Rent a networking event venue in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Downtown Oakland Event Space
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA5.0 (5)
150 guests
This ground-floor, street-facing space on Telegraph Ave offers 2,145 sq ft of flexible, open layout , perfect for meetings, networking events, fitness classes, workshops, AI/tech gatherings, private parties, and more. The space includes one large main room and two smaller adjacent rooms,…
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$125
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2 hr min
Museum Event Space in the Heart of Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA950 guests
…a place where you can strengthen your sense of community and belonging together. Inspire your event guests with a personalized experience including networking , great food by local caterers, and the best gathering place in the heart of Oakland. OMCA offers special discounts to nonprofits…
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$950
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6 hr min
Full Floor Level 2 – Uptown Event Floor with Theater & Game Lounge
Downtown Oakland, CA350 guests
…your event. The floor includes a theater-style presentation area for keynotes and panels, a modern lounge with comfortable couches for breakouts and networking , and a game lounge with sports simulators and a pool table for a fun, interactive twist. Capacity: up to 350 guests.…
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$715
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1 hr min
4th Floor Club Lounge – Upscale Uptown Event Lounge with Outdoor Deck
Downtown Oakland, CA200 guests
Our sophisticated social hub in Uptown Oakland, made for receptions, networking nights, holiday parties, launches and corporate celebrations. Designer lounge seating, statement lighting and rich finishes set an upscale tone the moment guests…
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$605
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1 hr min
39th Floor Lounge – Skyline Event Space with Panoramic Bay Views
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
150 guests
…Francisco Bay Area and Lake Merritt. Sunsets and city lights become the backdrop for your event. Perfect for cocktail receptions, executive dinners, networking nights, celebrations and intimate company gatherings. Elegant lounge furniture and dining tables can be arranged around your format. Capacity: up to 150…
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$990
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1 hr min
Event Room F – Flagship Event Suite with Full-Wall LED
Downtown Oakland, CA150 guests
Our flagship event suite, anchored by a stunning full-wall LED screen built for keynotes, screenings, product launches and live streams in Uptown Oakland. Capacity: up to 150 guests standing or 90–110 seated, depending on layout. Set it up theater, classroom, banquet or reception style. What's…
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$605
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2 hr min
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Sunlit Uptown Event Hall with 3 Projectors for 175
Downtown Oakland, CA175 guests
Our largest event room: a bright, sunlit hall overlooking Webster Street in Uptown Oakland, built for conferences, trainings, all-hands meetings, panels and receptions. Capacity: up to 175 guests across 2,424 sq ft. Modular seating lets you set it up theater, classroom, banquet or reception style.…
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$660
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2 hr min
Broadway Event Hall: Stunning Multi-Level Event Venue with Natural Light
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
700 guests
Beautiful event venue perfect for large gatherings, performances, conferences and marketplaces. Large windows and street level entry provide natural light and easy access for guests. Options to combine meeting rooms, mezzanine, adjacent atrium, our outdoor patio to accommodate over 700 people. /// SPACE INCLUDES ///…
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$450
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4 hr min
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA4.8 (5)
175 guests
…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 be provided at your request. Additions Available: •…
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$200
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4 hr min
Multipurpose Room
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA50 guests
…ideal for a wide variety of events and creative uses. It's perfect for: Meetings and workshops Bible studies and small group gatherings Networking events Team trainings and seminars Community meetings Classes (fitness, art, financial literacy, etc.) Pop-up events Game nights Book clubs Support groups Content…
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$150
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2 hr min
Fore Your Next Event: Indoor Golf Extravaganza
Downtown Oakland, CA75 guests
This indoor golf facility is a golfer's paradise right in the heart of downtown Oakland. This state-of-the-art venue offers a premier indoor golfing experience like no other. With its cutting-edge technology and meticulously designed space, it's the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts and event planners…
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$250
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2 hr min
Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Luxury Space for Corp Events/Networking and Intimate Gathering
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA5.0 (5)
40 guests
…| Kitchen | Launch Event | Luncheon | Loft | Marriage Proposal | Meetup | Memorial | Mixer | Naming Party | Networking | Nonprofit fundraiser | Outdoor Event | Outdoor Party | Pilates Class | Party | Pop-Up | Private Party | Poetry |…
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$200
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2 hr min
FLUID510
Downtown Oakland, CA4.8 (4)
250 guests
FLUID510 is a 5,000 square foot event venue perfect for dance parties, Corporate parties, weddings, non-profit fundraisers, brunch and more. We are downtown Oakland's destination for all things fun. Due to the "fluidity" of our venue, events can be for a few people or as…
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$125
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4 hr min
Event Room E – Uptown Event Suite with LED Screen
Downtown Oakland, CA120 guests
A sleek, high-tech event suite in our Uptown Oakland event center. A large high-resolution LED screen with simple laptop connectivity anchors the room, making it a natural fit for presentations, trainings, panels, product demos and hybrid events. Capacity: up to 120 guests standing or 65–90…
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$550
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2 hr min
Vibey Downtown Studio
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (9)
50 guests
…distance that will be a great addition to any visual. Our space is great for shooting music videos and photoshoots, creative camps, networking events, performances, and small gaming tourneys. Great natural lighting with really big windows.
