Banquet halls in Oakland reflect the city’s exciting diversity, offering everything from stylish event spaces in Jack London Square to elegant ballrooms in Lake Merritt. These halls are equipped to handle everything from grand receptions to smaller corporate events, with flexible layouts and catering options. And the best part? With Tagvenue, you can narrow your search to spaces that meet your needs, from capacity to budget. Choose the best spot and let the city’s unique charm set the stage for your event today!
The cost of banquet halls in Oakland 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 $250 | to $850 | hire fee per hour |
From $1800 | to $6000 | minimum spend per event |
From $2500 | to $8000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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 Room & LVL55 (combined) at Zen Compound
in South of Market (SOMA) - rated 5/5
Venue said: Temple Nightclub is certainly the centerpiece of the building – a masterfully curated and constructed hyper-modern nightclub with full entertainment amenities and a visually stunning floor-to-ceiling and overhead High-definition...
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.’
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.