banquets
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
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.
MON-THUR:
$200 (2 hours)
25 Person Min.
+$100/added hour
FRI-SUN:
$400 (2 hours)
25 Person Min.
+$100/added hour
* Bonus Bar Charge Added for Sidebar Bartender service
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
FRI-SUN:
$400 (2 hours)
25 Person Min.
+$100/added hour
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
tables
- 4 tables: $100 – 24 seats; each additional table $25 (seat 6)
- Full Patio Buyout – $400 – 40 minimum
Available Packages
Build your own party from our choices of snacks, platters, and salads, or go with our Taco Party! Prices are set based on the number of pieces for 10 people served.
PIZZA PARTY
$27 per person / choice of pizzas / includes salad and one cookie or brownie per guest
- Dub - mozzarella, italian sausage, roasted mushroom, castelvetrano olive
- Joey - garlic sauce, mozzarella, roasted onion, roasted mushroom, parsley (v)
- The '89 - mozarella, pepperoni, goathorn peppers, marinated onion
- The Ex - mozarella, mission fig, goat cheese, castelvetrano olive (v)
- Butter Chicken - yellow butter curry sauce, mozarella, chicken, red onion, cilantro
- Dude Ya - mozzarella, house-made ‘nduja sausage, pepperoni, italian sausage, pecorino, oregano
- Spring Pizza - pesto, mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano, asparagus, peas, chili crisp, mustard frill, lemon
- 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
$22 per person / choice of 2 lil bits, 1 hot bit, and 1 platter
LIL BITS | CHOOSE 2
Prices listed account for a 10 person portion size
- Feta Spinach Puffs - puff pastry bites filled with feta cheese and spinach – $40
- Pear Crostini - thinly sliced crostinis topped with pear, blue cheese, candied pecans and honey – $32
- Mini Tarte Tatins - caramelized shallot mini tarts – $40
- 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 – $30
- Cucumber Bites - cucumber topped with cream cheese, confit baby tomato, bacon, balsamic glaze – $28
- Mushroom Bruschetta - crostini topped with herb bean spread and marinated mushrooms with lemon zest – $34
HOT BITS | CHOOSE 1
Prices listed account for a 10 person portion size
- 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 | CHOOSE 1
A la carte options available
- 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
$40 per person / choice of 2 entrees, 2 sides and 1 lil bit.
ENTREES | CHOOSE 2
- 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 | CHOOSE 2
A la carte options available
- 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) – $75 *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) – $65
- Seasonal Salad - either grain or green seasonal salad option available on our current house menu – $75
LIL BITS | CHOOSE 1
Prices listed account for a 10 person portion size
- Feta Spinach Puffs - puff pastry bites filled with feta cheese and spinach – $40
- Pear Crostini - thinly sliced crostinis topped with pear, blue cheese, candied pecans and honey – $32
- Mini Tarte Tatins - caramelized shallot mini tarts – $40
- 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 – $30
- Goat Cucumber Bites - cucumber topped with cream cheese, confit baby tomato, bacon, balsamic glaze – $28
- Mushroom Bruschetta - crostini topped with herb bean spread and marinated mushrooms with lemon zest – $34
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 – $40
- 1500 Dry-Hopped Pale Ale
- Flyway Pilsner
- Best Coast IPA
- Juicy Hoot Hazy IPA
- Racer 5 IPA
- Denogginizer Double IPA
Pitchers 64oz
Does not include barrel-aged beers:
- Drake’s Core Beers – $32
- Drakes Specialty Beers – $36
- Non-alcoholic pitchers – $16
Drink Tickets
- Beer - Draft beer tickets are $10 each and can be redeemed for core pours
- Wine/Cider - Draft wine or cider tickets are $12 each and can be redeemed for any draft wine or cider
- Cocktail - Cocktail tickets are $17 each and can be redeemed for any liquor or mixed drink. Beverages can be upgraded with premium liquor but cannot exceed $17
- Non-Alcoholic - can be redeemed for any any fountain soda, lemonade, iced or hot tea & coffee for $4 each
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.
