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from$99/hr
Beautiful Space - Mission District
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
410
Check out our reviews... :) Beautiful, flexible, and impressive! 30 ft Wall of windows w/blackout curtains 12ft High Ceilings Full Kitchen Private Bathroom Loading Dock | Freight Elevator All included FREE with your rental: Sound System HD Projector 30 Chairs 2 Tables (3x7ft & 3x8ft)...
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from$175/hr
Elegant Indoor/Outdoor Lounge with Courtyard in the East Cut
Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA
117
...Our well equipped event spaces are perfect for your next intimate gathering or cocktail party. The unique settings and reliable amenities deliver an enjoyable experience every time. Interested in hosting more than an event? Check my host profile to see the other spaces that we...
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from$200/hr
(21+ Only) Full Service Bar in Mission District - *Minimum spend required
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
67
PLEASE NOTE: this is a 21+ only venue. Located in the Mission District, our bar is a great venue for groups of 50-180. A full service bar, full sound system, projector, TV hookups, pool table, and outdoor parklet will provide any group a great backdrop...
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from$350/hr
Castro Speakeasy Experience
Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA
37
...most common questions, before reaching out with an inquiry or booking request. ______________ In the heart of the Castro District, this secret, underground cocktail lounge is located within a private social club. Perfect for team off sites, birthdays, client appreciation events, or just a casual meetup...
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from$250/hr
Prime Kitchen and Event space in Mission
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
20
Looking for a private event space in San Francisco? Look no further than our modern yet rustic indoor kitchen and event space, perfect for food events, cooking classes, private dinners, and more. With a charming mix of wood and white subway tiles, our space feels...
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from$235/hr
Stunning Waterfront Studio with Sweeping Views, Natural Light & a Flexible Floor Plan
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
144
Welcome, we are Culinary Artistas! Our spacious, beautiful studio in Ghirardelli Square can be rented for birthday parties, receptions, baby showers, networking events, corporate cooking experiences, corporate dinners/retreats, graduation parties and more! The studio has 2,400 square feet, sweeping views of the Bay and Alcatraz...
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from$270/hr
Bright, Airy SOMA Space for Breakout or Popup (800 ft²)
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
41
Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco’s SOMA/Yerba Buena district, and only minutes away from Moscone Center, this break out space in our urban-contemporary museum is perfect for pop-ups, break-outs, and small meetings. The space is available during business hours; it adjoins the museum...
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from$175/hr
Artist Sky Loft Penthouse, Spacious Deck, Views
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
159
This inspiring sunlit 1200 sq. ft. work loft space features high ceilings, abundant natural light, excellent fresh air flow (ceiling extraction fan, Dyson Hot/Cool air purifying fans) and window/door access to the adjacent deck. Inside the space you are surrounded by contemporary paintings, and extraordinary...
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from$90/hr
Tons of natural light, skylights, soaring ceilings!
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
327
Recently converted commercial building with 18' ceilings, massive skylights, galley-style kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and Bosch convection oven, plus new refrigerator and electric cooktop. Also provided: side-by-side tree swing, four indoor bike racks, 79" Sony 4K TV. (Note: the large blue rug shown in the...
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Frequently Asked Questions




