This venue is phenomenal and holds a special place in my heart. Chris helped me set up a surprise…read moreproposal here for my now-fiancé and it went exactly as I'd imagined. The space itself is beautiful -- high ceilings with great skylights, beautiful brick wall on one side, and every media capability you can think of including customizable lighting, sound, and 2 projectors. But as much as the venue was amazing, what really made the day magical was Chris. From my very first conversation with him I could tell that he was going to do everything in his power to make the proposal as perfect as possible. He provided every option, made great suggestions, and went above and beyond for me. I can truly say that I would not be engaged if it wasn't for Chris. I cannot thank him enough.

I highly recommend this venue! We rented it for a wedding reception of 125 people and start to…read morefinish had a great experience with the 1544 Events team. I have nothing negative to say- the space was beautiful, displayed artwork was beautiful, the bartenders, day-of staff, security guard were all so helpful and friendly to not only me as the bride but to ALL of our guests. We got a ton of compliments all night about what a cool space it was and that it was a perfect choice for our party. We worked closest with Stacy and she was phenomenal! She helped us throughout the year of planning and went above and beyond on numerous occasions to make sure our needs were met. We are so happy we chose this venue for our special day!!!

Excellent location and service by the City of Oakland. The staff--Tanya, Tommy and Lisa--are…read morecordial and quick to respond. The earliest time to set up is 11am, so we set up cocktail hour outside on the patio while we finished setting up inside. Catering: Guadalajara Restaurant & Tacos El Dragon (https://www.guadalajaraoakland.com) Cake: Noland's Cake Shop (https://www.nolandscakes.com) Bar: Hugo's Bar Service (https://www.thumbtack.com) Mariachi: Los Aventureros De Oakland (https://www.facebook.com/aventureros.de.oakland) DJ: DJ Vetz (https://www.djvetz.com) Flowers: Belle Flower: (https://www.belle-flower.com) Piedmont Party Rentals: (https://piedmontparty.com)

We used this venue for my baby shower and it was absolutely amazing! The rental process is pretty…read morestraight forward, easy access and parking! Armando was a great help! The forest/woods vibes and rustic ambiance was perfect for our Valhalla-Viking theme. Venue provided tables and chairs and made sure the kitchen and bathrooms were cleaned and ready to go!

We came here because of a friend's wedding and reception…read more The grounds are located in the redwood forest of Oakland Hills near the Chabot Space Center. That means the surroundings are beautiful. Redwood trees everywhere! The building is dated, but still in good shape. There was plenty of room for the 100 or so guests that attended. Tables were set up for the reception luncheon and the entry had tables of Hors d'oeuvres. Outside the ceremony took place on such a beautiful sunny Oakland Hills day. The breeze was just slightly cool so no one needed a jacket and the trees provided enough shade to keep the sun out of your eyes. It's a romantic place for such an intimate gathering and event.

We recently attended a Quinceañera here. Bright and large…read morecommunity room with lots of supporting rooms. held about 150 - love location in the woods. if you are think about hosting an event, this is a winner

Nice Saturday sipping wine, sitting by the water and spending a nice little DEI afternoon. Perfect…read moreplace to land your feet after a ferry ride over. Crowd was, thankfully, diverse. Wine selection (I''m a strictly Chardonnay and Prosecco person), was nice, nice selection of bites (the warm bread w/ the Brie ... perfect ... and wait service was fun and very attentive ... special treat is to be by the water and seeing the joy playing in the grass, walking along the harbor ... and just being! Def a "treat yo'self" good time experience, go on the weekends and enjoy live music

Decided to randomly stop here last weekend while in town…read more We sat outside and the view was stunning. It was such a nice day. We did a red and white flight of wine. The wine was so nice. Bottles are reasonably priced. We also had lunch here. Food was decent. Takes a minute to come out. Staff was friendly enough but not very attentive. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the Jack London area.

We came across this hidden gem of a space on a whim, while looking for a venue to host of our kids'…read morejoint birthday parties. The space is absolutely beautiful and a great blank canvas that doesn't need much decorating because it's got what some elders may call "good bones". The owners are really easy to work with and great at outlining all the details up front, so that you know what you are getting. And for the price, it's totally worth it! The space comes with tons of bells and whistles that you would normally pay extra for. That includes a sound system (for a DJ or you can use their Bluetooth and play your own music), light system, industrial fridge, microwave, a built-in selfie or Photo booth green wall, industrial trash cans, tables, and chairs galore. There's also free and plentiful parking located out back, which was a great built-in perk. There are so many things we loved about this space, including the barn door leading to a cute back patio. Great for creating indoor/outdoor space for guests. Ours used it to watch the trains going by, which was a big hit for the kids. The front of the venue is situated right near a loading dock/overhang area, which came decked out with lights and was perfect for our Piñata. There's also space adjacent the loading dock that worked perfectly for a jumper. We really enjoyed renting this space, and our guests absolutely loved it as well. It's the best space for any type of party or event, and worth every penny.

Was great while it lasted! Easy to book, accommodating, nice venue! Best wishes as you move…read moreforward and continue to serve the Bay Area!

Not a good experience. They security kept coming every…read moreother time to tell us to lower the volume. If you rent it for a special event like weddings or quinceaneras please specify what type of sound system you can bring in the hall. Is really disappointing to Not be able to enjoy the party when you can only Have the volume up to certain point other wise they will "call the cops"

We recently hosted our daughter's 14th birthday and we couldn't be happier with our experience!…read moreFrom start to finish. . The ballroom itself was beautifully maintained, spacious, and created the perfect ambiance for our celebration. Our guests had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments on the venue and service. I highly recommend Alameda Ballroom to anyone looking for a beautiful space with a fantastic team to support their event. Thank you, Amalia and staff, for making our daughter's birthday unforgettable!

The Piedmont Community Hall was our venue for a Wednesday night wedding rehearsal and Friday night…read morewedding. The venue and staff were delightful, we had a beautiful event here. There is a parking lot directly in front of the hall, a few handicap spots and a lot of street parking.

What an amazing gem.. came here for a friend's wedding. This place is absolutely beautiful. Once I…read morewalked up the stairs. It was as beautiful as courtyard garden with a fountain with nice flowers and a few benches to sit.. .the cocktail hour was healed in the area a small room hand a large charcuterie table seating with a live band for some entertainment. The reception hall held about 15 tables the couples table . Desert table in the Conner of the dance floor had a Photo Booth.. beautiful well kept event space . My pictures with my family by the fountain came out perfect. I believe it was a parking lot across the street. Street parking was available

In May, I shop for a couple birthdays and of course like to keep gifts locally made. So one May…read moreweekend I stopped in this maker's retail space and was delighted to find numerous affordable beautiful jewelry, art, and home & bath creations for sale. The staff was friendly and helpful too in answering all of my various questions. I decided on a few purchases that day, including this card for a Bay Area native friend. For any occasion that pairs well with a gift for a Bay Area enthusiast, I invite you to stop in.

Cute shop with nice selection of crystals. I got a few crystals and a bracelet. The woman who was…read moreringing me up asked me if I knew the price of two of the stones. I didn't, so she went to look. The total came out higher than expected, but I waited until I was home to review the digital receipt. Turns out I was overcharged for two of the stones and charged for 8 items when I only bought 7. Could possibly have been a mistake but enough to make me not want to go back.