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Sippin
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.7 (18)
80 guests
Sippin. A modern and inviting space that was recently renovated. This private and luxurious space boasts a large bar with two speedwells, a secondary high top, as well as multiple lounge areas, including tabled seating and two fireplaces. There is a separate room with more seating, a
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$2,500 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Temple Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area150 guests
Temple Bar. Full service bar located in San Francisco with a $2500 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekends. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
Private patio
4 hours for your event
Drink options
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$4,802 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Royale
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (3)
50 guests
The Royale. of old San Francisco, provides a welcoming escape for private events and conversations, all while overlooking the main floor's wrap around bar, floor to ceiling windows, and artistic atmosphere and live entertainment.
Typical events hosted in the past have been birthdays, wedding receptions, corporate holiday parties, fundraisers,
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$789 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Bamboo Hut
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (7)
100 guests
Bamboo Hut. Full service Tiki bar located in San Francisco with a $750 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekend evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
The bar area
4 hours for your
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$1,183 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Monroe
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (18)
75 guests
Monroe. 2am.
PRICING
* All bookings require a 4 hour minimum; 1 hour can be used to set up
* Availability based on day
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FOOD AND BAR
Bar Minimums are included in the booking rate and serve up to 50 guests. After the hosted bar tab reaches the limit you may choose
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$2,160 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Bamboo Hut
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (7)
40 guests
Bamboo Hut. Full service Tiki bar located in San Francisco with a $500 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekend evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
Jungle room
4 hours for your event
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$789 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA66 guests
Rise Pizzeria. minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s.
What's included:
Reserved area (Dining room & Rise bar)
2 hours for your event
Food and drink options (full bar)
Seating for 48 in the dining, 18 at
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$4,200 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA45 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Friday and Saturday’s.
What's included:
Private Train Car Room
2 hours for your event
Food and drink options (full bar)
Seating for 36, Standing 45
Servers
Our special Train Car Room was designed to resemble dining train cars of the past. Feel free
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$2,880 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA150 guests
Rise Pizzeria. private space (entire patio reserved for your party)
3 hours for your event
Food and drink options (full bar)
Seating for 120, Standing 150
Servers
Our Outdoor Patio Bar is one of the largest outdoor areas in San Mateo.
This expansive state
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$16,200 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area400 guests
Kilowatt Bar. *THIS LISTING IS FOR BOTH FLOORS OF THE BAR*
Please see our profile for the other available individual spaces in our building.
Located in a historic San Francisco firehouse, our venue gives a nostalgic nod to time honored rock 'n' roll with a modern edge, making it the
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$6,770 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.5 (2)
80 guests
Kilowatt Bar. Located in a historic San Francisco firehouse in the Mission District, Kilowatt offers a unique rock n roll bar experience with a newly renovated event space for all types of gatherings.
Our event space offers an electric mid century lounge with couches, a full bar, vintage sound
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$2,050 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Lobby Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area49 guests
Lobby Bar. A stylish and versatile venue ideal for VIP birthday parties, client appreciation events, and private cocktail hours. This craft cocktail bar offers optional full service catering and a plug and play sound system that supports DJs, vinyl, or pre recorded playlists. A wireless mic system is
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$5,760 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area100 guests
Kilowatt Bar. *This listing is for the main floor of the bar only, which includes a full service bar, stage, pool table, and dance floor. Please see our profile for the other available spaces in our building*
Located in a historic San Francisco firehouse, our venue gives a nostalgic
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$4,090 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Question Mark Bar & Restaurant
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (3)
120 guests
Question Mark Bar & Restaurant. Full service bar located in San Francisco with a $2,000 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekends. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
The entire space
6 hours for your event
Food and drink options (full
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$3,300 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
Montesacro Soma
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
Montesacro Soma. Roman traditions: in addition to pinsas, there are Roman style small plates, cheeses & cured meats, and a well curated wine bar featuring old world selections.
Good for both lunch and dinner. More casual vibe — great for sharing, groups, relaxed dining.
Perfect for corporate events, intimate gatherings,
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$5,124 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Madarae
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
260 guests
Madarae. Full service bar & lounge located in San Francisco with a $2500 minimum spend. Please NOTE our current pricing reflects weekends and select dates during the week.
Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
The Minna Room
4 hours for
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$5,300 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Royale
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (3)
125 guests
The Royale. Located in a one of a kind, 110 year old building protected by the National Historical Society, our bar and event space is a truly unique relic of old San Francisco, complete with the original mosaic tile floor from 1915.
We play regular host to epic birthdays,
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$5,040 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
Penelope Oakland
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.5 (2)
60 guests
Penelope Oakland. Penelope Oakland is an intimate craft cocktail bar nestled in downtown Oakland perfect for corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinner cocktails or post wedding drinks.
