Rent a cocktail party venue in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Urban restaurant and bar with large windows and patio
Downtown Oakland, CA60 guests
From
$1,000
/hr
4 hr min
Sunlit Uptown Event Hall with 3 Projectors for 175
Downtown Oakland, CA175 guests
From
$660
/hr
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 November 2026.
How popular are cocktail party venues in Downtown Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 51881 people into their cocktail party venues with reviews averaging 4.66 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 96%.
How long do people rent cocktail party venues in Downtown Oakland?
Most cocktail party venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 67 people in attendance. You’ll find the most cocktail parties starting between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
cocktail party venues Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for cocktail party venues in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
How much does a cocktail party venue cost to rent in Downtown Oakland?
Cocktail party venues in Downtown Oakland average $400 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 $339, whereas larger venues run about $598 per hour.
cocktail party venues Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for cocktail party venues venues in Oakland, ranging between $339 and $598.
$400/hr average
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Reviews for cocktail party venues
Kel B.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
fantastic host, super responsive, and took my calls/texts 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...
Deborah C.
Industrial Loft with Bright Natural Light
the windows to that beautiful view. Ebony left everything in detail and walked through everything I could possibly need. Looking forward to hosting a cocktail party once the pandemic is over...
Jc D.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
the spot, I knew it was instantly it. The space itself is so gorgeous, and requires little to decorate. It was perfect for a cocktail reception set-up. Saskia and Sara were so helpful and communicative through the lead-up to the event, and made sure all of my questions...
Lottie F.
Modern Loft-Style Event Gallery
Space was perfect! The hostess is lovely, available and flexible. Our guest really enjoyed the space. They provided some cocktail tables, appetizer plates, linens and glasses as promised. Thank you Diane...
Nnamdi I.
Gorgeous California Colonial in Berkeley's coveted Claremont neighborhood - near to Oakland border
equipped and easy to navigate. The dining and living areas comfortably accommodated our group, and the beautiful outdoor grounds provided a seamless transition from cocktail hour to dinner, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor experience.
Caitlin was an exceptional host—gracious, responsive, and proactive in helping us think through every detail...
Angie L.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
found my favorite place to host a gathering! Johnny was fantastic to work with and took great care of my guests. His cocktails are masterful. I had a party for 20-25 people and I was looking for a place where I don't have to do much to host...
Amy M.
Elegant Uptown Lounge Bar
Beautiful space, delicious cocktails!
Nathan was prompt with his responses, and professional in his attitude. We chose the miranda to host our 10 year high school reuinion. Nathan was flexible with us which was necessary because it was hard to get an accurate head count. I appreciate his patience.
We...
Julie M.
Private Room in Sexy Cocktail Bar
had a great experience renting this space for my 30th birthday party. It has great vibes, it’s right by Bart, has delicious cocktails and easily accommodated 25-30 guests for the night. Cory was communicative and super helpful...
Josette M.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
space! 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...
Rebecca M.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
for my boyfriend and it couldn’t have gone over better - Johnny went out of his way to get supplies to make his favorite cocktail, printed custom menus, and was so wonderful to deal with. Absolutely 11/10 highly recommend a booking or even just stopping by for drinks...
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
Daniela S.
Industrial East Bay Warehouse
Simran was an incredible help all the time. The space was incredible. We had a small cocktail for around 90 people and they all complimented the space and the originality. I was very happy to have booked the space and since all our guests where international the hipster decorative theme...
Meagan S.
Intimate Patio Event Space
the beautiful space made everyone feel comfortable being together. It's easy to see how stunning it would be for an evening dinner or cocktail hour as well. I absolutely would book with them again and recommend you do the same...
Michele T.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
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, staff, and phenomena venue! I highly recommend this space for any event and will...
Mary T.
Intimate Patio Event Space
private, and really does feel like an oasis.
I hosted a gathering for my partner that involved a sit down meal and a casual cocktail hour – this space worked for both. The bar area is functional and we rented the plates and utensils we needed.
The hosts were very accommodating...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...
Robyn W.
New Jewel Box District Bohemian Apartment
hosted a bridal shower here and everyone loved the place! Everything was as advertized and the space was perfect for the cocktail party vibe we were going for. The host was very responsive and readily available to answer any questions I had. I will definitely consider this space again for...
Nakia W.
Spacious Coffeehouse with Lake View
the day.
This space was perfect because of the location (close to downtown), lots of tables and chairs, and a usable kitchen to make cocktails. They also allowed us to set up our step & repeat for pictures. The aesthetic was super cute, and all of our members were impressed with...
Updated November 1, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.