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Pauley Ballroom

4.6 ★★★★★ · 60 Google reviews · 24 photos
Event venue · Berkeley, CA

Pauley Ballroom at a glance

Reviewers describe the venue as spacious, clean, and well-laid out, noting its capacity for large gatherings and natural light. The location within the MLK Student Union offers easy accessibility and scenic views, though parking is limited. Recurring themes include the building's aesthetic appeal and suitability for diverse events. A common criticism mentions the lack of air conditioning in the main hall.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 60 reviews (75% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 60 Google reviews (15 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 26, 2025.
  • Service: Party Rental Company serving Berkeley, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

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4.6
★★★★★
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Martin LutherLocal Guide · 89 reviews
★★★★★

Nice, interesting and meaningful.

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everettLocal Guide · 34 reviews
★★★★★

Bmt was hype

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Coach Hunter, MPA, ACE-CPTLocal Guide · 126 reviews
★★★★★

It's at UC Berkeley - the best Public University in the world. Great place to put on an event!

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Daniel Daccarett3 reviews
★★★★★

Nice. Spacious and clean.

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Dublin RoboticsLocal Guide · 3 reviews
★★★★★

Great

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Panama FernandezLocal Guide · 212 reviews
★★★★★

Nice big room. Handles the flow of a lot of people very well.

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Ian LarryLocal Guide · 2,292 reviews
★★★★★

Excellent place to host events and gatherings and shows and job fairs and so much many activities for students and faculty and the public.

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Trevor SmithLocal Guide · 100 reviews
★★★★★

Yep, it's a ballroom.

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Raghu MusiniLocal Guide · 151 reviews
★★★★★

5 stars but no air conditioning

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Amrit ParidaLocal Guide · 93 reviews
★★★★★

Really spacious ballroom to host events, fit around 800 people for a concert and 500 for an event.

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