We offer a heated patio along with our chic bar area perfect for events up to 60 people with amenities such
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$1,314 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Emerald Hour
Serving the San Mateo, CA area150 guests
The Emerald Hour. Full service restaurant/bar located in Mountain View with a $2500 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekends. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
The bar area + dining area
4 hours for your event
Drink options
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$12,500 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Roadside22
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.3 (3)
150 guests
Roadside22. We are a neighborhood bar/restaurant with a private event space that is great for meetings and events. We have 3 TVs (1 smart TV) in the space and an adjacent patio. Our space is equipped with 6 farm tables with seating for 30, and additional lounge
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$920 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. comfortably seats up to 49 guests and offers a playful yet refined backdrop featuring a large wall mounted screen with JBL soundbar, café style tables and chairs, and chic, modern decor that sets the tone for any occasion. Whether you're planning a birthday bash, baby shower,
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$893 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Create, Mix and Mingle
Shoreview, San Mateo, CA5.0 (4)
80 guests
Create, Mix and Mingle. customizable experience. You may choose to rent the space by itself or you can combine the rental with drinks from our bar and/or a painting class hosted by one of our professional art instructors who will guide you step by step to recreate a featured painting.
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$437 total
before taxes
3 hr min
7 Social
Serving the San Mateo, CA area200 guests
7 Social. mapping technology, designed to create a stunning atmosphere ideal for corporate branding or special celebrations.
We offer private event bookings with multiple bar packages, custom visual branding, live music, and more.
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$2,200 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 60 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Sunny Poolside Clubhouse in Downtown San Mateo
Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA25 guests
Prime location downtown space for a large gathering or an intimate meeting. Or take a dip in our sun soaked pool!
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Inside table seating for 12
Retractable door that opens onto the outside deck
Outside deck that has an
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$387 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (93)
25 guests
Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A shuffleboard will surely entertain the crowd!
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Kitchen: refrigerator, stovetop, ovens, dishwasher, sink,
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$472 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Tiki Bar, Pool & Backyard in the Hills
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (19)
30 guests
Step into a fully functional tiki bar in a stand alone 600 square foot pool house. This home bar Pearl's Hideaway was built by popular tiki mug & lamp maker, tiki carver, and commercial & home bar builder Woody Miller. The bar
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$1,600 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - Super Bowl Ready!
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
49 guests
Welcome! A great lounge space for unique gatherings, record releases, birthdays, quincenera’s, graduations, baby showers and more! Featuring a beautiful bar, hardwood floors, and modern furniture. We are nestled in the heart of uptown Oakland. We provide access to a prep kitchen, ice machine,
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$876 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Downtown Bar With Warm Vibes
Serving the San Mateo, CA area80 guests
The Legionnaire Saloon is a warm, friendly neighborhood bar in downtown Oakland. We are your one stop shop for planning the perfect party with great drinks, built in entertainment, flexible catering options, and a staff committed to hospitality. There is a long bar with comfy bar
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$500 total
before taxes
2 hr min
The Gold Bar Distillery and Tasting Room on Treasure Island
Serving the San Mateo, CA area800 guests
Take your event to the next level with The Gold Bar Distillery and Tasting Room on Treasure Island. The Gold Bar Distillery is an exciting event venue located in the heart of San Francisco, California. This modern and unique distillery offers an array of custom crafted
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$2,500 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Open Floor with full Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
150 guests
host groups up to 180 people.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Seating for up to 180 including table, lounge and bar seating
8 Large Tables with 5 chair each
Full Bar w/ bar stools
Wifi
TVs are not available for use
• Events
•
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From
$79
/hr
3 hr min
Japanese Winery and Bar with High Ceiling
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (16)
80 guests
It's located at 725 Gilman St., Berkeley.
The space features a tasting bar and a large open area of approximately 1400 square feet, furnished with tables and chairs. At the opposite end of the space, you'll find around 150 stacked barrels and five substantial wine tanks. Additionally,
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$603 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautifully Designed Event Space with Natural Light, Plants, Bar Set-up, Design-Forward
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (66)
40 guests
Large 1,000 square feet event space with ADU bathroom, Bar set up, plenty of free visitor parking, 2 couches, dining table for up to 10 people. Perfect for private parties, pop up events, photography sessions, listening events, workshops, etc. Very flexible event space with plenty
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (10)
60 guests
We are fully equipped to host a variety of live performances and small events as we are an intimate, 60 seat cabaret style theatre a throw back to the old Vaudeville Houses.
Upn entering you will find yourself in a quaint foyer rich in history.
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$260 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Fitness/Dance Studio with Carpet and Ballet Barres
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
30 guests
We have a 1,000 sq ft fitness/dance space that has mirrors, ballet barres, and carpeted floors. Perfect for dance rehearsal, yoga classes, and similar activities. The lighting, space, and high end finishes also make it a great place for photos and short videos.
Lobby is spacious and
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From
$60
/hr
1 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through June 2026.
What's the best day to rent a bar in San Mateo?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking bars in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Wednesday and Monday as these days are 39% cheaper on average.
How popular are bars in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1458 people into their bars with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 96%.
How much does a bar cost to rent in San Mateo?
Bars in San Mateo average $118 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
bars Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for bars venues in San Mateo, ranging between $131.25 and $1225.
$118/hr average
How long do people rent bars in San Mateo?
Most bars are scheduled for 6 hours, with 32 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Bars starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
bars Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for bars in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Reviews for bars
Alexandria A.
