This private event space is a remodeled cocktail bar on Union Street in San Francisco, between Cow Hollow and the Marina, available as a whole-venue buyout for up to 250 guests. It suits standing receptions of up to 250 or seated dinners of up to 200, with a full bar, DJ gear and a dance floor on one ground-level floor.
The room was recently redone with a contemporary look: herringbone floors, leather and plush curved seating, booths along the wall and a dark geometric ceiling hung with chandeliers. The centerpiece is a glowing white marble bar with gold accents and backlit shelves of bottles and glassware. A rotating mirrored disco ball sits overhead for the moment the night turns into a dance party.
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This private event space is a remodeled cocktail bar on Union Street in San Francisco, between Cow Hollow and the Marina, available as a whole-venue buyout for up to 250 guests. It suits standing receptions of up to 250 or seated dinners of up to 200, with a full bar, DJ gear and a dance floor on one ground-level floor.
The room was recently redone with a contemporary look: herringbone floors, leather and plush curved seating, booths along the wall and a dark geometric ceiling hung with chandeliers. The centerpiece is a glowing white marble bar with gold accents and backlit shelves of bottles and glassware. A rotating mirrored disco ball sits overhead for the moment the night turns into a dance party.
The Space
Because the package is the entire bar, your group has the whole floor rather than a roped-off corner. Bar stools and booths give guests places to settle, small tables work for a dinner or cocktail layout, and the open center of the room works as a dance floor once tables are cleared. Natural light helps daytime and early evening events, and air conditioning keeps the room comfortable when it fills up.
It reads as a polished neighborhood bar during a welcome drink and shifts into a club setting later, which makes it a practical corporate event venue for groups that want a reception and an after party in the same place without moving anyone.
Layout and Capacity
- Up to 250 guests standing for receptions and mixers
- Up to 200 guests seated for a dining layout
- Whole-venue rental on the ground floor, step-free
- Dedicated dance floor area plus booths and lounge seating
- Storage space for event materials during your booking
Sound, Screens and Lighting
The DJ booth is built around Pioneer equipment, so a hired DJ can plug in and play on a professional DJ sound system without hauling in decks. You can also play your own music or bring your own DJ, which keeps options open whether you want a playlist from a laptop or a full private event DJ set.
- Pioneer DDJ-XZ controller, DJM 900 Nexus 2 mixer and CDJ 2000 Nexus 2
- LED jumbotron display with HDMI mirroring for slides, logos or video loops
- Flatscreen TV, PA system and speakers
- Ambient venue lighting with an overhead LED diamond configuration
- Optional add-ons: battery-powered RGBWAUV uplighting and a performance follow spot
- Optional rentals: pipe and drape, microphones, stage monitors, a 12, 16 or 32 channel digital mixing console and a portable stage of six 4 by 4 platforms
For a toast, an award moment or a short presentation, the screen and microphones cover what most groups need, and the add-on event space lighting lets you shift the color of the room to match a brand or theme.
Food and Drink
The bar is the venue's own, and all alcohol is poured by its licensed bartenders, so there is no need to hire a separate bartender for private event service. Beer, wine and mixed cocktails are available, outside alcohol is not permitted, and service wraps up ten minutes before the event ends. Food can come from in-house options on request, or from an outside caterer approved in advance who is licensed and insured. Food and beverage are arranged separately from the room itself.
Events It Suits
- Holiday parties for teams and departments
- Birthday celebrations that move from cocktails to dancing
- Engagement parties and anniversary dinners
- Executive retreat receptions and evening networking
- Product launches and team celebrations
As a birthday party venue it works well for a milestone where the guest list is large and the music matters, and for company groups it is a flexible event venue for rent that handles a toast, a presentation and a dance floor in one room.
Planning Notes
Security is required for events over 25 guests or any event serving alcohol, so plan for it when you inquire. Your booked hours include setup and breakdown, outside vendors must be approved ahead of time with proof of insurance, and load-in times are coordinated in advance. Basic cleaning is included.
House rules keep the room in good shape: no open flames, glitter, confetti, or nails and tacks on the walls, and all decor must be removed by the end of the rental. Smoking and vaping are not allowed indoors. Exceeding the approved headcount can end an event early, so confirm your final number. Music can run late, with a noise restriction after 2:00 am.
Getting there is straightforward: free on-street parking is available nearby along with paid lots, and the venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible restrooms.
To check your date, send an inquiry through Events in Minutes with your guest count, the layout you have in mind and whether you need food, DJ gear or lighting add-ons, and the venue team will confirm what fits.
