Rent a wedding reception venue in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall
Downtown Oakland, CA4.9 (24)
30 guests
Welcome to our space!
A warm, naturally lit studio with mirrors, dance floor, cubbies, and lounge space. Our space is 800 sq ft, with south west facing windows that let natural light in all day. A creative hub nestled in the same building as Flax
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$230 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Oakland Museum
Downtown Oakland, CA950 guests
Oakland Museum. **Private & Non profit events**
OMCA is 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
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$6,242 total
before taxes
6 hr min
The Reef Studios
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (5)
50 guests
The Reef Studios. The Reef Studios offers a spacious layout for visual content production and events, 7 x 10 ft adjustable backdrops for photography/videography, and multiple convertible sets for visual content. We are located in downtown Oakland on Lathom square. There is a ton of culture within walking
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$339 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA4.8 (31)
20 guests
Oakstop. 500 sq ft space that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences.
This suite is located on the second floor and has large windows that look over Telegraph Avenue in Downtown Oakland and allow for great natural light.
/// ROOM INCLUDES ///
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$225 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Parliament Event Venue
Downtown Oakland, CA180 guests
Parliament Event Venue. Nestled inside Old Oakland’s historic neighborhood of tree lined and lit streets, paved brick sidewalks and Victorian era architecture, Parliament offers a vibrant upscale and versatile event space in Old Oakland. Corporate, private and holiday events to photo, film and commercial shoots no event is too
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
ballroom
Downtown Oakland, CA200 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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$1,917 total
before taxes
5 hr min
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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
Primetime Golf
Downtown Oakland, CA75 guests
Primetime Golf. 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
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$712 total
before taxes
2 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
STAK Space
Downtown Oakland, CA25 guests
STAK Space. Paramount is a modern and luxurious conference space designed for productive meetings, workshops, and presentations. The room features a sleek conference table that comfortably seats 25, with additional seating available for larger gatherings. Equipped with full A/V capabilities, it’s perfect for video conferences, presentations, and collaborative
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$339 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Modern Off-site Meeting & Conference Space Office
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (3)
25 guests
Our warm and modern office space is located in the heart of JackLondon. Within walking distance of dozens of hotels, restaurants and easily accessible by public transportation.
The 1500+ Square office has been refurbished; New paint, redone floors, lighting, windows, and new state of the
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$833 total
before taxes
7 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 with
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$420 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Velvett Studios
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (14)
25 guests
Velvett Studios. At intro rate through the remainder of 2025!
Golden light, modular furniture, and downtown Oakland energy. Everything you need for the perfect intimate event, workshop, or celebration is right here.
Host your next baby shower, bridal shower, small workshop, pop up shop, or intimate celebration in this
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$90 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA3.7 (12)
50 guests
Oakstop. Beautiful light filled multipurpose room for private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. Modern amenities including large smart TV and stylish conference table. Private kitchenette provides additional accommodations for providing food during staff retreats, receptions, etc.
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$575 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (3)
100 guests
Oakstop. 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 retail floor space
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Beautiful lounge with stage
Downtown Oakland, CA30 guests
Multi purpose space 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
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
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
200 guests
Oakstop. Beautiful gallery and event space for team "off sites", workshops, receptions, conferences, exhibits, and parties. Rotating art series professionally installed as well as unique colorful stools to match almost any color theme. Plenty of windows and access to separate adjoining roof deck event space for an
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$712 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Baba's House & 13 Orphans
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
Baba's House & 13 Orphans. “So this is a snack shop AND an event space?”
Yes, indeed. We designed the space so that it can be an empty canvas for creativity.
Want to perform with your own guest list? A dance party? Comedy night? Movie experience?
Want a space to host a company party,
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$1,824 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Liz & Company
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
Liz & Company. Our spacious, open concept salon loft is perfect for a variety of activities including photo and video shoots, pop ups, private events, and content creation. The layout is airy and open, featuring large windows that let in plenty of natural light, creating an ideal environment for
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (3)
175 guests
$200/ Hr Everyday before 8pm
$400/Hr Everyday 8pm 2am
Our rates include event space, staff and security.
Message us for specials :)
** Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are only available with drink packages.
** Weekends have a higher rate because we'd be closing off 1 or both floors
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$986 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - Super Bowl Ready!
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
49 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
Terrace Lounge in Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA2.8 (5)
50 guests
Our beautiful club room is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. This indoor/outdoor space is sure to impress!
Space Features:
Indoor/outdoor Terrace
modern landscaping
two grills
WiFi
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$603 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Bay View Skyline Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA80 guests
Beautiful Event Space with Stunning Skyline Views
Experience elegance at its peak on the 39th floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area. This sophisticated venue comfortably accommodates 50 seated guests or 80 standing, making it the perfect choice for cocktail parties, intimate gatherings,
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$986 total
before taxes
1 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
Downtown Event Space with Huge Windows and Bar
Downtown Oakland, CA75 guests
Welcome to an elegant and adaptable event venue ideal for a variety of special occasions. This clean and spacious gallery is flooded with natural light thanks to huge windows that allow you to appreciate beautiful Oakland from the heart of the city.
Conveniently located near the
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$822 total
before taxes
5 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 April 2026.
How popular are wedding reception venues in Downtown Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 123780 people into their wedding reception venues with reviews averaging 4.59 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How much does a wedding reception venue cost to rent in Downtown Oakland?
Wedding reception venues in Downtown Oakland average $271 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 $122, whereas larger venues run about $538 per hour.
wedding reception venues Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for wedding reception venues venues in Oakland, ranging between $121.67 and $537.5.
