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Top Minimum Spend Venues in San Diego, CA
We’ve got the inside scoop on minimum spend venues in San Diego where your rental fee is zero and every dollar goes straight to food and drink. Throw a rooftop birthday bash with ocean views, host a chill networking night downtown, or gather your crew in a taco joint with a built-in party vibe. Whatever your plan, Tagvenue makes it easy to keep things stylish and on budget. Keep scrolling to start planning!
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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, CASSara S.
“Rented the entire rooftop for a 60 person event and everything was perfect.” -
![Patio at New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Company in Miramar, San Diego, CA]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPatio
100 guestsNew Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer CompanyMiramar, San Diego, CAPPatricia O.
“Megan and Kyle made it so easy to book and were very communicative with me.” -
![Bright, Neutral Event Space at POP Studio in North Park, San Diego, CA]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBright, Neutral Event Space
49 guestsPOP StudioNorth Park, San Diego, CABBridget B.
“The space was perfect for the group we had! Clean and comfortable.” -
![GlassDoor at Porto Vista Hotel & Suites in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGlassDoor
40 guestsPorto Vista Hotel & SuitesLittle Italy, San Diego, CAThe hotel provides various on-site amenities, including a restaurant, bar, and a well-equipped meeting room. Not to mention, it's surrounded by iconic San Diego landmarks and attractions, including the USS Midway Museum, -
![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, CAPPj C.
“The karaoke and ability to do your own playlist was awesome as well. Would definitely do this again.” -
![Entire Venue at Terra American Bistro in Rolando, San Diego, CA]()
from $3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsTerra American BistroRolando, San Diego, CAA short hallway serves as the restaurant’s entryway that separates the restrooms from the extensive bar and dining area. The large, three-sided wooden bar to the left is past the reception stand and an open dining room punctuated -
![The Collective at The Collective in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA]()
from $750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Collective
100 guestsThe CollectivePacific Beach, San Diego, CAKKathleen V.
“Kristi was very responsive and helpful. The venue is perfect for an intimate party/ gathering.” -
![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, CAHHeather S.
“The bartenders were really fun and friendly and our guests had a great time.” -
![The House Next Door at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $539
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe House Next Door
30 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAThe Nolita Hall and Blackswan Hospitality family introduce our newest San Diego private event space in Little Italy - The House Next Door The House Next Door is located on the same street as Nolita House and Nolita Hall, -
![The Collective Space at The Collective in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Collective Space
100 guestsThe CollectivePacific Beach, San Diego, CAEnjoy our beautifully decorated space for your next event for an hourly fee with no bar minimums required. Amenities include: access to our house sound system, add a DJ to your event for a small fee, access to our projector -
![The Toast Bubble Bar & Patio at San Pasqual Tasting Room - Seaport Village in Marina District, San Diego, CA]()
from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Toast Bubble Bar & Patio
50 guestsSan Pasqual Tasting Room - Seaport VillageMarina District, San Diego, CAAn hourly in-house bar service fee and a minimum wine bottle purchase are required in addition to the hourly rate. - Full and partial venue buyouts are available for larger events. -
![The Courtyard at San Pasqual Tasting Room - Seaport Village in Marina District, San Diego, CA]()
from $350
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Courtyard
250 guestsSan Pasqual Tasting Room - Seaport VillageMarina District, San Diego, CAIt’s an ideal choice for grand celebrations or corporate functions. This space must be reserved in conjunction with our other event spaces. - An hourly in-house bar service fee and a minimum wine bottle purchase are required
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FAQs about Top Minimum Spend Venues in San Diego, CA
In San Diego, prices of minimum spend 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 $31 | to $75 | per person |
| From $300 | to $750 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Patio at New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Company in Miramar - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘All of my guests had a great time and complemented how nice all the bartenders were.’ -
Semi-private Space at The Collective in Pacific Beach - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Kristi was awesome with helping me plan a spot to host the after party for my wedding.’ -
Upstairs Bar at Fairweather Rooftop Bar in East Village - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Rachel and Ted were very responsive and so kind. Would 100% recommend this venue.’
You'll find minimum spend 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 minimum spend venues | up to 50 guests | prices average $2694 minimum spend per event |
| Medium minimum spend venues | between 70 and 105 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large minimum spend venues | over 125 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
