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from$250/hr
Updated Carriage House in Historic Gardens

Old Palo Alto, CA

4.8(157)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

...perfect spot for your meeting (indoor/outdoor), holiday lunch, or cocktail party! We are available for events 7AM-10PM every day of the week. Weekend rentals include the assistance of our event planner and the entire heritage garden, the Carriage House, the Main House, and the...
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from$99/hr
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space

University South, Palo Alto, CA

5.0(70)
Venue capacity icon60

Restaurant

...available -street closure on Ramona Historic Street district allows for extra seating Indoor Seating for 30-40, Outdoor seating 40 Standing event cocktail and hors d'ouvres fits 75 with outside area available as well. Kitchen counter top space can be used for pre-prepared...
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from$300/hr
Stylish, modern, bright home in Palo Alto with large yard

Midtown, Palo Alto, CA

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon20

House

...sac in Midtown Palo Alto. Easy access to 101 and 280 *additional photos on Instagram @e.bareket* - Large open space living/dining/kitchen can accommodate cocktail parties, intimate dinner parties, events - Pretty natural ambient light from skylight, french doors and windows - Canned, pendant and wall lighting - Indoor furniture...
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from$150/hr
Large Professional High Definition Television Studio

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(63)
Venue capacity icon75

Studio

Large, professional HD television studio, with optional recording equipment and facilities, makes a great space for any event. Live audiences, green screen technology, various sets and props are available. Adjacent kitchen and green room also available. The studio can be used for gatherings large and...
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from$1,300/hr
located in the brand new Springline Complex in the heart of Silicon Valley

2.2 miles from Palo Alto, CA

Venue capacity icon150

Co-working Presentation Space

...seating, we can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests, allowing for a more focused and intimate setting. OUTDOOR TERRACE Elevate your next cocktail party or outdoor gathering with the inviting ambiance of our sunny and spacious Terrace Set against the backdrop of beautiful surroundings, our...
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from$200/hr
The SPOT – Fabulous Clubhouse in Mountain View

4.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA

4.9(51)
Venue capacity icon35

Clubhouse

Our beautiful clubhouse is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A pool table will surely entertain the crowd! Pool use not permitted. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables...
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from$1,000/hr
Spacious Industrial Chic Winery

6.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon300

Winery

...your guests and we’ll do the rest! The winery venue comes complete with hundreds of wine barrels, lounge seating, dining and cocktail tables, chairs, linens, small outdoor patio with lounge seating, a 24-foot bar and a 16-foot solid pine gathering table. It...
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from$150/hr
Private Meeting Room inside Urban Winery

6.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon60

Meeting Room

Newly built in 2018, this second-floor private suite (known as the Syrah Suite) is an excellent space for corporate meetings, team builders, trade seminars, social clubs, and small celebrations. The room can be set up boardroom, theater, classroom, or banquet style and includes 60 red...
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from$95/hr
Bayfront Neoclassical Estate: Your Private Californian Paradise at 'The Perch'

6.7 miles from Palo Alto, CA

Venue capacity icon15

Studio

Nestled in the heart of Woodside, 'The Perch' is a breathtaking Neoclassical Estate that offers a serene escape with its unobstructed bay views. This 7.7-acre paradise is meticulously landscaped, providing a park-like setting that's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. The main house...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

Helen N.
Urban Winery Venue for Events & Weddings
Lia and family were amazing and easy to work with, and the venue was beautiful and perfect for our event. Highly recommend doing a cocktail hour style type of thing in the front room and setting up in the back room - the doors can be shut and allow you to...
Anna M.
Warm bookstore and art gallery (Mission district)
Everything was great! We had around 45 people and the space worked out perfectly. We had a cocktail engagement party and the bookstore matched the fancy, celebratory vibe wonderfully. Maximillian was super helpful and provided tables and assistance during the party. I would definitely consider having a party here again...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Kristen W.
Precita Park - Offsite + Workshop Venue
kitchen was a great set up for our team lunches and dinners. Downstairs has a small fridge and sink (which was great for our cocktail hour). Highly recommend this space...
Emily P.
Provocative Steel and Concrete Downtown Gallery
This space is so beautiful and was perfect for our cocktail party. The artwork in the space is simply beautiful. Carly was so wonderful and easy to work with. She was helpful in answering all of our questions, suggesting vendors, and was great on site during our event. I would...
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...
Rick H.
Stunning Industrial Loft Space
Everything was exactly what we we hopped for. The space was perfect for our wedding cocktail reception. Valerie was extremely helpful and was always happy to help out with whatever was needed right up to the day of the event. I highly recommend this for a venue of around...
Jc D.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
the spot, I knew it was instantly it. The space itself is so gorgeous, and requires little to decorate. It was perfect for a cocktail reception set-up. Saskia and Sara were so helpful and communicative through the lead-up to the event, and made sure all of my questions...