Banquet Halls for Rent in Oakland, CA

The cost of banquet halls averages around $450 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Oakland, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

• The Whole Venue at The American Bookbinders Museum in South of Market (SOMA) - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘What a cool venue! We rented the ABM for two evenings/events back to back.’

• Main Hall at The Melody of San Francisco in Russian Hill - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: Declared a historic landmark, 906 World preserves its original grandeur while embracing a new role as a venue for modern events. Creativity and inspiration are integral to its design, making it a perfect choice for memorable...

• Entire Venue at Paris 75 in North Beach - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue was clean, classy, and the service was great.’

You'll find banquet halls in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Oakland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):

These are the venues within 0.7 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Banquet Hall at Geoffrey's Inner Circle on 410 14th Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: The Banquet Hall at Geoffrey's Inner Circle provides an ideal setting for creating unforgettable moments.
• Chandelier Pavilion at Scott's Jack London Square on 2 Broadway Oakland - 0.6 mi from center.
  Venue said: Scott's offers an exceptional dining experience for on-site events in any of our six private spaces overlooking the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco skyline, from grand ballrooms to elegant dining rooms.
• The Terminal - full taproom at Line 51 Brewing Company on 303 Castro Street - 0.7 mi from center.
  Venue said: We also have a pool table, foosball table, and dartboard onsite. The space comes equipped with fun, quirky decor and it is accompanied by fresh and creative beers that will surely leave your guests stunned.

Downtown Oakland is one of the best places to start. It’s central, convenient, and home to plenty of options like Geoffrey’s Inner Circle and Preservation Park for different events and budgets. If you’re planning something a bit more industrial or trendy, areas like Acorn Industrial are also a great choice. Koreatown-Northgate offers versatile spaces, like Broadway Event Hall, that can work for almost any kind of event.

Some venues provide basic decorations or allow you to bring your own. If you’re working with a planner, they can often handle this for you, but make sure you check any restrictions or rules the venue may have regarding decorations, such as confetti and open flames.

Some banquet halls, like The Melody of San Francisco and The Paper Doll event space, let you bring an external caterer or drinks. Other options might require you to use their in-house services. Always check with the venue beforehand so there are no surprises when planning your menu.