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Main Bar Area at Beso MAE Cocktail Lounge

Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
1121 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 –
Van Ness, San Francisco, CA
Up to 60
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

You get the whole space to yourselves, so it feels private and easy to settle into with your group.

The setup is cozy but still a bit elevated, with soft lighting and simple, well-done decor. It works nicely for holiday dinners, cocktail-style events, or smaller company gatherings.

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 1:30 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 01:30

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 21 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking, no outside alcohol, no persons under 21

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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Vicky T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, clients can have their own DJ during the event.

No, there is no minimum bar spend.

About Beso MAE Cocktail Lounge

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Location

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United States > San Francisco > Beso MAE Cocktail Lounge > Main Bar Area

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