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Oakland, CA, United States

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How much does a bar cost to rent in Oakland?

Bars in Oakland average $135 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 $179, whereas larger venues run about $304 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a bar in Oakland?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking bars in Oakland. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Monday and Thursday as these days are 19% cheaper on average.

How popular are bars in Oakland?

Our local hosts have welcomed 12258 people into their bars with reviews averaging 4.95 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent bars in Oakland?

Most bars are scheduled for 5 hours, with 45 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Bars starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for bars

Avery B.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
person evening and the team allowed us to customize our drink list so we were able to make most folks super happy. Bar tender was great and the music was perfect. Would highly recommend...
Kel B.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
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 at 60 max and we had a little...
Highland C.
Industrial Chic Event Venue
consistently available to answer questions. The space itself was absolutely gorgeous, and was perfect for our formal event with dinner and dancing and a bar. Also, the photo booth and AV equipment were a huge hit! We are so grateful for the opportunity to have our event here and hope...
Kelly D.
Industrial Chic Off-Site Space
also helped to organize a wonderful lunch (Salumeria) afternoon cookies, etc. Everyone loved it. Also, great location in the mission...we did a team pub crawl afterwards (tons of great bars/restaurants to choose from...
Lauren D.
3,800 ft² Open Loft-style Studio with 38' Infinity Wall
parts to organize, Alex was easy to work with, which made this part of the process a breeze. Food. We coordinated with the Sweet Bar in advance for both breakfast and lunch. Our team of 20 couldn't have been happier. Parking. BART is a short walk away, which is...
Rahul D.
Private Loft in Music Venue with full bar
We held a private event in their upstairs space, and complimented the bar tab with street tacos that they help coordinate. The venue has a cool vibe, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Will look forward to coming here again...
Michael D.
Stunning Waterfront Studio with Sweeping Views, Natural Light & a Flexible Floor Plan
drive for those south of the city or in the east bay, parking isn't easy, and Google maps thinks the address is a pub next door. Small potatoes. Great experience, would recommend for parties of all kinds...
Anna G.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
best events yet at the Alice Collective! The venue is stunning - a great outdoor space for folks to get air, warm lighting, and attentive bar staff. Ryan was very quick to respond, had great recommendations, and handled all logistics smoothly. We quickly built trust in his ability to create...
Jennifer H.
Rooftop deck with views of The Town.
fantastic space! It worked perfectly for us as it allowed for different areas outside for people to eat, drink, and socialize. The portable bar and elevated stage for a DJ made for a perfect evening. Lilian answered all our questions quickly and made sure we were all taken care of...
Samantha K.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
rented out the bar to celebrate my 40th and I’m so glad I found this space! This bar and team are all about good vibes, which carried over into the event! They were super flexible and helped make the planning stress free. We had a blast and so many...
Trisha M.
Prime Location Meeting/Events Space @ the Wharf
our office holiday party here at it was a great. They had spot for casual seating and table area for eating and activities and bar area (very busy spot) and an area where we can layout food and snacks. Ellie is the hostess with the mostess!! She was our hostess...
Josette M.
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery
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...
Thuy P.
Eclectic Fun Offsite & Meeting Location with Bar & Games
easy to book with and talk to. This location is in the prime of JLS, walking distance to a lot of eatery's and bars. Would book again...
Mindy T.
Inviting Retreat in Art-filled Oakland Home w/ Spacious Patio
offline exercises. The house is two blocks away from Piedmont, where we were able to walk to The Wolf for lunch and then a bar for drinks after. Great location...
Michele T.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
setup a grill in the gorgeous outdoor space for our guests to get made 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...
Ryan W.
Private Loft in Music Venue with full bar
insightful when helping to book my company holiday party. The actual venue was great for our size (30-35). The private loft with a bar upstairs was unique and well put together. The stage allowed for awards and other speeches to be made. The Karaoke setup was great and they...
Tahje W.
Industrial Creative Artist Space / lounge
This spot worked great for my 70s themed birthday party, it was such a vibe. I was able to set up food, the bar space was perfect & had space for a Photobooth. Great communication & amazing hospitality. I’d totally book again...
Carli Y.
Chic Downtown Conference Room
spacious and easy for us to brainstorm, have catering delivered, etc. Also the location is perfectly accessible by public transportation and near so many bars and restaurants...
Yesmina Z.
Indoor / Outdoor Cafe & Patio
Iso made me feel right at home and offered to help me with my set up. I appreciated his attention and fun attitude. The bar was stocked with enough variety for people to enjoy the beverage of their choice. We also had full control of the music through a Bluetooth...
Dominique Z.
Uptown Oakland Gallery and Community Space
and everything in between. Jason was lovely, he was energetic and super helpful! We forgot ice for drinks and he ran down to his bar next door and grabbed a huge bus bin filled with ice, he even gave us some extra beers he had! He checked in with us...

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Updated February 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.