Bay Area Winery Event Venues: 7 Best Wineries and Breweries
Seven winery and brewery event venues around the Bay, with capacity, listed prices, hours and what is included checked against each live EIM listing.
TL;DR
Bay Area winery event venues do not require a drive to Napa: the seven EIM winery and brewery rental spaces below, in San Francisco, Berkeley, Livermore, San Carlos and San Rafael, hold a maximum of 70 to 2000 guests, and the hourly-priced ones run $100.00/hour to $1750.00/hour.
- Big San Francisco party or client reception: the Industrial Chic Winery, $1750.00/hour, 700 standing or 350 banquet, drinks and catering included.
- Several hundred guests on the Peninsula: the San Carlos brewery, $580.00/hour, 2000 standing or 1400 banquet.
- Seated winery dinner for up to 189: the San Carlos winery, $1000.00/hour.
- Tri-Valley team dinner with wine servers listed: the Livermore winery, $175.00/hour, 70 banquet.
- East Bay team of 30 to 80: two Northwest Berkeley wineries, $200.00 + $150.00/hour or $400.00 + $150.00/hour.
- Lowest rate: the San Rafael brewery, $100.00/hour for up to 70.
Last updated: October 2026
Every price, capacity and duration below comes from the live Events in Minutes (EIM) listing, checked on October 12, 2026.
Which Bay Area wineries rent space for events?
Five wineries here rent space for private events: one each in San Francisco, San Carlos and Livermore, and two in Northwest Berkeley. Two breweries, in San Carlos and San Rafael, round out the list. All seven are request to book: the host confirms your date first. For rooms beyond wineries and breweries, compare event venues in San Francisco and event venues in Berkeley.
What do winery venues cost per hour in the Bay Area?
Bay Area winery and brewery venues here run $100.00/hour to $1750.00/hour across the five hourly-priced listings, with a median of $580.00/hour. The two Berkeley wineries charge a setup fee plus an hourly rate, so the median excludes them.
Minimums matter too: the San Francisco winery, the San Carlos winery and the Livermore winery start at 4 hours; the other four start at 3.
Is wine service included at these venues?
The San Francisco Industrial Chic Winery is the only package that lists drinks among its inclusions: catering services, drinks, a bar and mixed cocktails. The Livermore winery lists dedicated wine servers as available for events, the Berkeley natural light winery says it offers wine service, and the San Rafael brewery describes food and drink options (beer and wine) with servers against a $300 minimum spend, so confirm what each hourly rate covers. The San Carlos winery, the San Carlos brewery (which adds a built-in bar) and the 1,400 sq ft Berkeley winery name no drinks service, so confirm who pours. To hire drinks separately, EIM lists bar services and caterers.
Which Bay Area brewery event spaces host 200+ guests?
Only the San Carlos brewery: 2000 standing or 1400 banquet across 30,000 sq ft, with free on-site parking. The San Rafael brewery tops out at 70.
The 7 best winery and brewery event venues in the Bay Area
Largest capacity first.
Industrial Chic Winery Event Space
A San Francisco warehouse winery with white-washed brick, barrels, 20-foot ceilings, a balcony and a 30-foot granite bar. It holds 700 standing or 350 banquet, and the package includes catering services, drinks and a bar, plus use of an attached boardroom. Best for: a company party or client reception of 150 to 700. Watch-out: $1750.00/hour with a 4 hour minimum, and posted hours end at 9:00 PM Monday to Saturday.
Book nowDistinctive Brewery for Celebrations
A 30,000 sq ft brewery in San Carlos with a warehouse hall, garden, built-in bar, stage, full kitchen and janitorial services, listed for 2000 standing or 1400 banquet. Parking is free on site. Best for: an all-hands party of several hundred. Watch-out: posted operating hours are Friday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM only, so confirm an evening date with the host first; tables, a projector and the bar area are add-ons priced on inquiry, and bookings cap at 9 hours.
Book nowExquisite Winery for Celebrations
A 6,000 sq ft winery in San Carlos with a patio, stage, chandeliers, lounge seating and soundproofing, for 270 standing or 189 banquet. Best for: a seated Peninsula dinner or awards night of 100 to 189. Watch-out: the AV section lists WiFi only (an AV Sound Tech add-on is $75.00/per hour), parking is listed as street parking plus lots with 25 spots on weekdays before 5 PM and 125 spots evenings and weekends, so confirm which are free, and cancellation is Super Strict.
Book nowEnchanting Winery for Celebrations
A 1,911 sq ft winery in Livermore with an outdoor area, stage, sound system, microphones and a prep kitchen, holding 100 standing or 70 banquet. It is the only listing here naming wine servers, and parking is free on site. Best for: a Tri-Valley team dinner of 40 to 70 seated. Watch-out: a 4 hour minimum and Strict cancellation, and it sits in Livermore, so plan transport for guests coming from San Francisco or the Peninsula.
Book nowWinery with Natural Light for Events
A 2,000 sq ft winery in Northwest Berkeley with natural light, an outdoor area, sound and included tables and chairs, for 75 standing or 52 banquet. It lists public transit, full ADA access and hours to 12:00 AM every day. Best for: an East Bay team dinner of 30 to 50 that may run late. Watch-out: a $400.00 setup fee on top of $150.00/hour, parking is street only, and cancellation is Strict.
