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Main Floor Lounge at The Academy

Name: Main Floor Lounge at The Academy
Address: 2166 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, US
Price range: from $450 hire fee / per hour
Rating: 4.9

Lounge in an Event Venue

Shared space

About this space

In the heart of the Castro District, this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind private club location is perfect for receptions, client events, fundraisers, cocktail parties, off-sites, presentations, luxury activations, and much more.

The space is located within a LGBTQ+ social club, and has additional areas available. To view other listings, click on host's profile. All listings are located within the same facility.

INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING:

MAIN FLOOR
Our gorgeous 1,200 sqft main floor has 3 distinct rooms plus a service kitchen, a custom blackjack table, hardwood floors, rotating artwork by distinguished local artists, multiple seating areas, designer furniture, 12-foot ceilings, A/V system and sound, and access to an outdoor patio/yard plus basement speakeasy (additional cost, inquire with host for availability).

❧ All required venue staff (additional may be necessary for special requests)
❧ Exclusive private access to all spaces listed
❧ One private gender-neutral restroom

Full use of the Main Floor

❧ Standing up to 50
❧ Seating up to 25
❧ 70" Television in Parlor-Lounge
❧ Mounted roll down projection screen/mounted projector
❧ Sonos sound system

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***NOT INCLUDED*** IN BOOKING RATE (inquire w/ host for full pricing & options)

FOOD & BEVERAGE

❧ BEVERAGES: Guests are *not* permitted to provide their own beverages or bar staff. Different package levels are available; please inquire w/ host.

❧ FOOD: Preferred vendor food catering options available. Any caterer not on the preferred list will incur an additional fee

ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED UPON REQUEST

❧ Blackjack / card dealer
❧ Drag entertainment
❧ DJ or Karaoke
❧ Photo Booth
❧ Whiskey Tastings
❧ Wine Tastings
❧ Cocktail making classes
❧ Barber Services (main floor barber salon)

We are located less than a block from Church St. MUNI station, with easy street parking available nearby.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 30-50 guests and costs about $1,800.

"Team was easy to work with and very flexible on picking the optimal space..."

- Christopher G. May 2025

Prices

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Monday

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

from $450 hire fee per hour

Per hour

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

from $450

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

from $450 hire fee per hour

Per hour

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

from $450

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

from $450 hire fee per hour

Per hour

12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

from $450

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

from $450 hire fee per hour

Per hour

12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

from $450

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Friday

12:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $450 hire fee per hour

Per hour

12:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $450

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $450 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $450

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

Standing

up to 50
Dining

up to 50

Catering and drinks

Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Cost components are: space rental (hourly), cleaning fee, required beverage package (see below - per person, per hour), sales tax, gratuity, plus any add-ons or entertainment provided in-house. We may also charge additional fees for outside food vendors, last-minute bookings, or other requests outside our typical offerings.