Top Oakland Cocktail Party Venues

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Choosing your cocktail party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Oakland. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Oakland venue has never been easier.

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    Temple SF

    540 Howard St 1st floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
    • Spaces for 200-2,500 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces

    Temple SF, located in San Fransisco's SOMA district, is the perfect location to host your next event. Temple SF Nightclub and Events is considered to be the top night club venue in San Francisco and is the trendiest destination for you and your guests. Visit Temple SF for all of your event hosting needs.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Hotel VIA

    138 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 25-225 Guests
    • 3 Hotels
    • 3 Ballrooms
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    From the imagination of the builders and the operators, the independently owned and operated Hotel VIA takes on a personality as unique as the City it serves. 159 chic and sophisticated guestrooms boast a minimalist design concept that was inspired by, as well as defines, the tony South Beach neighborhood that surrounds the hotel. The Rooftop at VIA, Hotel VIA’s 3,000 sq ft rooftop lounge delivers some of the most stunning and dramatic scenery in San Francisco. The rooftop is designed with fire pits, private cabanas, and food and beverage offerings that create unparalleled experiences for hotel guests and private events. Hotel VIA’s Bar serves handcrafted cocktails designed specifically for Bar VIA, specialty beers, and boutique wines along with an upscale tapas menu. Hotel VIA also offers a dramatically designed café, meeting space, and Elevation 10, a 10th-floor rooftop deck. In the heart of the technological revolution, Hotel VIA incorporates the convenience of the latest technologies to enhance the highest level of personalized service for each guest. Located across the street from the iconic Oracle Park, the “most beautiful ballpark in America” and ½ a mile from the state of the art Chase Center, Hotel VIA is at the epicenter of the best of San Francisco. There’s nothing like San Francisco’s Embarcardero and it’s all a walk, or a muni ride, from Hotel VIA’s front door. Other convenient walks take guests to Mission Bay, the Convention Center, Union Square, the Financial District, and most major tech companies. And all forms of transit – freeway, CalTrain, BART, Ferries – are immediately available. Hotel VIA is excited to bring a new brand of hospitality to a city that celebrates innovation and a vision for the future. A brand of hospitality that goes beyond boutique.

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Beaulieu Garden

    1901 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574, USA
    • Spaces for 375 Guests
    • 1 Winery

    Old World meets new at Beaulieu Garden, which expertly blends beauty, intimacy and tradition in a stunning, secluded and unforgettable setting. Your journey begins at the estate's entrance where a half-mile drive meanders beneath a canopy of sycamore trees. The beautiful grounds are perfectly suited for a romantic celebration, an exquisite dinner or an elegant reception. Imagine the exchange of vows in the sunken garden or dinner delightfully served under a sycamore arbor dappled with lights. As night falls, your guests can dance beneath the stars next to a sparkling pool bordered by manicured lawns and grape vines stretching up into the rolling hills beyond. At Beaulieu Garden, the possibilities for your event are limited only by your imagination. Beaulieu Garden is a stunning event site with formal gardens that reflect the European influence of the de Latour family. Old stone fountains, reflecting pools and, elegant statues are tucked throughout the park-like gardens. It is intimate, private, and perfect for romantic weddings! For one day this very special venue could be yours.

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    Pier 29

    The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 3,600 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    An extraordinary opportunity awaits you at the San Francisco waterfront—a collection of open and flexible spaces on the iconic Embarcadero, ready to be a canvas for your creativity. Whether large or intimate, a corporate conference or a holiday bash, your next occasion can be one people talk about for years to come. It starts this moment. Let your imagination loose and your ideas percolate. The venues of Metro Events can make your vision a reality. Unadorned, this raw space resembles a vintage train station. Decked out for your event, Pier 29 can take on any number of looks; hip media function, glamorous awards gala, high-tech product launch, inspiring seminar. Add adjacent Pier 27 to expand the possibilities.

