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The Royale
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
50 guests
The Royale. Our 300sf upstairs mezzanine, located in a truly unique relic 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
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$789 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Lush Lounge
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (65)
182 guests
Lush Lounge. crowd below. The combination of great cocktails and beautiful decor create an ambiance that is truly unique. Whether it is a happy hour after work or a night out on the town with friends come on in and check us out. You won't be disappointed.
Ideal space
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$794 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
RM 212
Serving the San Mateo, CA area15 guests
RM 212. We offer modern classics on cocktails and an extensive tequila and bourbon selection. Venue is perfectly for any birthdays, meetings, happy hours and celebrations for ideally 30 40 guests. In addition, we have an exciting food menu that will cater all foodie expectations.
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$2,738 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
RM 212
Serving the San Mateo, CA area40 guests
RM 212. We offer modern classics on cocktails and an extensive tequila and bourbon selection. Venue is perfectly for any birthdays, meetings, happy hours and celebrations for ideally 30 40 guests. In addition, we have an exciting food menu that will cater all foodie expectations.
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$3,285 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Bamboo Hut
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (6)
100 guests
Bamboo Hut. area
4 hours for your event
Drink options (full bar available)
Servers
The Bar is perfect for happy hours, private parties, photo/film shoots, and/or intimate live performances. The whole space is fully available during the week (both Day and night) and during
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$1,183 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Bamboo Hut
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (5)
40 guests
Bamboo Hut. Jungle room
4 hours for your event
Drink options (full bar available)
Servers
The Bar is perfect for happy hours, private parties, photo/film shoots, and/or intimate live performances. The whole space is fully available during the week (both Day and night) and during
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$789 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
60 guests
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 building event. This space is available from 8 am to 3 pm Monday
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA66 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Full service restaurant located in San Mateo with a $3500 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)
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$4,599 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
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
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA150 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Full service restaurant located in San Mateo with a $13,500 minimum spend for large groups. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s.
What's included:
Semi private space (entire patio reserved for your party)
3 hours for your event
Food
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$17,739 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. Whimsical Ice Cream Cafe, Lounge & Event Space in the Heart of San Mateo
Welcome to Chill Spot Rendezvous, San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream cafe that's perfect for intimate gatherings, private parties, creative meetups, photo shoots, pop ups, and more!
Our
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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. Perfect Space for Birthday Parties, Girls Night Out, Corporate Team Building, Fundraisers, Off Sites, Meetings and More...
We offer a fully 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
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$986 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (90)
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
Beautiful deck with bay view perfect for small events
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
20 guests
Beautiful and spacious 1350 sq ft. outdoor deck with a stunning view of the San Francisco skyline, San Mateo bridge, and the bay, perfect for work gatherings, candlelit dinners, photo shoots, and everything in between. Located in a coveted neighborhood in the heart of the peninsula,
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$404 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Modern Industrial Restaurant with Patio
6.3 miles from San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
100 guests
AVAILABILITY: Mondays or Tuesdays anytime. Wednesday Friday until 3 pm.
INSIDE CAPACITY: 30 seated at (3) tables of 8 + (3) tables of 2, + additional at the bar if desired
Interior Features:
770 usable sq. ft.
24' white marble bar
additional
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$1,971 total
before taxes
4 hr min
La Honda Winery
8.3 miles from San Mateo, CA4.9 (17)
200 guests
La Honda Winery. An urban winery in the heart of the Peninsula that’s perfect for events. We’ve been called “a best kept secret,” and our clients love to surprise their guests with our uniquely charming atmosphere and our delicious artisan wines.
Ideal for private and corporate parties, team building, charity
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$1,752 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (102)
75 guests
Street in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, our 600 sq. ft indoor space would be well suited for a private happy hour event, wine tasting, work gathering or mixer. Please review "Host Rules" below before booking.
Outside space (500 sq ft) also available street
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From
$149
/hr
5 hr min
Beautiful Urban Patio and Wine Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (16)
40 guests
Food and Beverage Minimum $1200
Indoor and outdoor free flowing space where both areas can be utilized for small gatherings. Early morning and midday sunshine make the patio premier for entertaining with friends, family, or business functions. The evenings will never be cold on our covered patio
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$420 total
before taxes
3 hr min
BuzzWorks
Serving the San Mateo, CA area250 guests
BuzzWorks. This booking is for the use Exclusive use of the entire building. This spacious 2000sqft span free building was entirely rebuilt in 2016 with all modern amenities and extra clean bathroom facilities.
FULL SERVICE ALCOHOL BAR featuring 40 Taps of Craft
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$5,475 total
before taxes
Price incl. 8 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Academy SF
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (43)
30 guests
The Academy SF. Thank you for viewing our listing! Please be sure to read our FAQ, which will answer most common questions, before reaching out with an inquiry or booking request.
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In the heart of the Castro District, this secret, underground cocktail lounge is located within a private social club.