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$100
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4 hr min
Light-Filled Creative Space With Beautiful, Landscaped Terraces
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
200 guests
Oaktown Works offers a beautiful indoor/outdoor canvas on which to design your next event. Tucked inside a gated complex on 25th Street, our 12,000 sq ft property is designed for seamless indoor/outdoor flow and maximum flexibility. Whether you’re looking for polished office vibes with whiteboards…
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$200
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6 hr min
Full buyout venue with full bar in Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
75 guests
Welcome to our charming and versatile restaurant space located on vibrant **West Grand Avenue in **Oakland. This warm, modern venue is perfect for private events, pop-ups, meetings, celebrations, and creative gatherings. The space features a welcoming dining area with flexible seating, making it easy to…
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$200
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5 hr min
International Suite: Large Event Space & Gallery
Downtown Oakland, CA4.6 (19)
200 guests
2000 sq ft space, that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. This Gallery space is a self contained suite, offering even more privacy for groups that require exclusive space for a long session. A portable projector and screen…
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$125
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2 hr min
Creative Multi use space hall near lake 5 min from downtown
Merritt, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
60 guests
Open concept spacious and versatile 1,600 sq ft. multi-use event space designed for creative events, film or music releases or even traditional small birthdays, baby showers, engagement, baptisms, and more. (Backdrops pictured are only for examples and will not be set up for specific events).…
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$119
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4 hr min
Warm & Open Event Space w/ Beautiful Skyline View
Alameda, CA5.0 (44)
30 guests
…ideal for professional gatherings, social events, and production projects. The spacious yet intimate layout is perfect for team dinners, cocktail hours, workshops, networking events, or filming content in a stylish environment. Glass bifold doors open to the outdoor area, letting in fresh air and creating…
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$190
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4 hr min
DT Oakland Upscale Gallery Space
Downtown Oakland, CA185 guests
…3. Photo & Film Shoots: Expansive white walls, natural light, and high-tech AV capabilities. 4. Private Social Events: From champagne toasts and networking mixers, to dinner parties and pilates classes. Logistics & Amenities: - High-Tech Infrastructure: High-speed Wi-Fi and AV setup designed for the 2026…
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$250
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3 hr min
Broadway Gallery: Beautiful Downtown Event Venue with Natural Lighting
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
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…
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$175
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4 hr min
Event Room C – Bright Uptown Training & Presentation Room
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
A bright, flexible event room with large windows and a roll-down projector, ideal for trainings, workshops, presentations, all-hands and classroom-style sessions in Uptown Oakland. Capacity: about 650 sq ft for up to 50 guests, depending on layout. Set it up theater, classroom, banquet or reception…
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$330
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2 hr min
Downtown Brewery Event Space
Alameda, CA120 guests
Our 2,000 sq. ft. warehouse offers a unique and flexible setting for up to 130 guests perfect for private parties, weddings, fundraisers, community events, and more. With a brand-new professional sound system, an open layout, and access to our full lineup of Alameda Brewing beers,…
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$300
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3 hr min
Intimate Patio Event Space
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA5.0 (124)
50 guests
Our Good Stock Garden is a stylish, serene, and accommodating outdoor space made for folx to celebrate any and all milestones. Bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, birthdays, and the like infused the space with joy, connection, possibility, and creativity. If you’ve been…
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$175
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4 hr min
Beautiful Historic Berkeley Chapel & Event Venue
South Berkeley, CA250 guests
Step into a truly unique Berkeley venue with the charm, character, and atmosphere of a historic chapel. The Chapel of the Flowers offers a distinctive setting for weddings, private celebrations, parties, photo and video productions, memorials, community gatherings, corporate events, and other special occasions. Located…
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$250
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3 hr min
Radio and Broadcasting Museum: 'Great Room' + Outdoor Pavillion
Alameda, CA4.9 (16)
75 guests
The CHRS Great Room is a versatile and historic space ideal for hosting events such as corporate meetings, private parties, and workshops. Surrounded by beautifully preserved artifacts of electronic communication, the venue offers a unique and memorable setting for any occasion. With customizable layouts, modern…