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    Almaden Golf & Country Club

    6663 Hampton Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
    • Spaces for 16-200 Guests
    • 2 Country Clubs

    Almaden Golf and Country Club is a member-owned private club committed to providing its members and guests with a premier Country Club experience. We pride ourselves in our excellent golf course and facilities. We will provide a welcoming and an inclusive community for all our members. We strive to have a culture of respect by all and for all. We will be family friendly, with a commitment to provide enjoyable activities in attractive settings for all ages. We will respect our past and our traditions while investing in our future.

    $4,500 min
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Auberge du Soleil

    180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573, USA
    • Spaces for 30-150 Guests
    • 4 Hotels
    • 4 Ballrooms
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Welcome to wine country’s most romantic destination. With breathtaking views, five-star accommodations and service, and a Michelin Star-rated culinary program, weddings and special events at Auberge du Soleil are nothing short of magical. Recognized as Napa Valley’s most iconic venue, Auberge du Soleil's dedicated team is dedicated to helping you create memories that will last a lifetime. Auberge du Soleil is an elegant country inn nestled in a 33-acre sunlit olive grove on the slopes of Rutherford Hill on the eastern verge of the Napa Valley. At Auberge du Soleil, you will be pampered and indulged with personal attention as you plan your wedding day. Enjoy the best in hospitality from Auberge du Soleil's team of professionals who specialize in setting the standard for destination weddings in Napa Valley. Savor each moment as you enjoy an exquisite menu prepared especially for you by our Michelin Star culinary team led by Executive Chef, Robert Curry. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine showcases the freshest, seasonal ingredients from local and regional providers. Allow Wine Director, Kris Margerum to create the perfect pairing for your celebratory menu, with selections from the hotel’s award-winning wine cellar. Auberge du Soleil provides the ideal backdrop for your special celebration with two unique venues designed to accommodate events of 2 to 120 guests. Images capturing your wedding ceremony and reception will be framed by the natural beauty of this unmatched picturesque landscape. Terraced down the hillside with views of the renowned Napa Valley, the sun and earth-toned maisons house 50 guest rooms and suites, each with its own private outdoor terrace, fireplace, Mediterranean inspired décor and original contemporary art. All rooms and suites at Auberge du Soleil feature spacious bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs, custom crafted bath products, luxurious Italian linens, down bedding and duvets, along with complimentary guest amenities including wine, fruit, snacks, espresso and soft drinks. Complete your special day by staying with us for a memorable night at Auberge du Soleil and receive a 10% discount on your room. The facility fee includes the exclusive use of your selected private dining space, tables, Italian white linen overlay on caramel linen, natural wood Chiavari dining chairs, service ware, glassware, Riedel crystal stemware, silver, dance floor, event setup and breakdown, staffing, complimentary valet parking (for parties up to 30), and a dedicated private dining manager to assist with day of event coordination. The ceremony fee includes use of a private ceremony location, natural wood Chiavari chairs, and white shade parasols.

    $200,000 min
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    City Cruises San Francisco

    3 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
    • Spaces for 5,000 Guests

    A cool breeze, an escape from the ordinary, and fresh cuisine. Not to mention the views of San Francisco Bay. It’s the perfect event. Whether it’s a wedding, company event, or any other celebration, come on board and find out why it’s better on the water.

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    Dogpatch Wineworks

    2455 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests

    This urban winery is conveniently located along the T-Line in the heart of San Francisco's increasingly popular Dogpatch neighborhood. Dogpatch WineWorks offers a 15,000 square foot barrel room, which makes an exceptional event venue for weddings, corporate functions, fund raisers and private parties up to 300 guests. They also offer private tastings and blendings. At Dogpatch WineWorks, each individual event is customized to suit your vision.