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$4,698 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Academy SF
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (35)
50 guests
The Academy SF. Thank you for viewing our listing! Please be sure to read our FAQ, which will answer most common questions, before reaching out with an inquiry or booking request.
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In the heart of the Castro District, this gorgeous, one of a kind private club location is perfect for
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$4,227 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Gamelatron in a SoMa Gallery
Serving the San Mateo, CA area45 guests
Surrounded by a sonic kinetic sculpture known as a Gamelatron, the gallery is perfect for hosting charrettes, micro retreats, and consciousness expanding meetings where a soundbath is always on the menu for a truly parasympathetic experience.
The main room has comfortable couch seating for 10
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$964 total
before taxes
4 hr min
GiGi's
Serving the San Mateo, CA area45 guests
GiGi's. What activities work well in your space?
GiGi’s is ideal for intimate gatherings, including private dinners, cocktail receptions, wine tastings, corporate happy hours, launch parties, and milestone celebrations. With a balance of seated and standing areas, the space works equally well for mingling over drinks or enjoying
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$8,147 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
ZOË
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (9)
125 guests
ZOË. This is a brand new modern and swanky bar&lounge. A great place to host a corporate event, private party/event, or just book a section for a larger party.
1. Multiple lounge tables and seats
2. Full bar and kitchen serving food & dinks
3.
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$1,982 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Temple Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
50 guests
The Temple Bar. Full service bar located in San Francisco with a $1750 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 (full bar available)
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$3,867 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Modernist
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
Modernist. Full service restaurant lounge 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:
Private Mezzanine
4 hours for your event
Food and drink
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$3,422 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Barbarossa Lounge
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (8)
500 guests
Barbarossa Lounge. an open floor plan, high ceilings, ambient/natural lighting, with ample seating throughout, making it an ideal location for your next company happy hour, event or get together. As one of the oldest buildings in San Francisco, having survived the famous 1906 earthquake, this venue will showcase
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$11,169 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Monroe
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (18)
75 guests
Monroe. HELLO! Thank you for considering our space for your upcoming event. Please read this section to the end as many of your questions will be answered here.
HISTORY OF OUR SPACE & ENTERTAINMENT
We believe each event should be unique. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, holiday
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$3,680 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.7 (3)
175 guests
$200/ Hr Everyday before 8pm
$400/Hr Everyday 8pm 2am
Our rates include event space, staff and security.
Message us for specials :)
** Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are only available with drink packages.
** Weekends have a higher rate because we'd be closing off 1 or both floors
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$986 total
before taxes
4 hr min
couchdate - Vintage HiFi Bar + Community Space in the Heart of Oakland
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
80 guests
Enjoy a historical, landmark building in the heart of downtown Oakland. couchdate is a Hifi Bar + community space. Excellent for everything from private parties, book releases, and workshops, to dance parties, photo shoots, and so much more. Included with our space is
a
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$1,917 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - Super Bowl Ready!
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
150 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
Terrace Lounge in Oakland
Serving the San Mateo, CA area2.8 (5)
50 guests
Our beautiful club room is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. This indoor/outdoor space is sure to impress!
Space Features:
Indoor/outdoor Terrace
modern landscaping
two grills
WiFi
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$603 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Open Floor with full Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
150 guests
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our space offers the ideal space for team events, parties, or other gatherings.
Versatile enough to host groups up to 180 people.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Seating for up to 180 including table, lounge and
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From
$79
/hr
3 hr min
Roadside22
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.0 (2)
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
Midtown lounge with pool table
Serving the San Mateo, CA area40 guests
Imagine an event space designed for indulgence: an elegant lounge with luxurious seating, boasting top tier surround sound and a versatile media room ready for presentations, thrilling game nights, or exclusive movie screenings. Your beverage needs are met by a private bar, while the space itself
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$500 total
before taxes
2 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 March 2026.
How much does a happy hour venue cost to rent in San Mateo?
Happy hour venues in San Mateo average $64 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $223, whereas larger venues run about $300 per hour.
happy hour venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for happy hour venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $223.24 and $300.4.
$64/hr average
What's the best day to rent a happy hour venue in San Mateo?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking happy hour venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Monday as these days are 31% cheaper on average.
How popular are happy hour venues in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 206 people into their happy hour venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent happy hour venues in San Mateo?
Most happy hour venues are scheduled for 3 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Happy Hours starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
happy hour venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for happy hour venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
Reviews for happy hour venues
Lila B.
World Famous Mission Art Gallery Warehouse Loft. Giant Windows & Natural Light! Versatile!
St. Bart station. The entrance is unassuming but once you go upstairs you're in a perfect casual event space. We hosted a networking happy hour and the execution was seamless. They provided a door person at the gate and helped with prep and clean up. Note that you should...
Melissa C.
