They say San Francisco’s got a rule for everything, except when it comes to throwing your own kind of party. If you’re hunting down BYO venues San Francisco locals rely on for flexibility and flavour, you’re in for a treat. From warehouse lofts in SoMa to artsy studios in the Mission, these spaces let you decorate, bring your own food, drinks, playlist, and yes, your favourite wine from that hidden spot in Napa. Planning a potluck birthday? Need room for karaoke and cupcakes? Want to keep it chill, creative, or both? No problem. These BYO venues are all about giving you the freedom to celebrate your way. Scroll down and find a space that plays by your rules.
The cost of byo venues in San Francisco averages around $212 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in San Francisco, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $100 | to $400 | hire fee per hour |
| From $400 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $500 | to $12500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
The Whole Venue at The American Bookbinders Museum
in South of Market (SOMA) - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘What a cool venue! We rented the ABM for two evenings/events back to back.’
Studio 3 "Creative Lab" at Rae Studios
in Union Square - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We were a group of 14 dancers and the space was big enough for all our choreos!’
Stunning Waterfront Studio at Culinary Artistas
in Russian Hill - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great space. Beautiful location. Easy to get set up and connect to the AV.’
You'll find byo venues 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 (October 2025):
| Small byo venues | up to 20 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium byo venues | between 30 and 70 guests | prices average $200 hire fee per hour |
| Large byo venues | over 100 guests | prices average $489 hire fee per hour |