Downtown Artisan Plant Bar and Coffee Shop
space! They helped move things around to make space, added an extra table and chairs, and were so communicative. Definitely recommend doing the plant bar add-on, it was so fun...
Christine B.
Resort Style Workshop Space in Menlo Park
super responsive when we needed to book a space quickly. The space we perfect for our event and we made great use of the bar and their catering made for a seamless event. We will definitely look to book here again...
Amey B.
Beautiful deck with bay view perfect for small events
welcome to all our guests, and Enrique was very accommodating to all of our requests and even helped us with extra chairs, table for bar drinks so that all guests could enjoy our party.
The location and views are the perfect setting for any special event and gives you...
Sybilla B.
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
able to come to an agreement because we needed more hours for our shoot and he was very open to working with us. The bar itself is beautiful and added a lot to our project.
Thanks, David...
Jenny C.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
team of 13 to work productively. The bathroom and kitchenette was convenient to have in one room.
The group made use of the mini bar and enjoyed the breakfast pastries!
Susan was as accommodating as ever and stayed on top of communication with me the entire coordinating process, even on...
Kelly D.
Industrial Chic Off-Site Space
also helped to organize a wonderful lunch (Salumeria) afternoon cookies, etc. Everyone loved it. Also, great location in the mission...we did a team pub crawl afterwards (tons of great bars/restaurants to choose from...
Michael D.
Stunning Waterfront Studio with Sweeping Views, Natural Light & a Flexible Floor Plan
drive for those south of the city or in the east bay, parking isn't easy, and Google maps thinks the address is a pub next door.
Small potatoes. Great experience, would recommend for parties of all kinds...
Anthony F.
6 Person Conference Room at BootUP in Downtown Menlo Park
BootUp Ventures is an awesome facility. Fully equipped with a kitchen, bar area, patio, and all you would need for a meeting or film shoot. Our host Kevin was great. He was easy to communicate with and was always available for questions on site. I would definitely book again...
Stacie F.
Full buyout Tavern centrally located on the Peninsula.
but Justin made a good point, to keep such a low cost he prefers not to have those kind of drinks offered so the bar could make money. And I totally understand!
We didn't need to clean everythings...
Siu Dianne F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
my husband and I got a lot of compliments about the venue. Spacious inside and outside and I have a taco vendor and a bar set up outside and still have tons of space for people to roam. Highly recommended clean space for any occasion. Many thanks Elle...
Bosslady F.
Dance & Yoga Studio in a solid brick building offering excellent sound quality and open space
of tables! Had 3 tables for food one table for sweets. One big backdrop and throne chair could fit. And another area for a bar and backdrop with balloons! And the front area was for the photobooth! PERFECT set up!!!!!!!!!!! I love this venue! It definitely hold a special place...
Melissa G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This space was an absolute hidden gem downtown. Centrally located and close to great restaurants and bars, it was the perfect spot for our holiday party. The indoor/outdoor layout worked beautifully—taco bar and dining tables outside, with the bar and cocktail tables inside for easy mingling and conversation. The...
Michelle L.
Mountain retreat 5 mins from downtown Redwood City.
needed to order some extra seating items from the rental company:
• 3 long tables (8 foot) – two for eating, and one as a bar
• 30 foldable chairs
• Linens for 6 tables (table clothes and runners)
• Dishes (plates, silverware, glassware)
I used Unica Rentals in San Carlos, and they dropped off...
Kathryn M.
6 Person Conference Room at BootUP in Downtown Menlo Park
Our host, Kevin, sets the bar for responsiveness and accommodation! We were in need of a very last minute booking and he was helpful, flexible and a pleasure to work with on the booking. I would definitely recommend the space...
Danny M.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
nice, and everything was clean and sanitize when my production crew walked in, for a filmed interview. They also set up a mini snack bar along with a coffee maker. Parking space is available to use when driving in. Definitely a great place...
Heidi P.
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
for what our group needed for our off-site project recap. The staff was also very helpful and accommodating.
I would mention that the bar stools at the conference table were very squeaky and made constant noise as people sat and worked the table. I would also recommend having certain...
Ma Concepsion P.
Modern Unique Studio with Bar Island
We had 100 people in the venue and there was still so much space to dance. The space is perfect, there was a seperate bar station with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and all the essentials. The two bathrooms were so clean and convenient. They also had couches for seating area...
Ashley S.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
was a white wall that we used for our backdrop and cute built in shelves for setting up food . We set up a fruit bar and charcuterie board . Ellen was also super thoughtful and helped me create a very last minute kids coloring station . Lots of natural light , and all...
James S.
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
We loved David’s space. The bar is designed well and really translated on camera. It was an awesome place to film and we were super happy with how everything turned out. David was communicative, friendly, and let us be after he gave us the lay of the land. It...
Katrina T.
Urban Winery
and friendly, and everything went according to plan. This venue checked off all my boxes when I was searching for a place: good parking, bar service, good size, not too expensive, and matched my theme (Mamma Mia!).
Overall, everything was amazing and I would book this venue again, and even...
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