UC Berkeley Alumni House

This place is not part of Cal despite it being located on campus. It is privately owned and operated. I am an alumni scholarship recipient and with that I have the opportunity to visit this place often. A lot of good memories have been made inside this building. There is an underground floor. A coffee/​tea area. A large conference room that is used for many purposes.

Conveniently nestled right between Haas Pavilion and Lower Sproul. It can feel a little like an obscure building that’s hard to find since it’s surrounded by lots of trees but is a great event venue. The Toll room is often used both for private and public events. Many corporations, student organizations, etc. use the space for almost any gathering you can imagine. There are even a few classes held at the Alumni House every now and then and many undergraduate students have had the chance to attend Homecoming celebrations/​activities here as well.
It isn’t free to use this place however, so do make sure to look online for rates and application forms. But overall it’s a great option to consider for a wide variety of event types since they have multiple rooms and even an outdoor patio. Note that this venue also isn’t the largest of places so if you’re looking to host something bigger, consider looking at other spots around campus such as Anna Head, Zellerbach Hall, Zellerbach Playhouse, or Wheeler (with a capacity of 800).