Located at the edge of Jack London Square, you’ll follow a rainbow serape into an outdoor oasis known as the Bay Area’s first margarita garden. NIDO’s BackYard focuses on seasonal Mexican cuisine along with a curated list of agave spirits and cocktails. Our Motto is “Mi Backyard es Sú Backyard” welcoming all to enjoy Oakland’s beautiful weather (shine & the occasional rain!), margaritas, buenas vibras, and fun times in our BackYard. ¡Que comience la fiesta!

In the heart of Oakland, The Lake Chalet boasts an elegant venue, with beautiful views. Resting on the edge of Lake Merritt, The Lake Chalet has exquisite views of the water, the surrounding parks, and the lush rolling hills of California.

Oakland has always been a beer town. Once known as the "Milwaukee of the West,” it's a place where hard-working people gather to enjoy locally brewed, fresh beer. Founded in 2009 as Linden Street Brewery, we became the first community-based production brewery in Oakland since Golden West Brewery closed in the 1950s. In 2017, we moved to the Jack London District and rebranded as Oakland United Beerworks. Today, we are proud to continue The Town's great brewing tradition. We have a two tiered indoor space with the upper level mezzanine overlooking the brewery. Seating for approximately 70 people indoors with seating for another 40 people outdoors.

With whimsical sets, 10 acres of beautifully tended gardens, colored fairy lights, and a picturesque setting on the shores of Lake Merritt, our park is the ideal venue for a one-of-a-kind wedding. We offer a canopied amphitheater with both indoor and outdoor seating options, an expansive lawn, water features, and a number of themed areas perfect for receptions and sit-down dinners. Guests will delight in discovering a pirate ship and dragons or taking a ride on the iconic Jolly Trolly train. The Chapel of Peace offers a picturesque backdrop for wedding and engagement photos. Guest capacity varies. Please contact the Fairyland Team.

Hi, my name is Iso, one of the founders of Forage Kitchen. Since 2017, our mission has been to support Oakland entrepreneurs by providing kitchen space, promotional help, and event organization. To support that mission, we rent our space throughout the year for weddings, corporate events, and parties of all kinds. Our space offers a full commercial kitchen, great outdoor space with overhead lighting, and most importantly, a fully stocked bar! With seating capacity for 160 and standing room for 230, it’s great for events of all kinds, and live music is always welcome!