Top Oakland Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Established in 1993 in downtown San Francisco, 111 Minna Gallery is in the business of Art and Leisure. The gallery showcases a unique blend of local and international artists, world-class DJ’s, live performance, and film screenings in an elegantly urban and ever-changing 4,000 square foot space. The gallery is open to the public and nightly on a rotating schedule for special events large enough for 500 people. The space evokes the dramatic effect of an urban industrial warehouse with 16ft high walls, floor to ceiling windows facing out on 2nd Street, exposed piping overhead, original hardwood floors, and monthly rotating art exhibitions. With 4,700 square feet of open space, 111 Minna Gallery can support two independent events – accommodating groups from 50-500. Each space has a fully stocked bar, sound system, separate entrances, and a raised stage. 111 Minna Gallery is perfect for clients wishing to host events in conjunction with conferences at Moscone Center.

Host your next wedding, seminar, conference, social event or executive meeting amid 32,000 square feet of flexible indoor venues—including a 9,000-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,200 guests—at Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA. Our award-winning executive chef is on-hand to prepare custom banquet and catering menus sure to dazzle your guests for any occasion.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

A sleek, modern event space, bar, and lounge in the heart of San Francisco. Designed to deliver an unforgettable experience, our venue features stunning visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and a fully customizable atmosphere to bring any vision to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a high-energy celebration, the space adapts seamlessly to your needs. Perfect for: Networking Events, Convention Mixers, Birthday Celebrations, Wedding Receptions, Holiday Parties, DJ or Live Music events, and any other occasion worth celebrating! Conveniently located just three blocks from the iconic Moscone Center, our venue is an ideal choice for conference after-parties and corporate gatherings.

• Spaces for 350-750 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Julia Morgan Ballroom is the perfect venue to host an event of any sort in San Francisco. The large, raw space with eclectic decor is great for weddings, galas, fundraisers, or corporate events. The gorgeous interior of the Julia Morgan Ballroom is Beaux-Arts inspired, with top of the line modern amenities. Julia Morgan Ballroom's team of production professionals ensures nothing less than perfection for all events. Julia Morgan Ballroom is located in the Merchants Exchange in downtown San Francisco. Guests can enjoy San Frans iconic cable cars as Julia Morgan Ballroom is located on the California St. car line.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests

Welcome to “Keys”…a sacred historical space in San Francisco, CA, dedicated for the art and culture of jazz music…America’s original musical art form! We are proud to present the best of our Bay Area jazz artists, along with their National and International peers. Presenting live performances five nights a week, we are open to music fans of all ages. With a dedicated bar and lounge, we welcome you to stop by for a snack and quick drink if you're ever in the neighborhood. Our shows are held in our Listening Room, an intimate setting where the musicians are our focus. With full service during the show, you're welcome to enjoy dinner from our kitchen or dessert if you need something sweet! We look forward to seeing you for a show or event soon!

• Spaces for 106-2,500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 6 Total Spaces

Nestled in San Francisco's Dogpatch District, The Midway is a sprawling 40,000 square-foot hub of creativity and innovation, welcoming all to discover, create, interact and be moved. Our vibrant venue celebrates the confluence of music, art, cutting-edge technology, and culinary arts, offering an array of performances, workshops, and exhibits that spark inspiration at every corner. At The Midway, we're dedicated to curating an enriching, thought provoking journey for every visitor, where the unexpected becomes the norm.

• Spaces for 10-325 Guests
• 4 Bars
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Step into a world of vintage glamour at The Palace Theater, a 1920s-inspired venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco. This stunning space captures the elegance of the Roaring Twenties, featuring secret entrances, sophisticated décor, and a beautifully appointed Cabaret Room. The venue's romantic ambiance is perfect for couples seeking a unique setting to exchange vows and celebrate their love. The Cabaret Room, with its gorgeous stage and vintage-inspired details, offers a dramatic backdrop for your ceremony or reception. The discreet entrances provide an element of surprise and exclusivity, adding to the charm and mystique of the space. Whether you're hosting an elegant affair or a more relaxed celebration, The Palace Theater offers a captivating setting to make your wedding day truly unforgettable.

