A theatre with rows of wooden chairs facing a small stage with a guitar and red walls at The Monkey House.
A small theatre with cushioned folding chairs, red walls, and a stage with curtains at The Monkey House.
A small theatre with folding chairs, a stage featuring a piano, guitar, and microphone at The Monkey House.
A theatre with folding wooden chairs and a small raised stage against a red wall at The Monkey House.

The Monkey House

Theatre

  2 reviews  â€“ 
1638 University Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94703 –
Central Berkeley, CA
From $400
min. spend
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Ira Marlowe
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Excellent communication - 5/5
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Spaces for hire at The Monkey House

Entire Venue at The Monkey House
Entire Venue
Theatre
·
Whole venue
50 seats
60 standing
Our charming theater space is perfect for your next party, meeting, fundraiser, or performance. Plus, 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 to keep things comfortable...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $400 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0
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HJ
Harold J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very good
5.0
TB
Terri B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 50
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Monkey House

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

The Monkey House is a small theatre that functions as a dedicated listening room for live music and comedy, focused on close, performance-centred presentations.

Venue highlights: The Monkey House provides a professional house PA and stage lighting suited to live music and spoken-word shows. The venue includes an attentive in-house host who manages show operations and technical needs. Off-site parking and plentiful street parking options ease guest arrival.

Best for: Listening-room concerts, stand-up comedy nights, and private milestone celebrations centred on live performance.

Location: The University Avenue area of Berkeley places the venue among a concentration of restaurants and bars, giving guests clear options for pre- or post-event gatherings.

www.themonkeyhouse.org

FAQ

At The Monkey House, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Monkey House is located at 1638 University Avenue, in Central Berkeley, CA.

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  • Subway North Berkeley 0.3 mi
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  • Bus Sacramento St. & University Ave. 0.1 mi
  • Bus Oxford St + University Av 0.7 mi
  • Bus Bancroft Way & Dana St 0.9 mi
  • Train Berkeley 1.2 mi
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