Venues & Event Spaces in Berkeley, CA

“Came here for a date night a couple weeks ago and had a blast!
There are a variety axes and the atmosphere is great for for throwing! The staff was extremely friendly and made sure we got the hang of the axes, even if it took a while haha”

“Truly excellent service from start to finish. We got married on the de Young Museum terrace (which was beautiful but extraordinarily complicated given the nature of the venue—members of their staff were so kind and flexible but many others were borderline hostile; I can't recommend it). Grace Street was the core of our wedding as they handled catering, rentals, and setup for both the reception and ceremony.

Cynthia helped us understand the rental and catering proposal and process upfront. We had no idea what we were doing as we didn't have a planner until early much later in the process. She was never bothered by our questions.

Will made himself fully available as we finalized our rental order. He was not only responsive but full of ideas about how to execute the event well. He acted like a partner in our planning, which we desperately needed given his experience at our unique venue.

The team set the space up in record time (as required by the venue) without sacrificing quality.

The food was INCREDIBLE—even better than we remembered from the tasting. We have received rave reviews about both appetizers and entrees from our family and friends (tough critics).

I would so happily work with them again.”

“The Berkeley City Club is a gorgeous building, designed by Julia Morgan in 1929. The building is also a listed historical place so there is tremendous history. It has a gothic feel with vaulted ceilings, Corinthian columns and lots of stones, stairs and stained glass windows. Picture a monastery converted to a hotel. The meeting/event rooms are beautiful with fireplaces. I booked a double/queen room which is on the small side, no AC, nice sizeable bathroom with lovely tiles. I had breakfast and lunch in Julia, the breakfast is included and continental. Lunch in Julia offered a French California inspired menu. Quite good. It was busy during lunch as the BCC is opened to members and has ongoing events, etc.. The dining room staff were great, super helpful and nice.

What was not so good: The rooms are a bit small, no work desk available. The room does not have AC so summertime can be unbearable. The wi fi is really bad. There is no water offered, no kettle or mini fridge either. For first time visits, the front door is a bit confusing as you have to push a button and speak to someone to get in.”

“Wonderful wine shop with a HUGE selection of reasonably priced wines, as well as a few $$$. The proprietor and staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I ducked in to grab a bottle and asked for a French in the $30-50 range was was pleasantly surprised when they recommended a $32 bottle instead of a $48 bottle. Way to make a sale and get a fan for life! They also do tastings, at least on the Friday I was there. I can't wait to go back and explore their selection more.”

“Berkeley is one of those cities that everything is happening and you better be in the know. Thundercat may grace a small club venues stage and John mayer maybe at the head shop buying a bong its the bay area in ready for the weird”

“I visited Urban Adamah for a weekend retreat and had a very positive experience! Considering I was staying on a farm, I was not expecting the accommodations to be so nice, that's for sure. The rooms had bunk beds, but they were study and relatively comfortable, with outlets by every bed. The bathrooms were very modern and clean, as well. I really enjoyed exploring the property and playing with the goats! It felt very safe staying here, as they locked the front gate most of the time, especially overnight.The staff here were also great and dedicated to the success of the farm. Shoutout to Jesse for cooking up some delicious food all weekend! I will definitely leave Urban Adamah feeling refreshed and rejuvenated! Highly recommend coming to the farm to learn more.”

“Beautiful building now makes this a decent destination for a talk, conference, event, like the panel discussions and dinner for the Breakthrough Prizes which I attended. Dinner area also has a nice balcony area with nice evening views of Zellerbach plaza. The food offered quite a bit more character than expected too!”

“The David Brower Center is an awesome venue! We hosted about 120 people for a celebration and used the Tamalpais Rooma nd Terrace on a Sunday morning. The spaces are flexible and Tim was a fabulously supportive point of contact as we thought about layout and had many other questions leading up to the event.

Additionally, when we arrived on the day of our event, April made sure to check about the seating arrangements, helped us with a cart to get things up to the rooms, helped with a bandaid when somebody fell and just maintained such kindness and support. Ben was equally present and creative as we got ready for the event, which included streaming the event and having guests join by Zoom.

Highly recommend the team and spaces at the David Brower Center!”

“This location is five stars for me, and the #1 reason is Amber and Sarah. Amber gave me two packets of Advil when I had a terrible headache one afternoon - thank you so much, Amber. Sarah was also incredibly friendly the first time I came in and got me oriented right away, including the phone booth locations and the basic layout of the space.

* The fifth-floor lounge feels like the perfect living room. The booths are comfortable, the lighting in the booths is warm-temperature, and I feel relaxed almost immediately when I sit down.
* The building itself is older and the elevators are currently under repair, but that doesn’t take away from the experience for me.
* They have a commercial-grade Bravilor Bonamat Sego, and it makes surprisingly rich, frothy coffee - much better than what I normally expect from an office coffee setup. The flavor actually reminds me a little of French press, which I love.
* The neighborhood is hard to beat. Juice Appeal, pizza, Thai, Korean food, burgers, sandwiches - there are so many great options nearby that it is challenging to choose one.
* Salesforce Tower is technically my “home location”, but I prefer Berkeley overall. Salesforce obviously wins on views, but Berkeley wins on thermal comfort for me - it stays cooler, while some Salesforce desks can get pretty warm.

Easily one of my favorite places to work.”

“This is my new go to favorite for finding local, emerging makers and designers. I found some amazing artisanal salts, new gorgeous jewelry and a handmade leather wallet. Definitely a must see if you’re visiting Berkeley.”

“Exactly what I needed. Great location for my activities in the Berkeley/Oakland/Richmond area. Clean, quiet, updated room; clean bathroom; mini frig. New or updated hotel. Hot breakfast included with great variety. Good price. Accommodated a very early check in. Everything you expect at a Holiday Inn but hard to find elsewhere.”

“Absolutely blown away by the exceptional craftsmanship showcased this year! The artistry and attention to detail in the crafts surpassed anything I've seen in previous years. Each piece seemed to radiate an unparalleled level of skill and creativity, truly setting a new standard for excellence. The dedication and innovation displayed by the artists this year were truly inspiring. Can't wait to see what incredible creations they'll unveil next!”

“The Claremont’s bar is quickly becoming one of my favorite spot to go to with my girlfriends. Every time we go the vibes are immaculate. A relaxing but fun environment with good food, good service, and good music. Cherry on top is that Chef Joseph takes the time to check in with patrons and see how everyone is enjoying their experience. Will definitely keep coming back, it’s the place to be.”