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Aphotic, from the Greek “without light,” makes reference to the layer of the ocean that receives less than 1% of sunlight. Located in SoMa and walking distance from The Moscone Center, Aphotic is a best practice seafood restaurant from Chef Peter Hemsley focused on transparency and traceability, providing the freshest direct-sourced seafood and highlighting the best of California’s bounties.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Alloy Collective creates event experiences that allow guests to forget where they are. We are a fully customizable event venue, an arts & innovation hub, and a community-oriented collaborative workspace located in San Francisco. Whether you’re looking to host a product demo, a professional networking event, or a private food tasting, Alloy is the space for you. With three separate floors, including rooftop access with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Alloy Collective is perfect for hosting a small get together or a large gathering. Alloy Collective is much more than a venue — it’s an experience. With a modern architectural flare and the capacity for customization, Alloy Collective aims to be an event production service that is truly one of a kind. We are a team made up of unique creative professionals breaking the industry boundaries to design exceptional experiences for top cliental nationwide. Pricing based on venue rental rates and production services.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests

This versatile event space is ideal for hackathons, workshops, conferences, corporate off-sites, product demos, and team training sessions. Designed for both functionality and ambiance, the venue features a spacious main area and multiple breakout rooms, offering a flexible setup for diverse event needs. Located in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, this full-production venue is equipped with premium AV, including a large LED wall and a Bose sound system. • Main Event Room: Large & customizable open space for up to 250 guest seated. • Workshop Room: Accommodates up to 40 attendees. • Podcast Room: Ideal for recording sessions, with acoustic treatment and recording equipment available upon request. Equipped with Blackmagic cameras and Shure SM7B microphones. • Breakout Rooms: 8 separate breakout spaces, accommodating 4 to 10 people each, adaptable for various team setups. Amenities: • LED wall for dynamic visuals • Bose sound system for clear, immersive audio • Livestream studio setup • Wheelchair accessible • Kitchen area with fridge and microwave • Private rooms for focused discussions • Ethernet and high-speed Wi-Fi (1Gb up & down) • Ample electrical outlets On-Demand Services: • Our team provides end-to-end event management, including live streaming and recording capabilities for high-quality content capture.

• Spaces for 58-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Jeanne D’arc Event Space offers a unique setting for your next event. Located within the historic Cornell Hotel de France, this space once housed the beloved Jeanne D’arc restaurant, known for its French cuisine and medieval-inspired ambiance. The venue’s medieval charm, combined with modern amenities, makes it the ideal location for intimate gatherings, corporate events, parties, or special celebrations. With a fully equipped kitchen and the flexibility to bring your own catering, we ensure that your event is seamless and unforgettable. With a capacity of up to 80 guests, this venue blends old-world European elegance with contemporary comfort, offering the perfect atmosphere for a memorable occasion. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, business meeting, or birthday celebration, our team is here to bring your vision to life.

Present our private event venue offers a clean slate with built-in capabilities to bring our client’s dream to life. We’ve celebrated weddings, engagements, product launches conferences, film shoots and more. With a consistent emphasis on dreaming big and the ability to execute any type of event, the sky is the limit. DREAM is the perfect location for all of your social and business events. Our upscale event venue is perfect for a wide range of event formats. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Our team is here to ensure you have everything you need for a successful event. With us, you’re in great hands!

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Great Big Game Show Fisherman’s Wharf is set right next to delicious dining, endless entertainment, and of course, the beautiful views of the bay! Whether you’re aiming to boost your team’s collaboration or just want a fun team hangout, Great Big Game Show offers a great mix of challenge, collaboration, and connection. Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Directions: Once on Bay Street, turn left on Mason, then right on Beach. After parking, walk to Jefferson Street — Great Big Game Show is next to The Escape Game, across from Boudin Bakery. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or (628) 203-0140!

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Mars Bar Restaurant is a great venue located south of market in SF. We have a huge back area that is perfect for bands, DJ's, birthdays, banquets, and many other celebrations. We have two outside patios. The garden patio and the larger under the big top tented patio. The tented patio can be configured for events that are casual to full blown elegance. We love small events as well as large ones. Any questions, please just ask. Thanks

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests

Eve Nightclub & Event Space offers 3,000 square feet of timeless elegance making Eve one of the most desirable spots in San Francisco. Consisting of attractive interiors, sophisticated decor and an intimate floor plan, Eve boasts new elevated VIP seating for maximum visibility of the party, two fully-stocked bars, and unprecedented nightclub production. Located centerstage of this ultra-chic venue is a state-of-the-art DJ Booth that delivers cutting edge music with impeccable sound. Eve’s Garden outdoor bar offers a change of environment and allows guests to party under the stars. Eve’s unique layout offers a stunningly versatile event space that can host corporate functions, holiday parties, product launches, fundraisers, company offsite meetings, conferences, fashion shows and cocktail receptions. Let our expert staff tailor a personalized evening to accommodate all your special needs.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

set sail to new beginnings Begin your life together with a pure moment of bliss at The Argonaut Hotel San Francisco. Located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, the Argonaut Hotel offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, and is rich in history and culture. From traditional elegant receptions, to the more contemporary casual events, our catering team is there to guide you through each decision every step of the way. At the Argonaut Hotel, your fairytale ending arrives at the beginning.

