Fog rolls over the hills while groups gather across the city looking for something more exciting than another round of drinks. People searching for Activity Bars in San Francisco can find venues featuring shuffleboard, arcade games, karaoke, mini golf, and interactive experiences from SoMa to Fisherman's Wharf. Many locations combine entertainment, food, and drinks in one place, making planning refreshingly straightforward. Several spaces also provide private hire packages for birthdays and team events. Browse the listings below and find a venue where everyone gets involved.
Booking costs of activity bars average $2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in San Francisco, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From $1000 | to $5400 | minimum spend per event |
| From $125 | to $825 | hire fee per hour |
| From $20 | to $55 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
Rick & Roxy's at Rick & Roxy's
in Cow Hollow - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Roxy's is an incredible venue, all the guests kept talking about how fun and spacious the place was!’
East Wing at The Academy
in Mission Dolores - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bartender we had did a great job. Overall would absolutely rent again...’
Lounge & Bar at Paris 75
in North Beach - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was clean, classy, and the service was great.’
You'll find activity bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in San Francisco, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average $1200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 120 and 150 guests | prices average $1630 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average $825 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 1.4 mi from central San Francisco, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in June 2026
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