Entire Space at The Back Room

Live Music Venue
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Whole venue
1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 –
Downtown Berkeley, CA

About this space

The Back Room is a compact live music venue defined by up-close sightlines that place audiences close to performers.

Design: Exposed brick walls and timber ceiling beams create an industrial backroom look. Deep red curtains, vintage rugs and warm directional lighting highlight the performance area while admitting natural daylight from street-level windows.

Features: A built-in PA system and stage microphones support amplified performances. A baby grand piano and on-site instrument storage accommodate acoustic acts. A mix of sofas, armchairs and raised seating areas provides informal layouts and comfortable seating. House Wi‑Fi and accessible toilets are provided, and the venue permits outside DJs and guest-controlled music.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking seated listening experiences and informal social evenings centred on live performance.

What sets it apart: A no-corkage BYOB policy allows guests to bring their own food and drinks.

What guests say: The venue delivers strong acoustics and an intimate layout that keeps performers close to the audience. The seating is comfortable and varied, comprising sofas, armchairs and high stools across several levels.


Prices

Sunday
2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Per hour
2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
Closed
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
Closed
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
Closed
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 94
  • Dining
    up to 55
  • Theatre
    up to 94

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

1. No smoking is allowed indoors.
2. Adults are welcome to bring their own adult beverages with no corkage fee — we’ll even supply the glasses.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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The Back Room is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

Location map

Meet your host

Sam Rudin
Member of Tagvenue since January 2025
3h Response time
100% Response rate

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