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!!
• 2012 – Beta adds a Full-Bar!! Continues to be a go-to-spot for UC Berkeley graduate students, faculties and department staff!
  
• 2018 – New 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!

Beta Lounge now has 2” HAPPY HOURS? 
Join us for Berkeley’s best Happy Hour…. we have 2 Happy Hours!

The first Happy Hour starts at 3pm and end at 5:30… you can order selected bites and cocktails for $8, house wines for $8 and selected draft beers for $6-7. Come one, come all, bring your friends, we are set-up to accommodate larger groups of 6, 12, 18, 24 etc. You get the point!

If you want to reserve a section for your group click on the link below and select your table.. there will be a deposit of $25 per table (up to 6 guests), which would be applied to your check.

RESERVE YOUR GROUP HAPPY HOUR TABLES

BITES [8]

• Warm Spinach/Artichoke dip
• Spicy Guacamole & Chips
• Hummus Platter
• Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza
• Pesto Veggie Pizza

COCKTAILS [8]

• Margarita
• Moscow Mule
• Gin Greyhound

HOUSE WINE [6 oz $8] | botte [$29]

• Brut Rose
• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Noir
• Grenache Blend
• Cabernet Sauvignon

DRAFT BEER

• Pilsner $6
• West Coast IPA $7

HAPPY HOUR #2

50% OFF any food item with the purchase of a house cocktail or glass of wine

• Spinach/Artichoke dip $6
• Guacamole & Chips $6
• Hummus Platter $6
• Bacon Wrapped Dates $6
• Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza $7
• Pesto Veggie Pizza $7
• Sweet Grilled Cheese $7
• Chicken Chipotle Street Tacos $7
• Shortribs Melt  $9
• Garlic Prosciutto Flatbread $9

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!

  Handpicked Wines, priced to enjoy everyday!

We now offer a 5.5 oz pour and a 9oz pour!

• • • $1 OFF all 5oz wines during Happy Hour!!
    • $2 OFF all 9oz wines
    • $5 OFF all bottles