• Spaces for 30-700 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

Chambers is the ideal meeting spot for any occasion, since it is conveniently located in the heart of the city, just 3 blocks from the San Francisco Civic Center and 6 streets from Union Square. Smaller parties feel pleasant in any of our little corners, even though we have ample capacity to accommodate celebrations of 700 or more attendees. Our Spaces The Horseshoe: The horseshoe is the focal point of our lounge and is ideal for informal meetings of 5-30 people. This location, which is just next to our DJ Booth and Lounge Bar, can serve as a semi-private home base for your party. The Lounge: This is where the party takes place! Our lounge has a capacity of 20-150 people and can be rented out on a semi-exclusive or full-exclusive basis. To suit any type of event, there is a complete bar, DJ booth, and an 80" flat screen television. The Patio: Drink in the gorgeous view of the pool and palm trees in our private oasis while enjoying cocktails at our super secret pop-up bar! Worried about Karl the Fog? We have wind barriers and outside heaters that will keep you comfortable while you enjoy the party. Each patio can fit up to 40-50 seated guests. The Courtyard: The pool-side courtyard, which can hold gatherings of up to 500 people and can be customized to fulfill practically any purpose, is ideal for bigger scale events. There is a fire pit and two independent cabanas that may be set up for smaller, more intimate gatherings. Seated dinners can fit up to 250 guests. Chambers Buyout- Can’t decide on which space? Rent out the whole venue! Max capacity is 700 guests.

• Spaces for 49-98 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

With timeless character, a thoughtful minimalistic vibe, and attentive hands-on staff, Capitol Art has many times over been called “the perfect event space”. Whether you’re unveiling a new car, launching a product, bringing in high-profile guests or just want the comfort of having a venue all to yourself, we are passionate about helping you bring your vision to life. Comprised of two airy studios joined by a 8 foot pass-through door, clients can customize their rental to fit each event’s logistical and budgetary needs. Whether you’re renting one of our spaces individually or combining them to impress with our 7,000 sq ft footprint, you’ll always get the same awesome perks like off-street load-in, reserved parking and direct street-access to your self-contained, private space. With tons of flexibility, plenty of room, and thoughtful support we aim to make your stay as magical as it is productive. Plus, we’re mere blocks from Bart and just steps from local coffee shops, dining and high-end groceries. The Mission District of San Francisco has plenty to keep you entertained & happy and we’re proud to invite you to the neighborhood.

• Spaces for 700-1,400 Guests

Built in 1909, The Regency Center is considered the finest example of Scottish Rite temple architecture in the country, featuring Gothic, Neoclassic, and Beaux-Arts styles. The building has housed a Masonic Temple, a dance studio, the Polish Arts Foundation, and a movie theater. Recently restored to its original splendor, this landmark offers three levels of unique gathering space. This versatile San Francisco landmark offers three separate venues - The Regency Ballroom, Social Hall, and Lodge - each with unique architectural characteristics and an array of accompanying rooms. Capacities range from 70 up to 1,000 with the entire facility accommodating up to 2,000 guests in combined occupancy. Whether you are planning the wedding of your dreams, a corporate seminar, an elaborate reunion, or a celebratory bar or bat mitzvah, you will find The Regency Center to be a distinctive and imaginative choice. We invite you and your guests to relax and indulge yourselves in this exceptional venue, and let us demonstrate why we are the ideal setting for your next special event.

• Spaces for 60-350 Guests
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces

Set in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, Chorus Theater offers a versatile venue for concerts, corporate events, film screenings, performances, and private celebrations. The historic theater features a spacious auditorium, professional stage, advanced audiovisual capabilities, and flexible event layouts that accommodate a wide range of gatherings. Blending classic architectural character with modern production amenities, the venue provides a distinctive backdrop for both intimate events and large-scale productions. Its central location and adaptable spaces make Chorus Theater a memorable destination for events in the heart of San Francisco.