Drake’s Dealership is one of the most unique venues in downtown Oakland for hosting gatherings or celebrations, such as birthday parties, reunions, or casual business gatherings. Please review the options below and submit the form at the bottom of this page to make a banquet inquiry.

Available Spaces

Benches and stools surrounded by a wood and brick wall, softened with lush plants

Alley Bar

Outdoors

The perfect private outdoor setting for intimate gatherings — ideal for happy hours, birthdays, networking events, baby showers, and more. This fully private space comfortably accommodates up to 30 guests and includes two heaters, plus a speaker with an auxiliary connection for soft, respectful background music. Reserve this space for three hours for $300 and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere tailored to your group’s needs.

Rows of picnic tables and benches in the beer garden

Beer Garden

Outdoors

This space can be reserved for exclusive use, including all five picnic table rows and the bleachers, or for a smaller reserved section that includes three picnic table rows. A full reservation is great for up to 100 guests in a laid-back, reception-style setting made for mingling, while the smaller option comfortably hosts up to 50 guests.
Pricing:

  • Half Picnic Table Area (3 rows): $600 for three hours
  • Full Picnic Table Area + Bleachers: $1200 for three hours
The industrial interior of the Utica Room

Utica Room

Indoors

Celebrate in style in our bright and inviting Utica Room, perfect for private or semi-private gatherings. With seating for up to 40 guests or 80 for a reception-style event, this space offers a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. Three large windows look out onto the Beer Garden, letting in fresh air and natural light on beautiful days.

Equipped with three 50” HD TVs and HDMI inputs, the Utica Room is ideal for presentations, live TV, or curated playlists, making it perfect for everything from meetings and rehearsal dinners to birthdays and special celebrations.

Pricing:

  • Semi-Private (half room, up to 40 guests): $600 for three hours
  • Full Room (up to 80 guests): $1200 for three hours

Available Packages

PIZZA PARTY

This package is $27 per person and accommodates enough pizza for the confirmed headcount for the duration of your event. This package also includes a large house salad with 2 dressings that can be refilled and your choice between chocolate chip cookies or brownies for your dessert. This package is set up in a buffet style allowing you and your guests to serve yourselves. This package accommodates vegetarians and vegans as well.

  • Dub – mozzarella, italian sausage, roasted mushroom, castelvetrano olive
  • Joey – garlic sauce, mozzarella, roasted onion, roasted mushroom, parsley (v)
  • The ’89 – mozzarella, pepperoni, goathorn peppers, marinated onion
  • The Ex – mozzarella, mission fig, goat cheese, castelvetrano olive (v)
  • Butter Chicken – yellow butter curry sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onion, cilantro
  • Dude Ya – mozzarella, house-made ‘nduja sausage, pepperoni, italian sausage, pecorino, oregano
  • Broccolini – mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, parmigiana, fresh garlic, roasted broccolini, lemon, chili crisp (v)
  • Classic – mozzarella, pecorino, oregano (v)
  • Quiet Laugh – mozzarella, black forest ham, pineapple, jalapeno, gochugaru chili flake
  • All Meat – mozzarella, pepperoni, italian sausage, ‘nduja sausage, bacon, balsamic glaze
  • All Veggie – mozzarella, roasted mushroom, roasted onion, castelvetrano olive, seasonal veg, balsamic glaze (v)
  • Cousin Kyle – pesto, mozzarella, mortadella, pistachio, goat cheese
  • Old School – mozzarella curd, basil, pecorino, california olive oil (v)

GRAZING TABLE

This package is $22 per person and accommodates enough food for the confirmed headcount. You will be able to select 2 lil bits, 1 hot bit, and 1 platter. This package is set up in a buffet format allowing you and your guests to serve yourselves. This package can not be replenished during your event.

If interested in ordering any of the Grazing Table package items a la carte, the quantities per order and cost will be below.

LIL BITS

There are 10 pieces per item unless stated below.

