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Top After Work Drinks in San Francisco, CA
Clocking out in San Francisco? That’s your cue to swap your spreadsheets for craft cocktails! If you’re unwinding with colleagues in a rooftop bar near Union Square, sipping local brews in a Mission District taproom, or finding a hidden speakeasy in North Beach, there’s a spot for every post-work vibe. From private lounges with great views to traditional pubs serving the city’s finest IPAs, after work drinks here in San Francisco are never dull. Ready to turn happy hour into the highlight of your day? Find the perfect spot and book with Tagvenue now!
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![The Lounge at Chambers at the Phoenix in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge
120 guestsChambers at the PhoenixTenderloin, San Francisco, CAMMaria D.
“All the bartenders were fantastic: friendly, attentive, and just overall wonderful to work with.” -
![The Officer's Club at Toy Soldier in Financial District, San Francisco, CA]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Officer's Club
100 guestsToy SoldierFinancial District, San Francisco, CAMMartha P.
“I hosted my birthday at Toy Soldier renting out the bar for the night.” -
![Stookey's Club Moderne at Stookey's Club Moderne in Downtown San Francisco, CA]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStookey's Club Moderne
40 guestsStookey's Club ModerneDowntown San Francisco, CAAAmanda G.
“The bartender was highly skilled and kind, the doorman was great and working with Aaron was easy and friendly.” -
![The Canteen at Toy Soldier in Financial District, San Francisco, CA]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Canteen
60 guestsToy SoldierFinancial District, San Francisco, CAOOliver
“Brendan the bartender was level-headed and made great drinks all night!” -
![Whole Venue at NocNoc in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA]()
from $200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
95 guestsNocNocHayes Valley, San Francisco, CA
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CChristine C.
“It’s an absolutely unique bar with an incredible beer, wine, cider, sake selection.” -
![Entire Bar at El Lopo in Van Ness, San Francisco, CA]()
from $750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Bar
65 guestsEl LopoVan Ness, San Francisco, CA
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AAllyn M.
“We are lucky to have found a unique Spanish Tapas Bar with fanatic sherry cocktails.” -
![Roxy's side at Rick & Roxy's in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoxy's side
175 guestsRick & Roxy'sCow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
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SSamira M.
“Super responsive. fun bartenders, great music, so easy to coordinate, great drinks, I had the best time” -
![Rooftop Restaurant and Bar at Sazerac in Union Street, San Francisco, CA]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Restaurant and Bar
50 guestsSazeracUnion Street, San Francisco, CAAAmy H.
“Lovely bartenders, great drinks, and great vibes at the venue.” -
![Rick's side at Rick & Roxy's in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRick's side
125 guestsRick & Roxy'sCow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
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JJoanna H.
“It was the perfect space and the owner was amazing to work with” -
![Private Upstairs Bar at Owl Tree in Downtown San Francisco, CA]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Upstairs Bar
50 guestsOwl TreeDowntown San Francisco, CAJJess O.
“Great communication with staff. Great bartender.cute place” -
![Inside Area at Chief Sullivan's in North Beach, San Francisco, CA]()
from $45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityInside Area
200 guestsChief Sullivan'sNorth Beach, San Francisco, CAMMark D.
“Can't recommend this venue enough! Adrianna was responsive and a pleasure to work with.” -
![ELIXIR Bar and Parklet at Elixir in Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA]()
from $2087
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityELIXIR Bar and Parklet
85 guestsElixirMission Dolores, San Francisco, CAKKatie M.
“I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to rent a space for an event.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“I had the chance to rent out the entire venue, so the event was very private.”
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“My guests loved them, and it was fun having drinks that I personally love when I go out.”
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“Team was easy to work with and very flexible on picking the optimal space”
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“He was a pleasure to work, both friendly and excited to share his space with us.”
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“Our party at Bottom of the Hill was amazing! We rented the venue for my dad's birthday party and concert.”
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“This is a great place for a very casual party! Johnny is just delightful and helpful.”
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“Catered to my needs, plenty of room, the food was a generous amount. Very happy. Will likely book again.”
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“We loved the atmosphere of the place. They were very accommodating and had delicious food and drinks.”
Make Your Day Special with These Bars for Weddings
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“The venue was perfectly sized for our group of 22.”
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“The view was amazing Melisa and Jay were great to work with”
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“Super responsive. fun bartenders, great music, so easy to coordinate, great drinks, I had the best time”
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FAQs about Top After Work Drinks in San Francisco, CA
In San Francisco, prices of after work drinks average $1500 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 September 2025:
| From $500 | to $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $326 | to $600 | hire fee per hour |
| From $25 | to $65 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Whole Venue at NocNoc in Hayes Valley - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Rahmat is a great host and bartender. Very friendly and accommodating. No complaints whatsoever.’ -
The Officer's Club at Toy Soldier in Financial District - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Johnny the event host and Arturo the bartender were so helpful and made the night very enjoyable.’ -
The Lounge at Chambers at the Phoenix in Tenderloin - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I couldn’t have asked for a better space or a better group of people to work with.’
Several bars and lounges in San Francisco offer private event spaces. If you're looking for a private setting, El Lopo in Van Ness offers space for up to 65 guests with a $750 minimum spend per session. If you have a larger group gathering, you can check out spaces like Persona in Downtown (up to 350 guests) or Southside Spirit House in SOMA (250 guests). Many venues also offer flexible rental options, with some charging per hour, per session, or per day.
If you're all about craft cocktails, Downtown has some excellent spots. Owl Tree serves up killer drinks in stylish settings, but if you want something more relaxed, check out Rye Bar—great drinks, no pretentious vibes. In North Beach, Barbarossa Lounge does amazing cocktails in a chic, private space. If you're after tiki-style drinks, The Bamboo Hut is a fun option with a tropical twist.
Not every after-work drink needs to be a fancy affair. If you want something affordable, check out NocNoc in Hayes Valley, where you can book a space for just $200 per day. Rick & Roxy's in Cow Hollow also offers reasonable minimum spend deals ($500 per session). If you're okay with a casual vibe, these are solid choices that won't cost you a lot.