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$150
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4 hr min
Unique Vibey Intimate Downtown Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
Want to perform with your own guest list? A dance party? Comedy night? Movie experience? Mahjong night? Want a space to host a company party, birthday, baby shower? The possibilities are endless. If you dream it, we can build it (within reason, of course). Baba's…
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$555
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3 hr min
Manning Creative Suite: Downtown Gallery & Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA4.5 (4)
100 guests
Manning Gallery Suite: Gallery & Event Space A spacious retail floor space with natural light and brick accents accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. Features street level entry, hardwood floors, and access to other adjacent spaces for use as breakouts. A spacious…
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$150
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4 hr min
Garden Event Space
West Oakland, Oakland (CA), CA56 guests
Our Garden Event Space has an incredible Garden Event Space! It is great for meetings, art exhibits, live music, DJ dance parties, strategic planning sessions, day retreats, outdoor dining, and private parties. It includes: - 10ft x 14 ft stage - picnic table and benches…
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$200
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4 hr min
Lake Merritt Outdoor Lot with Vibe – Great for Pop-Ups & Grilling
Merritt, oakland, CA100 guests
This gated outdoor lot is a versatile urban space located just steps from Lake Merritt. It sits behind a neighborhood storefront on a high-visibility corner, bordered by Park Blvd and 4th Avenue. The lot is perfect for pop-up events, food trucks, community gatherings, small outdoor…
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$100
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1 hr min
Beautiful Modern Professional Event Space w/ Gorgeous Garden Patio (optional), in great West Berkeley location. Currently only accepting professional/ business events.
Southwest Berkeley, CA4.9 (15)
80 guests
…kitchenette area with a sink, microwave, and large marble countertop. Add our gorgeous garden outdoor patio to your booking! It’s perfect for networking events, business retreats, conference receptions, breakout meetings, and socially-distanced outdoor gatherings. Available 9am - 5pm, +$75/hour Location Features : Workstation West Berkeley…
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$200
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3 hr min
Light-Drenched Glass-Walled Ground Level Meeting Space
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA4.6 (22)
40 guests
Beautiful multipurpose room for private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, or events. Large windows over looking Broadway allowing for natural light and interaction with the community. Modern fixtures including multiple desks, ergonomic rolling chairs, & large smart tv. Many nearby food options available.
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$75
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4 hr min
Cozy Patio Event Space
Ocean View, Berkeley, CA40 guests
…parking plus easy public transit THE PLACE IS IDEAL FOR *Birthday & anniversary celebrations *Wedding showers & rehearsal dinners *Corporate mixers & networking events *Photoshoots & video productions *Intimate live music or performances
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$100
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3 hr min
Distillery Event Space & Venue
McClymonds, Oakland, CA45 guests
Large Distillery with tasting room and bar available for event rentals. Production space is located in back & tasting room is located in front of the industrial warehouse. Rows of stacked of barrels line the entire warehouse, high peaked ceiling with skylights & a large…
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$225
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3 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 networking event venues in Downtown Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 110006 people into their networking event venues with reviews averaging 4.74 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent networking event venues in Downtown Oakland?
Most networking event venues are scheduled for 6 hours, with 68 people in attendance. You’ll find the most networking events starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
networking event venues Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for networking event venues in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
How much does a networking event venue cost to rent in Downtown Oakland?
Networking event venues in Downtown Oakland average $325 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 $115, whereas larger venues run about $833 per hour.
networking event venues Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for networking event venues venues in Oakland, ranging between $115 and $833.
$325/hr average
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Reviews for networking event venues
Jessica B.
Open Large Studio/Meeting Room in Sherman Oaks
Our job fair was a huge success and the space worked perfectly! Alan's assistant was helpful in assisting us with supplies we needed for setting up the venue. Would book again for our next event! Thank you...
Sruti B.
