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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 space for any intimate gathering, such as happy hours, birthdays, wedding events, or baby showers. This space is a private rental only and hosts up to 30 guests comfortably. It comes equipped with 2 heaters and a speaker with an auxiliary cable to play music respectfully in this space. Please inquire for more details.

Pricing:

  • First 2 hours – $200
  • Each additional hour – $100
Rows of picnic tables and benches in the beer garden

Beer Garden

Outdoors

Casual style picnic tables can accommodate up to 15 seated guests in each row or a maximum of 75 seated guests at all 5 rows. This space is rented by the row or by the entire picnic table area. If rented as a whole, the picnic table area can also accommodate up to 100 guests reception style for a more causal, mingling event.

Pricing:

  • 30 guests max – first 2 hours $300, additional hour $150
  • 45 guests max – first 2 hours $450, additional hour $225
  • 60 guests max – first 2 hours $600, additional hour $300
  • 75 guests max – first 2 hours $750, additional hour $375
  • 100 guests max – first 2 hours $900, additional hour $450
The industrial interior of the Utica Room

Utica Room

Indoors

Available for private or semi-private events for you and your guests. Accommodating up to 70 seated guests or 90 reception style, the Utica Room looks out into the Beer Garden through three large windows for access to fresh air on a beautiful day. The space is equipped with three 50” HD TV’s including HDMI inputs for AV presentations or live TV entertainment, which makes the Utica room perfect for meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, or any other reason to celebrate.

Pricing:

  • 40 guests max – first 2 hours $400, additional hour $200
  • 80 guests max – first 2 hours $800, additional hour $400

Available Packages

PIZZA PARTY

This package is $25 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 – mozz, italian sausage, roasted mushroom, castelvetrano olive
  • Joey – garlic sauce, mozz, roasted onion, roasted mushroom, parsley (v)
  • The ’89 – mozz, pepperoni, goathorn peppers, marinated onion
  • The Ex – mozz, mission fig, goat cheese, castelvetrano olive (v)
  • Papa J – mozz, pepperoni, mushroom, pasil la pepper, marinated onion
  • Dude Ya – mozz, house-made ‘nduja sausage, pepperoni, italian sausage, pecorino, oregano
  • Uptown – mozz, double smoked bacon, italian sausage
  • Classic – mozz, pecorino, oregano (v)
  • All Meat – mozz, pepperoni, italian sausage, ‘nduja sausage, bacon, balsamic glaze
  • All Veggie – mozz, roasted mushroom, roasted onion, castelvetrano olive, seasonal veg, balsamic glaze (v)
  • Cousin Kyle – pesto, mozz, mortadel la, pistachio, goat cheese
  • Old School – mozz curd, basil , pecorino, california olive oil (v)

GRAZING TABLE

This package is $20 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 – $35
  • Pear Crostini – thinly sliced crostinis topped with pear, blue cheese, candied pecans and honey – $30
  • Mini Tarte Tatins – caramelized shallot mini tarts – $35
  • 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 – $30
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 – $35
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. $35/person

Entrees

**not available a la carte

  • 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)
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 12oz bottles or cans (options below). Additional up-charge for bigger bottles or cans may apply. Must be ordered ahead. Ordering during your party will be 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
  • 2-Hour Wristband $40/person ($20 each additional hour)
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
  • 2-Hour Wristband $45/person ($25 each additional hour)
Wine

Wine bottles available for purchase

  • Falanghina – 2022 Skin Contact – $74
    Crisp notes of freshly picked green apples and vibrant citrus peel intertwine with more intricate layers of brioche, dried apricots, and honeyed figs. The velvety texture is contrasted by this wine’s minerality.
  • Sparkling – 2022 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Muscat – $85
    Aromas of tart citrus such as lime, lemons and ripe apples. Fine and full bubbles are quite prominent on the pallet. Finishes very clean, fresh, and with vibrant long lasting acidity. Flavors of ripe tangerine and lime on the finish.
  • Aqua Fresca Piquette – 2022 Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Muscat – $66
    The sparkling blend consists of Sangiovese, Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and Old Vine Muscat. This is the perfect brunch wine! Take it out for a park picnic, it’s refreshing in the heat and complex enough for a slow sipper.
  • Sangiovese – 2022 Sangiovese – $80
    This Sangiovese is a fresh and vibrant expression of this Italian varietal. Aromas of ripe red cherries, strawberries, and anise entwined with elegant rusticity. On the palate, the wine unfolds with flavors of juicy strawberries, hints of red plum, and a touch of earthiness that evokes the essence of the varietal. This medium-bodied wine has balanced acidity and its well-integrated tannins provide structure while being an approachable choice.

Let us make your next event a memorable occasion!

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