Luxurious Creative Space in Historic Building
Beautiful space! Great for a happy hour, meeting space, summits, etc. Will definitely book this again
Tracy D.
Indoor/outdoor Noe Valley retreat
areas to break into smaller groups, and although we didn't use the outdoor space, it would make a nice extension for lunch or happy hour. The host was helpful and answered all my questions quickly before the event. Would gladly book again...
Katherine D.
THE MEETING LOFT SF: Turn-key, Versatile & Stylish
get us set up with all of the A/V stuff and that we had any adapters we might need. I had breakfast, lunch and happy hour snacks delivered to the space. Vic and Doc greeted every vendor and Doc helped me set out and clean up around every meal. They...
Zoe F.
World Famous Mission Art Gallery Warehouse Loft. Giant Windows & Natural Light! Versatile!
Johnny’s space was the dopest spot in SF to rent for our work event (happy hour of 75 people). His staff was awesome, the sound system was banging, and his help in booking catering and alcohol/a bartender was on point. Highly recommend for your next big gathering in SF...
Noemie F.
EVENING EVENT & SCREENING LOFT
We hosted a 60 people happy hour, and this was the best space to do this — loads of character, impeccable set up and the owner Vic, and the staff made it a breeze.
Would recommend it for any event from a happy hour, or a conference to a photo shoot...
Karmyn J.
(21+ Only) Full Service Bar in Mission District - *Minimum spend required
rented this space for my company Happy Hour.
PROS: Patty was very responsive. If she missed my call it took her less than an hour to call me back! Patty was on it! The venue itself is as shown in the photos. It is a beautiful space and had all...
Silvia L.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
and his photographer were amazing and offered so much hospitality. The space is perfect for any team gathering for a photo shoot and even happy hour. The cameraman took the most beautiful pictures and had such a great ideas! I can’t wait till we receive the team photos...
Kylie P.
Spacious Event Space in Photo Studio
as I had to move my date multiple times, and I am SO HAPPY our booking worked out! The space is gorgeous and absolutely perfect for the number of people we had at our Happy Hour event. The space appeared as advertised, sparkling clean and bright, with great views of...
Stacey P.
Lots of Light Mission Loft
Peter is an incredible host! We had everything we needed in his gorgeous loft space for our all-day offsite and happy hour. The rooftop patio space and kitchen are perfect for transitioning between events on the agenda. We can't wait to book it again soon...
Andrea R.
Spacious Offsite Location in Photo Studio
This space was amazing-both perfect for our 2 day non-profit workshop, and a happy hour event-and a beautiful, inspiring space, with light streaming in.
Corey was an amazing host-so communicative and responsive. Very gracious in offering this awesome space to others. Would highly recommend and hopefully...
Lisa R.
Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, MOMA Style
This was the perfect space for a panel event/networking happy hour that my company hosted for a group of about 30 guests. The space was very open and inviting, clean, had all the amentities we needed (chairs and microphones) and Katharina did a beautiful job setting up a wine bar...
Katie R.
Artist Sky Loft Penthouse, Spacious Deck, Views
guests up!
She had all the tech, flip charts, kitchen space and table/chairs we could ask for which made our all day offsite and happy hour run super smooth.
The whole team LOVED the space and we would definitely book again!
Thank you Peggy for letting us use your space...
Leslie S.
Provocative Steel and Concrete Downtown Gallery
Incredible space and host. I've planned many seated dinners, happy hours and presentation and our guests are always amazed by the venue. This is THE space in Menlo Park! Carly, the Director, is so helpful and we can't thank her enough for our support for our events. Will...
Brian S.
Chic Cafe
Super-nice host, and amazing drinks that provide a classy alternative to alcohol-focused happy hours
Andrew S.
Beautiful + Spacious Queen Victorian- Stunning Chef’s Kitchen + Large Outdoor Patio Space
We used this space as a mingle / happy hour -> private chef prepared dinner for a 16 person company event.
Ko was super easy to work with - he made me look awesome and I didn't really do very much work at all.
Space, dinner, organization - five stars all, my colleagues...
Aneesa S.
Updated Carriage House in Historic Gardens
Amazing event space! Perfect for our Happy Hour for about 15 people. Mica was great at communication and helping everything go smoothly...
Sarah T.
Luxury Modern House in Silicon Valley
Meital is a lovely host, and the home has everything you could need to host breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We had a little team happy hour after on the patio, and the team absolutely loved it. Thanks again for a great day...
Shirley W.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
Area. We were able to have a working offsite, head off to another part of downtown for a fun activity, and then back for happy hour and dinner, all within pleasant walking distance.
Susan was very easy to communicate with to get everything set up before the event, including catering...
Winona W.
Lots of Light Mission Loft
is beautiful, welcoming, and perfect for a staff meeting, retreat, or creative discussion. The location is perfect, with ample coffee shops, lunch spots, and happy hour venues within a short walk. We've had several staff meetings here and we just keep coming back...
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