Berkeley's Biggest Little Bar

Berkeley's Biggest Little Bar

About

Our History

Since opening in 2009, Beta Lounge has become a mainstay in the downtown Berkeley nightlife scene. With a full bar, eight rotating taps, an impressive variety of Belgian & Craft beers and Happy Hour from 4-7pm Mon-Sat, Beta Lounge is an oasis here in Berkeley, California. If you’re looking for a nice mellow place to hang out for drinks, a bite to eat and a great clean atmosphere, Beta is the perfect spot.  Come by after work or on the late night.  Casual sophistication in the heart of Berkeley!

  • 2009 – Beta Lounge opens it’s doors in downtown Berkeley with a selection of Craft Beers, Wines, Sakes, delicious bites and one-of-a-kind French Bread Pizzas!!
  • 2012Beta adds a Full-Bar!! Continues to be a go-to-spot for UC Berkeley graduate students, faculties and department staff!
  • 2018New Owner/Management takes over on Nov 1st with an intention to make Beta the most popular little bar in Berkeley!
  • 2019 – Celebrating 10th year in downtown Berkeley!
  • 2020 – COVID-19! Shut-down for 2 weeks… reopened as a low-priced takeout kitchen ‘Neighborhood Kitchen’, allowing customers to order food online for themselves and the homeless of Berkeley!  Towards the end of the year, bars were allowed to re-open and so did Beta Lounge!
  • 2021-2023 Adjusting to the new Post-covid Berkeley!

Private Events

We want to host your next event @ Beta Lounge!

Private Event Inquiry Form

Whether you are just organizing a last minute group gathering (impromptu), or want to reserve a section of Beta Lounge for your group (semi-private) or want to reserve all of Beta Lounge for a completely private event, we can surely accommodate.

Located in downtown Berkeley with high ceilings and

  • Private Events

We can host your day or evening events at Beta Lounge! Anytime from 10am-2am (7days a week) with prior arrangement.

  • Semi-Private Events

We can reserve sections of Beta Lounge for your group meetings, graduation celebration, professional mixers, academic mixers etc. Semi-private events can be scheduled during our current business hours (Sun-Thur 4-12 midnight, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am)

  • Departmental Mixers

Bring your departmental mixers to Beta Lounge!

  • Graduation Parties

You have worked so hard! Let us help you celebrate your graduation.  We can provide you with discounted group drink packages and appetizers.

  • Birthday Parties

From 6 to 75 people.  Let us host your birthday party with Champagne!  We also work with local bakeries and can order and serve your special birthday cake.

  • Corporate Events

Bring your corporate events to Beta Lounge! We can accommodate up-to 75 persons.  Drink, mingle and do your business!

Reserve Beta for your next Christmas Party and/or New Years Party now!