
BART is a short walk away, which is...
Rahul D.
Private Loft in Music Venue with full bar
We held a private event in their upstairs space, and complimented the bar tab with street tacos that they help coordinate.
The venue has a cool vibe, and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Will look forward to coming here again...
Michael D.
Stunning Waterfront Studio with Sweeping Views, Natural Light & a Flexible Floor Plan
drive for those south of the city or in the east bay, parking isn't easy, and Google maps thinks the address is a pub next door.
Small potatoes. Great experience, would recommend for parties of all kinds...
Kenisha D.
Modern, Conventional Club Room in Dulles
that was communicated ahead of time. I brought one extension cord and it worked out perfectly.
Bathrooms were clean and conveniently located near the pub room. There is also a billiards room available. We didn’t rent it, but it was nice to know it was there as an option...
Anna G.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
best events yet at the Alice Collective! The venue is stunning - a great outdoor space for folks to get air, warm lighting, and attentive bar staff.
Ryan was very quick to respond, had great recommendations, and handled all logistics smoothly. We quickly built trust in his ability to create...
Samantha K.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
rented out the bar to celebrate my 40th and I’m so glad I found this space! This bar and team are all about good vibes, which carried over into the event! They were super flexible and helped make the planning stress free. We had a blast and so many...
Trisha M.
Prime Location Meeting/Events Space @ the Wharf
our office holiday party here at it was a great. They had spot for casual seating and table area for eating and activities and bar area (very busy spot) and an area where we can layout food and snacks. Ellie is the hostess with the mostess!! She was our hostess...
Josette M.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
Communication was easy, and the booking process was straightforward. They made sure I had everything I needed and went beyond in accommodations. The cocktail bar service was wonderful, as well as our bartender! I barely needed to decorate because the space is already awesome aesthetically and came with what...
Wes M.
Historic pub & venue in the heart of Ballard
Great filming spot!
The Conor Byrne Pub is very photogenic and incredibly accommodating. Cameron was communicative and insightful, and although he was not available to be with us onsite for filming, he staffed us with Mark who was very relaxed and willing to help us dress things up around the...
Thuy P.
Eclectic Fun Offsite & Meeting Location with Bar & Games
easy to book with and talk to. This location is in the prime of JLS, walking distance to a lot of eatery's and bars. Would book again...
Andrew S.
Vintage Theatre Room with Quirky Decor
academy friends to take to the stage, grab the mics and sing and dance their afternoon away, while parents could chill in the adjoining pub part of the venue. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience all round...
Michele T.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
setup a grill in the gorgeous outdoor space for our guests to get made to order tacos. Ryan also made great recommendations for the bar offering we provided for our guest which included beer, wine, and 2 specialty cocktails. The entire experience with the Alice Collective was seamless. Great service...
Ryan W.
Private Loft in Music Venue with full bar
insightful when helping to book my company holiday party.
The actual venue was great for our size (30-35). The private loft with a bar upstairs was unique and well put together. The stage allowed for awards and other speeches to be made. The Karaoke setup was great and they...
Tahje W.
Industrial Creative Artist Space / lounge
This spot worked great for my 70s themed birthday party, it was such a vibe. I was able to set up food, the bar space was perfect & had space for a Photobooth. Great communication & amazing hospitality. I’d totally book again...
Carli Y.
Chic Downtown Conference Room
spacious and easy for us to brainstorm, have catering delivered, etc. Also the location is perfectly accessible by public transportation and near so many bars and restaurants...
Yesmina Z.
Indoor / Outdoor Cafe & Patio
Iso made me feel right at home and offered to help me with my set up. I appreciated his attention and fun attitude. The bar was stocked with enough variety for people to enjoy the beverage of their choice. We also had full control of the music through a Bluetooth...
Dominique Z.
Uptown Oakland Gallery and Community Space
and everything in between. Jason was lovely, he was energetic and super helpful! We forgot ice for drinks and he ran down to his bar next door and grabbed a huge bus bin filled with ice, he even gave us some extra beers he had! He checked in with us...
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Updated March 5, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.