Common Space Brewery in Hawthorne, California, hosts private events from 25 guests up to several hundred across five separate spaces: a 6,000 square foot warehouse, a 2,100 square foot private room and three semi-private areas in the beer garden and taproom. Companies book it for team gatherings, brand activations and happy hours, and couples book it for weddings.
Seminars and company events
The brewery lists corporate gatherings, brand activations and team happy hours among the events it takes. The two large spaces suit a standing reception, a product launch or a staff party. The three smaller areas fit a team outing of 35 to 60 people that stays close to the taproom. A built-in AV system is part of the Gallery, and speakers, a projector and TVs can be rented for other spaces. A DJ may be brought in for the West Warehouse and the Gallery, but live bands are not allowed. The brewery guarantees at least one hour of setup before the event and notes that furniture can sometimes be dropped off the day before.
Weddings and receptions
Common Space publishes a wedding offer built around the Gallery. It covers a six-hour private rental, tables and chairs, a dedicated event manager, beer and wine packages with one bartender, setup and breakdown, and built-in AV. A ceremony setup, extra hours and day-of coordination are optional add-ons. The room is ADA accessible, and the brewery keeps a preferred vendor list for couples who want recommendations.
Rooms and capacities
The West Warehouse covers 6,000 square feet and is described for 100 to 300 guests mingling, with about 150 seated on the furniture the brewery already has. The Gallery covers 2,100 square feet, with about 100 guests mingling and 82 seated at most. The Beer Oasis, in the middle of the outdoor space, takes up to 60 guests. The Launch Pad, a semi-private area with its own zone and easy access to the taproom, also takes up to 60. The Lounge takes up to 35. The site gives a range of 25 to 500 guests overall.
Catering
Outside catering is welcome. Organizers can bring a caterer, a food truck or their own self-serve food, and the brewery shares a list of vendors it has worked with. Food is cooked outside and brought in, and no outside alcohol is allowed, inside or in the parking lot. Beer is served by the brewery, and wine can be added in the Gallery and the West Warehouse for an additional fee. Soft drinks may be brought in, but plates, napkins, ice and drinkware are not supplied for them.
Booking
Organizers fill in an inquiry form and the team replies within 12 to 24 hours. A tour can be arranged. A date is reserved with a signed contract and a deposit of 50 percent of the space fee. The brewery is family friendly and dog friendly, so guests under 21 are welcome.
Getting there
The brewery is at 3411 W El Segundo Boulevard in Hawthorne, in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a few minutes from LAX and SoFi Stadium and close to Manhattan Beach, Inglewood and El Segundo. Parking is available on site for private event guests, and the brewery also suggests ride-sharing.
