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Japanese Winery and Bar with High Ceiling
Northwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (16)
80 guests
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$150
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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 October 2026.
How much does a cocktail party venue cost to rent in Berkeley?
Cocktail party venues in Berkeley average $166 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 $248, whereas larger venues run about $400 per hour.
cocktail party venues Pricing Range in Berkeley, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for cocktail party venues venues in Berkeley, ranging between $248 and $400.
$166/hr average
How long do people rent cocktail party venues in Berkeley?
Most cocktail party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 53 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Cocktail Parties starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
cocktail party venues Booking Times in Berkeley, CA
Image representing average rental time for cocktail party venues in Berkeley, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
How popular are cocktail party venues in Berkeley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 6634 people into their cocktail party venues with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
What's the best day to rent a cocktail party venue in Berkeley?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking cocktail party venues in Berkeley.
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...
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...
Akshaya G.
SWAY - Amazing Urban Event Space with Beautiful Natural Light
past weekend. Adam was super responsive and helpful in the months leading up to the event and had a lot of rentals to offer (cocktail tables, speakers, mic, etc.) Will definitely consider using this space again for future events...
Rana I.
Minimalist, Modern home with STUNNING View and Garden
the party and all our guests raved about how great the spot is. Emily is such a supportive and accommodating host, she catered the cocktails and they were delicious...
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...
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...
Simin O.
Cozy Urban Winery in West Berkeley
plenty of parking on the street. The hosts were incredible and were there serving up delicious Tessier wine. We also brought our own beer, cocktails, and food that we were able to set up easily. We used the venue sound system for a few speeches and songs played on an...
Jen P.
Beautiful Intimate Event Venue
We had a great experience with this space. We held a 40th birthday cocktail party here, and we got a ton of compliments from guests about the space. It's beautiful and really well-maintained, and has all the amenities you would need for any type of event. The hosts...
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...
Sheila T.
Minimalist, Modern home with STUNNING View and Garden
birthday (hitchhiker's GTTG themed of course) with almost 50 guests and had an amazing time.
Emily offers catering service and we got the cocktails, snacks, and lunch/desserts packages. The food Emily prepared was outstanding (the sliders, fish, and star-shaped-themed biscuits were especially a hit), Emily offered...
Carmel U.
Beautiful Intimate Event Venue
wonderful time holding our baby shower event here. The space is gorgeous and accommodated our party nicely. We brought in catered food and homemade cocktails. The venue included live edge wooden tables and plenty of seating. It was nice not to have to worry about bringing in seating for our...
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...
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Updated October 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.