  • Feta Spinach Puffs – puff pastry bites filled with feta cheese and spinach – $38
  • Pear Crostini – thinly sliced crostinis topped with pear, blue cheese, candied pecans and honey – $30
  • Mini Tarte Tatins – caramelized shallot mini tarts – $38
  • Garden Focaccia – focaccia loaf with mixed herbs veggies and fruit baked into crust – $15
  • Goat Cheese Tarts – tart shells filled with whipped thyme goat cheese, drizzled with honey – $25
  • Cucumber Bites – cucumber topped with cream cheese, confit baby tomato, bacon, balsamic glaze – $25
  • Mushroom Bruschetta – crostini topped with herb bean spread and marinated mushrooms with lemon zest – $32
HOT BITS

Each item feeds 10 people.

  • Mac n Cheese – shallow hotel pan with pasta, cheese sauce and panko topping – $75
  • Baked Potato Fry Platter  – large platter of fries, sour cream, bacon, green onion, shredded cheese – $40
PLATTERS

Each item feeds 20 people.

  • Meat Platter – mixed cured meats, crostinis, dried fruit and dips – $150
  • Cheese Platter – mixed cheeses, crostinis, dried fruit, nuts and jam – $150
  • Spinach Dip – spinach and cheese dip with crostini – $85
  • Roasted Bell Pepper Dip – roasted pepper dip, whipped feta, flatbread – $85
  • Hummus Platter – hummus 3 ways, mixed veg and flatbread – $65

Dinner Party

This package accommodates enough appetizer, entrees and sides for the confirmed headcount of your event. It also includes your choice between chocolate chip cookies or brownies for dessert. Additional items can be ordered a la carte as well . This package is set up in a buffet style allowing you and your guests to serve yourselves. Offerings can accommodate vegetarians and vegans. You will be able to choose 2 entrees and 2 sides from the list below, as well as 1 lil bit from the grazing table package to be used as an appetizer. $40/person

Entrees
  • Pulled Pork Sliders – chili braised pulled pork, pickled red onion, cilantro, cilantro lime crema
  • Grilled Chicken Breast – cumin spiced grilled chicken, served on a bed of lentils, pickled red onion, and lime crema (gf)
  • Sausage and Sauteed Peppers – mild Italian sausage, sautéed peppers and onions
  • Seasonal Vegetable Curry – seasonal vegetable yellow curry and jasmine rice (vg/gf)

**not available a la carte

Sides

Prices listed account for a 20 person portion size

  • Broccoli with Romesco – roasted broccoli, romesco, toasted almond, parsley (vg/gf) – $70
  • Brussel Sprouts with Lebnah – fried brussel sprout, caraway spice, lebnah, dukkah, pomegranate molasses, lemon (v/gf) – $70
    *nut free option available upon request
  • Lentils with Mushrooms – braised lentils topped with sauteed wild mushrooms (vg/gf) – $80
  • House Salad – mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber and harissa chickpea with 3 choices of dressings (vg/gf) – $60
  • Seasonal Salad – either grain or green seasonal salad option available on our current house menu – $70

Salads

Each item feeds 20 people.

  • Seasonal Salad – either grain or green seasonal salad option available on our current house menu – $70
  • Mixed Green Salad – mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber and harissa chickpea with 3 choices of dressings – $60

BEVERAGES

Mix and Match 6 Packs

Select six canned options to build your own bucket! Must be ordered ahead as same day adjustments are subject to availability – $30

  • 1500 Dry-Hopped Pale Ale
  • Flyway Pilsner
  • Best Coast IPA
  • Denogginizer Double IPA
Pitchers 64oz

Does not include barrel-aged beers:

  • Drake’s Core Beers – $30
  • Drakes Specialty Beers – $34
  • Guest Beers – $34
  • Non-alcoholic pitchers – $12+
Basic Beverage Package

Drinks include all Drake’s beer and non-alcoholic beverages (ciders and draft wine require two tickets)

  • $9.25/ticket
Premium Beverage Package

Drinks included are any single poured drink available, including all Drake’s beer, guest beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages (canned wine requires two tickets)

  • $10.25/ticket

Let us make your next event a memorable occasion!

When ready please fill out and submit the form below, providing any initial questions and additional information on your desired experience in the "notes" box and team members will get back to you within 1-3 business days.