Description

Creativity & history converge in this fully restored 1893 building, transformed into a turnkey destination for dining, nightlife, & live entertainment. Spanning approximately 9567 square feet, this 3-story property blends historic character—soaring ceilings, original wood floors, & expansive windows—with modern upgrades including an ADA lift, updated restrooms, & expanded back-of-house. Located in the heart of Oakland, Acapella offers multiple flexible spaces, including a restaurant, upstairs stage, ballroom, side room, & green room. More than $300,000 has been invested in professional sound, lighting, & build-outs, ensuring top-tier performance capabilities. The venue features four fully equipped bars with POS systems, tap towers, chillers, walk-ins, and ice machines, along with a commercial kitchen outfitted with a 12-foot hood, 6-burner stove, fryers, griddles, dishwasher, & coolers. Entertainment infrastructure includes Meyer speakers, Midas and Behringer consoles, Pioneer DJ systems, Shure & Sennheiser microphones, LED moving lights, haze, and fog effects. Acapella is fully operational, production-ready, & designed to host everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events, making it a rare East Bay opportunity for restaurateurs, bar operators, & entertainment groups.