A zen open space in the Temescal District with lots of natural lighting!
communicate with Shakira to check out the space beforehand / ask questions. Would definitely recommend for private yoga or fitness classes, baby showers, or other mingling events...
Sophia C.
Elegant Uptown Lounge Bar
of anything that could come up, i know that all my guests were super impressed. The Space set up is perfect for people to mingle or choose their own corner to hang out. Elegant, modern, and so close to BART.
Thank you, Nathan and team...
Hillary C.
Spacious Coffeehouse with Lake View
bright, roomy, but cozy. And love the decor. Lots of tables, which was perfect for creating different zones for food, cake, games, coloring, eating, mingling, etc. We used the space for a children's birthday party, but it would be great for lots of other types of events, too. The...
Joshua C.
Sawmill Studio Loft
was exactly as expected. Sarah was kind enough to do an in person scout with our DP, a virtual scout with our Production Sound Mixer, and she sent us a video tour. Definitely enough space for multiple setups. She was responsive on Peerspace, by email, and by phone and text...
Maricris B D.
Spacious Coffeehouse with Lake View
shower. Our guests commented on the lovely space. It was the perfect amount of space & the layout aloud for different areas for people to mingle together. I would definitely consider using this space again for throwing a party...
Jana D.
Large Conference Suite with Courtyard View
Starla replied very quickly after booking request was sent. The conference room worked great for the job fair we did and we are looking to book again now...
Jazmin Victoria H.
International Suite: Large Gallery Offsite Space
Handicapped accessible with elevator and convenient bathrooms. We enjoyed the art in the space too. Was a super smooth experience for a 45 person networking meeting with small group breakouts. Easy location is right by the 19th Street BART.
When you book: Bring some signage to direct attendees down into...
Adriana H.
Modern Gallery in Downtown Santa Ana
The venue space was amazing for our small job fair. Laura was an amazing host and we will definitely be returning
Michael H.
Exposed Wood Beam High Ceiling Open Event Space in Downtown w/ view of Space Needle
The space was awesome. It was perfect for our job fair. Jonathan took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed...
Benjamin I.
Parker Meeting Room
carry a lot of equipment up a couple flight of stairs until they came on. Lastly, it was a rainy day and my sound mixer could hear a lot of water rushing through the pipes during moments when the rain was heavy. It's not their fault it was raining...
Cicely L.
Offsite Meeting Space with Whiteboard
was clean and had everything we need. The internet was a little wonky but I texted Raitis and he told me to join another network and it was solved quickly...
Erin M.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
Very cool space, perfect for our networking reception. Maria and her staff was very hospitable and checked many times to make sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely book here again...
Onyi O.
Waterfront Jack London Square space in lovely Oakland
and take pictures on the day. We set up the space in a way that allowed for ample room to play our games and mingle throughout the evening. I think the price and space was definitely worth it! For any event, this space will work just perfectly...
Rupa R.
Spectacular Buyout of Uptown Oakland Wedding and Event Venue
Iso was great and gracious! We loved the space. We used it for a mixer event for 100 teachers. Would use it again! Patio is great for the summer/fall...
Mariano R.
Sun-Drenched Modern Haven: Your Ultimate Setting for Photo and Video Creation
house where kitchen is located (south facing)
Sound: Manageable acoustics. Some exterior sound typical of a family neighborhood. No major issues from our sound mixer
Stylist: Our stylist appreciated the many style choices within the home for props, furniture, practical lighting, etc.
Overall: highly recommend...
Julia V.
Intimate Patio Event Space
accommodating and all around incredible to work with. The venue really is a true "oasis," and is so welcoming. The flow is incredible for mingling and sitting and the bar area is a wonderful anchor to the space. As is the private restroom - such a nice to have for...
Thomas V.
Downtown Oakland Event Space
event. Notable features include an off-the-street lobby for managing the entrance of guests, spacious bathrooms and plenty of seating and room for mingling. We will rent this space again / highly recommended...
Jessie W.
The Lookout in FiDi
We really liked the space, it was perfect for our job fair. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive. The space was as advertised and very well-maintained...
Chanell J. W.
Spacious Coffeehouse with Lake View
booking it for a future event. I will definitely book this venue again...the location, staff and setting was perfect for my CD release mixer and it was kid friendly which my guest and I loved. Thank you Kedar and Crew.
Chanell J. Wilson...
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.