Book nowSophisticated Winery for Gatherings
A 1,400 sq ft winery, also in Northwest Berkeley, for up to 80 standing or banquet, with a projector, cups and glasses, a prep area and furniture you can rearrange. Its Flexible policy allows cancellation up to 7 days before. Best for: a team offsite of up to 80 that pairs a presentation with dinner. Watch-out: a $200.00 setup fee plus $150.00/hour, free street parking plus one on-site ADA space, and hours given on request.
Book nowCaptivating Brewery for Special Occasions
A 500 sq ft brewery space in San Rafael for up to 70 standing or seated, with a full kitchen, outdoor area, sound system, microphones, projector and art installations. Its $100.00/hour is the lowest rate here, and cancellation is Flexible. Best for: a Marin team happy hour or small celebration of 20 to 50. Watch-out: the listing notes a $300 minimum spend and says the shown price reflects weekends, and 500 sq ft for 70 guests is about 7 sq ft each, so a full room will feel packed.
Book nowCompare the seven venues side by side
Five charge per hour; two charge a setup fee plus an hourly rate.
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Chic Winery Event Space | San Francisco, CA | 4–24 hours | 1–700 guests | $1750.00/hour |
| Distinctive Brewery for Celebrations | San Carlos, CA | 3–9 hours | 1–2000 guests | $580.00/hour |
| Exquisite Winery for Celebrations | San Carlos, CA | 4–24 hours | 1–270 guests | $1000.00/hour |
| Enchanting Winery for Celebrations | Livermore, CA | 4–16 hours | 1–100 guests | $175.00/hour |
| Winery with Natural Light for Events | Berkeley, CA | 3–14 hours | 1–75 guests | $400.00 + $150.00/hour |
| Sophisticated Winery for Gatherings | Berkeley, CA | 3–13 hours | 1–80 guests | $200.00 + $150.00/hour |
| Captivating Brewery for Special Occasions | San Rafael, CA | 3–24 hours | 1–70 guests | $100.00/hour |
Are winery and brewery venues good for holiday parties?
Winery and brewery venues work for Bay Area holiday parties if the closing time fits: a 6:00 PM party booked for 4 hours needs a room open until 10:00 PM or later. The Berkeley natural light winery lists 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM and the Livermore winery 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, both every day. The San Carlos winery notes that event rates and minimums are higher in December. The San Francisco winery closes at 9:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 6:00 PM Sunday, so it suits an early reception.
What does the room alone cost for a 4 hour event?
Example estimates for a 4 hour booking, room only, before food, drinks, tax, fees and gratuity:
- San Rafael brewery: 4 x $100.00 = $400.00
- Livermore winery: 4 x $175.00 = $700.00
- Berkeley, 1,400 sq ft winery: $200.00 + (4 x $150.00) = $800.00
- Berkeley, natural light winery: $400.00 + (4 x $150.00) = $1,000.00
- San Carlos brewery: 4 x $580.00 = $2,320.00
- San Carlos winery: 4 x $1000.00 = $4,000.00
- San Francisco winery: 4 x $1750.00 = $7,000.00
The San Francisco figure also covers drinks and catering services. For fees to ask about, see the venue hidden fees checklist.
How we chose these seven venues
We started from nine EIM winery, brewery or wine bar listings. One failed verification (its URL did not match its canonical page), and a Santa Cruz wine bar is outside the Bay Area. The other seven were judged on capacity by layout, listed price, minimum booking, parking and posted hours.
Planning tips for a winery or brewery event
- Plan on the banquet number for a sit-down meal. Seated capacity is half the standing figure at the San Francisco winery.
- Put parking in the invite. Both Berkeley wineries rely on street parking (the 1,400 sq ft winery adds one on-site ADA space).
For a guided tasting instead of a room, see our food and drink tasting team building guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the venue rental the whole cost of a winery or brewery event?
Usually not. Plan food, wine or beer, bar staff, decor and extra AV as separate lines unless the listing includes them (see the wine service answer above), then add tax, fees and gratuity. Ask each host for a written quote that lists what the hourly rate covers.
Do Bay Area winery venues let you bring outside wine or beer?
Three restrict it: the San Carlos winery lists outside alcohol as not allowed, the Livermore winery serves only its own wine and spirits (renters may bring beer or hard seltzer in bottles or cans), and the San Rafael brewery allows no outside alcohol. The San Francisco winery lists its alcohol policy as venue provides alcohol, and the 1,400 sq ft Berkeley winery allows beer but no hard liquor. The San Carlos brewery and the Berkeley natural light winery do not state a policy, so ask the host in writing before you plan around your own bottles or kegs. Also ask whether a licensed bartender or a per-bottle or per-keg fee is required.
Can a small team of 15 to 25 book one of these venues?
Yes. Every listing starts at 1 guest. For a small group, cost is the real filter: the San Rafael brewery at $100.00/hour and the Livermore winery at $175.00/hour carry the lowest hourly rates. See the 4 hour cost table above for room-only totals.
Which of these venues have the most forgiving cancellation terms?
The San Rafael brewery and the 1,400 sq ft Berkeley winery are Flexible (up to 7 days before). The San Francisco winery, San Carlos brewery, Livermore winery and Berkeley natural light winery are Strict (up to 30 days before). The San Carlos winery is Super Strict (up to 60 days before).
Is a winery a good venue for a client event?
Yes, since the barrels, brick and bar do much of the decorating, but check seated capacity, parking and accessibility first. The San Francisco winery, the San Carlos brewery and the Livermore winery list free on-site parking, and six of the seven listings mark the venue as wheelchair accessible; the San Carlos winery lists ground floor access.