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Top Cocktail Party Venues in San Diego, CA
Cocktails taste even better with an ocean breeze, and San Diego has plenty to spare. Sip margaritas on a rooftop in the Gaslamp Quarter, host a chic reception near Balboa Park, or raise a glass at sunset along the Pacific Beach boardwalk. From intimate lounges perfect for craft cocktails to larger spaces made for champagne toasts, San Diego delivers cocktail party venues that set the mood for celebration. All that’s missing is your guest list. Scroll down and find the perfect spot to toast in style.
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![Upstairs Bar at Fairweather Rooftop Bar in East Village, San Diego, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Bar
160 guestsFairweather Rooftop BarEast Village, San Diego, CATThorunn S.
“The location was great, food and drinks excellent. The whole staff was friendly and professional.” -
![The Collective Bar at The Collective in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Collective Bar
100 guestsThe CollectivePacific Beach, San Diego, CAKKathleen V.
“Kristi was very responsive and helpful. The venue is perfect for an intimate party/ gathering.” -
![Common Space at Hardihood Cowork - North Park, San Diego in North Park, San Diego, CA]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCommon Space
30 guestsHardihood Cowork - North Park, San DiegoNorth Park, San Diego, CA
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LLeann B.
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![Entire Venue at Garibaldi Speakeasy in Downtown San Diego, CA]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsGaribaldi SpeakeasyDowntown San Diego, CAHost your party at Garibaldi! Southern Italian and Sardinian-style pasta and cuisine is our thing, with a creative cocktail list to pair with the menu and a healthy selection of amaros. -
![The Lounge at The Art of Cigar in Old Town, San Diego, CA]()
from $110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Lounge
25 guestsThe Art of CigarOld Town, San Diego, CACCathryn
“The layout was perfect for hosting a Roast Birthday Party for our friend!” -
![Semi-private Space at The Collective in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Space
75 guestsThe CollectivePacific Beach, San Diego, CAFood can be ordered from our sister location The Taproom in addition to beer, wine, and cocktails ordered from the bar. -
![Garden Patio at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights, San Diego, CA]()
from $120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGarden Patio
80 guestsThe Soap FactoryLogan Heights, San Diego, CAA productive urban garden supplying herbs for holistic soaps, lotions, and culinary uses. It offers a beautiful and fragrant setting for cocktail parties, outdoor dining, classes, workshops, and social gatherings. -
![Entire Venue at West End del Mar in Torrey Preserve, San Diego, CA]()
from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
175 guestsWest End del MarTorrey Preserve, San Diego, CAThe menu showcases a selection of freshly prepared grill dishes, complemented by a full bar serving cocktails, wine, and craft beers. -
![Nolita House at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $3771
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityNolita House
50 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAOur fully private event space, Nolita House accommodates up to 50 guests in a cocktail reception format with dining table seating for up to 26 and mixed lounge seating and belly-up bar tables to accommodate an additional -
![Entire Venue at Pernicano's Ristorante in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA]()
from $31
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
55 guestsPernicano's RistoranteMira Mesa, San Diego, CAOur Italian restaurant is available for private events: business lunches, dinners, pizza parties, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event. -
![Downstairs Bar at Fairweather Rooftop Bar in East Village, San Diego, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Bar
150 guestsFairweather Rooftop BarEast Village, San Diego, CASSara S.
“Rented the entire rooftop for a 60 person event and everything was perfect.” -
![Tasting Room at Longball Cocktail Club in Mission Hills, San Diego, CA]()
from $150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTasting Room
100 guestsLongball Cocktail ClubMission Hills, San Diego, CALongball Cocktail Club – Event Space Overview Longball Cocktail Club offers a flexible venue suited for a variety of events, including private parties, team gatherings, casual corporate functions, networking mixers, birthdays,
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues in San Diego, CA
In San Diego, prices of cocktail party venues average $3000 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 Diego, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $1500 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $75 | per person |
| From $120 | to $450 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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The Collective Bar at The Collective in Pacific Beach - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is perfect for an intimate party/ gathering.’ -
Common Space at Hardihood Cowork - North Park, San Diego in North Park - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I would highly recommend this space for your next event!’ -
Upstairs Bar at Fairweather Rooftop Bar in East Village - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The location was great, food and drinks excellent.’
You'll find cocktail party 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 Diego, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small cocktail party venues | up to 50 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium cocktail party venues | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large cocktail party venues | over 110 guests | prices average $6000 minimum spend per event |
