An indoor bar with high stools, a long counter, liquor shelves, and a wall-mounted TV at Mars Bar Restaurant.
A bar with a long counter lined with bar stools, wall-mounted shelves of liquor, and chalkboard menus at Mars Bar Restaurant.
An indoor bar with a long wooden counter, high stools, wall art, and TVs at Mars Bar Restaurant.
A bar with high stools, a long counter, wall-mounted liquor shelves, and a TV at Mars Bar Restaurant.

Inside Bar Area at Mars Bar Restaurant

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
798 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 –
South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco, CA
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Inside Bar Area is a bar within Mars Bar Restaurant with a long polished-wood counter that anchors a semi-private seating area.

Design: The interior has a narrow, linear layout centered on a continuous wooden bar, dark floorboards and neutral-painted walls lined with booth seating and framed artwork that keep sightlines clear.

Features: The Inside Bar Area provides a full-length bar counter with fixed stools and banquette seating, natural daylight from street-facing windows, and venue Wi‑Fi. The area has step-free guest access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: The Inside Bar Area suits intimate groups seeking a relaxed, social, drink-led gathering or a lively standing reception centred on music.

What sets it apart: The Inside Bar Area includes a PA system and permits hosts to bring their own DJ, allowing events to run customised music.

What guests say: The Inside Bar Area is welcoming and inclusive and supports a varied music programme. The space's atmosphere is friendly and lively.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:30 am – 12:00 am
from $1800 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 12:00 am
from $1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
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
No noise restrictions

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
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We allow children and young adults before dark, afterwards 21 and older. We have an entertainment permit for music, but like all SF venues, we have a db meter since we have neighbors and windows. We are not a huge nightclub. We will work with each event on a case by case basis based on the type and scope of the event.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About Mars Bar Restaurant

Mars Bar Restaurant is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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