$271/hr average
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How long do people rent wedding reception venues in Downtown Oakland?
Most wedding reception venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 66 people in attendance. You’ll find the most wedding receptions starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
wedding reception venues Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for wedding reception venues in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Reviews for wedding reception venues
David A.
Spectacular Buyout of Uptown Oakland Wedding and Event Venue
We used this space for our wedding reception and I have to say it was a phenomenal experience. Iso and Matthew were very helpful with the space, helped us bring in vendors, and met with us several times so we could take looks at the space. The Kitchen was...
Guadalupe A.
Urban Wine Bar in West Oakland's upcoming Prescott Area
space is so awesome. From the booking to the day of the event, Monty made it perfectly pleasant the stresses of organizing a small wedding reception. The wines and sparkling wines were amazing, the space is incredible, just perfect for our small cerimony. Thank you so much...
Bonnie B.
Huge Penthouse Loft: Big Beautiful Space, Bricks, Wood Floors, High Ceilings
Warren has a very unique place to have a party. We had our daughters wedding reception here and he was very accommodating to us. We had about 90 people and it was perfect space. Great stage for music set up and the kitchen worked well for our catering. If you...
Tori B.
Radio and Broadcasting Museum: 'Great Room' + Outdoor Pavillion
microphone, and laptop connection set up, worked seamlessly, and Michael was there to assist with any hiccups along the way. We had a wedding ceremony and reception in this space, with about 40 people, and we all fit comfortably and were able to cook food, get ready, and prep everything...
Kelley C.
Speakeasy, Art gallery with an Outdoor Garden in the Heart of North Beach.
We had a great time with our booking here for our wedding welcome party! Tibor was attentive and kind. The space was as advertised and our party really enjoyed the patio. We had a great jazz pianist and then they provided a speaker for us for our own playlist. We...
Mia D.
Japanese Winery and Bar with High Ceiling
We hosted our wedding welcome party here and truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Atsushi was so kind, communicative, and accommodating—je made the whole planning process feel easy and stress-free and worked with us so generously to help make sure we had the information we...
Monique E.
Spacious Creative Venue for Events, Shoots, & More
Hello Beautiful Space. Hosted my second wedding reception here. Had a blast
Cameron Jacob G.
Rent My Huge Church! Sanctuary
Area to get in rich with Cynthia & to inquire on her space. The venue was definitely beautiful, everything worked out very well for our wedding reception. Would definitely recommend folks to utilize her space. Thank you Cynthia...
Mariah H.
Intimate Patio Event Space
We held our wedding reception here and had a truly lovely experience! Dana worked with us to have a schedule for coming in to decorate the space and then to come back and tear down following the event. The flexibility to do that really made the day of our wedding...
Sara I.
Intimate Patio Event Space
We booked Dana's space for our small wedding reception and it was PERFECT. Dana and team were super accommodating and communicative. The space allows for creativity on how to use it, which Dana encouraged and her team delivered.
We totally lucked out. And will too if you book this...
Carmen L.
Intimate Patio Event Space
Incredible space! We hosted an intimate wedding reception here with our friends and everyone could not get over how lovely the space was. At the time of the event they had just installed lights and shades which made it magical when the sun went down. Aaron (sp?) was extremely helpful...
Yaz M.
Industrial Warehouse Venue
This place was a dream! Everything you need for a special occasion. I was looking for a last minute venue for my wedding reception and to say that this surpassed my expectations is an understatement. Ariel and Pat were great at responding quickly. From the moment we went to go...
Marilyn M.
Intimate Patio Event Space
Dana's space was just perfect for our casual Wedding Welcome party. I was planning from out of state and Dana was very helpful, patient and prompt in answering my many questions.
As other reviewers comments show, the patio is so lovely that no extra decorating was needed. Everything was...
Sara M.
Full Venue In a Historic SF building (Event Bookings)
Payam was an excellent host! We loved having our wedding dance party at The Monroe. Payam was available to answer any questions we had and allowed us to tour the space prior to our event. His staff were kind and efficient, and the space was clean and welcoming. The sound...
Tansy S.
Spacious Creative Venue for Events, Shoots, & More
Had my wedding reception here last night. I couldn't even wait a day before reviewing this fabulous space. Warhol Studio is clean, spacious, gorgeous, and can be transformed into anything your imagination can create. Working with the host Anthony was a dream. He was incredibly gracious and overly accommodating...
Lorrie S.
Rent My Huge Church! Sanctuary
We rented this space for our daughter’s wedding reception. One of the reasons this space won out over others is this church’s commitment to helping others. The space is really big and filled with natural light, which the kids loved. It was easy for deliveries and catering, too...
Chloe T.
Rooftop deck with views of The Town.
We had a wonderful experience at Skylab for our intimate wedding reception in July 2022. We were able to bring in rentals to provide seating and tables. Lily was flexible and answered questions when we asked. The space itself was very nice and stylish with a beautiful view. We are...
Angelica V.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
Delightful space for our wedding welcome party. Easy to decorate. Helpful staff member present to help, answer questions, and handle garbage. Easy parking in the evening. Great experience. Thank you...
Chimere W.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
front of the building to get some fresh air which made it really nice. If you are looking to throw a birthday, baby shower, wedding, reception really anything this space is PERFECT...
Jenny Y.
Modern Loft-Style Event Gallery
can say is, wow and thank you to Diane. The space was amazing! It satisfied everything we wanted for a friendly COVID wedding and reception and much more. It had a lot of circulation and the two floors really helped space people apart. The super fun parts of having the...
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