Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
110 people
1 hr min
3500 sq ft
"Extremely wonderful experience!" Caroline A.
"We had a very good experience with the neighborly peerspace event space." Amy R.
"This Poet's Corner venue was fantastic!" Maddie V.
Cancel for free within 24 hours
Tables
Chairs
Speakers
Mics
Projector
WiFi
Restrooms
Stage
View
Street level access
Wheelchair Accessible
Public Transportation
Kitchen
SoundproofDon't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Jacleen
Conveniently located less than two miles from UC Berkeley, this 3,500 sq ft space is one of our most iconic and beloved venues. Lush greenery and open light complement tall ceilings and showcase the exposed brick. The location is a stone’s throw from foodie favorites like La Marcha, Middle East Market, and La Mission, or hit Highwire or Algorithm for a coffee on the way in. Capacity: 52 guests seated -or- 110 guests standing Amenities: - WiFi - Whiteboard - Projector & screen - In-house iPad for music streaming - Full venue speaker system - TV - Refrigerator in the main space - Small kitchenette with a water filter, ice machine, sink, and microwave - Tables and seating for up to 52 guests Parking: No on-site parking. There is metered street parking in front of the venue and a paid parking lot nearby.
Be sure to account for setup and breakdown of your event when requesting to book. Your access to the space begins at your booked time, no exceptions. We operate on a "leave no trace" policy. We will do a full cleaning after your event, but we ask that you take out anything you may have brought into our space (including leftover food!). Restrictions: - No smoking (except in designated outdoor areas) - No open flames - any candles must be enclosed in glass - No bird seed, rice, confetti, or glitter - Do not nail items to doors, windows, walls, or floors (tape & command strips are OK) - No fog machines, pyrotechnics, displays or props involving water, or special FX equipment with potential for fire or water damage - No cooking in the space (chafing dishes & chafing fuel are OK) *Failure to comply with any of the above may result in additional fees.
All ages
Guests may cancel their Booking until 90 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 90 days and 14 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than 14 days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
Caroline A. booked a rehearsal dinner for 65 people
Extremely wonderful experience! Helpful, informative staff, and the space was exactly as described. Some of the LED lighting needed to be repaired, but it wasn't really an issue. The space was clean and exactly as advertised.
Amy R. booked an event for 70 people
We had a very good experience with the neighborly peerspace event space. Everyone was very helpful in the event went well. My only complaint is that the space was very cold. They were only two space heaters for a pretty large space.
Maddie V. booked a holiday party for 110 people
This Poet's Corner venue was fantastic! The space is gorgeous and the team members who let us in and closed up with us were so helpful. The whole experience was seamless and we will definitely be back!
Christopher B. booked an event for 100 people
The venue was beautiful; from the lights, to the projector, and all the way down to the aesthetics - we were genuinely happy with our booking. We’ll recommend this place to our fellow event planners! Thank you for the space.
Justine C. booked an event for 40 people
The host was fantastic and helpful once we were in. We were only allowed in 6 minutes before the booking time even though it was empty. And were standing out in front for 40 minutes when the polite thing would’ve been to allow us in even if it’s not time to set up. We were completely packed up and out by 10pm yet the person cleaning after us, ushered part of our group out at 10pm on the dot. I found that to be inconsiderate especially considering I noted that this was a celebration of life for a child. We would have appreciated a warm welcome and polite ending considering we are regular customers now and the nature of the event.
Mary L. booked an office holiday party for 70 people
Great versatile space! I wish our office holiday gathering was longer than two hours in the late afternoon. Jacleen and her team were responsive, friendly and helpful from beginning to end. They know events and made my 'not sure it'll work' floorplan look amazing. Add their programmable colored lighting units, throw in their sound system and stage, you've got the makings of an environment to let creative juices flow from day to night.
Leah D. booked a meeting for 6 people
Our experience was fantastic here. We rented the space last minute for a meeting, had easy access, staff on site to help. It was exactly what we were looking for. Client support answered the phone every time.
Owen W. booked an off-site for 60 people
We booked the Neyborly Berkeley space for a two-day professional training for 45 Marriage and Family Therapists. The venue is not a typical conference center, and that was just fine for us. The venue is beautiful and LARGE and has a great festive feel like a club or a wedding venue. The audio system and projector were excellent. When were concerned about light from one of the skylights illuminating the slide screen, the staff were able to cover the skylight with a tarp, which worked well. In fact, one of the things that made a big impression on us was how helpful the staff was overall. They helped us get all the systems online during our load-in and troubleshot any problems that came up. We felt very supported, and had a number to call if there were any issues during the weekend. The only drawback was that there are only two bathrooms. We would have liked more for the size of our group. Overall, we were very happy with Neyborly Berkeley and would love to use the venue again for future events.