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    Four Seasons San Francisco

    757 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    • Spaces for 40-1,200 Guests
    • 4 Hotels
    • 4 Ballrooms
    • 1 Outdoor

    In the heart of the city, steps from the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center, the 5-star luxury property, the Four Seasons San Francisco, offers an exceptional setting for your wedding, celebration, or meeting. Your guests will enjoy our newly renovated guest rooms when they stay at Four Seasons San Francisco, decorated in calming shades of white, blue, and grey. The Four Seasons San Francisco offers gorgeous views of the city, and you and your guests will appreciate very last detail from our attentive staff. At Four Seasons San Francisco, you will find exceptional settings including 15,000 sqft of newly renovated meeting and event space, including an outdoor terrace, for business meetings and gala banquets, along with a staff dedicated to making your event in San Francisco a success. If planning your wedding at Four Seasons San Francisco, our event-planning staff will work with you directly to make sure all of your event dreams come to life. The Veranda ballroom at Four Seasons San Francisco offers floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a gorgeous terrace perfect for cocktails and mingling. The staff at Four Seasons San Francisco can also arrange photography, florals, linens, and any other amenity or event professional you might need for your special day.

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    The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

    600 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
    • Spaces for 140-800 Guests
    • 2 Hotels
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 1 Outdoor

    In the tradition of The Ritz-Carlton, we design weddings, special events and receptions from the most lavish affair to private, intimate occasions, while always offering an uncompromising level of personal service and attention to detail. We look forward to the honor of assisting you with your celebration and creating a magical event for you, your family, and friends. Event venues at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco offer the ideal setting for: Weddings and anniversaries Birthdays Baptisms, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs Corporate celebrations Holiday parties

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Dogpatch Studios

    991 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 300-450 Guests

    This premier Event Venue located in San Francisco is perfect for Corporate events, large-scale and industrial photo and film productions, dinners and receptions. Modern renovations to Dogpatch Studios have nearly doubled its original size and now offers a third floor studio with an amazing view of San Francisco. Dogpatch's compatible and transformable studies are perfect for a large corporate party, a two-week car shoot and everything in between.

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Venue 412

    412 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
    • Spaces for 127-400 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Venue 412 is a 12,422 sq ft, two-level event venue at 412 Broadway in San Francisco's North Beach, on the edge of the Financial District. We host corporate events, wedding receptions, brand activations, fashion shows, product launches, fundraisers and galas, milestone birthdays, music video shoots, and private buyouts for groups up to 400. The rental includes a full A/V package (PA, professional lighting, video to eleven HD displays, wireless mics, Pioneer DJ booth), in-house catering through our commercial kitchen, two private dressing rooms, four unisex rest rooms, and an artist green room. Everything is included with the venue rental. Four blocks from the FiDi hotel cluster. Massively customizable space allows for infinite possibilities for any kind of event.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Punch Line San Francisco

    444 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
    • Spaces for 180-259 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Comedic greats like Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Chappelle, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Wanda Sykes, Drew Carey and Chris Rock got their start at this legendary comedy club. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Punch Line may be small on space, but really packs a comedic punch –whether you’re looking to liven up a corporate event or business meeting or host a private show with access to the world’s greatest comedians. Located 1.7 miles from the Moscone Center, the Punch Line can accommodate from 25 to 240 guests, and our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to!

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    The Jay Autograph Collection

    433 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
    • Spaces for 7-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Bar
    • 18 Total Spaces

    Located in downtown San Francisco, The Jay offers a design-forward hotel experience rooted in creativity and community. The property features thoughtfully curated interiors, flexible event spaces, and modern guest accommodations. With its urban energy and refined atmosphere, The Jay provides a distinctive backdrop for meetings, receptions, and social gatherings.

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    Palace Hotel San Francisco

    2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
    • Spaces for 90-1,000 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 1 Bar
    • 7 Total Spaces

