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Top Christmas Bars in San Francisco, CA
Friendsgiving leftovers. That’s the vibe at the best Christmas bars that San Francisco has to offer. Expect Mission District speakeasies wrapped in tinsel, North Beach pubs with peppermint stouts, and Nob Hill lounges that look like a Christmas card exploded inside. Vegan bites? Drag bingo? Open on Christmas Day? Yes, yes, and yes. Tagvenue makes it easy to book everything from cozy booths to entire bars for your crew. San Francisco takes its holiday drinks seriously, so book the spot that gets it right.
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![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.” -
![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.” -
![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.” -
![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.” -
![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” -
![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.” -
![Whole Venue at Hôtel Biron in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA]()
from $400
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
49 guestsHôtel BironHayes Valley, San Francisco, CAJJenny C.
“I had the chance to rent out the entire venue, so the event was very private.” -
![Lounge & Bar at Paris 75 in North Beach, San Francisco, CA]()
from $1400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge & Bar
120 guestsParis 75North Beach, San Francisco, CALLeslie C.
“Highly recommend! The venue was clean, classy, and the service was great.” -
![Club Level at The Academy in Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA]()
from $450
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityClub Level
45 guestsThe AcademyMission Dolores, San Francisco, CABBrian H.
“The venue was amazing for a big group. Centrally located in the Castro. The bartender we had did a great job.” -
![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.” -
![Inside Area at Sool Bar and Lounge in Union Square, San Francisco, CA]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityInside Area
60 guestsSool Bar and LoungeUnion Square, San Francisco, CABBecky D.
“Great venue and staff was incredible!” -
![Entire Venue at Owl Tree in Downtown San Francisco, CA]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
90 guestsOwl TreeDowntown San Francisco, CADDanielle P.
“The staff was incredible lets shout out To bartender Lauren for being a super fabulous gem!”
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“Definitely a place to bring friends together for a fun time. Absolutely made my birthday!”
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“I celebrated my birthday at Bamboo Hut and had an unforgettable experience.”
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“He really went above and beyond to make my birthday unforgettable. Highly recommend!”
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FAQs about Top Christmas Bars in San Francisco, CA
In San Francisco, prices of Christmas bars average $1750 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 October 2025:
| From $750 | to $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $250 | to $560 | hire fee per hour |
| From $35 | to $50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Entire Bar at El Lopo in Van Ness - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We chose this bar because it matched the look and feel of our wedding vibe. The ambiance is delightful.’ -
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 Lounge at Chambers at the Phoenix in Tenderloin - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Such a smooth process to book, very responsive and informative team. Our group enjoyed the event and venue.’
You'll find Christmas 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 (October 2025):
| Small Christmas bars | up to 50 guests | prices average $1100 minimum spend per event |
| Medium Christmas bars | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average $1250 minimum spend per event |
| Large Christmas bars | over 120 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
If you're keeping costs low, Belden Express in the Financial District and Rick & Roxy’s in Cow Hollow both offer sessions from just $200–$500 minimum spend.
NocNoc in Hayes Valley also provides all-day event space rental for just $200, making it a solid option for small family gatherings or informal parties.
In most cases, the minimum spend covers food, drinks, and use of the space. Venues also offer per-person dining packages that typically include drinks and holiday menus. Some places may also provide staff, entertainment setups, or decorations, depending on the size and budget of your booking.