San Francisco has no shortage of unique venues for your next cocktail party, from historic mansions to chic bars and loft spaces. Whether you’re in search of a cozy spot for a get-together with your closest friends or a venue big enough to host hundreds of guests, you can rest assured there’s a cocktail party space in SF to suit the occasion. Between spacious restaurants and upscale lounges, many cocktail party venues in San Francisco offer custom drink menus and an intimate atmosphere for setting a certain mood.
In addition, consider renting out an art gallery for a night and mix both socializing and education with fun cocktails in hand. And if you’re looking to dance the night away, flexible event venues are ideal for accommodating larger crowds. From multi-level ballrooms to outdoor terraces, most flexible event spaces provide full bar services that can be customized to fit any budget. No matter if you’re after bohemian vibes or sleek minimalism, loft cocktail party venues come with all the amenities you need to make your next soiree one to remember.
With so many amazing cocktail party venues in and around the city, pinpointing the ideal spot for your gathering should be a breeze. When organizing a cocktail party watching party in San Francisco, keep in mind that choosing the right decorations and entertainment can make all the difference. When you've narrowed down your list of potential cocktail party venues, think about how you want to decorate the space to create the right atmosphere.
Not to mention, there are so many fantastic food and beverage options in the Bay Area, so do some research and find out which ones would complement your party. Factor in the location as well — is it central and easy to access? What's the square footage, and will it fit everyone on the guest list comfortably? And how flexible is the place when it comes to setup? All of these factors can make or break an event, so check them all off before making your final decision.
Planning a private cocktail party in San Francisco doesn't have to be difficult — with a few savvy tips, you can make the most of your rental space, whether it's a private residence or a humble neighborhood bar. When throwing a memorable cocktail party, flexibility is key. Look for cocktail party venues with movable furniture, versatile seating arrangements, and different lighting options to give you more control and freedom to transform the ambiance of the place.
Plus, consider creating unique experiences for each guest with personalized drinks or special snacks. Alternatively, you could set up an interactive station like a photo booth or custom cocktails bar where guests can get creative. At the end of the day, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to cocktail party venues in San Francisco, whether you’re on the hunt for a casual outdoor space, an elegant ballroom, or an intimate dining room.

Reviews for cocktail party venues

Meghan B.
Full Venue -Stylish Bar and Lounge (21 and over only)
Wish was perfect for our company holiday party. Andrea even came up with a special menu of delicious cocktails that were a Wish was perfect for our company holiday party. Andrea even came up with a special menu of delicious cocktails that were a hit. Very communicative, planning and execution were smooth. Would definitely book with Andrea again...
Stacey C.
The Garage SFO: Luxury Live/Work Warehouse
and chairs are good supplements. We had 30 guests plus the caterer (about 35 ppl total) and easily fit in the main area for cocand chairs are good supplements. We had 30 guests plus the caterer (about 35 ppl total) and easily fit in the main area for cocktails and seated dinner. If we opted to do cocktails upstairs, we probably could have fit another 10-15. Only (minor) downside was the stairs - there...
Kari C.
Full Venue -Historic Mission Bar and Lounge (21 and over only)
able to have some slides running all during our event, use a mic for some quick announcements, and everyone was blown away by the able to have some slides running all during our event, use a mic for some quick announcements, and everyone was blown away by the cocktail menu for the evening...
Alex E.
Spacious Mid-Market/SOMA Gallery Space perfect for Pop Up Shows
questions (down to the lightbulb wattage), and the space was perfect for our pop-up corporate event. It's a beautiful size for 10 questions (down to the lightbulb wattage), and the space was perfect for our pop-up corporate event. It's a beautiful size for 10 cocktail tables and up to 50-75 people. Perfectly fit for standing room drink and a full BBQ spread. Abby was also very helpful during setup...
Anita G.
Bright, Airy SOMA Space for Breakout or Popup (800 ft²)
even helped set up and break down! She was super responsive throughout the planning process and that helped me immensely! The longeven helped set up and break down! She was super responsive throughout the planning process and that helped me immensely! The long tables and cocktail tables she had onsite worked perfectly for our food and bar stations. And she even provided wireless speakers so we could stream music. I would...
Vanessa K.
The Garage SFO: Luxury Live/Work Warehouse
This was a great space that perfectly fit our needs. It transitioned well from daytime meetings to a nighttime cocktail parThis was a great space that perfectly fit our needs. It transitioned well from daytime meetings to a nighttime cocktail party and we would gladly book again...
Tian K.
Full Venue -Stylish Bar and Lounge (21 and over only)
reserved the back area of Bond Bar for a birthday party. The space is gorgeous: dark wood, beautiful bar, and delicious cocktaireserved the back area of Bond Bar for a birthday party. The space is gorgeous: dark wood, beautiful bar, and delicious cocktails. It was so nice to have a dedicated area for where the party invitees could gather and for where we could put balloons and cupcakes. It was easy...
Ryan Andre M.
Modern Dining Room in Union Square
were so helpful with planning (checked up on me), coming up with ideas (so clever of them to make our group a dental themed cocwere so helpful with planning (checked up on me), coming up with ideas (so clever of them to make our group a dental themed cocktail menu!), and troubleshooting (ran out of food but they made more on the spot). Very accommodating event space - would definitely recommend and hope my group...