    A timeless icon where original architecture and authentic elements pair with classically inspired, modern décor. Originally established in 1875, the Palace was San Francisco’s first premier luxury hotel and the largest in the world. Throughout her lifetime as a landmark of the city, the Palace Hotel has witnessed history and evolved with the times. Weddings Exchange vows in a venue that carries your voice. Our three ballrooms are airy, elegant and dignified. Walk down the aisle at Sunset Court, our long hall with a glass dome. Sit under crystal chandeliers at Grand Ballroom, offering 9,000 square feet of reception space. Tailor your catering and remember the important moments with AV equipment such as video cameras. Our expert planners create a seamless wedding experience. Our wedding specialists will create an exquisitely authentic celebration for you, ensuring everything from invitations to flowers and menus to décor is taken care of. Custom Personal Touches When you choose to host your event at the Palace Hotel, you will enjoy unequaled service by our expert wedding specialists. Our team looks forward to collaborating with you on inspired, bespoke arrangements that will precisely meet the needs of you and your guests. Inquire about custom-designed wedding packages featuring loyalty award points, complimentary luxury accommodations and more.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Omni San Francisco Hotel

    500 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
    • Spaces for 170 Guests

    Omni knows meetings, from huge conventions to local gatherings, and we can provide value to the planner and the customer. Our devoted sales team provides the best in meetings, no matter the size, by providing diverse meeting locations, delectable food, and excellent service tailored to your needs. All of Omni Hotels & Resorts' distinctive hotels and resorts around North America offer events and meetings suited to your needs. Are you ready to get started on your next Omni event? For a complete list of services, go to our event services page. It's the day you've been looking forward to since you were a child. Your wedding should be everything you've always imagined, and nothing less will suffice. Omni Hotels & Resorts wants your wedding day to be all you've dreamed of and more. We offer elegant event rooms, gorgeous lodgings, and great cuisine and beverages for weddings of all sizes, from large receptions to tiny rehearsal dinners or bridal brunches. Our wedding planners give exceptional personal service and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that everything goes according to plan.

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    Museum of San Francisco

    608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
    • Spaces for 200-100 Guests

    The Museum of San Francisco offers approximately 4,000 square feet of event space plus an outdoor balcony with views of the financial district. Located at 608 Commercial Street, this historic venue is just steps away from the Transamerica Pyramid, North Beach, and China Town. The building marks the site of the first U.S. branch mint in the West. Montgomery Street, one-half block away, marks the original waterline of Yerba Buena Cove. Visitors can peer into the underground brick vault where gold was stored. The vault survived the 1906 earthquake and fire. The museum venue features: Two full floors of elegant event space that can accommodate up to 400 people Grand reception gallery with 25-foot ceiling, open floor plan, and a dramatic view into the underground brick vault Third-floor outdoor deck with a view of the Financial District Historic grand entry with exposed brick dating from the 1800s Three smaller galleries suitable as bar and food stations

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Nestldown

    22400 Old Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
    • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
    • 7 Event Spaces
    • 2 Venues with Activities

    Our Mission is to provide our wider community with an extraordinary place they can use to share meaningful events with families, coworkers and friends, where the lovely setting contributes to creating a unique and magical experience. We welcome all types of events including Weddings, Micro-weddings, personal parties, Company Holiday Parties, Corporate Meetings, off-sites, and Retreats and more! Our Mission is also to serve the nonprofit groups in our community and their clients by giving them access to a nurturing experience in a beautiful space where they can renew themselves and find respite from the day-to-day challenges they face.

    $10,000 min
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Contemporary Jewish Museum

    736 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    • Spaces for 60-1,550 Guests
    • 7 Museums
    • 1 Theater
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Host your event at one of San Francisco’s unique cultural landmarks! Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s (The CJM) dynamic facility, designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, offers beautiful spaces for all types of special events. Perfect for cocktail parties, seated dinners, wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, lectures, film screenings, and meetings. The CJM’s proximity to Moscone Center makes it an excellent location for convention-related events.

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    City View at Metreon

    135 4th St #4000, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    • Spaces for 800 Guests

    Located right in the heart of San Francisco, City View at Metreon is newly renovated and suited to host receptions, conferences, and everything else in between. Metreon is remodeled and more upscale than before, the city view has over 31,000 square feet of space that can host anywhere from 200 to 2,000 guests. The City View at Metreon has a magnificent view of the skyline and an outdoor terrace unlike any other making it the perfect venue to host any event.