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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Berkeley, CA
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![Indoor Space at AKEMI Japanese Restaurant in Berkeley, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Space
30 guestsAKEMI Japanese RestaurantBerkeley, CAOpened in February 2015, Akemi (あけみ) is the latest incarnation of miyuki (みゆき) on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area. -
![Whole Venue at Passione in Berkeley, CA]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
80 guestsPassioneBerkeley, CAOur old-style wood fire oven is the main feature of our restaurant which is embedded into a clean, fresh and modern environment. We are located at 2324 Fifth Street in Berkeley. -
![Outdoor Space at AKEMI Japanese Restaurant in Berkeley, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityOutdoor Space
20 guestsAKEMI Japanese RestaurantBerkeley, CAFor the little groups who want to spend some time together outdoors while enjoying the most delicious food out there! Take your first bite of any delicious dish while the sun shines nicely on your skin and outdoor air adds -
![Full Buyout at AKEMI Japanese Restaurant in Berkeley, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Buyout
75 guestsAKEMI Japanese RestaurantBerkeley, CAIf you're planning a bigger event for some very special occasion and you want to make sure that everything goes as it should, there is no need to look any further! -
![BK Studio at BK Studio Berkeley in Berkeley, CA]()
from $1200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBK Studio
110 guestsBK Studio BerkeleyBerkeley, CABK Studio Berkeley is a loft-style event venue with an open-plan layout for weddings, parties, company events, reunions, receptions, and other private gatherings. -
![Art House Gallery at Art House Gallery & Cultural Center in Berkeley, CA]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityArt House Gallery
125 guestsArt House Gallery & Cultural CenterBerkeley, CAThe Art House is an event space suited to birthday parties, live music, and other private gatherings. It comes with a sound system, microphones, music stands, tables, and chairs, making it a good option for events that include -
![Aumann Hall at Lighthaven in Berkeley, CA]()
from $150
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAumann Hall
100 guestsLighthavenBerkeley, CAOur largest building! Upstairs has a common space and 7 bedrooms. Downstairs is a large open-plan common space with kitchen - great for parties and weekend conferences. -
![Tasting Room & Patio at Tessier Winery in Berkeley, CA]()
from $166
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTasting Room & Patio
80 guestsTessier WineryBerkeley, CAThe building is split between wine production space and the Tasting Room area, which includes a full wine bar that is staffed for all events, as well as outdoor space which may be made available to caterers for outdoor cooking -
![Entire Venue at The Monkey House in Berkeley, CA]()
from $400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsThe Monkey HouseBerkeley, CAPlus, we're conveniently located just three blocks from North Berkeley BART, with easy parking to boot. Our space is equipped with everything you need to make your event a smash hit, including ceiling fans and air conditioning -
![Eigenspace at Lighthaven in Berkeley, CA]()
from $150
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEigenspace
45 guestsLighthavenBerkeley, CASecluded building with lots of natural light, with 4 small session spaces, a gym, and a large 45 person session space. -
![Entire Boat at Pinot Noir in Berkeley, CA]()
from $1800
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Boat
120 guestsPinot NoirBerkeley, CA1st Deck – Dining for 80 maximum seated, bar, and outdoor space 2nd Deck – Large dance floor and additional seating Complimentary black and white chair covers and white table linens -
![Entire Space at The Back Room in Downtown Berkeley, CA]()
from $160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Space
94 guestsThe Back RoomDowntown Berkeley, CAThe Back Room is a place with comfortable, upholstered furniture that may remind you of your own living room (assuming, of course, that your living room is filled with a few dozen thrift store mismatches.
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Booking costs of cocktail party venues average $150 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Berkeley, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $50 | to $150 | per person |
| From $160 | hire fee per hour |
Cheap cocktail party venues in Berkeley start from $125 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Art House Gallery at Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, from $125 hire fee per hour (up to 125 guests standing)
Venue said: The Art House is an event space suited to birthday parties, live music, and other private gatherings. It comes with a sound system, microphones, music stands, tables, and chairs, making it a good option for events that include... -
Entire Space at The Back Room, from $160 hire fee per hour (up to 94 guests standing)
Venue said: The Back Room is a place with comfortable, upholstered furniture that may remind you of your own living room (assuming, of course, that your living room is filled with a few dozen thrift store mismatches. -
Tasting Room & Patio at Tessier Winery, from $166 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: Our space is best for parties of up to 80 people (all guests must be over 21 years of age unless accompanied by a legal guardian), and it includes many seating options that can accommodate up to 65 people, including tables,
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