100 people
2 hr min
1000 sq ft
"Awesome" Scott A.
"This turned put to be a smash hit for 75-80 wedding guests to greet bride and groom the..." Julie N.
"Kevin and Sarah were very helpful and friendly." Kate S.
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Tables
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WiFi
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Kitchen
Outdoor Area
Restrooms
Street level access
Wheelchair Accessible
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Our space is ideal for a range of events and gatherings. If drinks crafted and curated by people that obsess about that kind of stuff is important too, we're your spot. We love our space best when it is benefitting our community and supporting celebrations, entrepreneurs and artists. It is perfect for those looking for a casual, comfortable East Bay spot. If drinks made by skilled baristas, coffee roasted down the street in Emeryville, or beer from local breweries (Fieldwork Beer and East Brothers Beer) is important to your gathering, that's our specialty. We also carry a full line of 4Track tea sourced and blended in the family. Wine from Campovida Winery is our favorite and a small selection is available on request. Our space is perfect for groups that like to mingle, drink and explore. We’ve hosted pop-ups, classes, receptions, art openings, record swaps and all kinds of celebrations. If separate, intimate, connected zones are best for your event, this is the spot. The cafe space with bar at the front leads to spaces for groups to chat and opens up to our moon mural room and outdoor patio. A roll up door opens your event to street level. Our back patio has cafe tables, picnic tables, succulent plantings, a shade sail and string lights for evening events. A peaceful oasis in the middle of Berkeley. The entire space can accommodate up to 100 people and is near the Cal campus and North Berkeley Bart station. Pricing includes 1 barista. Drinks are extra. For larger parties, additional baristas are available at an additional fee. Cleaning fee includes basic closing and garbage fees. Additional cleaning fees may apply depending on event details.
Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 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 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
Scott A. booked a video shoot for 15 people
Awesome
Julie N. booked a welcome party for 100 people
This turned put to be a smash hit for 75-80 wedding guests to greet bride and groom the night before. We brought in wonderful platters from Picante and two Highwire staff confidently bartended and helped us set up and takedown. Everyone involved in this arrangement was stellar, anticipating our needs, answering emails quickly and eager to greet our guests with a friendly smile. A hip sidewalk chalkboard let guests know this was our event.. Your Spotify system blasted our music choices. Toasts were made and the space was filled but still airy. The back patio was a perfect escape to a quieter zone or to sit and work on your burrito dinner. I can highly recommend this space. Afterwards a very large group of guests walked to a bar to finish the night's socializing. I finalized the payment with Gerren at the register. Easy peezy. Thank you so much! Great memories.
Kate S. booked an event for 55 people
Kevin and Sarah were very helpful and friendly. Our caterer said that the staff at Highwire was easy to work with. Our guests loved the party and the fact that the space allowed people to mingle. Thank you!
Charlotte K. booked an event for 70 people
This space was great for our company holiday party. We loved how spacious the indoor/outdoor venue was, the music was easy to control and our bartender/barista Mike was very attentive and helpful. I would definitely recommend this space.
