Hillside Club

Hillside Club is a historic event venue in North Berkeley, offering organisers a characterful indoor space for weddings, receptions, private parties, memorials, meetings and performances. Its Arts and Crafts-inspired clubhouse pairs original architectural details with a large, adaptable hall, giving events a distinctive setting without limiting organisers to one style of occasion.

The room can be arranged for different event formats. Seated dinners can host up to 120 guests, while theatre-style presentations, lectures and film screenings can accommodate up to 150. For mixers and other standing gatherings, the stated capacity is 180. Couples can hold a ceremony on the raised stage or beside the built-in fireplace, with the wooden floor providing space for dancing and the room’s historic features lending atmosphere to the celebration.

The rental includes tables and chairs, with the club’s building manager arranging the furniture to suit the chosen layout. Organisers may bring their own caterer or provide food themselves. The venue has a kitchen for warming, staging and serving, but not for cooking. Audio, video and theatrical lighting options are available for events that need presentations, film, music or stage production. The club also welcomes live performers, bands and DJs, subject to its use conditions and neighbourhood noise limits.

With its flexible layout and varied event uses, Hillside Club suits organisers seeking a distinctive Berkeley setting for an intimate celebration, a seated gathering, a community occasion or a performance. Its published capacities help planners assess whether the space fits their guest numbers, and prospective hirers can arrange a tour and discuss their event requirements with the club manager.